consider or hold as true
From this reading He saw that she liked him, but foresaw at the same time that it would be very painful for the good woman to have to accept another son-in-law.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Duke came to present his greetings to Mme. Darbois and stayed talking to her for some time.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He saw that she liked him, but foresaw at the same time that it would be very painful for the good woman to have to accept another son-in-law.
ante-chamber
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From this reading Everyone greeted the philosopher with delight when he appeared in the ante-chamber where the guests were assembled before dinner.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Everyone greeted the philosopher with delight when he appeared in the ante-chamber where the guests were assembled before dinner.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading During dinner the Duchess steered the conversation towards philosophy, wishing to please François, who was placed on her right--art and science being to her the highest titles of nobility.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Everyone greeted the philosopher with delight when he appeared in the ante-chamber where the guests were assembled before dinner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He saw that she liked him, but foresaw at the same time that it would be very painful for the good woman to have to accept another son-in-law.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He saw that she liked him, but foresaw at the same time that it would be very painful for the good woman to have to accept another son-in-law.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Everyone greeted the philosopher with delight when he appeared in the ante-chamber where the guests were assembled before dinner.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading During dinner the Duchess steered the conversation towards philosophy, wishing to please François, who was placed on her right--art and science being to her the highest titles of nobility.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He saw that she liked him, but foresaw at the same time that it would be very painful for the good woman to have to accept another son-in-law.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Duke came to present his greetings to Mme. Darbois and stayed talking to her for some time.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading During dinner the Duchess steered the conversation towards philosophy, wishing to please François, who was placed on her right--art and science being to her the highest titles of nobility.
Darbois
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From this reading The Duke came to present his greetings to Mme. Darbois and stayed talking to her for some time.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Everyone greeted the philosopher with delight when he appeared in the ante-chamber where the guests were assembled before dinner.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Everyone greeted the philosopher with delight when he appeared in the ante-chamber where the guests were assembled before dinner.
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading During dinner the Duchess steered the conversation towards philosophy, wishing to please François, who was placed on her right--art and science being to her the highest titles of nobility.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The Duke came to present his greetings to Mme. Darbois and stayed talking to her for some time.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During dinner the Duchess steered the conversation towards philosophy, wishing to please François, who was placed on her right--art and science being to her the highest titles of nobility.
every person
From this reading Everyone greeted the philosopher with delight when he appeared in the ante-chamber where the guests were assembled before dinner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Duke came to present his greetings to Mme. Darbois and stayed talking to her for some time.
foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading He saw that she liked him, but foresaw at the same time that it would be very painful for the good woman to have to accept another son-in-law.
François
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From this reading During dinner the Duchess steered the conversation towards philosophy, wishing to please François, who was placed on her right--art and science being to her the highest titles of nobility.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He saw that she liked him, but foresaw at the same time that it would be very painful for the good woman to have to accept another son-in-law.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Everyone greeted the philosopher with delight when he appeared in the ante-chamber where the guests were assembled before dinner.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading The Duke came to present his greetings to Mme. Darbois and stayed talking to her for some time.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Everyone greeted the philosopher with delight when he appeared in the ante-chamber where the guests were assembled before dinner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He saw that she liked him, but foresaw at the same time that it would be very painful for the good woman to have to accept another son-in-law.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Everyone greeted the philosopher with delight when he appeared in the ante-chamber where the guests were assembled before dinner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Duke came to present his greetings to Mme. Darbois and stayed talking to her for some time.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading During dinner the Duchess steered the conversation towards philosophy, wishing to please François, who was placed on her right--art and science being to her the highest titles of nobility.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He saw that she liked him, but foresaw at the same time that it would be very painful for the good woman to have to accept another son-in-law.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Duke came to present his greetings to Mme. Darbois and stayed talking to her for some time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Everyone greeted the philosopher with delight when he appeared in the ante-chamber where the guests were assembled before dinner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He saw that she liked him, but foresaw at the same time that it would be very painful for the good woman to have to accept another son-in-law.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He saw that she liked him, but foresaw at the same time that it would be very painful for the good woman to have to accept another son-in-law.
