used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have in my mind for her a husband that I think in every way suitable: a handsome and brave young fellow in my battalion, of respectable birth, without any living relations to consult as to his choice.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Playing as I do with fortune, my only stake against her favours is my life.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I feel as if it were my duty to see that Mademoiselle is not left alone and friendless in the world at my decease.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I feel as if it were my duty to see that Mademoiselle is not left alone and friendless in the world at my decease.
antecedentsnounUS /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/
plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading I have reason to believe that if Julie married him, she need never fear as a reproach to her antecedents.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I have in my mind for her a husband that I think in every way suitable: a handsome and brave young fellow in my battalion, of respectable birth, without any living relations to consult as to his choice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I feel as if it were my duty to see that Mademoiselle is not left alone and friendless in the world at my decease.
battalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading I have in my mind for her a husband that I think in every way suitable: a handsome and brave young fellow in my battalion, of respectable birth, without any living relations to consult as to his choice.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I have reason to believe that if Julie married him, she need never fear as a reproach to her antecedents.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading I have in my mind for her a husband that I think in every way suitable: a handsome and brave young fellow in my battalion, of respectable birth, without any living relations to consult as to his choice.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading I have in my mind for her a husband that I think in every way suitable: a handsome and brave young fellow in my battalion, of respectable birth, without any living relations to consult as to his choice.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading I have in my mind for her a husband that I think in every way suitable: a handsome and brave young fellow in my battalion, of respectable birth, without any living relations to consult as to his choice.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading I have in my mind for her a husband that I think in every way suitable: a handsome and brave young fellow in my battalion, of respectable birth, without any living relations to consult as to his choice.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
deceasenounUS /dɪˈsiːs/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I feel as if it were my duty to see that Mademoiselle is not left alone and friendless in the world at my decease.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Playing as I do with fortune, my only stake against her favours is my life.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I feel as if it were my duty to see that Mademoiselle is not left alone and friendless in the world at my decease.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I have in my mind for her a husband that I think in every way suitable: a handsome and brave young fellow in my battalion, of respectable birth, without any living relations to consult as to his choice.
favoursnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Playing as I do with fortune, my only stake against her favours is my life.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I have reason to believe that if Julie married him, she need never fear as a reproach to her antecedents.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I feel as if it were my duty to see that Mademoiselle is not left alone and friendless in the world at my decease.
a boy or man
From this reading I have in my mind for her a husband that I think in every way suitable: a handsome and brave young fellow in my battalion, of respectable birth, without any living relations to consult as to his choice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have in my mind for her a husband that I think in every way suitable: a handsome and brave young fellow in my battalion, of respectable birth, without any living relations to consult as to his choice.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Playing as I do with fortune, my only stake against her favours is my life.
friendlessadjective
excluded from a society
From this reading I feel as if it were my duty to see that Mademoiselle is not left alone and friendless in the world at my decease.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading I have in my mind for her a husband that I think in every way suitable: a handsome and brave young fellow in my battalion, of respectable birth, without any living relations to consult as to his choice.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have in my mind for her a husband that I think in every way suitable: a handsome and brave young fellow in my battalion, of respectable birth, without any living relations to consult as to his choice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Playing as I do with fortune, my only stake against her favours is my life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have reason to believe that if Julie married him, she need never fear as a reproach to her antecedents.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I have in my mind for her a husband that I think in every way suitable: a handsome and brave young fellow in my battalion, of respectable birth, without any living relations to consult as to his choice.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading I have in my mind for her a husband that I think in every way suitable: a handsome and brave young fellow in my battalion, of respectable birth, without any living relations to consult as to his choice.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I feel as if it were my duty to see that Mademoiselle is not left alone and friendless in the world at my decease.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I feel as if it were my duty to see that Mademoiselle is not left alone and friendless in the world at my decease.
Julie
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From this reading I have reason to believe that if Julie married him, she need never fear as a reproach to her antecedents.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I feel as if it were my duty to see that Mademoiselle is not left alone and friendless in the world at my decease.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Playing as I do with fortune, my only stake against her favours is my life.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading I have in my mind for her a husband that I think in every way suitable: a handsome and brave young fellow in my battalion, of respectable birth, without any living relations to consult as to his choice.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading I feel as if it were my duty to see that Mademoiselle is not left alone and friendless in the world at my decease.
joined in matrimony
From this reading I have reason to believe that if Julie married him, she need never fear as a reproach to her antecedents.
Mauleon
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From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
the force of workers available
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I have in my mind for her a husband that I think in every way suitable: a handsome and brave young fellow in my battalion, of respectable birth, without any living relations to consult as to his choice.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I have reason to believe that if Julie married him, she need never fear as a reproach to her antecedents.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I have reason to believe that if Julie married him, she need never fear as a reproach to her antecedents.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I feel as if it were my duty to see that Mademoiselle is not left alone and friendless in the world at my decease.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
and nothing more
From this reading Playing as I do with fortune, my only stake against her favours is my life.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Playing as I do with fortune, my only stake against her favours is my life.
Rameaunoun
French composer of operas whose writings laid the foundation for the modern theory of harmony (1683-1764)
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I have reason to believe that if Julie married him, she need never fear as a reproach to her antecedents.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading I have in my mind for her a husband that I think in every way suitable: a handsome and brave young fellow in my battalion, of respectable birth, without any living relations to consult as to his choice.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading I have reason to believe that if Julie married him, she need never fear as a reproach to her antecedents.
reseated
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From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading I have in my mind for her a husband that I think in every way suitable: a handsome and brave young fellow in my battalion, of respectable birth, without any living relations to consult as to his choice.
relieve from
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
express in words
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I feel as if it were my duty to see that Mademoiselle is not left alone and friendless in the world at my decease.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have reason to believe that if Julie married him, she need never fear as a reproach to her antecedents.
in the near future
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading Playing as I do with fortune, my only stake against her favours is my life.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading I have in my mind for her a husband that I think in every way suitable: a handsome and brave young fellow in my battalion, of respectable birth, without any living relations to consult as to his choice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I have in my mind for her a husband that I think in every way suitable: a handsome and brave young fellow in my battalion, of respectable birth, without any living relations to consult as to his choice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I have in my mind for her a husband that I think in every way suitable: a handsome and brave young fellow in my battalion, of respectable birth, without any living relations to consult as to his choice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I feel as if it were my duty to see that Mademoiselle is not left alone and friendless in the world at my decease.
at the time that
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Playing as I do with fortune, my only stake against her favours is my life.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I have in my mind for her a husband that I think in every way suitable: a handsome and brave young fellow in my battalion, of respectable birth, without any living relations to consult as to his choice.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I feel as if it were my duty to see that Mademoiselle is not left alone and friendless in the world at my decease.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "M. Rameau," said De Mauleon, when the two men had reseated themselves in the salon, "I will honestly say that my desire is to rid myself as soon as I can of the trust of guardian to this young lady.
