used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had become acquainted with an aged secular priest, who dwelt in a beautifully situated village of a charming valley, and his companion had under other pretences taken up his quarters in a neighbouring village.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Edmond intended visiting the valleys under pretext of inquiring after and purchasing an estate and castle in the district, that were abandoned by the owner, and now for sale.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading He had become acquainted with an aged secular priest, who dwelt in a beautifully situated village of a charming valley, and his companion had under other pretences taken up his quarters in a neighbouring village.
acquainting
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From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Edmond intended visiting the valleys under pretext of inquiring after and purchasing an estate and castle in the district, that were abandoned by the owner, and now for sale.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He had become acquainted with an aged secular priest, who dwelt in a beautifully situated village of a charming valley, and his companion had under other pretences taken up his quarters in a neighbouring village.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Edmond intended visiting the valleys under pretext of inquiring after and purchasing an estate and castle in the district, that were abandoned by the owner, and now for sale.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Edmond intended visiting the valleys under pretext of inquiring after and purchasing an estate and castle in the district, that were abandoned by the owner, and now for sale.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here the monsters still slumber, which we are going to awaken, in order to provide victims even in these communes for their grim jaws."
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "Shall I," said he to himself, "bring war into these peaceful valleys, where hitherto no noise of arms has ever resounded?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading Here the monsters still slumber, which we are going to awaken, in order to provide victims even in these communes for their grim jaws."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading He had become acquainted with an aged secular priest, who dwelt in a beautifully situated village of a charming valley, and his companion had under other pretences taken up his quarters in a neighbouring village.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had become acquainted with an aged secular priest, who dwelt in a beautifully situated village of a charming valley, and his companion had under other pretences taken up his quarters in a neighbouring village.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Shall I," said he to himself, "bring war into these peaceful valleys, where hitherto no noise of arms has ever resounded?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Edmond intended visiting the valleys under pretext of inquiring after and purchasing an estate and castle in the district, that were abandoned by the owner, and now for sale.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Edmond intended visiting the valleys under pretext of inquiring after and purchasing an estate and castle in the district, that were abandoned by the owner, and now for sale.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading He had become acquainted with an aged secular priest, who dwelt in a beautifully situated village of a charming valley, and his companion had under other pretences taken up his quarters in a neighbouring village.
communesnounUS /ˈkɑːmjuːnz/
plural of “commune” — the smallest administrative district of several European countries
From this reading Here the monsters still slumber, which we are going to awaken, in order to provide victims even in these communes for their grim jaws."
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He had become acquainted with an aged secular priest, who dwelt in a beautifully situated village of a charming valley, and his companion had under other pretences taken up his quarters in a neighbouring village.
conveniencesnounUS /kənˈviːnjənsɪz/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Edmond intended visiting the valleys under pretext of inquiring after and purchasing an estate and castle in the district, that were abandoned by the owner, and now for sale.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading He had become acquainted with an aged secular priest, who dwelt in a beautifully situated village of a charming valley, and his companion had under other pretences taken up his quarters in a neighbouring village.
Edmond
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From this reading Edmond intended visiting the valleys under pretext of inquiring after and purchasing an estate and castle in the district, that were abandoned by the owner, and now for sale.
enchantingadjectiveUS /enˈtʃæntɪŋ/
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Edmond intended visiting the valleys under pretext of inquiring after and purchasing an estate and castle in the district, that were abandoned by the owner, and now for sale.
divisible by two
From this reading Here the monsters still slumber, which we are going to awaken, in order to provide victims even in these communes for their grim jaws."
at any time
From this reading "Shall I," said he to himself, "bring war into these peaceful valleys, where hitherto no noise of arms has ever resounded?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Edmond intended visiting the valleys under pretext of inquiring after and purchasing an estate and castle in the district, that were abandoned by the owner, and now for sale.
