Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading I was fated to lose it, but I must not anticipate events.

third-person singular of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Madame de France, wife of the Infante Don Philip, having arrived in Parma, the opera house was opened, and I engaged a private box, telling Henriette that I intended to take her to the theatre every night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading She had several times confessed that she had a great passion for music, and I had no doubt that she would be pleased with my proposal.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I was fated to lose it, but I must not anticipate events.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The happiness I was enjoying was too complete to last long.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading She had several times confessed that she had a great passion for music, and I had no doubt that she would be pleased with my proposal.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

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From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

a special loved one

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Madame de France, wife of the Infante Don Philip, having arrived in Parma, the opera house was opened, and I engaged a private box, telling Henriette that I intended to take her to the theatre every night.

third-person singular of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Madame de France, wife of the Infante Don Philip, having arrived in Parma, the opera house was opened, and I engaged a private box, telling Henriette that I intended to take her to the theatre every night.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading She had several times confessed that she had a great passion for music, and I had no doubt that she would be pleased with my proposal.

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From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

of or belonging to or suitable for a duke

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

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From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Madame de France, wife of the Infante Don Philip, having arrived in Parma, the opera house was opened, and I engaged a private box, telling Henriette that I intended to take her to the theatre every night.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The happiness I was enjoying was too complete to last long.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading I was fated to lose it, but I must not anticipate events.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Madame de France, wife of the Infante Don Philip, having arrived in Parma, the opera house was opened, and I engaged a private box, telling Henriette that I intended to take her to the theatre every night.

bringing death

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

(usually followed by “to”) determined by tragic fate

From this reading I was fated to lose it, but I must not anticipate events.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had several times confessed that she had a great passion for music, and I had no doubt that she would be pleased with my proposal.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Madame de France, wife of the Infante Don Philip, having arrived in Parma, the opera house was opened, and I engaged a private box, telling Henriette that I intended to take her to the theatre every night.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading She had several times confessed that she had a great passion for music, and I had no doubt that she would be pleased with my proposal.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She had several times confessed that she had a great passion for music, and I had no doubt that she would be pleased with my proposal.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Madame de France, wife of the Infante Don Philip, having arrived in Parma, the opera house was opened, and I engaged a private box, telling Henriette that I intended to take her to the theatre every night.

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From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

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From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Madame de France, wife of the Infante Don Philip, having arrived in Parma, the opera house was opened, and I engaged a private box, telling Henriette that I intended to take her to the theatre every night.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

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From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Madame de France, wife of the Infante Don Philip, having arrived in Parma, the opera house was opened, and I engaged a private box, telling Henriette that I intended to take her to the theatre every night.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I was fated to lose it, but I must not anticipate events.

immediately past

From this reading The happiness I was enjoying was too complete to last long.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The happiness I was enjoying was too complete to last long.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading I was fated to lose it, but I must not anticipate events.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Madame de France, wife of the Infante Don Philip, having arrived in Parma, the opera house was opened, and I engaged a private box, telling Henriette that I intended to take her to the theatre every night.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading She had several times confessed that she had a great passion for music, and I had no doubt that she would be pleased with my proposal.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I was fated to lose it, but I must not anticipate events.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Madame de France, wife of the Infante Don Philip, having arrived in Parma, the opera house was opened, and I engaged a private box, telling Henriette that I intended to take her to the theatre every night.

not any; not one

From this reading She had several times confessed that she had a great passion for music, and I had no doubt that she would be pleased with my proposal.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I was fated to lose it, but I must not anticipate events.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Madame de France, wife of the Infante Don Philip, having arrived in Parma, the opera house was opened, and I engaged a private box, telling Henriette that I intended to take her to the theatre every night.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

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From this reading Madame de France, wife of the Infante Don Philip, having arrived in Parma, the opera house was opened, and I engaged a private box, telling Henriette that I intended to take her to the theatre every night.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading She had several times confessed that she had a great passion for music, and I had no doubt that she would be pleased with my proposal.

plural of “pay” — something that remunerates

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Madame de France, wife of the Infante Don Philip, having arrived in Parma, the opera house was opened, and I engaged a private box, telling Henriette that I intended to take her to the theatre every night.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading She had several times confessed that she had a great passion for music, and I had no doubt that she would be pleased with my proposal.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Madame de France, wife of the Infante Don Philip, having arrived in Parma, the opera house was opened, and I engaged a private box, telling Henriette that I intended to take her to the theatre every night.

something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading She had several times confessed that she had a great passion for music, and I had no doubt that she would be pleased with my proposal.

(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading She had several times confessed that she had a great passion for music, and I had no doubt that she would be pleased with my proposal.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had several times confessed that she had a great passion for music, and I had no doubt that she would be pleased with my proposal.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

carry out

From this reading Madame de France, wife of the Infante Don Philip, having arrived in Parma, the opera house was opened, and I engaged a private box, telling Henriette that I intended to take her to the theatre every night.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Madame de France, wife of the Infante Don Philip, having arrived in Parma, the opera house was opened, and I engaged a private box, telling Henriette that I intended to take her to the theatre every night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Madame de France, wife of the Infante Don Philip, having arrived in Parma, the opera house was opened, and I engaged a private box, telling Henriette that I intended to take her to the theatre every night.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Madame de France, wife of the Infante Don Philip, having arrived in Parma, the opera house was opened, and I engaged a private box, telling Henriette that I intended to take her to the theatre every night.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading She had several times confessed that she had a great passion for music, and I had no doubt that she would be pleased with my proposal.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The happiness I was enjoying was too complete to last long.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The happiness I was enjoying was too complete to last long.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The happiness I was enjoying was too complete to last long.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

in the company of; together with

From this reading I Engage a Box at the Opera, in Spite of Henriette’s Reluctance--M. Dubois Pays Us a Visit and Dines with Us; My Darling Plays Him a Trick--Henriette Argues on Happiness-- We Call on Dubois, and My Wife Displays Her Marvellous Talent-- M. Dutillot The Court gives a Splendid Entertainment in the Ducal Gardens--A Fatal Meeting--I Have an Interview with M. D’Antoine, the Favourite of the Infante of Spain

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She had several times confessed that she had a great passion for music, and I had no doubt that she would be pleased with my proposal.