used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I really did not know, but I could clearly see that he was not throwing his words to the winds, and that a great struggle was taking place in his heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Involuntarily I remembered then the intelligence the Princess had given me of the fallen favours of the Orloffs, of the exile of the late favourite to Revel, and of the rising fortunes of their enemies.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading _WE WILL BEFRIEND HER._ The words of the count filled me with astonishment.
BEFRIENDverbUS /bɪˈfrend/
become friends with
From this reading _WE WILL BEFRIEND HER._ The words of the count filled me with astonishment.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Was it grief, was it passion which blinded the count? or did he really believe in the descent of the Princess?
propose a payment
From this reading “Excuse my impertinence, Your Grace,” said I impatiently, “but if you bid me, I’ll hide nothing from you.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading Was it grief, was it passion which blinded the count? or did he really believe in the descent of the Princess?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I really did not know, but I could clearly see that he was not throwing his words to the winds, and that a great struggle was taking place in his heart.
without doubt or question
From this reading I really did not know, but I could clearly see that he was not throwing his words to the winds, and that a great struggle was taking place in his heart.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I really did not know, but I could clearly see that he was not throwing his words to the winds, and that a great struggle was taking place in his heart.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading _WE WILL BEFRIEND HER._ The words of the count filled me with astonishment.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading Was it grief, was it passion which blinded the count? or did he really believe in the descent of the Princess?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Was it grief, was it passion which blinded the count? or did he really believe in the descent of the Princess?
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Involuntarily I remembered then the intelligence the Princess had given me of the fallen favours of the Orloffs, of the exile of the late favourite to Revel, and of the rising fortunes of their enemies.
accept an excuse for
From this reading “Excuse my impertinence, Your Grace,” said I impatiently, “but if you bid me, I’ll hide nothing from you.
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading Involuntarily I remembered then the intelligence the Princess had given me of the fallen favours of the Orloffs, of the exile of the late favourite to Revel, and of the rising fortunes of their enemies.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Involuntarily I remembered then the intelligence the Princess had given me of the fallen favours of the Orloffs, of the exile of the late favourite to Revel, and of the rising fortunes of their enemies.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Involuntarily I remembered then the intelligence the Princess had given me of the fallen favours of the Orloffs, of the exile of the late favourite to Revel, and of the rising fortunes of their enemies.
favoursnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Involuntarily I remembered then the intelligence the Princess had given me of the fallen favours of the Orloffs, of the exile of the late favourite to Revel, and of the rising fortunes of their enemies.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading _WE WILL BEFRIEND HER._ The words of the count filled me with astonishment.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Involuntarily I remembered then the intelligence the Princess had given me of the fallen favours of the Orloffs, of the exile of the late favourite to Revel, and of the rising fortunes of their enemies.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Excuse my impertinence, Your Grace,” said I impatiently, “but if you bid me, I’ll hide nothing from you.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Involuntarily I remembered then the intelligence the Princess had given me of the fallen favours of the Orloffs, of the exile of the late favourite to Revel, and of the rising fortunes of their enemies.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading “Excuse my impertinence, Your Grace,” said I impatiently, “but if you bid me, I’ll hide nothing from you.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I really did not know, but I could clearly see that he was not throwing his words to the winds, and that a great struggle was taking place in his heart.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Was it grief, was it passion which blinded the count? or did he really believe in the descent of the Princess?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Involuntarily I remembered then the intelligence the Princess had given me of the fallen favours of the Orloffs, of the exile of the late favourite to Revel, and of the rising fortunes of their enemies.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Was it grief, was it passion which blinded the count? or did he really believe in the descent of the Princess?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I really did not know, but I could clearly see that he was not throwing his words to the winds, and that a great struggle was taking place in his heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _WE WILL BEFRIEND HER._ The words of the count filled me with astonishment.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading “Excuse my impertinence, Your Grace,” said I impatiently, “but if you bid me, I’ll hide nothing from you.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I really did not know, but I could clearly see that he was not throwing his words to the winds, and that a great struggle was taking place in his heart.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Involuntarily I remembered then the intelligence the Princess had given me of the fallen favours of the Orloffs, of the exile of the late favourite to Revel, and of the rising fortunes of their enemies.
I'll
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From this reading “Excuse my impertinence, Your Grace,” said I impatiently, “but if you bid me, I’ll hide nothing from you.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Excuse my impertinence, Your Grace,” said I impatiently, “but if you bid me, I’ll hide nothing from you.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading “Excuse my impertinence, Your Grace,” said I impatiently, “but if you bid me, I’ll hide nothing from you.
impertinencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading “Excuse my impertinence, Your Grace,” said I impatiently, “but if you bid me, I’ll hide nothing from you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Was it grief, was it passion which blinded the count? or did he really believe in the descent of the Princess?
