used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
abstractedlyadverb
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
From this reading But as he wandered abstractedly in the biting air, his self-complacency was succeeded by mortification and discontent.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading But as he wandered abstractedly in the biting air, his self-complacency was succeeded by mortification and discontent.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
eagerly desirous
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
bitingadjectiveUS /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading But as he wandered abstractedly in the biting air, his self-complacency was succeeded by mortification and discontent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as he wandered abstractedly in the biting air, his self-complacency was succeeded by mortification and discontent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
complacentadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪsənt/
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
conduceverb
be conducive to
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
devotesverbUS /dɪˈvoʊts/
third-person singular of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
discardedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
thrown away
From this reading His eloquence had subdued her will; she had not finally discarded him.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading But as he wandered abstractedly in the biting air, his self-complacency was succeeded by mortification and discontent.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading His eloquence had subdued her will; she had not finally discarded him.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
the organ of sight
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading So, when Gustave Rameau quitted Isaura, his first feeling was that of triumph.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading His eloquence had subdued her will; she had not finally discarded him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading So, when Gustave Rameau quitted Isaura, his first feeling was that of triumph.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
Gustave
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From this reading So, when Gustave Rameau quitted Isaura, his first feeling was that of triumph.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His eloquence had subdued her will; she had not finally discarded him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
hazardnounUS /ˈhæzərd/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as he wandered abstractedly in the biting air, his self-complacency was succeeded by mortification and discontent.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His eloquence had subdued her will; she had not finally discarded him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So, when Gustave Rameau quitted Isaura, his first feeling was that of triumph.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
incursverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
Isaura
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From this reading So, when Gustave Rameau quitted Isaura, his first feeling was that of triumph.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
militateverbUS /ˈmɪlɪteɪt/
have force or influence; bring about an effect or change
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading But as he wandered abstractedly in the biting air, his self-complacency was succeeded by mortification and discontent.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
an old word for “no”
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His eloquence had subdued her will; she had not finally discarded him.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
quitted
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From this reading So, when Gustave Rameau quitted Isaura, his first feeling was that of triumph.
Rameaunoun
French composer of operas whose writings laid the foundation for the modern theory of harmony (1683-1764)
From this reading So, when Gustave Rameau quitted Isaura, his first feeling was that of triumph.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
self-complacencynoun
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading But as he wandered abstractedly in the biting air, his self-complacency was succeeded by mortification and discontent.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, when Gustave Rameau quitted Isaura, his first feeling was that of triumph.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading His eloquence had subdued her will; she had not finally discarded him.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading But as he wandered abstractedly in the biting air, his self-complacency was succeeded by mortification and discontent.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
precisely as stated
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading But as he wandered abstractedly in the biting air, his self-complacency was succeeded by mortification and discontent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So, when Gustave Rameau quitted Isaura, his first feeling was that of triumph.
at the time that
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In vain persons, be they male or female, there is a complacent self- satisfaction in any momentary personal success, however little that success may conduce to--nay, however much it may militate against--the objects to which their vanity itself devotes its more permanent desires.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading His eloquence had subdued her will; she had not finally discarded him.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
but in spite of that
From this reading A vain woman may be very anxious to win A------, the magnificent, as a partner for life; and yet feel a certain triumph when a glance of her eye has made an evening's conquest of the pitiful B-------, although by that achievement she incurs the imminent hazard of losing A------ altogether.
