used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Far from being consoled by the conversation he had overheard, he fell into a train of sorrowful thought and indescribable anguish.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the tumultuous and opposing sentiments that agitated M. d'Harville when alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the tumultuous and opposing sentiments that agitated M. d'Harville when alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the tumultuous and opposing sentiments that agitated M. d'Harville when alone.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading Far from being consoled by the conversation he had overheard, he fell into a train of sorrowful thought and indescribable anguish.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the tumultuous and opposing sentiments that agitated M. d'Harville when alone.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
chainedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪnd/
bound with chains
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
Clemence
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From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Far from being consoled by the conversation he had overheard, he fell into a train of sorrowful thought and indescribable anguish.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
culpableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlpəbəl/
deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
d'Harville
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From this reading It would be difficult to describe the tumultuous and opposing sentiments that agitated M. d'Harville when alone.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
give a description of
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the tumultuous and opposing sentiments that agitated M. d'Harville when alone.
detectionnounUS /dɪˈtekʃən/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the tumultuous and opposing sentiments that agitated M. d'Harville when alone.
egotismnounUS /ˈiːɡətɪzəm/
an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
at any time
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
falsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far from being consoled by the conversation he had overheard, he fell into a train of sorrowful thought and indescribable anguish.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Far from being consoled by the conversation he had overheard, he fell into a train of sorrowful thought and indescribable anguish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
foregoverbUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/
be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Far from being consoled by the conversation he had overheard, he fell into a train of sorrowful thought and indescribable anguish.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading Far from being consoled by the conversation he had overheard, he fell into a train of sorrowful thought and indescribable anguish.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Far from being consoled by the conversation he had overheard, he fell into a train of sorrowful thought and indescribable anguish.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the tumultuous and opposing sentiments that agitated M. d'Harville when alone.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
held dear
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the tumultuous and opposing sentiments that agitated M. d'Harville when alone.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the tumultuous and opposing sentiments that agitated M. d'Harville when alone.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading Far from being consoled by the conversation he had overheard, he fell into a train of sorrowful thought and indescribable anguish.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
REFLECTIONSnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading REFLECTIONS.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
Rodolph
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From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the tumultuous and opposing sentiments that agitated M. d'Harville when alone.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading Far from being consoled by the conversation he had overheard, he fell into a train of sorrowful thought and indescribable anguish.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the tumultuous and opposing sentiments that agitated M. d'Harville when alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the tumultuous and opposing sentiments that agitated M. d'Harville when alone.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Far from being consoled by the conversation he had overheard, he fell into a train of sorrowful thought and indescribable anguish.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the tumultuous and opposing sentiments that agitated M. d'Harville when alone.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Far from being consoled by the conversation he had overheard, he fell into a train of sorrowful thought and indescribable anguish.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the tumultuous and opposing sentiments that agitated M. d'Harville when alone.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
at the time that
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the tumultuous and opposing sentiments that agitated M. d'Harville when alone.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He reflected with delight on the detection of the unworthy falsehood charged upon Rodolph and Clemence; but he was, at the same time, thoroughly convinced that he must for ever forego the hope of being loved by her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the tumultuous and opposing sentiments that agitated M. d'Harville when alone.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The more Clemence had proved herself, in her conversation with Rodolph, resigned, full of courage, and bent on acting rightly, the more bitterly did M. d'Harville reproach himself for having, in his culpable egotism, chained the lot of his unhappy young wife to his own.