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Involuntarily I remembered then the intelligence the Princess had given me of the fallen favours of the Orloffs, of the exile of the late favourite to Revel, and of the rising fortunes of their enemies.
InvoluntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading Involuntarily I remembered then the intelligence the Princess had given me of the fallen favours of the Orloffs, of the exile of the late favourite to Revel, and of the rising fortunes of their enemies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Was it grief, was it passion which blinded the count? or did he really believe in the descent of the Princess?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I really did not know, but I could clearly see that he was not throwing his words to the winds, and that a great struggle was taking place in his heart.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Involuntarily I remembered then the intelligence the Princess had given me of the fallen favours of the Orloffs, of the exile of the late favourite to Revel, and of the rising fortunes of their enemies.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _WE WILL BEFRIEND HER._ The words of the count filled me with astonishment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Excuse my impertinence, Your Grace,” said I impatiently, “but if you bid me, I’ll hide nothing from you.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I really did not know, but I could clearly see that he was not throwing his words to the winds, and that a great struggle was taking place in his heart.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Excuse my impertinence, Your Grace,” said I impatiently, “but if you bid me, I’ll hide nothing from you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _WE WILL BEFRIEND HER._ The words of the count filled me with astonishment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Was it grief, was it passion which blinded the count? or did he really believe in the descent of the Princess?
Orloffs
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From this reading Involuntarily I remembered then the intelligence the Princess had given me of the fallen favours of the Orloffs, of the exile of the late favourite to Revel, and of the rising fortunes of their enemies.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Was it grief, was it passion which blinded the count? or did he really believe in the descent of the Princess?
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I really did not know, but I could clearly see that he was not throwing his words to the winds, and that a great struggle was taking place in his heart.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Involuntarily I remembered then the intelligence the Princess had given me of the fallen favours of the Orloffs, of the exile of the late favourite to Revel, and of the rising fortunes of their enemies.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Was it grief, was it passion which blinded the count? or did he really believe in the descent of the Princess?
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Involuntarily I remembered then the intelligence the Princess had given me of the fallen favours of the Orloffs, of the exile of the late favourite to Revel, and of the rising fortunes of their enemies.
RevelverbUS /ˈrevəl/
take delight in
From this reading Involuntarily I remembered then the intelligence the Princess had given me of the fallen favours of the Orloffs, of the exile of the late favourite to Revel, and of the rising fortunes of their enemies.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Involuntarily I remembered then the intelligence the Princess had given me of the fallen favours of the Orloffs, of the exile of the late favourite to Revel, and of the rising fortunes of their enemies.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Excuse my impertinence, Your Grace,” said I impatiently, “but if you bid me, I’ll hide nothing from you.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I really did not know, but I could clearly see that he was not throwing his words to the winds, and that a great struggle was taking place in his heart.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading I really did not know, but I could clearly see that he was not throwing his words to the winds, and that a great struggle was taking place in his heart.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I really did not know, but I could clearly see that he was not throwing his words to the winds, and that a great struggle was taking place in his heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I really did not know, but I could clearly see that he was not throwing his words to the winds, and that a great struggle was taking place in his heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _WE WILL BEFRIEND HER._ The words of the count filled me with astonishment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Involuntarily I remembered then the intelligence the Princess had given me of the fallen favours of the Orloffs, of the exile of the late favourite to Revel, and of the rising fortunes of their enemies.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Involuntarily I remembered then the intelligence the Princess had given me of the fallen favours of the Orloffs, of the exile of the late favourite to Revel, and of the rising fortunes of their enemies.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading I really did not know, but I could clearly see that he was not throwing his words to the winds, and that a great struggle was taking place in his heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Involuntarily I remembered then the intelligence the Princess had given me of the fallen favours of the Orloffs, of the exile of the late favourite to Revel, and of the rising fortunes of their enemies.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was it grief, was it passion which blinded the count? or did he really believe in the descent of the Princess?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _WE WILL BEFRIEND HER._ The words of the count filled me with astonishment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Was it grief, was it passion which blinded the count? or did he really believe in the descent of the Princess?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _WE WILL BEFRIEND HER._ The words of the count filled me with astonishment.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading I really did not know, but I could clearly see that he was not throwing his words to the winds, and that a great struggle was taking place in his heart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _WE WILL BEFRIEND HER._ The words of the count filled me with astonishment.
the words that are spoken
From this reading _WE WILL BEFRIEND HER._ The words of the count filled me with astonishment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Excuse my impertinence, Your Grace,” said I impatiently, “but if you bid me, I’ll hide nothing from you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Excuse my impertinence, Your Grace,” said I impatiently, “but if you bid me, I’ll hide nothing from you.
