used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
abbessnoun
the superior of a group of nuns
From this reading “My mother had me brought up in a convent where her sister was abbess.
(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 I had all kinds of masters, especially an Italian from Leghorn, who in six years taught me all that he thought proper for me to know.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had all kinds of masters, especially an Italian from Leghorn, who in six years taught me all that he thought proper for me to know.
react verbally
From this reading He would answer any questions I chose to put him, save on religious matters, but I must confess that his reserve made me all the fonder of him, for in leaving me to reflect on certain subjects by myself he did a great deal to form my judgment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He would answer any questions I chose to put him, save on religious matters, but I must confess that his reserve made me all the fonder of him, for in leaving me to reflect on certain subjects by myself he did a great deal to form my judgment.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “My mother had me brought up in a convent where her sister was abbess.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
Carvailho
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He would answer any questions I chose to put him, save on religious matters, but I must confess that his reserve made me all the fonder of him, for in leaving me to reflect on certain subjects by myself he did a great deal to form my judgment.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading He would answer any questions I chose to put him, save on religious matters, but I must confess that his reserve made me all the fonder of him, for in leaving me to reflect on certain subjects by myself he did a great deal to form my judgment.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading He would answer any questions I chose to put him, save on religious matters, but I must confess that his reserve made me all the fonder of him, for in leaving me to reflect on certain subjects by myself he did a great deal to form my judgment.
confiscateverbUS /ˈkɑːnfəskeɪt/
take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading “My mother had me brought up in a convent where her sister was abbess.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
a female human offspring
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He would answer any questions I chose to put him, save on religious matters, but I must confess that his reserve made me all the fonder of him, for in leaving me to reflect on certain subjects by myself he did a great deal to form my judgment.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I had all kinds of masters, especially an Italian from Leghorn, who in six years taught me all that he thought proper for me to know.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
fonderadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːndər/
comparative of “fond” — having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading He would answer any questions I chose to put him, save on religious matters, but I must confess that his reserve made me all the fonder of him, for in leaving me to reflect on certain subjects by myself he did a great deal to form my judgment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had all kinds of masters, especially an Italian from Leghorn, who in six years taught me all that he thought proper for me to know.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He would answer any questions I chose to put him, save on religious matters, but I must confess that his reserve made me all the fonder of him, for in leaving me to reflect on certain subjects by myself he did a great deal to form my judgment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had all kinds of masters, especially an Italian from Leghorn, who in six years taught me all that he thought proper for me to know.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He would answer any questions I chose to put him, save on religious matters, but I must confess that his reserve made me all the fonder of him, for in leaving me to reflect on certain subjects by myself he did a great deal to form my judgment.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had all kinds of masters, especially an Italian from Leghorn, who in six years taught me all that he thought proper for me to know.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “My mother had me brought up in a convent where her sister was abbess.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He would answer any questions I chose to put him, save on religious matters, but I must confess that his reserve made me all the fonder of him, for in leaving me to reflect on certain subjects by myself he did a great deal to form my judgment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading I had all kinds of masters, especially an Italian from Leghorn, who in six years taught me all that he thought proper for me to know.
JesuitsnounUS /ˈdʒeʒuːɪts/
plural of “jesuit” — a member of the Jesuit order
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading He would answer any questions I chose to put him, save on religious matters, but I must confess that his reserve made me all the fonder of him, for in leaving me to reflect on certain subjects by myself he did a great deal to form my judgment.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I had all kinds of masters, especially an Italian from Leghorn, who in six years taught me all that he thought proper for me to know.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
the act of departing
From this reading He would answer any questions I chose to put him, save on religious matters, but I must confess that his reserve made me all the fonder of him, for in leaving me to reflect on certain subjects by myself he did a great deal to form my judgment.
