used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WOMANHOOD "A thousand thanks, _chère Madame_, for the generous favour which you have bestowed upon me!
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "To this undertaking I subscribe my signature, with many compliments to the good secretary; and to you, _chère Madame_, my ever constant devotion.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading WOMANHOOD "A thousand thanks, _chère Madame_, for the generous favour which you have bestowed upon me!
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "P.S.--It is with profound regret that I find myself unable to visit you, but my duty recalls me to my regiment in Paris."
chère
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From this reading WOMANHOOD "A thousand thanks, _chère Madame_, for the generous favour which you have bestowed upon me!
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading "To this undertaking I subscribe my signature, with many compliments to the good secretary; and to you, _chère Madame_, my ever constant devotion.
unvarying in nature
From this reading "To this undertaking I subscribe my signature, with many compliments to the good secretary; and to you, _chère Madame_, my ever constant devotion.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading "To this undertaking I subscribe my signature, with many compliments to the good secretary; and to you, _chère Madame_, my ever constant devotion.
drolladjectiveUS /droʊl/
comical in an odd or whimsical manner
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "P.S.--It is with profound regret that I find myself unable to visit you, but my duty recalls me to my regiment in Paris."
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
entombedverbUS /enˈtuːmd/
past form of “entomb” — place in a grave or tomb
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
at any time
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading WOMANHOOD "A thousand thanks, _chère Madame_, for the generous favour which you have bestowed upon me!
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "P.S.--It is with profound regret that I find myself unable to visit you, but my duty recalls me to my regiment in Paris."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WOMANHOOD "A thousand thanks, _chère Madame_, for the generous favour which you have bestowed upon me!
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading WOMANHOOD "A thousand thanks, _chère Madame_, for the generous favour which you have bestowed upon me!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "To this undertaking I subscribe my signature, with many compliments to the good secretary; and to you, _chère Madame_, my ever constant devotion.
GUILLAUME
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From this reading "_Toujours à vous_, GUILLAUME RODOLPHE.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading WOMANHOOD "A thousand thanks, _chère Madame_, for the generous favour which you have bestowed upon me!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "P.S.--It is with profound regret that I find myself unable to visit you, but my duty recalls me to my regiment in Paris."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "P.S.--It is with profound regret that I find myself unable to visit you, but my duty recalls me to my regiment in Paris."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading WOMANHOOD "A thousand thanks, _chère Madame_, for the generous favour which you have bestowed upon me!
engage in
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "To this undertaking I subscribe my signature, with many compliments to the good secretary; and to you, _chère Madame_, my ever constant devotion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WOMANHOOD "A thousand thanks, _chère Madame_, for the generous favour which you have bestowed upon me!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "P.S.--It is with profound regret that I find myself unable to visit you, but my duty recalls me to my regiment in Paris."
not any; not one
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
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 "P.S.--It is with profound regret that I find myself unable to visit you, but my duty recalls me to my regiment in Paris."
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading "P.S.--It is with profound regret that I find myself unable to visit you, but my duty recalls me to my regiment in Paris."
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading "P.S.--It is with profound regret that I find myself unable to visit you, but my duty recalls me to my regiment in Paris."
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
recallsnounUS /ˈriːkɔːlz/
plural of “recall” — a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair)
From this reading "P.S.--It is with profound regret that I find myself unable to visit you, but my duty recalls me to my regiment in Paris."
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading "P.S.--It is with profound regret that I find myself unable to visit you, but my duty recalls me to my regiment in Paris."
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading "P.S.--It is with profound regret that I find myself unable to visit you, but my duty recalls me to my regiment in Paris."
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
RODOLPHE
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From this reading "_Toujours à vous_, GUILLAUME RODOLPHE.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
rumournounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "P.S.--It is with profound regret that I find myself unable to visit you, but my duty recalls me to my regiment in Paris."
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading "To this undertaking I subscribe my signature, with many compliments to the good secretary; and to you, _chère Madame_, my ever constant devotion.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading "To this undertaking I subscribe my signature, with many compliments to the good secretary; and to you, _chère Madame_, my ever constant devotion.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
subscribeverbUS /səbˈskraɪb/
offer to buy, as of stocks and shares
From this reading "To this undertaking I subscribe my signature, with many compliments to the good secretary; and to you, _chère Madame_, my ever constant devotion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading WOMANHOOD "A thousand thanks, _chère Madame_, for the generous favour which you have bestowed upon me!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WOMANHOOD "A thousand thanks, _chère Madame_, for the generous favour which you have bestowed upon me!
in or at that place or location
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "To this undertaking I subscribe my signature, with many compliments to the good secretary; and to you, _chère Madame_, my ever constant devotion.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading WOMANHOOD "A thousand thanks, _chère Madame_, for the generous favour which you have bestowed upon me!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
Toujours
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From this reading "_Toujours à vous_, GUILLAUME RODOLPHE.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading "P.S.--It is with profound regret that I find myself unable to visit you, but my duty recalls me to my regiment in Paris."
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading "To this undertaking I subscribe my signature, with many compliments to the good secretary; and to you, _chère Madame_, my ever constant devotion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading WOMANHOOD "A thousand thanks, _chère Madame_, for the generous favour which you have bestowed upon me!
Valpré
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From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "P.S.--It is with profound regret that I find myself unable to visit you, but my duty recalls me to my regiment in Paris."
vous
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From this reading "_Toujours à vous_, GUILLAUME RODOLPHE.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WOMANHOOD "A thousand thanks, _chère Madame_, for the generous favour which you have bestowed upon me!
in the company of; together with
From this reading "To this undertaking I subscribe my signature, with many compliments to the good secretary; and to you, _chère Madame_, my ever constant devotion.
WOMANHOODnounUS /ˈwʊmənhʊd/
the state of being an adult woman
From this reading WOMANHOOD "A thousand thanks, _chère Madame_, for the generous favour which you have bestowed upon me!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading WOMANHOOD "A thousand thanks, _chère Madame_, for the generous favour which you have bestowed upon me!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading I shall make it my business to see that no rumour of your droll secret of Valpré ever reach the ear of the strict husband, lest he should imagine that among the rocks of that paradise there lies entombed something more precious to him than the gay romance of your youth.
à
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From this reading "_Toujours à vous_, GUILLAUME RODOLPHE.
