used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW I MAKE BOTH FRIENDS AND ENEMIES IN NEW FRANCE My resolution was immediate, but it was a different matter carrying it into effect.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
consider or hold as true
From this reading It was almost beyond even my self-abnegation to accept such degradation.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
adoredadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrd/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After many applications, and even entreaties, the most favourable opening I could obtain was the offer of an ensign's commission.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was almost beyond even my self-abnegation to accept such degradation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After many applications, and even entreaties, the most favourable opening I could obtain was the offer of an ensign's commission.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW I MAKE BOTH FRIENDS AND ENEMIES IN NEW FRANCE My resolution was immediate, but it was a different matter carrying it into effect.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
applicationsnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “application” — the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading After many applications, and even entreaties, the most favourable opening I could obtain was the offer of an ensign's commission.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It was almost beyond even my self-abnegation to accept such degradation.
the two together, not just one
From this reading HOW I MAKE BOTH FRIENDS AND ENEMIES IN NEW FRANCE My resolution was immediate, but it was a different matter carrying it into effect.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HOW I MAKE BOTH FRIENDS AND ENEMIES IN NEW FRANCE My resolution was immediate, but it was a different matter carrying it into effect.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading HOW I MAKE BOTH FRIENDS AND ENEMIES IN NEW FRANCE My resolution was immediate, but it was a different matter carrying it into effect.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading After many applications, and even entreaties, the most favourable opening I could obtain was the offer of an ensign's commission.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
consolingadjectiveUS /kənˈsoʊlɪŋ/
affording comfort or solace
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After many applications, and even entreaties, the most favourable opening I could obtain was the offer of an ensign's commission.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
degradationnounUS /ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃən/
changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
From this reading It was almost beyond even my self-abnegation to accept such degradation.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading HOW I MAKE BOTH FRIENDS AND ENEMIES IN NEW FRANCE My resolution was immediate, but it was a different matter carrying it into effect.
command with authority
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
disinterestednessnoun
freedom from bias or from selfish motives
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
dissipationnounUS /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
breaking up and scattering by dispersion
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading HOW I MAKE BOTH FRIENDS AND ENEMIES IN NEW FRANCE My resolution was immediate, but it was a different matter carrying it into effect.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading HOW I MAKE BOTH FRIENDS AND ENEMIES IN NEW FRANCE My resolution was immediate, but it was a different matter carrying it into effect.
ensign's
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From this reading After many applications, and even entreaties, the most favourable opening I could obtain was the offer of an ensign's commission.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading After many applications, and even entreaties, the most favourable opening I could obtain was the offer of an ensign's commission.
divisible by two
From this reading After many applications, and even entreaties, the most favourable opening I could obtain was the offer of an ensign's commission.
extravagancenounUS /ekˈstrævəɡəns/
the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading After many applications, and even entreaties, the most favourable opening I could obtain was the offer of an ensign's commission.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading HOW I MAKE BOTH FRIENDS AND ENEMIES IN NEW FRANCE My resolution was immediate, but it was a different matter carrying it into effect.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading HOW I MAKE BOTH FRIENDS AND ENEMIES IN NEW FRANCE My resolution was immediate, but it was a different matter carrying it into effect.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
HOW
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From this reading HOW I MAKE BOTH FRIENDS AND ENEMIES IN NEW FRANCE My resolution was immediate, but it was a different matter carrying it into effect.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HOW I MAKE BOTH FRIENDS AND ENEMIES IN NEW FRANCE My resolution was immediate, but it was a different matter carrying it into effect.
of the present time and place
From this reading HOW I MAKE BOTH FRIENDS AND ENEMIES IN NEW FRANCE My resolution was immediate, but it was a different matter carrying it into effect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW I MAKE BOTH FRIENDS AND ENEMIES IN NEW FRANCE My resolution was immediate, but it was a different matter carrying it into effect.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading HOW I MAKE BOTH FRIENDS AND ENEMIES IN NEW FRANCE My resolution was immediate, but it was a different matter carrying it into effect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW I MAKE BOTH FRIENDS AND ENEMIES IN NEW FRANCE My resolution was immediate, but it was a different matter carrying it into effect.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
engage in
From this reading HOW I MAKE BOTH FRIENDS AND ENEMIES IN NEW FRANCE My resolution was immediate, but it was a different matter carrying it into effect.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
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 After many applications, and even entreaties, the most favourable opening I could obtain was the offer of an ensign's commission.
Margaret
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From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading HOW I MAKE BOTH FRIENDS AND ENEMIES IN NEW FRANCE My resolution was immediate, but it was a different matter carrying it into effect.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
used to form the superlative
From this reading After many applications, and even entreaties, the most favourable opening I could obtain was the offer of an ensign's commission.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading HOW I MAKE BOTH FRIENDS AND ENEMIES IN NEW FRANCE My resolution was immediate, but it was a different matter carrying it into effect.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading HOW I MAKE BOTH FRIENDS AND ENEMIES IN NEW FRANCE My resolution was immediate, but it was a different matter carrying it into effect.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
come into possession of
From this reading After many applications, and even entreaties, the most favourable opening I could obtain was the offer of an ensign's commission.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After many applications, and even entreaties, the most favourable opening I could obtain was the offer of an ensign's commission.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading After many applications, and even entreaties, the most favourable opening I could obtain was the offer of an ensign's commission.
oft-repeated
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From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
and nothing more
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading After many applications, and even entreaties, the most favourable opening I could obtain was the offer of an ensign's commission.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading HOW I MAKE BOTH FRIENDS AND ENEMIES IN NEW FRANCE My resolution was immediate, but it was a different matter carrying it into effect.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
self-abnegationnoun
renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
From this reading It was almost beyond even my self-abnegation to accept such degradation.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was almost beyond even my self-abnegation to accept such degradation.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After many applications, and even entreaties, the most favourable opening I could obtain was the offer of an ensign's commission.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was almost beyond even my self-abnegation to accept such degradation.
Vicomte
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From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW I MAKE BOTH FRIENDS AND ENEMIES IN NEW FRANCE My resolution was immediate, but it was a different matter carrying it into effect.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Only by the thought of Margaret, and the consoling comfort that I was making the sacrifice entirely for her sake, joined with the absolute promise of the minister that I should not long remain in such a subordinate position, could I bring myself to the point of acceptance.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Meantime the Vicomte had not in any degree taken a proper advantage of my disinterestedness; for, instead of winning back the affections of his adored one by direct and oft-repeated attack, he withdrew himself entirely from her company, and plunged into a course of the most reckless dissipation, making Paris ring with the tales of his extravagance and folly.
