AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WOMAN'S INSTINCT The General had been more favorably impressed with Zibeline's appearance than he cared to show.
accreditedadjectiveUS /əˈkredɪtɪd/
given official approval to act
From this reading On entering her dining-room Eugenie took the arm of Lenaieff, placed Henri de Prerolles on her left and Samoreau opposite her--in his character of senior member, so that no one could mistake his transitory function with that of an accredited master of the house.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The generous action of this beautiful girl, her frankness, her ease of manner, her cleverness in repartee, were likely to attract the attention of a man of his character.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On entering her dining-room Eugenie took the arm of Lenaieff, placed Henri de Prerolles on her left and Samoreau opposite her--in his character of senior member, so that no one could mistake his transitory function with that of an accredited master of the house.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading A WOMAN'S INSTINCT The General had been more favorably impressed with Zibeline's appearance than he cared to show.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading On entering her dining-room Eugenie took the arm of Lenaieff, placed Henri de Prerolles on her left and Samoreau opposite her--in his character of senior member, so that no one could mistake his transitory function with that of an accredited master of the house.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The generous action of this beautiful girl, her frankness, her ease of manner, her cleverness in repartee, were likely to attract the attention of a man of his character.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The generous action of this beautiful girl, her frankness, her ease of manner, her cleverness in repartee, were likely to attract the attention of a man of his character.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The generous action of this beautiful girl, her frankness, her ease of manner, her cleverness in repartee, were likely to attract the attention of a man of his character.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A WOMAN'S INSTINCT The General had been more favorably impressed with Zibeline's appearance than he cared to show.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Such was the theme of his reflections on the route from the Hotel de Montgeron to that of Eugenic Gontie's, with whom he was engaged to dine with some of her friends, invited to celebrate her success of the evening before.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
caredverbUS /kerd/
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading A WOMAN'S INSTINCT The General had been more favorably impressed with Zibeline's appearance than he cared to show.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading Such was the theme of his reflections on the route from the Hotel de Montgeron to that of Eugenic Gontie's, with whom he was engaged to dine with some of her friends, invited to celebrate her success of the evening before.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The generous action of this beautiful girl, her frankness, her ease of manner, her cleverness in repartee, were likely to attract the attention of a man of his character.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading The generous action of this beautiful girl, her frankness, her ease of manner, her cleverness in repartee, were likely to attract the attention of a man of his character.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On entering her dining-room Eugenie took the arm of Lenaieff, placed Henri de Prerolles on her left and Samoreau opposite her--in his character of senior member, so that no one could mistake his transitory function with that of an accredited master of the house.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Such was the theme of his reflections on the route from the Hotel de Montgeron to that of Eugenic Gontie's, with whom he was engaged to dine with some of her friends, invited to celebrate her success of the evening before.
Desvanneaux
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From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Such was the theme of his reflections on the route from the Hotel de Montgeron to that of Eugenic Gontie's, with whom he was engaged to dine with some of her friends, invited to celebrate her success of the evening before.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading On entering her dining-room Eugenie took the arm of Lenaieff, placed Henri de Prerolles on her left and Samoreau opposite her--in his character of senior member, so that no one could mistake his transitory function with that of an accredited master of the house.
easeverbUS /iːz/
move gently or carefully
From this reading The generous action of this beautiful girl, her frankness, her ease of manner, her cleverness in repartee, were likely to attract the attention of a man of his character.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Such was the theme of his reflections on the route from the Hotel de Montgeron to that of Eugenic Gontie's, with whom he was engaged to dine with some of her friends, invited to celebrate her success of the evening before.
enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/
a movement into or inward
From this reading On entering her dining-room Eugenie took the arm of Lenaieff, placed Henri de Prerolles on her left and Samoreau opposite her--in his character of senior member, so that no one could mistake his transitory function with that of an accredited master of the house.
EugenicadjectiveUS /juːˈdʒenɪk/
pertaining to or causing improvement in the offspring produced
From this reading Such was the theme of his reflections on the route from the Hotel de Montgeron to that of Eugenic Gontie's, with whom he was engaged to dine with some of her friends, invited to celebrate her success of the evening before.
Eugenie
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From this reading On entering her dining-room Eugenie took the arm of Lenaieff, placed Henri de Prerolles on her left and Samoreau opposite her--in his character of senior member, so that no one could mistake his transitory function with that of an accredited master of the house.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Such was the theme of his reflections on the route from the Hotel de Montgeron to that of Eugenic Gontie's, with whom he was engaged to dine with some of her friends, invited to celebrate her success of the evening before.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
favorablyadverbUS /ˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing approval
From this reading A WOMAN'S INSTINCT The General had been more favorably impressed with Zibeline's appearance than he cared to show.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading The generous action of this beautiful girl, her frankness, her ease of manner, her cleverness in repartee, were likely to attract the attention of a man of his character.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Such was the theme of his reflections on the route from the Hotel de Montgeron to that of Eugenic Gontie's, with whom he was engaged to dine with some of her friends, invited to celebrate her success of the evening before.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Such was the theme of his reflections on the route from the Hotel de Montgeron to that of Eugenic Gontie's, with whom he was engaged to dine with some of her friends, invited to celebrate her success of the evening before.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading On entering her dining-room Eugenie took the arm of Lenaieff, placed Henri de Prerolles on her left and Samoreau opposite her--in his character of senior member, so that no one could mistake his transitory function with that of an accredited master of the house.
GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A WOMAN'S INSTINCT The General had been more favorably impressed with Zibeline's appearance than he cared to show.
generousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəs/
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading The generous action of this beautiful girl, her frankness, her ease of manner, her cleverness in repartee, were likely to attract the attention of a man of his character.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading The generous action of this beautiful girl, her frankness, her ease of manner, her cleverness in repartee, were likely to attract the attention of a man of his character.
Gontie's
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From this reading Such was the theme of his reflections on the route from the Hotel de Montgeron to that of Eugenic Gontie's, with whom he was engaged to dine with some of her friends, invited to celebrate her success of the evening before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A WOMAN'S INSTINCT The General had been more favorably impressed with Zibeline's appearance than he cared to show.
happensverbUS /ˈhæpənz/
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A WOMAN'S INSTINCT The General had been more favorably impressed with Zibeline's appearance than he cared to show.
Henri
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From this reading On entering her dining-room Eugenie took the arm of Lenaieff, placed Henri de Prerolles on her left and Samoreau opposite her--in his character of senior member, so that no one could mistake his transitory function with that of an accredited master of the house.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The generous action of this beautiful girl, her frankness, her ease of manner, her cleverness in repartee, were likely to attract the attention of a man of his character.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The generous action of this beautiful girl, her frankness, her ease of manner, her cleverness in repartee, were likely to attract the attention of a man of his character.
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
HotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Such was the theme of his reflections on the route from the Hotel de Montgeron to that of Eugenic Gontie's, with whom he was engaged to dine with some of her friends, invited to celebrate her success of the evening before.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On entering her dining-room Eugenie took the arm of Lenaieff, placed Henri de Prerolles on her left and Samoreau opposite her--in his character of senior member, so that no one could mistake his transitory function with that of an accredited master of the house.
impressedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprest/
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading A WOMAN'S INSTINCT The General had been more favorably impressed with Zibeline's appearance than he cared to show.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The generous action of this beautiful girl, her frankness, her ease of manner, her cleverness in repartee, were likely to attract the attention of a man of his character.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
INSTINCTnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading A WOMAN'S INSTINCT The General had been more favorably impressed with Zibeline's appearance than he cared to show.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Such was the theme of his reflections on the route from the Hotel de Montgeron to that of Eugenic Gontie's, with whom he was engaged to dine with some of her friends, invited to celebrate her success of the evening before.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On entering her dining-room Eugenie took the arm of Lenaieff, placed Henri de Prerolles on her left and Samoreau opposite her--in his character of senior member, so that no one could mistake his transitory function with that of an accredited master of the house.
Lenaieff
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From this reading On entering her dining-room Eugenie took the arm of Lenaieff, placed Henri de Prerolles on her left and Samoreau opposite her--in his character of senior member, so that no one could mistake his transitory function with that of an accredited master of the house.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The generous action of this beautiful girl, her frankness, her ease of manner, her cleverness in repartee, were likely to attract the attention of a man of his character.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The generous action of this beautiful girl, her frankness, her ease of manner, her cleverness in repartee, were likely to attract the attention of a man of his character.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The generous action of this beautiful girl, her frankness, her ease of manner, her cleverness in repartee, were likely to attract the attention of a man of his character.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading On entering her dining-room Eugenie took the arm of Lenaieff, placed Henri de Prerolles on her left and Samoreau opposite her--in his character of senior member, so that no one could mistake his transitory function with that of an accredited master of the house.
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading On entering her dining-room Eugenie took the arm of Lenaieff, placed Henri de Prerolles on her left and Samoreau opposite her--in his character of senior member, so that no one could mistake his transitory function with that of an accredited master of the house.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
mistakenounUS /mɪˈsteɪk/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading On entering her dining-room Eugenie took the arm of Lenaieff, placed Henri de Prerolles on her left and Samoreau opposite her--in his character of senior member, so that no one could mistake his transitory function with that of an accredited master of the house.
Montgeron
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From this reading Such was the theme of his reflections on the route from the Hotel de Montgeron to that of Eugenic Gontie's, with whom he was engaged to dine with some of her friends, invited to celebrate her success of the evening before.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A WOMAN'S INSTINCT The General had been more favorably impressed with Zibeline's appearance than he cared to show.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading On entering her dining-room Eugenie took the arm of Lenaieff, placed Henri de Prerolles on her left and Samoreau opposite her--in his character of senior member, so that no one could mistake his transitory function with that of an accredited master of the house.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The generous action of this beautiful girl, her frankness, her ease of manner, her cleverness in repartee, were likely to attract the attention of a man of his character.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Such was the theme of his reflections on the route from the Hotel de Montgeron to that of Eugenic Gontie's, with whom he was engaged to dine with some of her friends, invited to celebrate her success of the evening before.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On entering her dining-room Eugenie took the arm of Lenaieff, placed Henri de Prerolles on her left and Samoreau opposite her--in his character of senior member, so that no one could mistake his transitory function with that of an accredited master of the house.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading On entering her dining-room Eugenie took the arm of Lenaieff, placed Henri de Prerolles on her left and Samoreau opposite her--in his character of senior member, so that no one could mistake his transitory function with that of an accredited master of the house.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading On entering her dining-room Eugenie took the arm of Lenaieff, placed Henri de Prerolles on her left and Samoreau opposite her--in his character of senior member, so that no one could mistake his transitory function with that of an accredited master of the house.
