used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, in the eyes of some, she erred on the side of condescension, being a little disposed, like her father, to familiarity with her inferiors.
consider or hold as true
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Yet, on right occasion, she could assume a pretty air of dignity, consciously summoned, one might think, to the protection of a yielding over-lovable disposition.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She could not bear to hurt; and though she was wilful, and possessed, and could not always resist the temptation to indulge, a strong sense of humour, her atonements generally more than expiated the faults that induced them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The little Infanta was, in truth, at seventeen, most that heart could desire, sweet, unaffected, full of charm and playfulness.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Yet, on right occasion, she could assume a pretty air of dignity, consciously summoned, one might think, to the protection of a yielding over-lovable disposition.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The little Infanta was, in truth, at seventeen, most that heart could desire, sweet, unaffected, full of charm and playfulness.
atonements
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From this reading She could not bear to hurt; and though she was wilful, and possessed, and could not always resist the temptation to indulge, a strong sense of humour, her atonements generally more than expiated the faults that induced them.
have
From this reading She could not bear to hurt; and though she was wilful, and possessed, and could not always resist the temptation to indulge, a strong sense of humour, her atonements generally more than expiated the faults that induced them.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Indeed, in the eyes of some, she erred on the side of condescension, being a little disposed, like her father, to familiarity with her inferiors.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading The little Infanta was, in truth, at seventeen, most that heart could desire, sweet, unaffected, full of charm and playfulness.
a young person of either sex
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
condescensionnounUS /ˌkɑːndəˈsenʃən/
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
From this reading Indeed, in the eyes of some, she erred on the side of condescension, being a little disposed, like her father, to familiarity with her inferiors.
consciouslyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsli/
with awareness
From this reading Yet, on right occasion, she could assume a pretty air of dignity, consciously summoned, one might think, to the protection of a yielding over-lovable disposition.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The little Infanta was, in truth, at seventeen, most that heart could desire, sweet, unaffected, full of charm and playfulness.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The little Infanta was, in truth, at seventeen, most that heart could desire, sweet, unaffected, full of charm and playfulness.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Yet, on right occasion, she could assume a pretty air of dignity, consciously summoned, one might think, to the protection of a yielding over-lovable disposition.
having made preparations
From this reading Indeed, in the eyes of some, she erred on the side of condescension, being a little disposed, like her father, to familiarity with her inferiors.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Yet, on right occasion, she could assume a pretty air of dignity, consciously summoned, one might think, to the protection of a yielding over-lovable disposition.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
erredverbUS /erd/
past form of “err” — to make a mistake or be incorrect
From this reading Indeed, in the eyes of some, she erred on the side of condescension, being a little disposed, like her father, to familiarity with her inferiors.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
expiated
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From this reading She could not bear to hurt; and though she was wilful, and possessed, and could not always resist the temptation to indulge, a strong sense of humour, her atonements generally more than expiated the faults that induced them.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Indeed, in the eyes of some, she erred on the side of condescension, being a little disposed, like her father, to familiarity with her inferiors.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Indeed, in the eyes of some, she erred on the side of condescension, being a little disposed, like her father, to familiarity with her inferiors.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Indeed, in the eyes of some, she erred on the side of condescension, being a little disposed, like her father, to familiarity with her inferiors.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading She could not bear to hurt; and though she was wilful, and possessed, and could not always resist the temptation to indulge, a strong sense of humour, her atonements generally more than expiated the faults that induced them.
flatterynounUS /ˈflætəri/
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The little Infanta was, in truth, at seventeen, most that heart could desire, sweet, unaffected, full of charm and playfulness.
usually; as a rule
From this reading She could not bear to hurt; and though she was wilful, and possessed, and could not always resist the temptation to indulge, a strong sense of humour, her atonements generally more than expiated the faults that induced them.
granddaughternounUS /ˈɡrændɔːtər/
a female grandchild
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The little Infanta was, in truth, at seventeen, most that heart could desire, sweet, unaffected, full of charm and playfulness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, in the eyes of some, she erred on the side of condescension, being a little disposed, like her father, to familiarity with her inferiors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading She could not bear to hurt; and though she was wilful, and possessed, and could not always resist the temptation to indulge, a strong sense of humour, her atonements generally more than expiated the faults that induced them.
be the source of pain
From this reading She could not bear to hurt; and though she was wilful, and possessed, and could not always resist the temptation to indulge, a strong sense of humour, her atonements generally more than expiated the faults that induced them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, in the eyes of some, she erred on the side of condescension, being a little disposed, like her father, to familiarity with her inferiors.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading She could not bear to hurt; and though she was wilful, and possessed, and could not always resist the temptation to indulge, a strong sense of humour, her atonements generally more than expiated the faults that induced them.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading She could not bear to hurt; and though she was wilful, and possessed, and could not always resist the temptation to indulge, a strong sense of humour, her atonements generally more than expiated the faults that induced them.
