used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a pity that Paul Brion, looking at Patty's charming figure in the gaslight, could not have looked into her heart.
(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 It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading If we could know our friends from our enemies, whom to trust and whom to shun--if we could vindicate ourselves from the false testimony of appearances in the eyes of those whom we love and by whom we desire to be loved--not to speak of larger privileges--what a different world it would be!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a pity that Paul Brion, looking at Patty's charming figure in the gaslight, could not have looked into her heart.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If we could know our friends from our enemies, whom to trust and whom to shun--if we could vindicate ourselves from the false testimony of appearances in the eyes of those whom we love and by whom we desire to be loved--not to speak of larger privileges--what a different world it would be!
Brion
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From this reading It was a pity that Paul Brion, looking at Patty's charming figure in the gaslight, could not have looked into her heart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we can't, unfortunately.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If we could know our friends from our enemies, whom to trust and whom to shun--if we could vindicate ourselves from the false testimony of appearances in the eyes of those whom we love and by whom we desire to be loved--not to speak of larger privileges--what a different world it would be!
can't
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From this reading But we can't, unfortunately.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading It was a pity that Paul Brion, looking at Patty's charming figure in the gaslight, could not have looked into her heart.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading WHAT PAUL COULD NOT KNOW.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading If we could know our friends from our enemies, whom to trust and whom to shun--if we could vindicate ourselves from the false testimony of appearances in the eyes of those whom we love and by whom we desire to be loved--not to speak of larger privileges--what a different world it would be!
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading If we could know our friends from our enemies, whom to trust and whom to shun--if we could vindicate ourselves from the false testimony of appearances in the eyes of those whom we love and by whom we desire to be loved--not to speak of larger privileges--what a different world it would be!
edifices
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From this reading It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading If we could know our friends from our enemies, whom to trust and whom to shun--if we could vindicate ourselves from the false testimony of appearances in the eyes of those whom we love and by whom we desire to be loved--not to speak of larger privileges--what a different world it would be!
opinion or judgment
From this reading If we could know our friends from our enemies, whom to trust and whom to shun--if we could vindicate ourselves from the false testimony of appearances in the eyes of those whom we love and by whom we desire to be loved--not to speak of larger privileges--what a different world it would be!
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading If we could know our friends from our enemies, whom to trust and whom to shun--if we could vindicate ourselves from the false testimony of appearances in the eyes of those whom we love and by whom we desire to be loved--not to speak of larger privileges--what a different world it would be!
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It was a pity that Paul Brion, looking at Patty's charming figure in the gaslight, could not have looked into her heart.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading If we could know our friends from our enemies, whom to trust and whom to shun--if we could vindicate ourselves from the false testimony of appearances in the eyes of those whom we love and by whom we desire to be loved--not to speak of larger privileges--what a different world it would be!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If we could know our friends from our enemies, whom to trust and whom to shun--if we could vindicate ourselves from the false testimony of appearances in the eyes of those whom we love and by whom we desire to be loved--not to speak of larger privileges--what a different world it would be!
gaslightnounUS /ˈɡæslaɪt/
light yielded by the combustion of illuminating gas
From this reading It was a pity that Paul Brion, looking at Patty's charming figure in the gaslight, could not have looked into her heart.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was a pity that Paul Brion, looking at Patty's charming figure in the gaslight, could not have looked into her heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was a pity that Paul Brion, looking at Patty's charming figure in the gaslight, could not have looked into her heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a pity that Paul Brion, looking at Patty's charming figure in the gaslight, could not have looked into her heart.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we could know our friends from our enemies, whom to trust and whom to shun--if we could vindicate ourselves from the false testimony of appearances in the eyes of those whom we love and by whom we desire to be loved--not to speak of larger privileges--what a different world it would be!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a pity that Paul Brion, looking at Patty's charming figure in the gaslight, could not have looked into her heart.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was a pity that Paul Brion, looking at Patty's charming figure in the gaslight, could not have looked into her heart.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a pity that Paul Brion, looking at Patty's charming figure in the gaslight, could not have looked into her heart.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading WHAT PAUL COULD NOT KNOW.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading If we could know our friends from our enemies, whom to trust and whom to shun--if we could vindicate ourselves from the false testimony of appearances in the eyes of those whom we love and by whom we desire to be loved--not to speak of larger privileges--what a different world it would be!
