adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thus, on one side the title of the Duc de Montgeron was destined to pass to a collateral branch of the family; and on the other, the title of Marquis de Prerolles would become extinct with the General.
advancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading She would have regarded any other course as unworthy of her, since she had made the first advances; moreover, the young girl's nature was so engaging that no one who approached her could resist her charm.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The Duchesse de Montgeron had no children, and her most tender affections were concentrated upon her husband and her brother.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But, although she now considered it impossible to realize the project which she had momentarily cherished, she continued to show the same kindness to Mademoiselle de Vermont.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Duchesse de Montgeron had no children, and her most tender affections were concentrated upon her husband and her brother.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She would have regarded any other course as unworthy of her, since she had made the first advances; moreover, the young girl's nature was so engaging that no one who approached her could resist her charm.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading She would have regarded any other course as unworthy of her, since she had made the first advances; moreover, the young girl's nature was so engaging that no one who approached her could resist her charm.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She would have regarded any other course as unworthy of her, since she had made the first advances; moreover, the young girl's nature was so engaging that no one who approached her could resist her charm.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Thus, on one side the title of the Duc de Montgeron was destined to pass to a collateral branch of the family; and on the other, the title of Marquis de Prerolles would become extinct with the General.
branchnounUS /bræntʃ/
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Thus, on one side the title of the Duc de Montgeron was destined to pass to a collateral branch of the family; and on the other, the title of Marquis de Prerolles would become extinct with the General.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The Duchesse de Montgeron had no children, and her most tender affections were concentrated upon her husband and her brother.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, although she now considered it impossible to realize the project which she had momentarily cherished, she continued to show the same kindness to Mademoiselle de Vermont.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
charmnounUS /tʃɑːrm/
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading She would have regarded any other course as unworthy of her, since she had made the first advances; moreover, the young girl's nature was so engaging that no one who approached her could resist her charm.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading But, although she now considered it impossible to realize the project which she had momentarily cherished, she continued to show the same kindness to Mademoiselle de Vermont.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The Duchesse de Montgeron had no children, and her most tender affections were concentrated upon her husband and her brother.
collateraladjectiveUS /kəˈlætərəl/
descended from a common ancestor but through different lines
From this reading Thus, on one side the title of the Duc de Montgeron was destined to pass to a collateral branch of the family; and on the other, the title of Marquis de Prerolles would become extinct with the General.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading The Duchesse de Montgeron had no children, and her most tender affections were concentrated upon her husband and her brother.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading But, although she now considered it impossible to realize the project which she had momentarily cherished, she continued to show the same kindness to Mademoiselle de Vermont.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading But, although she now considered it impossible to realize the project which she had momentarily cherished, she continued to show the same kindness to Mademoiselle de Vermont.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She would have regarded any other course as unworthy of her, since she had made the first advances; moreover, the young girl's nature was so engaging that no one who approached her could resist her charm.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The Duchesse de Montgeron had no children, and her most tender affections were concentrated upon her husband and her brother.
decisionnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒən/
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Thus, on one side the title of the Duc de Montgeron was destined to pass to a collateral branch of the family; and on the other, the title of Marquis de Prerolles would become extinct with the General.
Duc
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From this reading Thus, on one side the title of the Duc de Montgeron was destined to pass to a collateral branch of the family; and on the other, the title of Marquis de Prerolles would become extinct with the General.
Duchesse
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From this reading The Duchesse de Montgeron had no children, and her most tender affections were concentrated upon her husband and her brother.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading She would have regarded any other course as unworthy of her, since she had made the first advances; moreover, the young girl's nature was so engaging that no one who approached her could resist her charm.
extinctadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives
From this reading Thus, on one side the title of the Duc de Montgeron was destined to pass to a collateral branch of the family; and on the other, the title of Marquis de Prerolles would become extinct with the General.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Thus, on one side the title of the Duc de Montgeron was destined to pass to a collateral branch of the family; and on the other, the title of Marquis de Prerolles would become extinct with the General.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She would have regarded any other course as unworthy of her, since she had made the first advances; moreover, the young girl's nature was so engaging that no one who approached her could resist her charm.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
forswearverbUS /fɔːrˈswer/
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Thus, on one side the title of the Duc de Montgeron was destined to pass to a collateral branch of the family; and on the other, the title of Marquis de Prerolles would become extinct with the General.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She would have regarded any other course as unworthy of her, since she had made the first advances; moreover, the young girl's nature was so engaging that no one who approached her could resist her charm.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Duchesse de Montgeron had no children, and her most tender affections were concentrated upon her husband and her brother.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She would have regarded any other course as unworthy of her, since she had made the first advances; moreover, the young girl's nature was so engaging that no one who approached her could resist her charm.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Duchesse de Montgeron had no children, and her most tender affections were concentrated upon her husband and her brother.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The Duchesse de Montgeron had no children, and her most tender affections were concentrated upon her husband and her brother.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading But, although she now considered it impossible to realize the project which she had momentarily cherished, she continued to show the same kindness to Mademoiselle de Vermont.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
inflexibilitynounUS /ˌɪnfleksɪˈbɪlɪti/
a lack of physical flexibility
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, although she now considered it impossible to realize the project which she had momentarily cherished, she continued to show the same kindness to Mademoiselle de Vermont.
kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading But, although she now considered it impossible to realize the project which she had momentarily cherished, she continued to show the same kindness to Mademoiselle de Vermont.
knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She would have regarded any other course as unworthy of her, since she had made the first advances; moreover, the young girl's nature was so engaging that no one who approached her could resist her charm.