Infanta
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From this reading The little Infanta was, in truth, at seventeen, most that heart could desire, sweet, unaffected, full of charm and playfulness.
inferiors
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From this reading Indeed, in the eyes of some, she erred on the side of condescension, being a little disposed, like her father, to familiarity with her inferiors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Indeed, in the eyes of some, she erred on the side of condescension, being a little disposed, like her father, to familiarity with her inferiors.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little Infanta was, in truth, at seventeen, most that heart could desire, sweet, unaffected, full of charm and playfulness.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Yet, on right occasion, she could assume a pretty air of dignity, consciously summoned, one might think, to the protection of a yielding over-lovable disposition.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She could not bear to hurt; and though she was wilful, and possessed, and could not always resist the temptation to indulge, a strong sense of humour, her atonements generally more than expiated the faults that induced them.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The little Infanta was, in truth, at seventeen, most that heart could desire, sweet, unaffected, full of charm and playfulness.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
not any; not one
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not bear to hurt; and though she was wilful, and possessed, and could not always resist the temptation to indulge, a strong sense of humour, her atonements generally more than expiated the faults that induced them.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Yet, on right occasion, she could assume a pretty air of dignity, consciously summoned, one might think, to the protection of a yielding over-lovable disposition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Indeed, in the eyes of some, she erred on the side of condescension, being a little disposed, like her father, to familiarity with her inferiors.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yet, on right occasion, she could assume a pretty air of dignity, consciously summoned, one might think, to the protection of a yielding over-lovable disposition.
over-lovable
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From this reading Yet, on right occasion, she could assume a pretty air of dignity, consciously summoned, one might think, to the protection of a yielding over-lovable disposition.
Parma
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From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
playfulnessnounUS /ˈpleɪfəlnəs/
a festive merry feeling
From this reading The little Infanta was, in truth, at seventeen, most that heart could desire, sweet, unaffected, full of charm and playfulness.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading She could not bear to hurt; and though she was wilful, and possessed, and could not always resist the temptation to indulge, a strong sense of humour, her atonements generally more than expiated the faults that induced them.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Yet, on right occasion, she could assume a pretty air of dignity, consciously summoned, one might think, to the protection of a yielding over-lovable disposition.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Yet, on right occasion, she could assume a pretty air of dignity, consciously summoned, one might think, to the protection of a yielding over-lovable disposition.
recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/
push for something
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading She could not bear to hurt; and though she was wilful, and possessed, and could not always resist the temptation to indulge, a strong sense of humour, her atonements generally more than expiated the faults that induced them.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Yet, on right occasion, she could assume a pretty air of dignity, consciously summoned, one might think, to the protection of a yielding over-lovable disposition.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading She could not bear to hurt; and though she was wilful, and possessed, and could not always resist the temptation to indulge, a strong sense of humour, her atonements generally more than expiated the faults that induced them.
servileadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəl/
submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading The little Infanta was, in truth, at seventeen, most that heart could desire, sweet, unaffected, full of charm and playfulness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, in the eyes of some, she erred on the side of condescension, being a little disposed, like her father, to familiarity with her inferiors.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Indeed, in the eyes of some, she erred on the side of condescension, being a little disposed, like her father, to familiarity with her inferiors.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Indeed, in the eyes of some, she erred on the side of condescension, being a little disposed, like her father, to familiarity with her inferiors.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She could not bear to hurt; and though she was wilful, and possessed, and could not always resist the temptation to indulge, a strong sense of humour, her atonements generally more than expiated the faults that induced them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Yet, on right occasion, she could assume a pretty air of dignity, consciously summoned, one might think, to the protection of a yielding over-lovable disposition.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The little Infanta was, in truth, at seventeen, most that heart could desire, sweet, unaffected, full of charm and playfulness.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading She could not bear to hurt; and though she was wilful, and possessed, and could not always resist the temptation to indulge, a strong sense of humour, her atonements generally more than expiated the faults that induced them.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She could not bear to hurt; and though she was wilful, and possessed, and could not always resist the temptation to indulge, a strong sense of humour, her atonements generally more than expiated the faults that induced them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The little Infanta was, in truth, at seventeen, most that heart could desire, sweet, unaffected, full of charm and playfulness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She could not bear to hurt; and though she was wilful, and possessed, and could not always resist the temptation to indulge, a strong sense of humour, her atonements generally more than expiated the faults that induced them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Yet, on right occasion, she could assume a pretty air of dignity, consciously summoned, one might think, to the protection of a yielding over-lovable disposition.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She could not bear to hurt; and though she was wilful, and possessed, and could not always resist the temptation to indulge, a strong sense of humour, her atonements generally more than expiated the faults that induced them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The little Infanta was, in truth, at seventeen, most that heart could desire, sweet, unaffected, full of charm and playfulness.
unaffectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈfektɪd/
undergoing no change when acted upon
From this reading The little Infanta was, in truth, at seventeen, most that heart could desire, sweet, unaffected, full of charm and playfulness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
wilfuladjective
done by design
From this reading She could not bear to hurt; and though she was wilful, and possessed, and could not always resist the temptation to indulge, a strong sense of humour, her atonements generally more than expiated the faults that induced them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Indeed, in the eyes of some, she erred on the side of condescension, being a little disposed, like her father, to familiarity with her inferiors.
XVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading If we are to accept the testimony of Louis XV., an experienced judge in such matters, the beauty of his granddaughter, eldest child of Don Philip of Parma, was in need of no servile flattery to recommend it.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, on right occasion, she could assume a pretty air of dignity, consciously summoned, one might think, to the protection of a yielding over-lovable disposition.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading Yet, on right occasion, she could assume a pretty air of dignity, consciously summoned, one might think, to the protection of a yielding over-lovable disposition.
