1829
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From this reading In 1829 the old noblesse had recovered as to manners and customs something of the prestige it had irrevocably lost in politics.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It rules in Geneva as in Vienna and in Nemours, where, as we have seen, Zelie Minoret refused her consent to a possible marriage of her son with the daughter of a bastard.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Moreover, the sentiment which governs parents and grandparents in all that relates to matrimonial conventions is an imperishable sentiment, closely allied to the very existence of civilized societies and springing from the spirit of family.
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading Moreover, the sentiment which governs parents and grandparents in all that relates to matrimonial conventions is an imperishable sentiment, closely allied to the very existence of civilized societies and springing from the spirit of family.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Moreover, the sentiment which governs parents and grandparents in all that relates to matrimonial conventions is an imperishable sentiment, closely allied to the very existence of civilized societies and springing from the spirit of family.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In 1829 the old noblesse had recovered as to manners and customs something of the prestige it had irrevocably lost in politics.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In 1829 the old noblesse had recovered as to manners and customs something of the prestige it had irrevocably lost in politics.
bastardnounUS /ˈbæstərd/
insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
From this reading It rules in Geneva as in Vienna and in Nemours, where, as we have seen, Zelie Minoret refused her consent to a possible marriage of her son with the daughter of a bastard.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Savinien thought he might bend his mother’s pride before the inborn nobility of Ursula.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading Savinien thought he might bend his mother’s pride before the inborn nobility of Ursula.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading Moreover, the sentiment which governs parents and grandparents in all that relates to matrimonial conventions is an imperishable sentiment, closely allied to the very existence of civilized societies and springing from the spirit of family.
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Moreover, the sentiment which governs parents and grandparents in all that relates to matrimonial conventions is an imperishable sentiment, closely allied to the very existence of civilized societies and springing from the spirit of family.
consentnounUS /kənˈsent/
permission to do something
From this reading It rules in Geneva as in Vienna and in Nemours, where, as we have seen, Zelie Minoret refused her consent to a possible marriage of her son with the daughter of a bastard.
conventionsnounUS /kənˈvenʃənz/
plural of “convention” — a large formal assembly
From this reading Moreover, the sentiment which governs parents and grandparents in all that relates to matrimonial conventions is an imperishable sentiment, closely allied to the very existence of civilized societies and springing from the spirit of family.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading In 1829 the old noblesse had recovered as to manners and customs something of the prestige it had irrevocably lost in politics.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading It rules in Geneva as in Vienna and in Nemours, where, as we have seen, Zelie Minoret refused her consent to a possible marriage of her son with the daughter of a bastard.
exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Still, all social laws have their exceptions.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Moreover, the sentiment which governs parents and grandparents in all that relates to matrimonial conventions is an imperishable sentiment, closely allied to the very existence of civilized societies and springing from the spirit of family.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Moreover, the sentiment which governs parents and grandparents in all that relates to matrimonial conventions is an imperishable sentiment, closely allied to the very existence of civilized societies and springing from the spirit of family.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Moreover, the sentiment which governs parents and grandparents in all that relates to matrimonial conventions is an imperishable sentiment, closely allied to the very existence of civilized societies and springing from the spirit of family.
GenevanounUS /dʒəˈniːvə/
a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations
From this reading It rules in Geneva as in Vienna and in Nemours, where, as we have seen, Zelie Minoret refused her consent to a possible marriage of her son with the daughter of a bastard.
governsverbUS /ˈɡʌvərnz/
third-person singular of “govern” — bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
From this reading Moreover, the sentiment which governs parents and grandparents in all that relates to matrimonial conventions is an imperishable sentiment, closely allied to the very existence of civilized societies and springing from the spirit of family.
