Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression

From this reading “And will you thus leave me?” exclaimed Matilda, in accents of the bitterest anguish, as Verezzi prepared to depart.

Having no one else present.

From this reading “Will you thus leave unnoticed, her who, for your sake alone, casting aside the pride of high birth, has wandered, unknown, through foreign climes?

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The character of Matilda has been already so far revealed, as to render it unnecessary to expatiate upon it farther.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

extreme mental distress

From this reading “And will you thus leave me?” exclaimed Matilda, in accents of the bitterest anguish, as Verezzi prepared to depart.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The character of Matilda has been already so far revealed, as to render it unnecessary to expatiate upon it farther.

on or to one side

From this reading “Will you thus leave unnoticed, her who, for your sake alone, casting aside the pride of high birth, has wandered, unknown, through foreign climes?

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Oh! if I have (led away by love for you) outstepped the bounds of modesty, let me not, oh! let me not be injured by others with impunity.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Oh! if I have (led away by love for you) outstepped the bounds of modesty, let me not, oh! let me not be injured by others with impunity.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The character of Matilda has been already so far revealed, as to render it unnecessary to expatiate upon it farther.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading “Will you thus leave unnoticed, her who, for your sake alone, casting aside the pride of high birth, has wandered, unknown, through foreign climes?

superlative of “bitter” — marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading “And will you thus leave me?” exclaimed Matilda, in accents of the bitterest anguish, as Verezzi prepared to depart.

plural of “blandishment” — flattery intended to persuade

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading Oh! if I have (led away by love for you) outstepped the bounds of modesty, let me not, oh! let me not be injured by others with impunity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Oh! if I have (led away by love for you) outstepped the bounds of modesty, let me not, oh! let me not be injured by others with impunity.

object formed by a mold

From this reading “Will you thus leave unnoticed, her who, for your sake alone, casting aside the pride of high birth, has wandered, unknown, through foreign climes?

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The character of Matilda has been already so far revealed, as to render it unnecessary to expatiate upon it farther.

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From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

plural of “clime” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading “Will you thus leave unnoticed, her who, for your sake alone, casting aside the pride of high birth, has wandered, unknown, through foreign climes?

a small house with a single story

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading “And will you thus leave me?” exclaimed Matilda, in accents of the bitterest anguish, as Verezzi prepared to depart.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “And will you thus leave me?” exclaimed Matilda, in accents of the bitterest anguish, as Verezzi prepared to depart.

add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

From this reading The character of Matilda has been already so far revealed, as to render it unnecessary to expatiate upon it farther.

comparative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The character of Matilda has been already so far revealed, as to render it unnecessary to expatiate upon it farther.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading The character of Matilda has been already so far revealed, as to render it unnecessary to expatiate upon it farther.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Will you thus leave unnoticed, her who, for your sake alone, casting aside the pride of high birth, has wandered, unknown, through foreign climes?

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading “Will you thus leave unnoticed, her who, for your sake alone, casting aside the pride of high birth, has wandered, unknown, through foreign climes?

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The character of Matilda has been already so far revealed, as to render it unnecessary to expatiate upon it farther.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Oh! if I have (led away by love for you) outstepped the bounds of modesty, let me not, oh! let me not be injured by others with impunity.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading “Will you thus leave unnoticed, her who, for your sake alone, casting aside the pride of high birth, has wandered, unknown, through foreign climes?

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Oh! if I have (led away by love for you) outstepped the bounds of modesty, let me not, oh! let me not be injured by others with impunity.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Oh! if I have (led away by love for you) outstepped the bounds of modesty, let me not, oh! let me not be injured by others with impunity.

plural of “illusion” — an erroneous mental representation

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

exemption from punishment or loss

From this reading Oh! if I have (led away by love for you) outstepped the bounds of modesty, let me not, oh! let me not be injured by others with impunity.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “And will you thus leave me?” exclaimed Matilda, in accents of the bitterest anguish, as Verezzi prepared to depart.

harmed

From this reading Oh! if I have (led away by love for you) outstepped the bounds of modesty, let me not, oh! let me not be injured by others with impunity.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The character of Matilda has been already so far revealed, as to render it unnecessary to expatiate upon it farther.

