adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
AixnounUS /eks/
wood duck and mandarin duck
From this reading I Leave Marseilles--Henriette at Aix--Irene at Avignon--Treachery of Possano--Madame d'Urfe Leaves Lyon The wedding only interested me because of the bride.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I Leave Marseilles--Henriette at Aix--Irene at Avignon--Treachery of Possano--Madame d'Urfe Leaves Lyon The wedding only interested me because of the bride.
Audibert
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From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
AvignonnounUS /ˈævɪnjɔːn/
a town in southeastern France on the Rhone River; the seat of the papacy from 1309 to 1378 and the residence of antipopes during the Great Schism
From this reading I Leave Marseilles--Henriette at Aix--Irene at Avignon--Treachery of Possano--Madame d'Urfe Leaves Lyon The wedding only interested me because of the bride.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading I Leave Marseilles--Henriette at Aix--Irene at Avignon--Treachery of Possano--Madame d'Urfe Leaves Lyon The wedding only interested me because of the bride.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
bridenounUS /braɪd/
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading I Leave Marseilles--Henriette at Aix--Irene at Avignon--Treachery of Possano--Madame d'Urfe Leaves Lyon The wedding only interested me because of the bride.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
d'Urfe
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From this reading I Leave Marseilles--Henriette at Aix--Irene at Avignon--Treachery of Possano--Madame d'Urfe Leaves Lyon The wedding only interested me because of the bride.
despairnounUS /dɪˈsper/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The splendours of her friend's marriage did not make her experience the least regret at having refused the young wine merchant.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The splendours of her friend's marriage did not make her experience the least regret at having refused the young wine merchant.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
GenoanounUS /ˈdʒenoʊə/
a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I won't go to Venice," she said, "till you send me there."
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The splendours of her friend's marriage did not make her experience the least regret at having refused the young wine merchant.
Henriette
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From this reading I Leave Marseilles--Henriette at Aix--Irene at Avignon--Treachery of Possano--Madame d'Urfe Leaves Lyon The wedding only interested me because of the bride.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I Leave Marseilles--Henriette at Aix--Irene at Avignon--Treachery of Possano--Madame d'Urfe Leaves Lyon The wedding only interested me because of the bride.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I Leave Marseilles--Henriette at Aix--Irene at Avignon--Treachery of Possano--Madame d'Urfe Leaves Lyon The wedding only interested me because of the bride.
Irene
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From this reading I Leave Marseilles--Henriette at Aix--Irene at Avignon--Treachery of Possano--Madame d'Urfe Leaves Lyon The wedding only interested me because of the bride.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
laughternounUS /ˈlæftər/
the sound of laughing
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The splendours of her friend's marriage did not make her experience the least regret at having refused the young wine merchant.
LeaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading I Leave Marseilles--Henriette at Aix--Irene at Avignon--Treachery of Possano--Madame d'Urfe Leaves Lyon The wedding only interested me because of the bride.
LeavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading I Leave Marseilles--Henriette at Aix--Irene at Avignon--Treachery of Possano--Madame d'Urfe Leaves Lyon The wedding only interested me because of the bride.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
LyonnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading I Leave Marseilles--Henriette at Aix--Irene at Avignon--Treachery of Possano--Madame d'Urfe Leaves Lyon The wedding only interested me because of the bride.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading I Leave Marseilles--Henriette at Aix--Irene at Avignon--Treachery of Possano--Madame d'Urfe Leaves Lyon The wedding only interested me because of the bride.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading The splendours of her friend's marriage did not make her experience the least regret at having refused the young wine merchant.
Marcoline
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The splendours of her friend's marriage did not make her experience the least regret at having refused the young wine merchant.
MarseillesnounUS /mɑːrˈsaɪləs/
a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean
From this reading I Leave Marseilles--Henriette at Aix--Irene at Avignon--Treachery of Possano--Madame d'Urfe Leaves Lyon The wedding only interested me because of the bride.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I Leave Marseilles--Henriette at Aix--Irene at Avignon--Treachery of Possano--Madame d'Urfe Leaves Lyon The wedding only interested me because of the bride.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading The splendours of her friend's marriage did not make her experience the least regret at having refused the young wine merchant.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I Leave Marseilles--Henriette at Aix--Irene at Avignon--Treachery of Possano--Madame d'Urfe Leaves Lyon The wedding only interested me because of the bride.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading I Leave Marseilles--Henriette at Aix--Irene at Avignon--Treachery of Possano--Madame d'Urfe Leaves Lyon The wedding only interested me because of the bride.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
Possano
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From this reading I Leave Marseilles--Henriette at Aix--Irene at Avignon--Treachery of Possano--Madame d'Urfe Leaves Lyon The wedding only interested me because of the bride.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The splendours of her friend's marriage did not make her experience the least regret at having refused the young wine merchant.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The splendours of her friend's marriage did not make her experience the least regret at having refused the young wine merchant.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
roarsnounUS /rɔːrz/
plural of “roar” — a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I won't go to Venice," she said, "till you send me there."
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "I won't go to Venice," she said, "till you send me there."
separatingverbUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I won't go to Venice," she said, "till you send me there."
sillyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪli/
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
splendours
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From this reading The splendours of her friend's marriage did not make her experience the least regret at having refused the young wine merchant.
sweetheartnounUS /ˈswiːthɑːrt/
a person loved by another person
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I Leave Marseilles--Henriette at Aix--Irene at Avignon--Treachery of Possano--Madame d'Urfe Leaves Lyon The wedding only interested me because of the bride.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I won't go to Venice," she said, "till you send me there."
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "I won't go to Venice," she said, "till you send me there."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
TreacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading I Leave Marseilles--Henriette at Aix--Irene at Avignon--Treachery of Possano--Madame d'Urfe Leaves Lyon The wedding only interested me because of the bride.
trustnounUS /trʌst/
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
weddingnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading I Leave Marseilles--Henriette at Aix--Irene at Avignon--Treachery of Possano--Madame d'Urfe Leaves Lyon The wedding only interested me because of the bride.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading The splendours of her friend's marriage did not make her experience the least regret at having refused the young wine merchant.
won't
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From this reading "I won't go to Venice," she said, "till you send me there."
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The plentiful rather than choice repast, the numerous and noisy company, the empty compliments, the silly conversation, the roars of laughter at very poor jokes--all this would have driven me to despair if it had not been for Madame Audibert, whom I did not leave for a moment.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I won't go to Venice," she said, "till you send me there."
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Marcoline followed the young bride about like a shadow, and the latter, who was going to Genoa in a week, wanted Marcoline to come in her train, promising to have her taken to Venice by a person of trust, but my sweetheart would listen to no proposal for separating her from me,--
