used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being in straitened circumstanced at this period, he had escaped from his difficulties by a sale of the real estate which he regarded as his own.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The other will, discovered three years afterwards, by one of those strange chances which causes it to be said that life resembles a romance, suddenly impoverished the d’Aillanes to enrich Madame d’Ionis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The more time and attention we bestowed upon this unhappy suit, the more fully convinced were my father and myself that it was impossible to lose it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Being in straitened circumstanced at this period, he had escaped from his difficulties by a sale of the real estate which he regarded as his own.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Being in straitened circumstanced at this period, he had escaped from his difficulties by a sale of the real estate which he regarded as his own.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The more time and attention we bestowed upon this unhappy suit, the more fully convinced were my father and myself that it was impossible to lose it.
attestedadjectiveUS /əˈtestɪd/
established as genuine
From this reading Two wills were brought forward in evidence; one of which five years previous had been duly attested, signed and sealed, was in favor of M. d’Aillane.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The other will, discovered three years afterwards, by one of those strange chances which causes it to be said that life resembles a romance, suddenly impoverished the d’Aillanes to enrich Madame d’Ionis.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Two wills were brought forward in evidence; one of which five years previous had been duly attested, signed and sealed, was in favor of M. d’Aillane.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being in straitened circumstanced at this period, he had escaped from his difficulties by a sale of the real estate which he regarded as his own.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading The more time and attention we bestowed upon this unhappy suit, the more fully convinced were my father and myself that it was impossible to lose it.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Two wills were brought forward in evidence; one of which five years previous had been duly attested, signed and sealed, was in favor of M. d’Aillane.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Being in straitened circumstanced at this period, he had escaped from his difficulties by a sale of the real estate which he regarded as his own.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The other will, discovered three years afterwards, by one of those strange chances which causes it to be said that life resembles a romance, suddenly impoverished the d’Aillanes to enrich Madame d’Ionis.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The other will, discovered three years afterwards, by one of those strange chances which causes it to be said that life resembles a romance, suddenly impoverished the d’Aillanes to enrich Madame d’Ionis.
circumstanced
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From this reading Being in straitened circumstanced at this period, he had escaped from his difficulties by a sale of the real estate which he regarded as his own.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The validity of this last deed was incontestable; the date, later than that of the first one was clear and precise.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading The more time and attention we bestowed upon this unhappy suit, the more fully convinced were my father and myself that it was impossible to lose it.
d'Aillane
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From this reading Two wills were brought forward in evidence; one of which five years previous had been duly attested, signed and sealed, was in favor of M. d’Aillane.
d'Aillanes
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From this reading The other will, discovered three years afterwards, by one of those strange chances which causes it to be said that life resembles a romance, suddenly impoverished the d’Aillanes to enrich Madame d’Ionis.
d'Ionis
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From this reading The other will, discovered three years afterwards, by one of those strange chances which causes it to be said that life resembles a romance, suddenly impoverished the d’Aillanes to enrich Madame d’Ionis.
the specified day of the month
From this reading The validity of this last deed was incontestable; the date, later than that of the first one was clear and precise.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading The validity of this last deed was incontestable; the date, later than that of the first one was clear and precise.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Being in straitened circumstanced at this period, he had escaped from his difficulties by a sale of the real estate which he regarded as his own.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The other will, discovered three years afterwards, by one of those strange chances which causes it to be said that life resembles a romance, suddenly impoverished the d’Aillanes to enrich Madame d’Ionis.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Two wills were brought forward in evidence; one of which five years previous had been duly attested, signed and sealed, was in favor of M. d’Aillane.
enrichverbUS /enˈrɪtʃ/
make better or improve in quality
From this reading The other will, discovered three years afterwards, by one of those strange chances which causes it to be said that life resembles a romance, suddenly impoverished the d’Aillanes to enrich Madame d’Ionis.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Being in straitened circumstanced at this period, he had escaped from his difficulties by a sale of the real estate which he regarded as his own.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Being in straitened circumstanced at this period, he had escaped from his difficulties by a sale of the real estate which he regarded as his own.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Two wills were brought forward in evidence; one of which five years previous had been duly attested, signed and sealed, was in favor of M. d’Aillane.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The more time and attention we bestowed upon this unhappy suit, the more fully convinced were my father and myself that it was impossible to lose it.
