used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a noble, a soldier; he owed allegiance to the King, respect to his father, reverence to his name and blazon.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading Luc admired him almost to adoration for his intellect and his courage, but he did not in the least waver from the plain path he had set himself, nor did the words of the fiery philosopher affect his scheme of life.
adorationnounUS /ˌædərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound love and admiration
From this reading Luc admired him almost to adoration for his intellect and his courage, but he did not in the least waver from the plain path he had set himself, nor did the words of the fiery philosopher affect his scheme of life.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading Luc admired him almost to adoration for his intellect and his courage, but he did not in the least waver from the plain path he had set himself, nor did the words of the fiery philosopher affect his scheme of life.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading M. de Voltaire was alive, vivid, great.
allegiancenounUS /əˈliːdʒəns/
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
From this reading He was a noble, a soldier; he owed allegiance to the King, respect to his father, reverence to his name and blazon.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Luc admired him almost to adoration for his intellect and his courage, but he did not in the least waver from the plain path he had set himself, nor did the words of the fiery philosopher affect his scheme of life.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He was going along the way prescribed by tradition, by his instinct, by his birth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Luc admired him almost to adoration for his intellect and his courage, but he did not in the least waver from the plain path he had set himself, nor did the words of the fiery philosopher affect his scheme of life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading He was going along the way prescribed by tradition, by his instinct, by his birth.
blazonnoun
the official symbols of a family, state, etc.
From this reading He was a noble, a soldier; he owed allegiance to the King, respect to his father, reverence to his name and blazon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Luc admired him almost to adoration for his intellect and his courage, but he did not in the least waver from the plain path he had set himself, nor did the words of the fiery philosopher affect his scheme of life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
Carola
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From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Luc admired him almost to adoration for his intellect and his courage, but he did not in the least waver from the plain path he had set himself, nor did the words of the fiery philosopher affect his scheme of life.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Luc admired him almost to adoration for his intellect and his courage, but he did not in the least waver from the plain path he had set himself, nor did the words of the fiery philosopher affect his scheme of life.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He was a noble, a soldier; he owed allegiance to the King, respect to his father, reverence to his name and blazon.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Luc admired him almost to adoration for his intellect and his courage, but he did not in the least waver from the plain path he had set himself, nor did the words of the fiery philosopher affect his scheme of life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Luc admired him almost to adoration for his intellect and his courage, but he did not in the least waver from the plain path he had set himself, nor did the words of the fiery philosopher affect his scheme of life.
frivolousadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪvələs/
not serious in content or attitude or behavior
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
a quick look
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
the act of departing
From this reading He was going along the way prescribed by tradition, by his instinct, by his birth.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading M. de Voltaire was alive, vivid, great.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Luc admired him almost to adoration for his intellect and his courage, but he did not in the least waver from the plain path he had set himself, nor did the words of the fiery philosopher affect his scheme of life.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Luc admired him almost to adoration for his intellect and his courage, but he did not in the least waver from the plain path he had set himself, nor did the words of the fiery philosopher affect his scheme of life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
impetuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpetʃwəs/
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Luc admired him almost to adoration for his intellect and his courage, but he did not in the least waver from the plain path he had set himself, nor did the words of the fiery philosopher affect his scheme of life.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading He was going along the way prescribed by tradition, by his instinct, by his birth.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading Luc admired him almost to adoration for his intellect and his courage, but he did not in the least waver from the plain path he had set himself, nor did the words of the fiery philosopher affect his scheme of life.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He was a noble, a soldier; he owed allegiance to the King, respect to his father, reverence to his name and blazon.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Luc admired him almost to adoration for his intellect and his courage, but he did not in the least waver from the plain path he had set himself, nor did the words of the fiery philosopher affect his scheme of life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
Luc
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From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was a noble, a soldier; he owed allegiance to the King, respect to his father, reverence to his name and blazon.
not any; not one
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He was a noble, a soldier; he owed allegiance to the King, respect to his father, reverence to his name and blazon.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Luc admired him almost to adoration for his intellect and his courage, but he did not in the least waver from the plain path he had set himself, nor did the words of the fiery philosopher affect his scheme of life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Luc admired him almost to adoration for his intellect and his courage, but he did not in the least waver from the plain path he had set himself, nor did the words of the fiery philosopher affect his scheme of life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading He was a noble, a soldier; he owed allegiance to the King, respect to his father, reverence to his name and blazon.
a course of conduct
From this reading Luc admired him almost to adoration for his intellect and his courage, but he did not in the least waver from the plain path he had set himself, nor did the words of the fiery philosopher affect his scheme of life.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading Luc admired him almost to adoration for his intellect and his courage, but he did not in the least waver from the plain path he had set himself, nor did the words of the fiery philosopher affect his scheme of life.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Luc admired him almost to adoration for his intellect and his courage, but he did not in the least waver from the plain path he had set himself, nor did the words of the fiery philosopher affect his scheme of life.
prescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading He was going along the way prescribed by tradition, by his instinct, by his birth.
REFLECTIONSnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He was a noble, a soldier; he owed allegiance to the King, respect to his father, reverence to his name and blazon.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading He was a noble, a soldier; he owed allegiance to the King, respect to his father, reverence to his name and blazon.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Luc admired him almost to adoration for his intellect and his courage, but he did not in the least waver from the plain path he had set himself, nor did the words of the fiery philosopher affect his scheme of life.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Luc admired him almost to adoration for his intellect and his courage, but he did not in the least waver from the plain path he had set himself, nor did the words of the fiery philosopher affect his scheme of life.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading He was a noble, a soldier; he owed allegiance to the King, respect to his father, reverence to his name and blazon.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Luc admired him almost to adoration for his intellect and his courage, but he did not in the least waver from the plain path he had set himself, nor did the words of the fiery philosopher affect his scheme of life.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading He was going along the way prescribed by tradition, by his instinct, by his birth.
unveilingnounUS /ənˈveɪlɪŋ/
putting on display for the first time
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading M. de Voltaire was alive, vivid, great.
VoltairenounUS /voʊlˈter/
French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)
From this reading M. de Voltaire was alive, vivid, great.
Voltaire's
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From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
waververbUS /ˈweɪvər/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Luc admired him almost to adoration for his intellect and his courage, but he did not in the least waver from the plain path he had set himself, nor did the words of the fiery philosopher affect his scheme of life.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading REFLECTIONS Luc was no more moved from his way by M. de Voltaire’s impetuous entry into his life than he had been by the unveiling of Carola or by the glimpse he had of the frivolous, cynical Court.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Luc admired him almost to adoration for his intellect and his courage, but he did not in the least waver from the plain path he had set himself, nor did the words of the fiery philosopher affect his scheme of life.