grandparentsnounUS /ˈɡrændperənts/
plural of “grandparent” — a parent of your father or mother
From this reading Moreover, the sentiment which governs parents and grandparents in all that relates to matrimonial conventions is an imperishable sentiment, closely allied to the very existence of civilized societies and springing from the spirit of family.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In 1829 the old noblesse had recovered as to manners and customs something of the prestige it had irrevocably lost in politics.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It rules in Geneva as in Vienna and in Nemours, where, as we have seen, Zelie Minoret refused her consent to a possible marriage of her son with the daughter of a bastard.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Savinien thought he might bend his mother’s pride before the inborn nobility of Ursula.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It rules in Geneva as in Vienna and in Nemours, where, as we have seen, Zelie Minoret refused her consent to a possible marriage of her son with the daughter of a bastard.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Savinien thought he might bend his mother’s pride before the inborn nobility of Ursula.
imperishableadjective
not perishable
From this reading Moreover, the sentiment which governs parents and grandparents in all that relates to matrimonial conventions is an imperishable sentiment, closely allied to the very existence of civilized societies and springing from the spirit of family.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In 1829 the old noblesse had recovered as to manners and customs something of the prestige it had irrevocably lost in politics.
inbornadjectiveUS /ˈɪnbɔːrn/
present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development
From this reading Savinien thought he might bend his mother’s pride before the inborn nobility of Ursula.
irrevocablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈrevəkəbli/
in an irrevocable manner
From this reading In 1829 the old noblesse had recovered as to manners and customs something of the prestige it had irrevocably lost in politics.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moreover, the sentiment which governs parents and grandparents in all that relates to matrimonial conventions is an imperishable sentiment, closely allied to the very existence of civilized societies and springing from the spirit of family.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In 1829 the old noblesse had recovered as to manners and customs something of the prestige it had irrevocably lost in politics.
lawsnounUS /lɔːz/
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Still, all social laws have their exceptions.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading In 1829 the old noblesse had recovered as to manners and customs something of the prestige it had irrevocably lost in politics.
mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading In 1829 the old noblesse had recovered as to manners and customs something of the prestige it had irrevocably lost in politics.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading It rules in Geneva as in Vienna and in Nemours, where, as we have seen, Zelie Minoret refused her consent to a possible marriage of her son with the daughter of a bastard.
matrimonialadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading Moreover, the sentiment which governs parents and grandparents in all that relates to matrimonial conventions is an imperishable sentiment, closely allied to the very existence of civilized societies and springing from the spirit of family.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Savinien thought he might bend his mother’s pride before the inborn nobility of Ursula.
Minoret
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From this reading It rules in Geneva as in Vienna and in Nemours, where, as we have seen, Zelie Minoret refused her consent to a possible marriage of her son with the daughter of a bastard.
MoreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, the sentiment which governs parents and grandparents in all that relates to matrimonial conventions is an imperishable sentiment, closely allied to the very existence of civilized societies and springing from the spirit of family.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Savinien thought he might bend his mother’s pride before the inborn nobility of Ursula.
Nemours
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From this reading It rules in Geneva as in Vienna and in Nemours, where, as we have seen, Zelie Minoret refused her consent to a possible marriage of her son with the daughter of a bastard.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading Savinien thought he might bend his mother’s pride before the inborn nobility of Ursula.
noblessenounUS /noʊˈbles/
the state of being of noble birth
From this reading In 1829 the old noblesse had recovered as to manners and customs something of the prestige it had irrevocably lost in politics.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In 1829 the old noblesse had recovered as to manners and customs something of the prestige it had irrevocably lost in politics.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In 1829 the old noblesse had recovered as to manners and customs something of the prestige it had irrevocably lost in politics.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Moreover, the sentiment which governs parents and grandparents in all that relates to matrimonial conventions is an imperishable sentiment, closely allied to the very existence of civilized societies and springing from the spirit of family.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading In 1829 the old noblesse had recovered as to manners and customs something of the prestige it had irrevocably lost in politics.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It rules in Geneva as in Vienna and in Nemours, where, as we have seen, Zelie Minoret refused her consent to a possible marriage of her son with the daughter of a bastard.
prestigenounUS /preˈstiːʒ/
a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
From this reading In 1829 the old noblesse had recovered as to manners and customs something of the prestige it had irrevocably lost in politics.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Savinien thought he might bend his mother’s pride before the inborn nobility of Ursula.