go away from a place

From this reading “And will you thus leave me?” exclaimed Matilda, in accents of the bitterest anguish, as Verezzi prepared to depart.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Oh! if I have (led away by love for you) outstepped the bounds of modesty, let me not, oh! let me not be injured by others with impunity.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Oh! if I have (led away by love for you) outstepped the bounds of modesty, let me not, oh! let me not be injured by others with impunity.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Oh! if I have (led away by love for you) outstepped the bounds of modesty, let me not, oh! let me not be injured by others with impunity.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The character of Matilda has been already so far revealed, as to render it unnecessary to expatiate upon it farther.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “And will you thus leave me?” exclaimed Matilda, in accents of the bitterest anguish, as Verezzi prepared to depart.

freedom from vanity or conceit

From this reading Oh! if I have (led away by love for you) outstepped the bounds of modesty, let me not, oh! let me not be injured by others with impunity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Oh! if I have (led away by love for you) outstepped the bounds of modesty, let me not, oh! let me not be injured by others with impunity.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The character of Matilda has been already so far revealed, as to render it unnecessary to expatiate upon it farther.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh! if I have (led away by love for you) outstepped the bounds of modesty, let me not, oh! let me not be injured by others with impunity.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Oh! if I have (led away by love for you) outstepped the bounds of modesty, let me not, oh! let me not be injured by others with impunity.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Oh! if I have (led away by love for you) outstepped the bounds of modesty, let me not, oh! let me not be injured by others with impunity.

above and across; more than

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading “And will you thus leave me?” exclaimed Matilda, in accents of the bitterest anguish, as Verezzi prepared to depart.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading “Will you thus leave unnoticed, her who, for your sake alone, casting aside the pride of high birth, has wandered, unknown, through foreign climes?

cause to become

From this reading The character of Matilda has been already so far revealed, as to render it unnecessary to expatiate upon it farther.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading The character of Matilda has been already so far revealed, as to render it unnecessary to expatiate upon it farther.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading “Will you thus leave unnoticed, her who, for your sake alone, casting aside the pride of high birth, has wandered, unknown, through foreign climes?

express in words

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The character of Matilda has been already so far revealed, as to render it unnecessary to expatiate upon it farther.

be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The character of Matilda has been already so far revealed, as to render it unnecessary to expatiate upon it farther.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “Will you thus leave unnoticed, her who, for your sake alone, casting aside the pride of high birth, has wandered, unknown, through foreign climes?

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading “And will you thus leave me?” exclaimed Matilda, in accents of the bitterest anguish, as Verezzi prepared to depart.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The character of Matilda has been already so far revealed, as to render it unnecessary to expatiate upon it farther.

not known

From this reading “Will you thus leave unnoticed, her who, for your sake alone, casting aside the pride of high birth, has wandered, unknown, through foreign climes?

not necessary

From this reading The character of Matilda has been already so far revealed, as to render it unnecessary to expatiate upon it farther.

not noticed

From this reading “Will you thus leave unnoticed, her who, for your sake alone, casting aside the pride of high birth, has wandered, unknown, through foreign climes?

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The character of Matilda has been already so far revealed, as to render it unnecessary to expatiate upon it farther.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading “Will you thus leave unnoticed, her who, for your sake alone, casting aside the pride of high birth, has wandered, unknown, through foreign climes?

done or happening at the appropriate or proper time

From this reading Suffice it to say, that her syren illusions and well-timed blandishments, obtained so great a power over the imagination of Verezzi, that his resolution to return to Claudine’s cottage before sunset became every instant fainter and fainter.

which person or people

From this reading “Will you thus leave unnoticed, her who, for your sake alone, casting aside the pride of high birth, has wandered, unknown, through foreign climes?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “And will you thus leave me?” exclaimed Matilda, in accents of the bitterest anguish, as Verezzi prepared to depart.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Oh! if I have (led away by love for you) outstepped the bounds of modesty, let me not, oh! let me not be injured by others with impunity.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “And will you thus leave me?” exclaimed Matilda, in accents of the bitterest anguish, as Verezzi prepared to depart.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Will you thus leave unnoticed, her who, for your sake alone, casting aside the pride of high birth, has wandered, unknown, through foreign climes?