the act of departing
From this reading Here the monsters still slumber, which we are going to awaken, in order to provide victims even in these communes for their grim jaws."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Here the monsters still slumber, which we are going to awaken, in order to provide victims even in these communes for their grim jaws."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had become acquainted with an aged secular priest, who dwelt in a beautifully situated village of a charming valley, and his companion had under other pretences taken up his quarters in a neighbouring village.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Shall I," said he to himself, "bring war into these peaceful valleys, where hitherto no noise of arms has ever resounded?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had become acquainted with an aged secular priest, who dwelt in a beautifully situated village of a charming valley, and his companion had under other pretences taken up his quarters in a neighbouring village.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the monsters still slumber, which we are going to awaken, in order to provide victims even in these communes for their grim jaws."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had become acquainted with an aged secular priest, who dwelt in a beautifully situated village of a charming valley, and his companion had under other pretences taken up his quarters in a neighbouring village.
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading "Shall I," said he to himself, "bring war into these peaceful valleys, where hitherto no noise of arms has ever resounded?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Shall I," said he to himself, "bring war into these peaceful valleys, where hitherto no noise of arms has ever resounded?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Edmond intended visiting the valleys under pretext of inquiring after and purchasing an estate and castle in the district, that were abandoned by the owner, and now for sale.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading Edmond intended visiting the valleys under pretext of inquiring after and purchasing an estate and castle in the district, that were abandoned by the owner, and now for sale.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Edmond intended visiting the valleys under pretext of inquiring after and purchasing an estate and castle in the district, that were abandoned by the owner, and now for sale.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Shall I," said he to himself, "bring war into these peaceful valleys, where hitherto no noise of arms has ever resounded?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading Here the monsters still slumber, which we are going to awaken, in order to provide victims even in these communes for their grim jaws."
justifiableadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪəbəl/
capable of being justified
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
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 As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
monstersnounUS /ˈmɑːnstərz/
plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading Here the monsters still slumber, which we are going to awaken, in order to provide victims even in these communes for their grim jaws."
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading He had become acquainted with an aged secular priest, who dwelt in a beautifully situated village of a charming valley, and his companion had under other pretences taken up his quarters in a neighbouring village.
not any; not one
From this reading "Shall I," said he to himself, "bring war into these peaceful valleys, where hitherto no noise of arms has ever resounded?
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading "Shall I," said he to himself, "bring war into these peaceful valleys, where hitherto no noise of arms has ever resounded?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Edmond intended visiting the valleys under pretext of inquiring after and purchasing an estate and castle in the district, that were abandoned by the owner, and now for sale.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Edmond intended visiting the valleys under pretext of inquiring after and purchasing an estate and castle in the district, that were abandoned by the owner, and now for sale.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Here the monsters still slumber, which we are going to awaken, in order to provide victims even in these communes for their grim jaws."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had become acquainted with an aged secular priest, who dwelt in a beautifully situated village of a charming valley, and his companion had under other pretences taken up his quarters in a neighbouring village.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Edmond intended visiting the valleys under pretext of inquiring after and purchasing an estate and castle in the district, that were abandoned by the owner, and now for sale.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading "Shall I," said he to himself, "bring war into these peaceful valleys, where hitherto no noise of arms has ever resounded?
pretences
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From this reading He had become acquainted with an aged secular priest, who dwelt in a beautifully situated village of a charming valley, and his companion had under other pretences taken up his quarters in a neighbouring village.
pretextnounUS /ˈpriːtekst/
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
From this reading Edmond intended visiting the valleys under pretext of inquiring after and purchasing an estate and castle in the district, that were abandoned by the owner, and now for sale.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading He had become acquainted with an aged secular priest, who dwelt in a beautifully situated village of a charming valley, and his companion had under other pretences taken up his quarters in a neighbouring village.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Here the monsters still slumber, which we are going to awaken, in order to provide victims even in these communes for their grim jaws."
purchasingnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading Edmond intended visiting the valleys under pretext of inquiring after and purchasing an estate and castle in the district, that were abandoned by the owner, and now for sale.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading He had become acquainted with an aged secular priest, who dwelt in a beautifully situated village of a charming valley, and his companion had under other pretences taken up his quarters in a neighbouring village.
resounded
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From this reading "Shall I," said he to himself, "bring war into these peaceful valleys, where hitherto no noise of arms has ever resounded?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Shall I," said he to himself, "bring war into these peaceful valleys, where hitherto no noise of arms has ever resounded?
