used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Even assuming that Julien is a villain and that it is my portrait," he wrote shortly after the publication of the book, "why quarrel with me.
albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading The hero, Julien, is no doubt, viewed superficially, a cad, a scoundrel, an assassin, albeit a person who will alternate the moist eye of the sentimentalist with the ferocious grin of the beast of prey.
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading But Stendhal so far from putting forward any excuses makes a specific point of wallowing defiantly in his own alleged wickedness.
alternateadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərnət/
every second one of a series
From this reading The hero, Julien, is no doubt, viewed superficially, a cad, a scoundrel, an assassin, albeit a person who will alternate the moist eye of the sentimentalist with the ferocious grin of the beast of prey.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But Stendhal so far from putting forward any excuses makes a specific point of wallowing defiantly in his own alleged wickedness.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
assassinnounUS /əˈsæsən/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading The hero, Julien, is no doubt, viewed superficially, a cad, a scoundrel, an assassin, albeit a person who will alternate the moist eye of the sentimentalist with the ferocious grin of the beast of prey.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading "Even assuming that Julien is a villain and that it is my portrait," he wrote shortly after the publication of the book, "why quarrel with me.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The hero, Julien, is no doubt, viewed superficially, a cad, a scoundrel, an assassin, albeit a person who will alternate the moist eye of the sentimentalist with the ferocious grin of the beast of prey.
for the reason that
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
cadnounUS /kæd/
someone who is morally reprehensible
From this reading The hero, Julien, is no doubt, viewed superficially, a cad, a scoundrel, an assassin, albeit a person who will alternate the moist eye of the sentimentalist with the ferocious grin of the beast of prey.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
Christi
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From this reading Late Scholar Corpus Christi College, Oxford NEW YORK: E.P. DUTTON AND CO.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading Late Scholar Corpus Christi College, Oxford NEW YORK: E.P. DUTTON AND CO.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Late Scholar Corpus Christi College, Oxford NEW YORK: E.P. DUTTON AND CO.
CorpusnounUS /ˈkɔːrpəs/
capital as contrasted with the income derived from it
From this reading Late Scholar Corpus Christi College, Oxford NEW YORK: E.P. DUTTON AND CO.
defiantlyadverbUS /dɪˈfaɪəntli/
in a rebellious manner
From this reading But Stendhal so far from putting forward any excuses makes a specific point of wallowing defiantly in his own alleged wickedness.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The hero, Julien, is no doubt, viewed superficially, a cad, a scoundrel, an assassin, albeit a person who will alternate the moist eye of the sentimentalist with the ferocious grin of the beast of prey.
DUTTON
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From this reading Late Scholar Corpus Christi College, Oxford NEW YORK: E.P. DUTTON AND CO.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading Late Scholar Corpus Christi College, Oxford NEW YORK: E.P. DUTTON AND CO.
et
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From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
divisible by two
From this reading "Even assuming that Julien is a villain and that it is my portrait," he wrote shortly after the publication of the book, "why quarrel with me.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading But Stendhal so far from putting forward any excuses makes a specific point of wallowing defiantly in his own alleged wickedness.
the organ of sight
From this reading The hero, Julien, is no doubt, viewed superficially, a cad, a scoundrel, an assassin, albeit a person who will alternate the moist eye of the sentimentalist with the ferocious grin of the beast of prey.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But Stendhal so far from putting forward any excuses makes a specific point of wallowing defiantly in his own alleged wickedness.
ferociousadjectiveUS /fərˈoʊʃəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The hero, Julien, is no doubt, viewed superficially, a cad, a scoundrel, an assassin, albeit a person who will alternate the moist eye of the sentimentalist with the ferocious grin of the beast of prey.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading But Stendhal so far from putting forward any excuses makes a specific point of wallowing defiantly in his own alleged wickedness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But Stendhal so far from putting forward any excuses makes a specific point of wallowing defiantly in his own alleged wickedness.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The hero, Julien, is no doubt, viewed superficially, a cad, a scoundrel, an assassin, albeit a person who will alternate the moist eye of the sentimentalist with the ferocious grin of the beast of prey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Even assuming that Julien is a villain and that it is my portrait," he wrote shortly after the publication of the book, "why quarrel with me.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The hero, Julien, is no doubt, viewed superficially, a cad, a scoundrel, an assassin, albeit a person who will alternate the moist eye of the sentimentalist with the ferocious grin of the beast of prey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Stendhal so far from putting forward any excuses makes a specific point of wallowing defiantly in his own alleged wickedness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
introductionsnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “introduction” — the act of beginning something new
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Even assuming that Julien is a villain and that it is my portrait," he wrote shortly after the publication of the book, "why quarrel with me.
Julien
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From this reading The hero, Julien, is no doubt, viewed superficially, a cad, a scoundrel, an assassin, albeit a person who will alternate the moist eye of the sentimentalist with the ferocious grin of the beast of prey.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late Scholar Corpus Christi College, Oxford NEW YORK: E.P. DUTTON AND CO.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading But Stendhal so far from putting forward any excuses makes a specific point of wallowing defiantly in his own alleged wickedness.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Even assuming that Julien is a villain and that it is my portrait," he wrote shortly after the publication of the book, "why quarrel with me.