promote over another
From this reading Two wills were brought forward in evidence; one of which five years previous had been duly attested, signed and sealed, was in favor of M. d’Aillane.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The validity of this last deed was incontestable; the date, later than that of the first one was clear and precise.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Two wills were brought forward in evidence; one of which five years previous had been duly attested, signed and sealed, was in favor of M. d’Aillane.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Two wills were brought forward in evidence; one of which five years previous had been duly attested, signed and sealed, was in favor of M. d’Aillane.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Being in straitened circumstanced at this period, he had escaped from his difficulties by a sale of the real estate which he regarded as his own.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The more time and attention we bestowed upon this unhappy suit, the more fully convinced were my father and myself that it was impossible to lose it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two wills were brought forward in evidence; one of which five years previous had been duly attested, signed and sealed, was in favor of M. d’Aillane.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being in straitened circumstanced at this period, he had escaped from his difficulties by a sale of the real estate which he regarded as his own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Being in straitened circumstanced at this period, he had escaped from his difficulties by a sale of the real estate which he regarded as his own.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The more time and attention we bestowed upon this unhappy suit, the more fully convinced were my father and myself that it was impossible to lose it.
impoverishedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈpɒv.ər.ɪʃt/
Reduced to poverty; having very little money or resources.
From this reading The other will, discovered three years afterwards, by one of those strange chances which causes it to be said that life resembles a romance, suddenly impoverished the d’Aillanes to enrich Madame d’Ionis.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two wills were brought forward in evidence; one of which five years previous had been duly attested, signed and sealed, was in favor of M. d’Aillane.
incontestableadjective
incapable of being contested or disputed
From this reading The validity of this last deed was incontestable; the date, later than that of the first one was clear and precise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The more time and attention we bestowed upon this unhappy suit, the more fully convinced were my father and myself that it was impossible to lose it.
immediately past
From this reading The validity of this last deed was incontestable; the date, later than that of the first one was clear and precise.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The validity of this last deed was incontestable; the date, later than that of the first one was clear and precise.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The other will, discovered three years afterwards, by one of those strange chances which causes it to be said that life resembles a romance, suddenly impoverished the d’Aillanes to enrich Madame d’Ionis.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading The more time and attention we bestowed upon this unhappy suit, the more fully convinced were my father and myself that it was impossible to lose it.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Two wills were brought forward in evidence; one of which five years previous had been duly attested, signed and sealed, was in favor of M. d’Aillane.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading The other will, discovered three years afterwards, by one of those strange chances which causes it to be said that life resembles a romance, suddenly impoverished the d’Aillanes to enrich Madame d’Ionis.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more time and attention we bestowed upon this unhappy suit, the more fully convinced were my father and myself that it was impossible to lose it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The more time and attention we bestowed upon this unhappy suit, the more fully convinced were my father and myself that it was impossible to lose it.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The more time and attention we bestowed upon this unhappy suit, the more fully convinced were my father and myself that it was impossible to lose it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two wills were brought forward in evidence; one of which five years previous had been duly attested, signed and sealed, was in favor of M. d’Aillane.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Two wills were brought forward in evidence; one of which five years previous had been duly attested, signed and sealed, was in favor of M. d’Aillane.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other will, discovered three years afterwards, by one of those strange chances which causes it to be said that life resembles a romance, suddenly impoverished the d’Aillanes to enrich Madame d’Ionis.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Being in straitened circumstanced at this period, he had escaped from his difficulties by a sale of the real estate which he regarded as his own.
an amount of time
From this reading Being in straitened circumstanced at this period, he had escaped from his difficulties by a sale of the real estate which he regarded as his own.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading The validity of this last deed was incontestable; the date, later than that of the first one was clear and precise.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Two wills were brought forward in evidence; one of which five years previous had been duly attested, signed and sealed, was in favor of M. d’Aillane.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Being in straitened circumstanced at this period, he had escaped from his difficulties by a sale of the real estate which he regarded as his own.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Being in straitened circumstanced at this period, he had escaped from his difficulties by a sale of the real estate which he regarded as his own.