Mme
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From this reading The Duke came to present his greetings to Mme. Darbois and stayed talking to her for some time.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading During dinner the Duchess steered the conversation towards philosophy, wishing to please François, who was placed on her right--art and science being to her the highest titles of nobility.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During dinner the Duchess steered the conversation towards philosophy, wishing to please François, who was placed on her right--art and science being to her the highest titles of nobility.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During dinner the Duchess steered the conversation towards philosophy, wishing to please François, who was placed on her right--art and science being to her the highest titles of nobility.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading He saw that she liked him, but foresaw at the same time that it would be very painful for the good woman to have to accept another son-in-law.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading Everyone greeted the philosopher with delight when he appeared in the ante-chamber where the guests were assembled before dinner.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading During dinner the Duchess steered the conversation towards philosophy, wishing to please François, who was placed on her right--art and science being to her the highest titles of nobility.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading During dinner the Duchess steered the conversation towards philosophy, wishing to please François, who was placed on her right--art and science being to her the highest titles of nobility.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading During dinner the Duchess steered the conversation towards philosophy, wishing to please François, who was placed on her right--art and science being to her the highest titles of nobility.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Duke came to present his greetings to Mme. Darbois and stayed talking to her for some time.
precisely, exactly
From this reading During dinner the Duchess steered the conversation towards philosophy, wishing to please François, who was placed on her right--art and science being to her the highest titles of nobility.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He saw that she liked him, but foresaw at the same time that it would be very painful for the good woman to have to accept another son-in-law.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw that she liked him, but foresaw at the same time that it would be very painful for the good woman to have to accept another son-in-law.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading During dinner the Duchess steered the conversation towards philosophy, wishing to please François, who was placed on her right--art and science being to her the highest titles of nobility.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw that she liked him, but foresaw at the same time that it would be very painful for the good woman to have to accept another son-in-law.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Duke came to present his greetings to Mme. Darbois and stayed talking to her for some time.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading He saw that she liked him, but foresaw at the same time that it would be very painful for the good woman to have to accept another son-in-law.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Duke came to present his greetings to Mme. Darbois and stayed talking to her for some time.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading During dinner the Duchess steered the conversation towards philosophy, wishing to please François, who was placed on her right--art and science being to her the highest titles of nobility.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The Duke came to present his greetings to Mme. Darbois and stayed talking to her for some time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw that she liked him, but foresaw at the same time that it would be very painful for the good woman to have to accept another son-in-law.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Everyone greeted the philosopher with delight when he appeared in the ante-chamber where the guests were assembled before dinner.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Duke came to present his greetings to Mme. Darbois and stayed talking to her for some time.
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading During dinner the Duchess steered the conversation towards philosophy, wishing to please François, who was placed on her right--art and science being to her the highest titles of nobility.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Duke came to present his greetings to Mme. Darbois and stayed talking to her for some time.
in the direction of
From this reading During dinner the Duchess steered the conversation towards philosophy, wishing to please François, who was placed on her right--art and science being to her the highest titles of nobility.
precisely as stated
From this reading He saw that she liked him, but foresaw at the same time that it would be very painful for the good woman to have to accept another son-in-law.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During dinner the Duchess steered the conversation towards philosophy, wishing to please François, who was placed on her right--art and science being to her the highest titles of nobility.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Everyone greeted the philosopher with delight when he appeared in the ante-chamber where the guests were assembled before dinner.
at the time that
From this reading Everyone greeted the philosopher with delight when he appeared in the ante-chamber where the guests were assembled before dinner.
in or at the place that
From this reading Everyone greeted the philosopher with delight when he appeared in the ante-chamber where the guests were assembled before dinner.
which person or people
From this reading During dinner the Duchess steered the conversation towards philosophy, wishing to please François, who was placed on her right--art and science being to her the highest titles of nobility.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading During dinner the Duchess steered the conversation towards philosophy, wishing to please François, who was placed on her right--art and science being to her the highest titles of nobility.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Everyone greeted the philosopher with delight when he appeared in the ante-chamber where the guests were assembled before dinner.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He saw that she liked him, but foresaw at the same time that it would be very painful for the good woman to have to accept another son-in-law.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He saw that she liked him, but foresaw at the same time that it would be very painful for the good woman to have to accept another son-in-law.
