adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His intellect was of a superior order, and his heart was equal to his intelligence.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading The old physician at Vigano, who had come to Marie-Anne’s aid, was an honorable man.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The old physician at Vigano, who had come to Marie-Anne’s aid, was an honorable man.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His intellect was of a superior order, and his heart was equal to his intelligence.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The old physician at Vigano, who had come to Marie-Anne’s aid, was an honorable man.
Borderie
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From this reading It was easy for such a man to read Marie-Anne’s character; and while he was at the Borderie he endeavored in every possible way to reassure her, and to restore the self-respect of the unfortunate girl who had confided in him.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It was easy for such a man to read Marie-Anne’s character; and while he was at the Borderie he endeavored in every possible way to reassure her, and to restore the self-respect of the unfortunate girl who had confided in him.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading He knew life; he had loved and suffered, and he possessed two sublime virtues--forbearance and charity.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The old physician at Vigano, who had come to Marie-Anne’s aid, was an honorable man.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading It was easy for such a man to read Marie-Anne’s character; and while he was at the Borderie he endeavored in every possible way to reassure her, and to restore the self-respect of the unfortunate girl who had confided in him.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was easy for such a man to read Marie-Anne’s character; and while he was at the Borderie he endeavored in every possible way to reassure her, and to restore the self-respect of the unfortunate girl who had confided in him.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading It was easy for such a man to read Marie-Anne’s character; and while he was at the Borderie he endeavored in every possible way to reassure her, and to restore the self-respect of the unfortunate girl who had confided in him.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading His intellect was of a superior order, and his heart was equal to his intelligence.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was easy for such a man to read Marie-Anne’s character; and while he was at the Borderie he endeavored in every possible way to reassure her, and to restore the self-respect of the unfortunate girl who had confided in him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was easy for such a man to read Marie-Anne’s character; and while he was at the Borderie he endeavored in every possible way to reassure her, and to restore the self-respect of the unfortunate girl who had confided in him.
forbearancenounUS /fɔːrˈberəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading He knew life; he had loved and suffered, and he possessed two sublime virtues--forbearance and charity.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading It was easy for such a man to read Marie-Anne’s character; and while he was at the Borderie he endeavored in every possible way to reassure her, and to restore the self-respect of the unfortunate girl who had confided in him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The old physician at Vigano, who had come to Marie-Anne’s aid, was an honorable man.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew life; he had loved and suffered, and he possessed two sublime virtues--forbearance and charity.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His intellect was of a superior order, and his heart was equal to his intelligence.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was easy for such a man to read Marie-Anne’s character; and while he was at the Borderie he endeavored in every possible way to reassure her, and to restore the self-respect of the unfortunate girl who had confided in him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was easy for such a man to read Marie-Anne’s character; and while he was at the Borderie he endeavored in every possible way to reassure her, and to restore the self-respect of the unfortunate girl who had confided in him.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His intellect was of a superior order, and his heart was equal to his intelligence.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The old physician at Vigano, who had come to Marie-Anne’s aid, was an honorable man.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was easy for such a man to read Marie-Anne’s character; and while he was at the Borderie he endeavored in every possible way to reassure her, and to restore the self-respect of the unfortunate girl who had confided in him.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading His intellect was of a superior order, and his heart was equal to his intelligence.
intelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading His intellect was of a superior order, and his heart was equal to his intelligence.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was easy for such a man to read Marie-Anne’s character; and while he was at the Borderie he endeavored in every possible way to reassure her, and to restore the self-respect of the unfortunate girl who had confided in him.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew life; he had loved and suffered, and he possessed two sublime virtues--forbearance and charity.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He knew life; he had loved and suffered, and he possessed two sublime virtues--forbearance and charity.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading He knew life; he had loved and suffered, and he possessed two sublime virtues--forbearance and charity.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old physician at Vigano, who had come to Marie-Anne’s aid, was an honorable man.
Marie-Anne's
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From this reading The old physician at Vigano, who had come to Marie-Anne’s aid, was an honorable man.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His intellect was of a superior order, and his heart was equal to his intelligence.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old physician at Vigano, who had come to Marie-Anne’s aid, was an honorable man.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading His intellect was of a superior order, and his heart was equal to his intelligence.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The old physician at Vigano, who had come to Marie-Anne’s aid, was an honorable man.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He knew life; he had loved and suffered, and he possessed two sublime virtues--forbearance and charity.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was easy for such a man to read Marie-Anne’s character; and while he was at the Borderie he endeavored in every possible way to reassure her, and to restore the self-respect of the unfortunate girl who had confided in him.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It was easy for such a man to read Marie-Anne’s character; and while he was at the Borderie he endeavored in every possible way to reassure her, and to restore the self-respect of the unfortunate girl who had confided in him.
reassureverbUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/
cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
From this reading It was easy for such a man to read Marie-Anne’s character; and while he was at the Borderie he endeavored in every possible way to reassure her, and to restore the self-respect of the unfortunate girl who had confided in him.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading It was easy for such a man to read Marie-Anne’s character; and while he was at the Borderie he endeavored in every possible way to reassure her, and to restore the self-respect of the unfortunate girl who had confided in him.
self-respectnounUS /ˌselfrɪˈspekt/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading It was easy for such a man to read Marie-Anne’s character; and while he was at the Borderie he endeavored in every possible way to reassure her, and to restore the self-respect of the unfortunate girl who had confided in him.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading He knew life; he had loved and suffered, and he possessed two sublime virtues--forbearance and charity.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Had he succeeded?
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was easy for such a man to read Marie-Anne’s character; and while he was at the Borderie he endeavored in every possible way to reassure her, and to restore the self-respect of the unfortunate girl who had confided in him.
sufferedverbUS /ˈsʌfərd/
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading He knew life; he had loved and suffered, and he possessed two sublime virtues--forbearance and charity.
superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading His intellect was of a superior order, and his heart was equal to his intelligence.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The old physician at Vigano, who had come to Marie-Anne’s aid, was an honorable man.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The old physician at Vigano, who had come to Marie-Anne’s aid, was an honorable man.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He knew life; he had loved and suffered, and he possessed two sublime virtues--forbearance and charity.
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading It was easy for such a man to read Marie-Anne’s character; and while he was at the Borderie he endeavored in every possible way to reassure her, and to restore the self-respect of the unfortunate girl who had confided in him.
Vigano
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From this reading The old physician at Vigano, who had come to Marie-Anne’s aid, was an honorable man.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading He knew life; he had loved and suffered, and he possessed two sublime virtues--forbearance and charity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old physician at Vigano, who had come to Marie-Anne’s aid, was an honorable man.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was easy for such a man to read Marie-Anne’s character; and while he was at the Borderie he endeavored in every possible way to reassure her, and to restore the self-respect of the unfortunate girl who had confided in him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was easy for such a man to read Marie-Anne’s character; and while he was at the Borderie he endeavored in every possible way to reassure her, and to restore the self-respect of the unfortunate girl who had confided in him.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The old physician at Vigano, who had come to Marie-Anne’s aid, was an honorable man.