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading The hero, Julien, is no doubt, viewed superficially, a cad, a scoundrel, an assassin, albeit a person who will alternate the moist eye of the sentimentalist with the ferocious grin of the beast of prey.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Even assuming that Julien is a villain and that it is my portrait," he wrote shortly after the publication of the book, "why quarrel with me.
absolutely essential
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Late Scholar Corpus Christi College, Oxford NEW YORK: E.P. DUTTON AND CO.
not any; not one
From this reading The hero, Julien, is no doubt, viewed superficially, a cad, a scoundrel, an assassin, albeit a person who will alternate the moist eye of the sentimentalist with the ferocious grin of the beast of prey.
Noir
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From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But Stendhal so far from putting forward any excuses makes a specific point of wallowing defiantly in his own alleged wickedness.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading Late Scholar Corpus Christi College, Oxford NEW YORK: E.P. DUTTON AND CO.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading Late Scholar Corpus Christi College, Oxford NEW YORK: E.P. DUTTON AND CO.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
a human being
From this reading The hero, Julien, is no doubt, viewed superficially, a cad, a scoundrel, an assassin, albeit a person who will alternate the moist eye of the sentimentalist with the ferocious grin of the beast of prey.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But Stendhal so far from putting forward any excuses makes a specific point of wallowing defiantly in his own alleged wickedness.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading "Even assuming that Julien is a villain and that it is my portrait," he wrote shortly after the publication of the book, "why quarrel with me.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading The hero, Julien, is no doubt, viewed superficially, a cad, a scoundrel, an assassin, albeit a person who will alternate the moist eye of the sentimentalist with the ferocious grin of the beast of prey.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading "Even assuming that Julien is a villain and that it is my portrait," he wrote shortly after the publication of the book, "why quarrel with me.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading But Stendhal so far from putting forward any excuses makes a specific point of wallowing defiantly in his own alleged wickedness.
an angry dispute
From this reading "Even assuming that Julien is a villain and that it is my portrait," he wrote shortly after the publication of the book, "why quarrel with me.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
RougenounUS /ruːʒ/
makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
ScholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
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scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading The hero, Julien, is no doubt, viewed superficially, a cad, a scoundrel, an assassin, albeit a person who will alternate the moist eye of the sentimentalist with the ferocious grin of the beast of prey.
sentimentalistnoun
someone who indulges in excessive sentimentality
From this reading The hero, Julien, is no doubt, viewed superficially, a cad, a scoundrel, an assassin, albeit a person who will alternate the moist eye of the sentimentalist with the ferocious grin of the beast of prey.
for a short time
From this reading "Even assuming that Julien is a villain and that it is my portrait," he wrote shortly after the publication of the book, "why quarrel with me.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading But Stendhal so far from putting forward any excuses makes a specific point of wallowing defiantly in his own alleged wickedness.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
StendhalnounUS /ˈstendɑːl/
French writer whose novels were the first to feature psychological analysis of the character (1783-1842)
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
stuffingnounUS /ˈstʌfɪŋ/
a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
superficiallyadverbUS /ˈsuːpərfɪʃəli/
in a superficial manner
From this reading The hero, Julien, is no doubt, viewed superficially, a cad, a scoundrel, an assassin, albeit a person who will alternate the moist eye of the sentimentalist with the ferocious grin of the beast of prey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Even assuming that Julien is a villain and that it is my portrait," he wrote shortly after the publication of the book, "why quarrel with me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading The hero, Julien, is no doubt, viewed superficially, a cad, a scoundrel, an assassin, albeit a person who will alternate the moist eye of the sentimentalist with the ferocious grin of the beast of prey.
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading "Even assuming that Julien is a villain and that it is my portrait," he wrote shortly after the publication of the book, "why quarrel with me.
wallowingverbUS /ˈwɑːloʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “wallow” — devote oneself entirely to something; indulge in to an immoderate degree, usually with pleasure
From this reading But Stendhal so far from putting forward any excuses makes a specific point of wallowing defiantly in his own alleged wickedness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some slight sketch of the life and character of Stendhal is particularly necessary to an understanding of _Le Rouge et Le Noir_ (_The Red and the Black_) not so much as being the formal stuffing of which introductions are made, but because the book as a book stands in the most intimate relation to the author's life and character.
which person or people
From this reading The hero, Julien, is no doubt, viewed superficially, a cad, a scoundrel, an assassin, albeit a person who will alternate the moist eye of the sentimentalist with the ferocious grin of the beast of prey.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Even assuming that Julien is a villain and that it is my portrait," he wrote shortly after the publication of the book, "why quarrel with me.
wickednessnounUS /ˈwɪkədnəs/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading But Stendhal so far from putting forward any excuses makes a specific point of wallowing defiantly in his own alleged wickedness.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The hero, Julien, is no doubt, viewed superficially, a cad, a scoundrel, an assassin, albeit a person who will alternate the moist eye of the sentimentalist with the ferocious grin of the beast of prey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The hero, Julien, is no doubt, viewed superficially, a cad, a scoundrel, an assassin, albeit a person who will alternate the moist eye of the sentimentalist with the ferocious grin of the beast of prey.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "Even assuming that Julien is a villain and that it is my portrait," he wrote shortly after the publication of the book, "why quarrel with me.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
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