Prerolles
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From this reading On entering her dining-room Eugenie took the arm of Lenaieff, placed Henri de Prerolles on her left and Samoreau opposite her--in his character of senior member, so that no one could mistake his transitory function with that of an accredited master of the house.
rancorousadjectiveUS /ˈræŋkərəs/
showing deep-seated resentment
From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Such was the theme of his reflections on the route from the Hotel de Montgeron to that of Eugenic Gontie's, with whom he was engaged to dine with some of her friends, invited to celebrate her success of the evening before.
reparteenounUS /ˌrepərˈtiː/
adroitness and cleverness in reply
From this reading The generous action of this beautiful girl, her frankness, her ease of manner, her cleverness in repartee, were likely to attract the attention of a man of his character.
reproached
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From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading Such was the theme of his reflections on the route from the Hotel de Montgeron to that of Eugenic Gontie's, with whom he was engaged to dine with some of her friends, invited to celebrate her success of the evening before.
Samoreau
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From this reading On entering her dining-room Eugenie took the arm of Lenaieff, placed Henri de Prerolles on her left and Samoreau opposite her--in his character of senior member, so that no one could mistake his transitory function with that of an accredited master of the house.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading On entering her dining-room Eugenie took the arm of Lenaieff, placed Henri de Prerolles on her left and Samoreau opposite her--in his character of senior member, so that no one could mistake his transitory function with that of an accredited master of the house.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A WOMAN'S INSTINCT The General had been more favorably impressed with Zibeline's appearance than he cared to show.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On entering her dining-room Eugenie took the arm of Lenaieff, placed Henri de Prerolles on her left and Samoreau opposite her--in his character of senior member, so that no one could mistake his transitory function with that of an accredited master of the house.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Such was the theme of his reflections on the route from the Hotel de Montgeron to that of Eugenic Gontie's, with whom he was engaged to dine with some of her friends, invited to celebrate her success of the evening before.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Such was the theme of his reflections on the route from the Hotel de Montgeron to that of Eugenic Gontie's, with whom he was engaged to dine with some of her friends, invited to celebrate her success of the evening before.
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such was the theme of his reflections on the route from the Hotel de Montgeron to that of Eugenic Gontie's, with whom he was engaged to dine with some of her friends, invited to celebrate her success of the evening before.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A WOMAN'S INSTINCT The General had been more favorably impressed with Zibeline's appearance than he cared to show.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Such was the theme of his reflections on the route from the Hotel de Montgeron to that of Eugenic Gontie's, with whom he was engaged to dine with some of her friends, invited to celebrate her success of the evening before.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WOMAN'S INSTINCT The General had been more favorably impressed with Zibeline's appearance than he cared to show.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Such was the theme of his reflections on the route from the Hotel de Montgeron to that of Eugenic Gontie's, with whom he was engaged to dine with some of her friends, invited to celebrate her success of the evening before.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The generous action of this beautiful girl, her frankness, her ease of manner, her cleverness in repartee, were likely to attract the attention of a man of his character.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A WOMAN'S INSTINCT The General had been more favorably impressed with Zibeline's appearance than he cared to show.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading On entering her dining-room Eugenie took the arm of Lenaieff, placed Henri de Prerolles on her left and Samoreau opposite her--in his character of senior member, so that no one could mistake his transitory function with that of an accredited master of the house.
transitoryadjectiveUS /ˈtrænzətɔːri/
lasting a very short time
From this reading On entering her dining-room Eugenie took the arm of Lenaieff, placed Henri de Prerolles on her left and Samoreau opposite her--in his character of senior member, so that no one could mistake his transitory function with that of an accredited master of the house.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He reproached himself already for having allowed himself to be influenced by the rancorous hostility of the Desvanneaux, and, as always happens with just natures, the sudden change of his mind was the more favorable as his first opinion had been unjust.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The generous action of this beautiful girl, her frankness, her ease of manner, her cleverness in repartee, were likely to attract the attention of a man of his character.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Such was the theme of his reflections on the route from the Hotel de Montgeron to that of Eugenic Gontie's, with whom he was engaged to dine with some of her friends, invited to celebrate her success of the evening before.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A WOMAN'S INSTINCT The General had been more favorably impressed with Zibeline's appearance than he cared to show.
WOMAN'SnounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A WOMAN'S INSTINCT The General had been more favorably impressed with Zibeline's appearance than he cared to show.
Zibeline's
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From this reading A WOMAN'S INSTINCT The General had been more favorably impressed with Zibeline's appearance than he cared to show.
