used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading From that time the regent's affection for his daughter became almost a weakness.
how long something has existed
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He allowed the haughty and self-willed child the most perfect liberty; her education was neglected, but this did not prevent Louis XIV. from choosing her as a wife for his grandson the Duc de Berry.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading From that time the regent's affection for his daughter became almost a weakness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He allowed the haughty and self-willed child the most perfect liberty; her education was neglected, but this did not prevent Louis XIV. from choosing her as a wife for his grandson the Duc de Berry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading From that time the regent's affection for his daughter became almost a weakness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading DECIDEDLY THE FAMILY BEGINS TO SETTLE DOWN.
BerrynounUS /ˈberi/
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading Whatever the regent might say, the Duchesse de Berry was his favorite daughter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He allowed the haughty and self-willed child the most perfect liberty; her education was neglected, but this did not prevent Louis XIV. from choosing her as a wife for his grandson the Duc de Berry.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He allowed the haughty and self-willed child the most perfect liberty; her education was neglected, but this did not prevent Louis XIV. from choosing her as a wife for his grandson the Duc de Berry.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading He allowed the haughty and self-willed child the most perfect liberty; her education was neglected, but this did not prevent Louis XIV. from choosing her as a wife for his grandson the Duc de Berry.
a female human offspring
From this reading Whatever the regent might say, the Duchesse de Berry was his favorite daughter.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Whatever the regent might say, the Duchesse de Berry was his favorite daughter.
DECIDEDLYadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading DECIDEDLY THE FAMILY BEGINS TO SETTLE DOWN.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He allowed the haughty and self-willed child the most perfect liberty; her education was neglected, but this did not prevent Louis XIV. from choosing her as a wife for his grandson the Duc de Berry.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DECIDEDLY THE FAMILY BEGINS TO SETTLE DOWN.
Duc
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From this reading He allowed the haughty and self-willed child the most perfect liberty; her education was neglected, but this did not prevent Louis XIV. from choosing her as a wife for his grandson the Duc de Berry.
Duchesse
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From this reading Whatever the regent might say, the Duchesse de Berry was his favorite daughter.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading He allowed the haughty and self-willed child the most perfect liberty; her education was neglected, but this did not prevent Louis XIV. from choosing her as a wife for his grandson the Duc de Berry.
a social unit living together
From this reading DECIDEDLY THE FAMILY BEGINS TO SETTLE DOWN.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Whatever the regent might say, the Duchesse de Berry was his favorite daughter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From that time the regent's affection for his daughter became almost a weakness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From that time the regent's affection for his daughter became almost a weakness.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading He allowed the haughty and self-willed child the most perfect liberty; her education was neglected, but this did not prevent Louis XIV. from choosing her as a wife for his grandson the Duc de Berry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading He allowed the haughty and self-willed child the most perfect liberty; her education was neglected, but this did not prevent Louis XIV. from choosing her as a wife for his grandson the Duc de Berry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He allowed the haughty and self-willed child the most perfect liberty; her education was neglected, but this did not prevent Louis XIV. from choosing her as a wife for his grandson the Duc de Berry.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whatever the regent might say, the Duchesse de Berry was his favorite daughter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading He allowed the haughty and self-willed child the most perfect liberty; her education was neglected, but this did not prevent Louis XIV. from choosing her as a wife for his grandson the Duc de Berry.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading He allowed the haughty and self-willed child the most perfect liberty; her education was neglected, but this did not prevent Louis XIV. from choosing her as a wife for his grandson the Duc de Berry.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Whatever the regent might say, the Duchesse de Berry was his favorite daughter.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He allowed the haughty and self-willed child the most perfect liberty; her education was neglected, but this did not prevent Louis XIV. from choosing her as a wife for his grandson the Duc de Berry.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading He allowed the haughty and self-willed child the most perfect liberty; her education was neglected, but this did not prevent Louis XIV. from choosing her as a wife for his grandson the Duc de Berry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He allowed the haughty and self-willed child the most perfect liberty; her education was neglected, but this did not prevent Louis XIV. from choosing her as a wife for his grandson the Duc de Berry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading He allowed the haughty and self-willed child the most perfect liberty; her education was neglected, but this did not prevent Louis XIV. from choosing her as a wife for his grandson the Duc de Berry.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He allowed the haughty and self-willed child the most perfect liberty; her education was neglected, but this did not prevent Louis XIV. from choosing her as a wife for his grandson the Duc de Berry.
regentnounUS /ˈriːdʒənt/
members of a governing board
From this reading Whatever the regent might say, the Duchesse de Berry was his favorite daughter.
regent's
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From this reading From that time the regent's affection for his daughter became almost a weakness.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
express in words
From this reading Whatever the regent might say, the Duchesse de Berry was his favorite daughter.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
self-willedadjective
habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
From this reading He allowed the haughty and self-willed child the most perfect liberty; her education was neglected, but this did not prevent Louis XIV. from choosing her as a wife for his grandson the Duc de Berry.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading DECIDEDLY THE FAMILY BEGINS TO SETTLE DOWN.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From that time the regent's affection for his daughter became almost a weakness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DECIDEDLY THE FAMILY BEGINS TO SETTLE DOWN.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He allowed the haughty and self-willed child the most perfect liberty; her education was neglected, but this did not prevent Louis XIV. from choosing her as a wife for his grandson the Duc de Berry.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From that time the regent's affection for his daughter became almost a weakness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DECIDEDLY THE FAMILY BEGINS TO SETTLE DOWN.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whatever the regent might say, the Duchesse de Berry was his favorite daughter.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading From that time the regent's affection for his daughter became almost a weakness.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever the regent might say, the Duchesse de Berry was his favorite daughter.
at the time that
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
which person or people
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He allowed the haughty and self-willed child the most perfect liberty; her education was neglected, but this did not prevent Louis XIV. from choosing her as a wife for his grandson the Duc de Berry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
XIVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading He allowed the haughty and self-willed child the most perfect liberty; her education was neglected, but this did not prevent Louis XIV. from choosing her as a wife for his grandson the Duc de Berry.
a late time of life
From this reading At seven years of age she had been seized with a disease which all the doctors declared to be fatal, and when they had abandoned her, her father, who had studied medicine, took her in hand himself, and succeeded in saving her.