LeghornnounUS /ˈleɡhɔːrn/
a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown
From this reading I had all kinds of masters, especially an Italian from Leghorn, who in six years taught me all that he thought proper for me to know.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He would answer any questions I chose to put him, save on religious matters, but I must confess that his reserve made me all the fonder of him, for in leaving me to reflect on certain subjects by myself he did a great deal to form my judgment.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading I had all kinds of masters, especially an Italian from Leghorn, who in six years taught me all that he thought proper for me to know.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He would answer any questions I chose to put him, save on religious matters, but I must confess that his reserve made me all the fonder of him, for in leaving me to reflect on certain subjects by myself he did a great deal to form my judgment.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “My mother had me brought up in a convent where her sister was abbess.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He would answer any questions I chose to put him, save on religious matters, but I must confess that his reserve made me all the fonder of him, for in leaving me to reflect on certain subjects by myself he did a great deal to form my judgment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading He would answer any questions I chose to put him, save on religious matters, but I must confess that his reserve made me all the fonder of him, for in leaving me to reflect on certain subjects by myself he did a great deal to form my judgment.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
Oeiras
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
and nothing more
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
Pauline's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading I had all kinds of masters, especially an Italian from Leghorn, who in six years taught me all that he thought proper for me to know.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He would answer any questions I chose to put him, save on religious matters, but I must confess that his reserve made me all the fonder of him, for in leaving me to reflect on certain subjects by myself he did a great deal to form my judgment.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He would answer any questions I chose to put him, save on religious matters, but I must confess that his reserve made me all the fonder of him, for in leaving me to reflect on certain subjects by myself he did a great deal to form my judgment.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading He would answer any questions I chose to put him, save on religious matters, but I must confess that his reserve made me all the fonder of him, for in leaving me to reflect on certain subjects by myself he did a great deal to form my judgment.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading He would answer any questions I chose to put him, save on religious matters, but I must confess that his reserve made me all the fonder of him, for in leaving me to reflect on certain subjects by myself he did a great deal to form my judgment.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading He would answer any questions I chose to put him, save on religious matters, but I must confess that his reserve made me all the fonder of him, for in leaving me to reflect on certain subjects by myself he did a great deal to form my judgment.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
except for; apart from
From this reading He would answer any questions I chose to put him, save on religious matters, but I must confess that his reserve made me all the fonder of him, for in leaving me to reflect on certain subjects by myself he did a great deal to form my judgment.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading “My mother had me brought up in a convent where her sister was abbess.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading I had all kinds of masters, especially an Italian from Leghorn, who in six years taught me all that he thought proper for me to know.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He would answer any questions I chose to put him, save on religious matters, but I must confess that his reserve made me all the fonder of him, for in leaving me to reflect on certain subjects by myself he did a great deal to form my judgment.
required or under orders
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading I had all kinds of masters, especially an Italian from Leghorn, who in six years taught me all that he thought proper for me to know.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I had all kinds of masters, especially an Italian from Leghorn, who in six years taught me all that he thought proper for me to know.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
tyrannicaladjectiveUS /tərˈænɪkəl/
marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “My mother had me brought up in a convent where her sister was abbess.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
in or at the place that
From this reading “My mother had me brought up in a convent where her sister was abbess.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I do not know whether my father was innocent or guilty, but I do know that the tyrannical minister did not dare to have him tried, or to confiscate the estates, which remain in my possession, though I can only enjoy them by returning to my native land.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
which person or people
From this reading I had all kinds of masters, especially an Italian from Leghorn, who in six years taught me all that he thought proper for me to know.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would answer any questions I chose to put him, save on religious matters, but I must confess that his reserve made me all the fonder of him, for in leaving me to reflect on certain subjects by myself he did a great deal to form my judgment.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Pauline’s Story--I Am Happy--Pauline Leaves Me I am the only daughter of the unfortunate Count X---- o, whom Carvailho Oeiras killed in prison on suspicion of being concerned in the attempt on the king’s life, in which the Jesuits were supposed to have had a hand.
a late time of life
From this reading I had all kinds of masters, especially an Italian from Leghorn, who in six years taught me all that he thought proper for me to know.
