used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The painter's rencontre, on his leaving the convent, had struck him with a sad presentiment as to his _protégés_.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The painter's rencontre, on his leaving the convent, had struck him with a sad presentiment as to his _protégés_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what mattered that?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
without doubt or question
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
constrainedadjectiveUS /kənˈstreɪnd/
lacking spontaneity; not natural
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading The painter's rencontre, on his leaving the convent, had struck him with a sad presentiment as to his _protégés_.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
set up or found
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The painter's rencontre, on his leaving the convent, had struck him with a sad presentiment as to his _protégés_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The painter's rencontre, on his leaving the convent, had struck him with a sad presentiment as to his _protégés_.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The painter's rencontre, on his leaving the convent, had struck him with a sad presentiment as to his _protégés_.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
the act of departing
From this reading The painter's rencontre, on his leaving the convent, had struck him with a sad presentiment as to his _protégés_.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
marchionessnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃənɪs/
the wife or widow of a marquis
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
matteredverbUS /ˈmætərd/
past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight
From this reading But what mattered that?
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
of an obscure nature
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PREPARATIONS OF TYRO.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The painter's rencontre, on his leaving the convent, had struck him with a sad presentiment as to his _protégés_.
painter'snounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
possessive form of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading The painter's rencontre, on his leaving the convent, had struck him with a sad presentiment as to his _protégés_.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
participate in games or sport
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
PREPARATIONSnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading THE PREPARATIONS OF TYRO.
presentimentnoun
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading The painter's rencontre, on his leaving the convent, had struck him with a sad presentiment as to his _protégés_.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
protégés
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From this reading The painter's rencontre, on his leaving the convent, had struck him with a sad presentiment as to his _protégés_.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
rencontre
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From this reading The painter's rencontre, on his leaving the convent, had struck him with a sad presentiment as to his _protégés_.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The painter's rencontre, on his leaving the convent, had struck him with a sad presentiment as to his _protégés_.
self-lovenoun
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The painter's rencontre, on his leaving the convent, had struck him with a sad presentiment as to his _protégés_.
succournoun
assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But what mattered that?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PREPARATIONS OF TYRO.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The painter's rencontre, on his leaving the convent, had struck him with a sad presentiment as to his _protégés_.
TYROnoun
someone new to a field or activity
From this reading THE PREPARATIONS OF TYRO.
unawaresadverbUS /ˌʌnəˈwerz/
without forethought or plan; inadvertently
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what mattered that?
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
which person or people
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading His self-love--first as a man, and then as a Frenchman--was flattered at the part which he thus found himself called on to play unawares in this sombre and mysterious affair, the whole of which, notwithstanding the confidence of the marchioness, he much doubted whether they had revealed to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The painter's rencontre, on his leaving the convent, had struck him with a sad presentiment as to his _protégés_.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Without being able quite clearly to account for the sentiments he entertained for them, however unfortunate himself, he felt himself constrained to aid and succour by all means in his power, the women who, without knowing him, had so frankly claimed his protection.