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was a pity that Paul Brion, looking at Patty's charming figure in the gaslight, could not have looked into her heart.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It was a pity that Paul Brion, looking at Patty's charming figure in the gaslight, could not have looked into her heart.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading If we could know our friends from our enemies, whom to trust and whom to shun--if we could vindicate ourselves from the false testimony of appearances in the eyes of those whom we love and by whom we desire to be loved--not to speak of larger privileges--what a different world it would be!
held dear
From this reading If we could know our friends from our enemies, whom to trust and whom to shun--if we could vindicate ourselves from the false testimony of appearances in the eyes of those whom we love and by whom we desire to be loved--not to speak of larger privileges--what a different world it would be!
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
not any; not one
From this reading It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WHAT PAUL COULD NOT KNOW.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
on one occasion
From this reading It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
Patty'snounUS /ˈpætiz/
possessive form of “patty” — small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading It was a pity that Paul Brion, looking at Patty's charming figure in the gaslight, could not have looked into her heart.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading WHAT PAUL COULD NOT KNOW.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading It was a pity that Paul Brion, looking at Patty's charming figure in the gaslight, could not have looked into her heart.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading If we could know our friends from our enemies, whom to trust and whom to shun--if we could vindicate ourselves from the false testimony of appearances in the eyes of those whom we love and by whom we desire to be loved--not to speak of larger privileges--what a different world it would be!
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
express in words
From this reading It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
shunverbUS /ʃʌn/
avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading If we could know our friends from our enemies, whom to trust and whom to shun--if we could vindicate ourselves from the false testimony of appearances in the eyes of those whom we love and by whom we desire to be loved--not to speak of larger privileges--what a different world it would be!
express in speech
From this reading If we could know our friends from our enemies, whom to trust and whom to shun--if we could vindicate ourselves from the false testimony of appearances in the eyes of those whom we love and by whom we desire to be loved--not to speak of larger privileges--what a different world it would be!
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading If we could know our friends from our enemies, whom to trust and whom to shun--if we could vindicate ourselves from the false testimony of appearances in the eyes of those whom we love and by whom we desire to be loved--not to speak of larger privileges--what a different world it would be!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a pity that Paul Brion, looking at Patty's charming figure in the gaslight, could not have looked into her heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a pity that Paul Brion, looking at Patty's charming figure in the gaslight, could not have looked into her heart.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading If we could know our friends from our enemies, whom to trust and whom to shun--if we could vindicate ourselves from the false testimony of appearances in the eyes of those whom we love and by whom we desire to be loved--not to speak of larger privileges--what a different world it would be!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading If we could know our friends from our enemies, whom to trust and whom to shun--if we could vindicate ourselves from the false testimony of appearances in the eyes of those whom we love and by whom we desire to be loved--not to speak of larger privileges--what a different world it would be!
a fact that has been verified
From this reading It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading But we can't, unfortunately.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
vindicateverbUS /ˈvɪndəkeɪt/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading If we could know our friends from our enemies, whom to trust and whom to shun--if we could vindicate ourselves from the false testimony of appearances in the eyes of those whom we love and by whom we desire to be loved--not to speak of larger privileges--what a different world it would be!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a pity that Paul Brion, looking at Patty's charming figure in the gaslight, could not have looked into her heart.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT PAUL COULD NOT KNOW.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is a pity, for us all, that there is no Palace of Truth amongst our sacred edifices, into which we could go--say, once a week--and show ourselves as we are to our neighbours and ourselves.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If we could know our friends from our enemies, whom to trust and whom to shun--if we could vindicate ourselves from the false testimony of appearances in the eyes of those whom we love and by whom we desire to be loved--not to speak of larger privileges--what a different world it would be!
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading If we could know our friends from our enemies, whom to trust and whom to shun--if we could vindicate ourselves from the false testimony of appearances in the eyes of those whom we love and by whom we desire to be loved--not to speak of larger privileges--what a different world it would be!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If we could know our friends from our enemies, whom to trust and whom to shun--if we could vindicate ourselves from the false testimony of appearances in the eyes of those whom we love and by whom we desire to be loved--not to speak of larger privileges--what a different world it would be!
