used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Marquis was not at all concerned at the prospect of a marriage which he had now determined not to contract.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
(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 The Marquis was not at all concerned at the prospect of a marriage which he had now determined not to contract.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She felt the same regret, and attributed her own inward sorrow to her love for the country and to the breaking up of a life so sweet and noble.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Marquis was not at all concerned at the prospect of a marriage which he had now determined not to contract.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading She felt the same regret, and attributed her own inward sorrow to her love for the country and to the breaking up of a life so sweet and noble.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
the act of breaking something
From this reading She felt the same regret, and attributed her own inward sorrow to her love for the country and to the breaking up of a life so sweet and noble.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The Marquis was not at all concerned at the prospect of a marriage which he had now determined not to contract.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading The Marquis was not at all concerned at the prospect of a marriage which he had now determined not to contract.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She felt the same regret, and attributed her own inward sorrow to her love for the country and to the breaking up of a life so sweet and noble.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The Marquis was not at all concerned at the prospect of a marriage which he had now determined not to contract.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The Duke was not mistaken.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt the same regret, and attributed her own inward sorrow to her love for the country and to the breaking up of a life so sweet and noble.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
set up or found
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He mentioned this to her with great sadness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Marquis was not at all concerned at the prospect of a marriage which he had now determined not to contract.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Marquis was not at all concerned at the prospect of a marriage which he had now determined not to contract.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He mentioned this to her with great sadness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading She felt the same regret, and attributed her own inward sorrow to her love for the country and to the breaking up of a life so sweet and noble.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She felt the same regret, and attributed her own inward sorrow to her love for the country and to the breaking up of a life so sweet and noble.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She felt the same regret, and attributed her own inward sorrow to her love for the country and to the breaking up of a life so sweet and noble.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading The Marquis was not at all concerned at the prospect of a marriage which he had now determined not to contract.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The Marquis was not at all concerned at the prospect of a marriage which he had now determined not to contract.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading He mentioned this to her with great sadness.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading The Duke was not mistaken.
Mlle
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From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading She felt the same regret, and attributed her own inward sorrow to her love for the country and to the breaking up of a life so sweet and noble.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Duke was not mistaken.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Marquis was not at all concerned at the prospect of a marriage which he had now determined not to contract.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Marquis was not at all concerned at the prospect of a marriage which he had now determined not to contract.
and nothing more
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She felt the same regret, and attributed her own inward sorrow to her love for the country and to the breaking up of a life so sweet and noble.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
the possibility of future success
From this reading The Marquis was not at all concerned at the prospect of a marriage which he had now determined not to contract.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading She felt the same regret, and attributed her own inward sorrow to her love for the country and to the breaking up of a life so sweet and noble.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading He mentioned this to her with great sadness.
Saint-Geneix
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From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
Identical; not different.
From this reading She felt the same regret, and attributed her own inward sorrow to her love for the country and to the breaking up of a life so sweet and noble.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt the same regret, and attributed her own inward sorrow to her love for the country and to the breaking up of a life so sweet and noble.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She felt the same regret, and attributed her own inward sorrow to her love for the country and to the breaking up of a life so sweet and noble.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading She felt the same regret, and attributed her own inward sorrow to her love for the country and to the breaking up of a life so sweet and noble.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading She felt the same regret, and attributed her own inward sorrow to her love for the country and to the breaking up of a life so sweet and noble.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Duke was not mistaken.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He mentioned this to her with great sadness.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Marquis was not at all concerned at the prospect of a marriage which he had now determined not to contract.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She felt the same regret, and attributed her own inward sorrow to her love for the country and to the breaking up of a life so sweet and noble.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Duke was not mistaken.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Marquis was not at all concerned at the prospect of a marriage which he had now determined not to contract.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was only troubled about the change which a residence in Paris would for a time effect in his relations with Mlle de Saint-Geneix, in their free intimacy, in their common studies, in that continuous security which could not be found elsewhere.