resemblesverbUS /rɪˈzembəlz/
third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading The other will, discovered three years afterwards, by one of those strange chances which causes it to be said that life resembles a romance, suddenly impoverished the d’Aillanes to enrich Madame d’Ionis.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading The other will, discovered three years afterwards, by one of those strange chances which causes it to be said that life resembles a romance, suddenly impoverished the d’Aillanes to enrich Madame d’Ionis.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The other will, discovered three years afterwards, by one of those strange chances which causes it to be said that life resembles a romance, suddenly impoverished the d’Aillanes to enrich Madame d’Ionis.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading Being in straitened circumstanced at this period, he had escaped from his difficulties by a sale of the real estate which he regarded as his own.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading Two wills were brought forward in evidence; one of which five years previous had been duly attested, signed and sealed, was in favor of M. d’Aillane.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading Two wills were brought forward in evidence; one of which five years previous had been duly attested, signed and sealed, was in favor of M. d’Aillane.
straitened
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From this reading Being in straitened circumstanced at this period, he had escaped from his difficulties by a sale of the real estate which he regarded as his own.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The other will, discovered three years afterwards, by one of those strange chances which causes it to be said that life resembles a romance, suddenly impoverished the d’Aillanes to enrich Madame d’Ionis.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The other will, discovered three years afterwards, by one of those strange chances which causes it to be said that life resembles a romance, suddenly impoverished the d’Aillanes to enrich Madame d’Ionis.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The more time and attention we bestowed upon this unhappy suit, the more fully convinced were my father and myself that it was impossible to lose it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The validity of this last deed was incontestable; the date, later than that of the first one was clear and precise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The more time and attention we bestowed upon this unhappy suit, the more fully convinced were my father and myself that it was impossible to lose it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The more time and attention we bestowed upon this unhappy suit, the more fully convinced were my father and myself that it was impossible to lose it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The more time and attention we bestowed upon this unhappy suit, the more fully convinced were my father and myself that it was impossible to lose it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The other will, discovered three years afterwards, by one of those strange chances which causes it to be said that life resembles a romance, suddenly impoverished the d’Aillanes to enrich Madame d’Ionis.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The other will, discovered three years afterwards, by one of those strange chances which causes it to be said that life resembles a romance, suddenly impoverished the d’Aillanes to enrich Madame d’Ionis.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The more time and attention we bestowed upon this unhappy suit, the more fully convinced were my father and myself that it was impossible to lose it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The more time and attention we bestowed upon this unhappy suit, the more fully convinced were my father and myself that it was impossible to lose it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two wills were brought forward in evidence; one of which five years previous had been duly attested, signed and sealed, was in favor of M. d’Aillane.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading The more time and attention we bestowed upon this unhappy suit, the more fully convinced were my father and myself that it was impossible to lose it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The more time and attention we bestowed upon this unhappy suit, the more fully convinced were my father and myself that it was impossible to lose it.
validitynounUS /vəˈlɪdəti/
the quality of being valid and rigorous
From this reading The validity of this last deed was incontestable; the date, later than that of the first one was clear and precise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The more time and attention we bestowed upon this unhappy suit, the more fully convinced were my father and myself that it was impossible to lose it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The more time and attention we bestowed upon this unhappy suit, the more fully convinced were my father and myself that it was impossible to lose it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The more time and attention we bestowed upon this unhappy suit, the more fully convinced were my father and myself that it was impossible to lose it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Two wills were brought forward in evidence; one of which five years previous had been duly attested, signed and sealed, was in favor of M. d’Aillane.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The other will, discovered three years afterwards, by one of those strange chances which causes it to be said that life resembles a romance, suddenly impoverished the d’Aillanes to enrich Madame d’Ionis.
willsnounUS /wɪlz/
plural of “will” — the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
From this reading Two wills were brought forward in evidence; one of which five years previous had been duly attested, signed and sealed, was in favor of M. d’Aillane.
a late time of life
From this reading Two wills were brought forward in evidence; one of which five years previous had been duly attested, signed and sealed, was in favor of M. d’Aillane.
