adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
affairnounUS /əˈfer/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
Andrea
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From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
Andrea's
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From this reading With what fictions I could call to mind I put off Andrea's questions touching the peculiar fashion of St. Auban's leave-taking.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
Auban's
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From this reading With what fictions I could call to mind I put off Andrea's questions touching the peculiar fashion of St. Auban's leave-taking.
betrayedverbUS /bɪˈtreɪd/
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
bonnier
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From this reading Gaston,” he burst out, “she is a lovely maid--saw you ever a bonnier?”
burstverbUS /bɜːrst/
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Gaston,” he burst out, “she is a lovely maid--saw you ever a bonnier?”
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading With what fictions I could call to mind I put off Andrea's questions touching the peculiar fashion of St. Auban's leave-taking.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
centrenounUS /ˈsentər/
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
concernnounUS /kənˈsɜːrn/
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With what fictions I could call to mind I put off Andrea's questions touching the peculiar fashion of St. Auban's leave-taking.
daredverbUS /derd/
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Gaston,” he burst out, “she is a lovely maid--saw you ever a bonnier?”
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
exposeverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊz/
expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With what fictions I could call to mind I put off Andrea's questions touching the peculiar fashion of St. Auban's leave-taking.
fictionsnounUS /ˈfɪkʃənz/
plural of “fiction” — a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading With what fictions I could call to mind I put off Andrea's questions touching the peculiar fashion of St. Auban's leave-taking.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
Gaston
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From this reading Gaston,” he burst out, “she is a lovely maid--saw you ever a bonnier?”
gentleradjectiveUS /ˈdʒentlər/
comparative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
high-spiritedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈspɪrɪdɪd/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading With what fictions I could call to mind I put off Andrea's questions touching the peculiar fashion of St. Auban's leave-taking.
ill-humour
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From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
impetuositynoun
rash impulsiveness
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
irreparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈrepərəbəl/
impossible to repair, rectify, or amend
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gaston,” he burst out, “she is a lovely maid--saw you ever a bonnier?”
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
leave-takingnoun
the act of departing politely
From this reading With what fictions I could call to mind I put off Andrea's questions touching the peculiar fashion of St. Auban's leave-taking.
lestconjunctionUS /lest/
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Gaston,” he burst out, “she is a lovely maid--saw you ever a bonnier?”
luckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
maidnounUS /meɪd/
a female domestic
From this reading Gaston,” he burst out, “she is a lovely maid--saw you ever a bonnier?”
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading With what fictions I could call to mind I put off Andrea's questions touching the peculiar fashion of St. Auban's leave-taking.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With what fictions I could call to mind I put off Andrea's questions touching the peculiar fashion of St. Auban's leave-taking.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading With what fictions I could call to mind I put off Andrea's questions touching the peculiar fashion of St. Auban's leave-taking.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Gaston,” he burst out, “she is a lovely maid--saw you ever a bonnier?”
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
Pardieu
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From this reading “Pardieu!
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading With what fictions I could call to mind I put off Andrea's questions touching the peculiar fashion of St. Auban's leave-taking.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading With what fictions I could call to mind I put off Andrea's questions touching the peculiar fashion of St. Auban's leave-taking.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading With what fictions I could call to mind I put off Andrea's questions touching the peculiar fashion of St. Auban's leave-taking.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Gaston,” he burst out, “she is a lovely maid--saw you ever a bonnier?”
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gaston,” he burst out, “she is a lovely maid--saw you ever a bonnier?”
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
St
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From this reading With what fictions I could call to mind I put off Andrea's questions touching the peculiar fashion of St. Auban's leave-taking.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
TellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With what fictions I could call to mind I put off Andrea's questions touching the peculiar fashion of St. Auban's leave-taking.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With what fictions I could call to mind I put off Andrea's questions touching the peculiar fashion of St. Auban's leave-taking.
tonguenounUS /tʌŋ/
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
touchingadjectiveUS /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading With what fictions I could call to mind I put off Andrea's questions touching the peculiar fashion of St. Auban's leave-taking.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
unconsciousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəs/
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading With what fictions I could call to mind I put off Andrea's questions touching the peculiar fashion of St. Auban's leave-taking.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
whereof
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From this reading Tell him the truth and expose to him the situation whereof he was himself the unconscious centre I dared not, lest his high-spirited impetuosity should cause him to take into his own hands the reins of the affair, and thus drive himself into irreparable disaster.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Andrea himself showed scant concern, however, and was luckily content with my hurriedly invented explanations; his thoughts had suddenly found occupation in another and a gentler theme than the ill-humour of men, and presently his tongue betrayed them when he drew the conversation to the ladies to whom he had resigned his apartments.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With what fictions I could call to mind I put off Andrea's questions touching the peculiar fashion of St. Auban's leave-taking.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Gaston,” he burst out, “she is a lovely maid--saw you ever a bonnier?”