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading In 1829 the old noblesse had recovered as to manners and customs something of the prestige it had irrevocably lost in politics.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading It rules in Geneva as in Vienna and in Nemours, where, as we have seen, Zelie Minoret refused her consent to a possible marriage of her son with the daughter of a bastard.
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Moreover, the sentiment which governs parents and grandparents in all that relates to matrimonial conventions is an imperishable sentiment, closely allied to the very existence of civilized societies and springing from the spirit of family.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It rules in Geneva as in Vienna and in Nemours, where, as we have seen, Zelie Minoret refused her consent to a possible marriage of her son with the daughter of a bastard.
Savinien
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From this reading Savinien thought he might bend his mother’s pride before the inborn nobility of Ursula.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It rules in Geneva as in Vienna and in Nemours, where, as we have seen, Zelie Minoret refused her consent to a possible marriage of her son with the daughter of a bastard.
sentimentnounUS /ˈsentəmənt/
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Moreover, the sentiment which governs parents and grandparents in all that relates to matrimonial conventions is an imperishable sentiment, closely allied to the very existence of civilized societies and springing from the spirit of family.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Still, all social laws have their exceptions.
societiesnounUS /səˈsaɪətiz/
plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Moreover, the sentiment which governs parents and grandparents in all that relates to matrimonial conventions is an imperishable sentiment, closely allied to the very existence of civilized societies and springing from the spirit of family.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In 1829 the old noblesse had recovered as to manners and customs something of the prestige it had irrevocably lost in politics.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading It rules in Geneva as in Vienna and in Nemours, where, as we have seen, Zelie Minoret refused her consent to a possible marriage of her son with the daughter of a bastard.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Moreover, the sentiment which governs parents and grandparents in all that relates to matrimonial conventions is an imperishable sentiment, closely allied to the very existence of civilized societies and springing from the spirit of family.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Moreover, the sentiment which governs parents and grandparents in all that relates to matrimonial conventions is an imperishable sentiment, closely allied to the very existence of civilized societies and springing from the spirit of family.
StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, all social laws have their exceptions.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Moreover, the sentiment which governs parents and grandparents in all that relates to matrimonial conventions is an imperishable sentiment, closely allied to the very existence of civilized societies and springing from the spirit of family.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In 1829 the old noblesse had recovered as to manners and customs something of the prestige it had irrevocably lost in politics.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Still, all social laws have their exceptions.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Savinien thought he might bend his mother’s pride before the inborn nobility of Ursula.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In 1829 the old noblesse had recovered as to manners and customs something of the prestige it had irrevocably lost in politics.
Ursula
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From this reading Savinien thought he might bend his mother’s pride before the inborn nobility of Ursula.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Moreover, the sentiment which governs parents and grandparents in all that relates to matrimonial conventions is an imperishable sentiment, closely allied to the very existence of civilized societies and springing from the spirit of family.
ViennanounUS /viˈenə/
the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss
From this reading It rules in Geneva as in Vienna and in Nemours, where, as we have seen, Zelie Minoret refused her consent to a possible marriage of her son with the daughter of a bastard.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It rules in Geneva as in Vienna and in Nemours, where, as we have seen, Zelie Minoret refused her consent to a possible marriage of her son with the daughter of a bastard.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading It rules in Geneva as in Vienna and in Nemours, where, as we have seen, Zelie Minoret refused her consent to a possible marriage of her son with the daughter of a bastard.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Moreover, the sentiment which governs parents and grandparents in all that relates to matrimonial conventions is an imperishable sentiment, closely allied to the very existence of civilized societies and springing from the spirit of family.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It rules in Geneva as in Vienna and in Nemours, where, as we have seen, Zelie Minoret refused her consent to a possible marriage of her son with the daughter of a bastard.
Zelie
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From this reading It rules in Geneva as in Vienna and in Nemours, where, as we have seen, Zelie Minoret refused her consent to a possible marriage of her son with the daughter of a bastard.