MademoisellenounUS /ˌmædəməˈzel/
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading But, although she now considered it impossible to realize the project which she had momentarily cherished, she continued to show the same kindness to Mademoiselle de Vermont.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading Thus, on one side the title of the Duc de Montgeron was destined to pass to a collateral branch of the family; and on the other, the title of Marquis de Prerolles would become extinct with the General.
matrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading But, although she now considered it impossible to realize the project which she had momentarily cherished, she continued to show the same kindness to Mademoiselle de Vermont.
Montgeron
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From this reading The Duchesse de Montgeron had no children, and her most tender affections were concentrated upon her husband and her brother.
moreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading She would have regarded any other course as unworthy of her, since she had made the first advances; moreover, the young girl's nature was so engaging that no one who approached her could resist her charm.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Duchesse de Montgeron had no children, and her most tender affections were concentrated upon her husband and her brother.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading She would have regarded any other course as unworthy of her, since she had made the first advances; moreover, the young girl's nature was so engaging that no one who approached her could resist her charm.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The Duchesse de Montgeron had no children, and her most tender affections were concentrated upon her husband and her brother.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But, although she now considered it impossible to realize the project which she had momentarily cherished, she continued to show the same kindness to Mademoiselle de Vermont.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thus, on one side the title of the Duc de Montgeron was destined to pass to a collateral branch of the family; and on the other, the title of Marquis de Prerolles would become extinct with the General.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Thus, on one side the title of the Duc de Montgeron was destined to pass to a collateral branch of the family; and on the other, the title of Marquis de Prerolles would become extinct with the General.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading Thus, on one side the title of the Duc de Montgeron was destined to pass to a collateral branch of the family; and on the other, the title of Marquis de Prerolles would become extinct with the General.
Prerolles
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From this reading Thus, on one side the title of the Duc de Montgeron was destined to pass to a collateral branch of the family; and on the other, the title of Marquis de Prerolles would become extinct with the General.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading But, although she now considered it impossible to realize the project which she had momentarily cherished, she continued to show the same kindness to Mademoiselle de Vermont.
realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading But, although she now considered it impossible to realize the project which she had momentarily cherished, she continued to show the same kindness to Mademoiselle de Vermont.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading She would have regarded any other course as unworthy of her, since she had made the first advances; moreover, the young girl's nature was so engaging that no one who approached her could resist her charm.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading She would have regarded any other course as unworthy of her, since she had made the first advances; moreover, the young girl's nature was so engaging that no one who approached her could resist her charm.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading But, although she now considered it impossible to realize the project which she had momentarily cherished, she continued to show the same kindness to Mademoiselle de Vermont.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But, although she now considered it impossible to realize the project which she had momentarily cherished, she continued to show the same kindness to Mademoiselle de Vermont.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Thus, on one side the title of the Duc de Montgeron was destined to pass to a collateral branch of the family; and on the other, the title of Marquis de Prerolles would become extinct with the General.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She would have regarded any other course as unworthy of her, since she had made the first advances; moreover, the young girl's nature was so engaging that no one who approached her could resist her charm.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She would have regarded any other course as unworthy of her, since she had made the first advances; moreover, the young girl's nature was so engaging that no one who approached her could resist her charm.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The Duchesse de Montgeron had no children, and her most tender affections were concentrated upon her husband and her brother.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Duchesse de Montgeron had no children, and her most tender affections were concentrated upon her husband and her brother.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, on one side the title of the Duc de Montgeron was destined to pass to a collateral branch of the family; and on the other, the title of Marquis de Prerolles would become extinct with the General.
titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Thus, on one side the title of the Duc de Montgeron was destined to pass to a collateral branch of the family; and on the other, the title of Marquis de Prerolles would become extinct with the General.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading She would have regarded any other course as unworthy of her, since she had made the first advances; moreover, the young girl's nature was so engaging that no one who approached her could resist her charm.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Duchesse de Montgeron had no children, and her most tender affections were concentrated upon her husband and her brother.
VermontnounUS /vərˈmɑːnt/
a state in New England
From this reading But, although she now considered it impossible to realize the project which she had momentarily cherished, she continued to show the same kindness to Mademoiselle de Vermont.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Duchesse de Montgeron had no children, and her most tender affections were concentrated upon her husband and her brother.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading She would have regarded any other course as unworthy of her, since she had made the first advances; moreover, the young girl's nature was so engaging that no one who approached her could resist her charm.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus, on one side the title of the Duc de Montgeron was destined to pass to a collateral branch of the family; and on the other, the title of Marquis de Prerolles would become extinct with the General.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The scruples which caused the latter to forswear matrimony grieved her deeply, for, knowing the inflexibility of his character, she was sure that no one in the world could make him alter his decision.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Thus, on one side the title of the Duc de Montgeron was destined to pass to a collateral branch of the family; and on the other, the title of Marquis de Prerolles would become extinct with the General.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She would have regarded any other course as unworthy of her, since she had made the first advances; moreover, the young girl's nature was so engaging that no one who approached her could resist her charm.
