accomplishingverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect
From this reading These ideas, which were adopted by Pleyel and my brother as well as myself, hindered us from employing more direct means for accomplishing our wishes.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading These ideas, which were adopted by Pleyel and my brother as well as myself, hindered us from employing more direct means for accomplishing our wishes.
allusionsnounUS /əˈluːʒənz/
plural of “allusion” — passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading Amidst the various topics that were discussed in his presence, allusions were, of course, made to the inexplicable events that had lately happened.
AmidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Amidst the various topics that were discussed in his presence, allusions were, of course, made to the inexplicable events that had lately happened.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These ideas, which were adopted by Pleyel and my brother as well as myself, hindered us from employing more direct means for accomplishing our wishes.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The subject was extraordinary; and anyone whose experience or reflections could throw any light upon it was entitled to my gratitude.
anyonepronounUS /ˈeniwʌn/
any person at all
From this reading The subject was extraordinary; and anyone whose experience or reflections could throw any light upon it was entitled to my gratitude.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These ideas, which were adopted by Pleyel and my brother as well as myself, hindered us from employing more direct means for accomplishing our wishes.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At those times the words and looks of this man were objects of my particular attention.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading At those times the words and looks of this man were objects of my particular attention.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading These ideas, which were adopted by Pleyel and my brother as well as myself, hindered us from employing more direct means for accomplishing our wishes.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These ideas, which were adopted by Pleyel and my brother as well as myself, hindered us from employing more direct means for accomplishing our wishes.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The subject was extraordinary; and anyone whose experience or reflections could throw any light upon it was entitled to my gratitude.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Amidst the various topics that were discussed in his presence, allusions were, of course, made to the inexplicable events that had lately happened.
directverbUS /dərˈekt/
command with authority
From this reading These ideas, which were adopted by Pleyel and my brother as well as myself, hindered us from employing more direct means for accomplishing our wishes.
disclosurenounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒər/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Amidst the various topics that were discussed in his presence, allusions were, of course, made to the inexplicable events that had lately happened.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
employingverbUS /emˈplɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading These ideas, which were adopted by Pleyel and my brother as well as myself, hindered us from employing more direct means for accomplishing our wishes.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading The subject was extraordinary; and anyone whose experience or reflections could throw any light upon it was entitled to my gratitude.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Amidst the various topics that were discussed in his presence, allusions were, of course, made to the inexplicable events that had lately happened.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The subject was extraordinary; and anyone whose experience or reflections could throw any light upon it was entitled to my gratitude.
extortverbUS /ekˈstɔːrt/
obtain through intimidation
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading The subject was extraordinary; and anyone whose experience or reflections could throw any light upon it was entitled to my gratitude.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These ideas, which were adopted by Pleyel and my brother as well as myself, hindered us from employing more direct means for accomplishing our wishes.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These ideas, which were adopted by Pleyel and my brother as well as myself, hindered us from employing more direct means for accomplishing our wishes.
gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading The subject was extraordinary; and anyone whose experience or reflections could throw any light upon it was entitled to my gratitude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Amidst the various topics that were discussed in his presence, allusions were, of course, made to the inexplicable events that had lately happened.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
hinderedverbUS /ˈhɪndərd/
past form of “hinder” — be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading These ideas, which were adopted by Pleyel and my brother as well as myself, hindered us from employing more direct means for accomplishing our wishes.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Amidst the various topics that were discussed in his presence, allusions were, of course, made to the inexplicable events that had lately happened.
ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading These ideas, which were adopted by Pleyel and my brother as well as myself, hindered us from employing more direct means for accomplishing our wishes.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading Amidst the various topics that were discussed in his presence, allusions were, of course, made to the inexplicable events that had lately happened.
inhumanadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhjuːmən/
without compunction or human feeling
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
latelyadverbUS /ˈleɪtli/
in the recent past
From this reading Amidst the various topics that were discussed in his presence, allusions were, of course, made to the inexplicable events that had lately happened.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The subject was extraordinary; and anyone whose experience or reflections could throw any light upon it was entitled to my gratitude.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading At those times the words and looks of this man were objects of my particular attention.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Amidst the various topics that were discussed in his presence, allusions were, of course, made to the inexplicable events that had lately happened.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At those times the words and looks of this man were objects of my particular attention.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading These ideas, which were adopted by Pleyel and my brother as well as myself, hindered us from employing more direct means for accomplishing our wishes.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
misapprehensionnounUS /mɪˌsæpriˈhenʃən/
an understanding of something that is not correct
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading These ideas, which were adopted by Pleyel and my brother as well as myself, hindered us from employing more direct means for accomplishing our wishes.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading These ideas, which were adopted by Pleyel and my brother as well as myself, hindered us from employing more direct means for accomplishing our wishes.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading These ideas, which were adopted by Pleyel and my brother as well as myself, hindered us from employing more direct means for accomplishing our wishes.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading At those times the words and looks of this man were objects of my particular attention.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading These ideas, which were adopted by Pleyel and my brother as well as myself, hindered us from employing more direct means for accomplishing our wishes.
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading At those times the words and looks of this man were objects of my particular attention.
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From this reading These ideas, which were adopted by Pleyel and my brother as well as myself, hindered us from employing more direct means for accomplishing our wishes.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Amidst the various topics that were discussed in his presence, allusions were, of course, made to the inexplicable events that had lately happened.
pretensenounUS /priˈtens/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
productiveadjectiveUS /prəˈdʌktɪv/
producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
QuestionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The subject was extraordinary; and anyone whose experience or reflections could throw any light upon it was entitled to my gratitude.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The subject was extraordinary; and anyone whose experience or reflections could throw any light upon it was entitled to my gratitude.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These ideas, which were adopted by Pleyel and my brother as well as myself, hindered us from employing more direct means for accomplishing our wishes.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At those times the words and looks of this man were objects of my particular attention.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading At those times the words and looks of this man were objects of my particular attention.
throwverbUS /θroʊ/
propel through the air
From this reading The subject was extraordinary; and anyone whose experience or reflections could throw any light upon it was entitled to my gratitude.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At those times the words and looks of this man were objects of my particular attention.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Amidst the various topics that were discussed in his presence, allusions were, of course, made to the inexplicable events that had lately happened.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The subject was extraordinary; and anyone whose experience or reflections could throw any light upon it was entitled to my gratitude.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading These ideas, which were adopted by Pleyel and my brother as well as myself, hindered us from employing more direct means for accomplishing our wishes.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Amidst the various topics that were discussed in his presence, allusions were, of course, made to the inexplicable events that had lately happened.
wantingadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːntɪŋ/
nonexistent
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading These ideas, which were adopted by Pleyel and my brother as well as myself, hindered us from employing more direct means for accomplishing our wishes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These ideas, which were adopted by Pleyel and my brother as well as myself, hindered us from employing more direct means for accomplishing our wishes.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These ideas, which were adopted by Pleyel and my brother as well as myself, hindered us from employing more direct means for accomplishing our wishes.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The subject was extraordinary; and anyone whose experience or reflections could throw any light upon it was entitled to my gratitude.
wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading These ideas, which were adopted by Pleyel and my brother as well as myself, hindered us from employing more direct means for accomplishing our wishes.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading At those times the words and looks of this man were objects of my particular attention.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Questions might have been put in such terms that no room should be left for the pretense of misapprehension; and, if modesty merely had been the obstacle, such questions would not have been wanting; but we considered that, if the disclosure were productive of pain or disgrace, it was inhuman to extort it.