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading Edmond intended visiting the valleys under pretext of inquiring after and purchasing an estate and castle in the district, that were abandoned by the owner, and now for sale.
secularadjectiveUS /ˈsekjələr/
of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations
From this reading He had become acquainted with an aged secular priest, who dwelt in a beautifully situated village of a charming valley, and his companion had under other pretences taken up his quarters in a neighbouring village.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Shall I," said he to himself, "bring war into these peaceful valleys, where hitherto no noise of arms has ever resounded?
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He had become acquainted with an aged secular priest, who dwelt in a beautifully situated village of a charming valley, and his companion had under other pretences taken up his quarters in a neighbouring village.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Here the monsters still slumber, which we are going to awaken, in order to provide victims even in these communes for their grim jaws."
solitarilyadverb
in solitude
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
not in physical motion
From this reading Here the monsters still slumber, which we are going to awaken, in order to provide victims even in these communes for their grim jaws."
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had become acquainted with an aged secular priest, who dwelt in a beautifully situated village of a charming valley, and his companion had under other pretences taken up his quarters in a neighbouring village.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Edmond intended visiting the valleys under pretext of inquiring after and purchasing an estate and castle in the district, that were abandoned by the owner, and now for sale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Edmond intended visiting the valleys under pretext of inquiring after and purchasing an estate and castle in the district, that were abandoned by the owner, and now for sale.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here the monsters still slumber, which we are going to awaken, in order to provide victims even in these communes for their grim jaws."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Shall I," said he to himself, "bring war into these peaceful valleys, where hitherto no noise of arms has ever resounded?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Edmond intended visiting the valleys under pretext of inquiring after and purchasing an estate and castle in the district, that were abandoned by the owner, and now for sale.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had become acquainted with an aged secular priest, who dwelt in a beautifully situated village of a charming valley, and his companion had under other pretences taken up his quarters in a neighbouring village.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading He had become acquainted with an aged secular priest, who dwelt in a beautifully situated village of a charming valley, and his companion had under other pretences taken up his quarters in a neighbouring village.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Edmond intended visiting the valleys under pretext of inquiring after and purchasing an estate and castle in the district, that were abandoned by the owner, and now for sale.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Here the monsters still slumber, which we are going to awaken, in order to provide victims even in these communes for their grim jaws."
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He had become acquainted with an aged secular priest, who dwelt in a beautifully situated village of a charming valley, and his companion had under other pretences taken up his quarters in a neighbouring village.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading Edmond intended visiting the valleys under pretext of inquiring after and purchasing an estate and castle in the district, that were abandoned by the owner, and now for sale.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading "Shall I," said he to himself, "bring war into these peaceful valleys, where hitherto no noise of arms has ever resounded?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Here the monsters still slumber, which we are going to awaken, in order to provide victims even in these communes for their grim jaws."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Edmond intended visiting the valleys under pretext of inquiring after and purchasing an estate and castle in the district, that were abandoned by the owner, and now for sale.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Shall I," said he to himself, "bring war into these peaceful valleys, where hitherto no noise of arms has ever resounded?
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading As Edmond wandered solitarily through the enchanting landscape, for the purpose of acquainting himself with its conveniences, his heart became oppressed as he struggled to know if the object, that led him hither might in itself be a good, whether it might be a justifiable one.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here the monsters still slumber, which we are going to awaken, in order to provide victims even in these communes for their grim jaws."
which person or people
From this reading He had become acquainted with an aged secular priest, who dwelt in a beautifully situated village of a charming valley, and his companion had under other pretences taken up his quarters in a neighbouring village.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had become acquainted with an aged secular priest, who dwelt in a beautifully situated village of a charming valley, and his companion had under other pretences taken up his quarters in a neighbouring village.
