used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading No one said what a fine fellow he was, no one stared in admiration of his promptitude or in awe of his courage.
in addition
From this reading Hugues, perhaps, was an exception, and if Villon was right Ursula de Vesc had also been deeply moved.
Amboise
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From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hugues, perhaps, was an exception, and if Villon was right Ursula de Vesc had also been deeply moved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course, there are those who contend that virtue is in itself a sufficient reward, but there is certainly a second possible reading, and this reading La Mothe found true.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course, there are those who contend that virtue is in itself a sufficient reward, but there is certainly a second possible reading, and this reading La Mothe found true.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading No one said what a fine fellow he was, no one stared in admiration of his promptitude or in awe of his courage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hugues, perhaps, was an exception, and if Villon was right Ursula de Vesc had also been deeply moved.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course, there are those who contend that virtue is in itself a sufficient reward, but there is certainly a second possible reading, and this reading La Mothe found true.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Of course, there are those who contend that virtue is in itself a sufficient reward, but there is certainly a second possible reading, and this reading La Mothe found true.
chillingly
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From this reading Amboise was cold, chillingly cold.
rid of obstructions
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Amboise was cold, chillingly cold.
contendverbUS /kənˈtend/
maintain or assert
From this reading Of course, there are those who contend that virtue is in itself a sufficient reward, but there is certainly a second possible reading, and this reading La Mothe found true.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading No one said what a fine fellow he was, no one stared in admiration of his promptitude or in awe of his courage.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, there are those who contend that virtue is in itself a sufficient reward, but there is certainly a second possible reading, and this reading La Mothe found true.
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
DauphinnounUS /ˈdaʊfɪn/
formerly, the eldest son of the King of France and direct heir to the throne
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Hugues, perhaps, was an exception, and if Villon was right Ursula de Vesc had also been deeply moved.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Hugues, perhaps, was an exception, and if Villon was right Ursula de Vesc had also been deeply moved.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Hugues, perhaps, was an exception, and if Villon was right Ursula de Vesc had also been deeply moved.
a boy or man
From this reading No one said what a fine fellow he was, no one stared in admiration of his promptitude or in awe of his courage.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading No one said what a fine fellow he was, no one stared in admiration of his promptitude or in awe of his courage.
set up or found
From this reading Of course, there are those who contend that virtue is in itself a sufficient reward, but there is certainly a second possible reading, and this reading La Mothe found true.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hugues, perhaps, was an exception, and if Villon was right Ursula de Vesc had also been deeply moved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No one said what a fine fellow he was, no one stared in admiration of his promptitude or in awe of his courage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No one said what a fine fellow he was, no one stared in admiration of his promptitude or in awe of his courage.
Hugues
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From this reading Hugues, perhaps, was an exception, and if Villon was right Ursula de Vesc had also been deeply moved.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Hugues, perhaps, was an exception, and if Villon was right Ursula de Vesc had also been deeply moved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Of course, there are those who contend that virtue is in itself a sufficient reward, but there is certainly a second possible reading, and this reading La Mothe found true.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Of course, there are those who contend that virtue is in itself a sufficient reward, but there is certainly a second possible reading, and this reading La Mothe found true.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
Mothe
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From this reading Of course, there are those who contend that virtue is in itself a sufficient reward, but there is certainly a second possible reading, and this reading La Mothe found true.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Hugues, perhaps, was an exception, and if Villon was right Ursula de Vesc had also been deeply moved.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
not any; not one
From this reading No one said what a fine fellow he was, no one stared in admiration of his promptitude or in awe of his courage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one said what a fine fellow he was, no one stared in admiration of his promptitude or in awe of his courage.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No one said what a fine fellow he was, no one stared in admiration of his promptitude or in awe of his courage.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
by chance
From this reading Hugues, perhaps, was an exception, and if Villon was right Ursula de Vesc had also been deeply moved.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Of course, there are those who contend that virtue is in itself a sufficient reward, but there is certainly a second possible reading, and this reading La Mothe found true.
promptitudenoun
the characteristic of doing things without delay
From this reading No one said what a fine fellow he was, no one stared in admiration of his promptitude or in awe of his courage.
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Of course, there are those who contend that virtue is in itself a sufficient reward, but there is certainly a second possible reading, and this reading La Mothe found true.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Hugues, perhaps, was an exception, and if Villon was right Ursula de Vesc had also been deeply moved.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading No one said what a fine fellow he was, no one stared in admiration of his promptitude or in awe of his courage.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Of course, there are those who contend that virtue is in itself a sufficient reward, but there is certainly a second possible reading, and this reading La Mothe found true.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading No one said what a fine fellow he was, no one stared in admiration of his promptitude or in awe of his courage.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Of course, there are those who contend that virtue is in itself a sufficient reward, but there is certainly a second possible reading, and this reading La Mothe found true.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course, there are those who contend that virtue is in itself a sufficient reward, but there is certainly a second possible reading, and this reading La Mothe found true.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
THEOLOGYnounUS /θiˈɑːlədʒi/
the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course, there are those who contend that virtue is in itself a sufficient reward, but there is certainly a second possible reading, and this reading La Mothe found true.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course, there are those who contend that virtue is in itself a sufficient reward, but there is certainly a second possible reading, and this reading La Mothe found true.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Of course, there are those who contend that virtue is in itself a sufficient reward, but there is certainly a second possible reading, and this reading La Mothe found true.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Of course, there are those who contend that virtue is in itself a sufficient reward, but there is certainly a second possible reading, and this reading La Mothe found true.
Ursula
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From this reading Hugues, perhaps, was an exception, and if Villon was right Ursula de Vesc had also been deeply moved.
Vesc
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From this reading Hugues, perhaps, was an exception, and if Villon was right Ursula de Vesc had also been deeply moved.
Villonnoun
French poet (flourished around 1460)
From this reading Hugues, perhaps, was an exception, and if Villon was right Ursula de Vesc had also been deeply moved.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading No one said what a fine fellow he was, no one stared in admiration of his promptitude or in awe of his courage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
which person or people
From this reading Of course, there are those who contend that virtue is in itself a sufficient reward, but there is certainly a second possible reading, and this reading La Mothe found true.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A QUESTION IN THEOLOGY Never was the cynical philosophy of the proverb, Virtue is its own reward, made more clear than in the indifference with which Amboise greeted the rescue of the Dauphin.
