used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading These ladies hope you will think it no indiscretion on their part if they visit your mansion and its wonders with me, according to the invitation you extended yesterday."
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading "M. de Riancourt was right to speak of wonders," rejoined Madame Zomaloff, "for I admit that we are so dazzled by a first glance, that we can not conscientiously admire any one thing."
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "M. de Riancourt was right to speak of wonders," rejoined Madame Zomaloff, "for I admit that we are so dazzled by a first glance, that we can not conscientiously admire any one thing."
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "My dear Saint-Herem," said the duke, "allow me to present Princess Wileska and the Countess Zomaloff.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "My dear duke, I am only too flattered by the honor of this visit," replied the young man, "and I shall be very happy to show you what you are pleased to call the _wonders of this house_."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "M. de Riancourt was right to speak of wonders," rejoined Madame Zomaloff, "for I admit that we are so dazzled by a first glance, that we can not conscientiously admire any one thing."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My dear duke, I am only too flattered by the honor of this visit," replied the young man, "and I shall be very happy to show you what you are pleased to call the _wonders of this house_."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "My dear duke, I am only too flattered by the honor of this visit," replied the young man, "and I shall be very happy to show you what you are pleased to call the _wonders of this house_."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "My dear duke, I am only too flattered by the honor of this visit," replied the young man, "and I shall be very happy to show you what you are pleased to call the _wonders of this house_."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "My dear duke, I am only too flattered by the honor of this visit," replied the young man, "and I shall be very happy to show you what you are pleased to call the _wonders of this house_."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "M. de Riancourt was right to speak of wonders," rejoined Madame Zomaloff, "for I admit that we are so dazzled by a first glance, that we can not conscientiously admire any one thing."
conscientiouslyadverbUS /ˌkɑːntʃiˈentʃəsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading "M. de Riancourt was right to speak of wonders," rejoined Madame Zomaloff, "for I admit that we are so dazzled by a first glance, that we can not conscientiously admire any one thing."
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading "My dear Saint-Herem," said the duke, "allow me to present Princess Wileska and the Countess Zomaloff.
dazzledadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəld/
having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light
From this reading "M. de Riancourt was right to speak of wonders," rejoined Madame Zomaloff, "for I admit that we are so dazzled by a first glance, that we can not conscientiously admire any one thing."
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear Saint-Herem," said the duke, "allow me to present Princess Wileska and the Countess Zomaloff.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
to come or go into
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading These ladies hope you will think it no indiscretion on their part if they visit your mansion and its wonders with me, according to the invitation you extended yesterday."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "M. de Riancourt was right to speak of wonders," rejoined Madame Zomaloff, "for I admit that we are so dazzled by a first glance, that we can not conscientiously admire any one thing."
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading "My dear duke, I am only too flattered by the honor of this visit," replied the young man, "and I shall be very happy to show you what you are pleased to call the _wonders of this house_."
Florestan
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From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "M. de Riancourt was right to speak of wonders," rejoined Madame Zomaloff, "for I admit that we are so dazzled by a first glance, that we can not conscientiously admire any one thing."
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "M. de Riancourt was right to speak of wonders," rejoined Madame Zomaloff, "for I admit that we are so dazzled by a first glance, that we can not conscientiously admire any one thing."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "My dear duke, I am only too flattered by the honor of this visit," replied the young man, "and I shall be very happy to show you what you are pleased to call the _wonders of this house_."
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading "My dear duke, I am only too flattered by the honor of this visit," replied the young man, "and I shall be very happy to show you what you are pleased to call the _wonders of this house_."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading These ladies hope you will think it no indiscretion on their part if they visit your mansion and its wonders with me, according to the invitation you extended yesterday."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "My dear duke, I am only too flattered by the honor of this visit," replied the young man, "and I shall be very happy to show you what you are pleased to call the _wonders of this house_."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My dear duke, I am only too flattered by the honor of this visit," replied the young man, "and I shall be very happy to show you what you are pleased to call the _wonders of this house_."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading These ladies hope you will think it no indiscretion on their part if they visit your mansion and its wonders with me, according to the invitation you extended yesterday."
indiscretionnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈskreʃən/
the trait of being injudicious
From this reading These ladies hope you will think it no indiscretion on their part if they visit your mansion and its wonders with me, according to the invitation you extended yesterday."
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading These ladies hope you will think it no indiscretion on their part if they visit your mansion and its wonders with me, according to the invitation you extended yesterday."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading These ladies hope you will think it no indiscretion on their part if they visit your mansion and its wonders with me, according to the invitation you extended yesterday."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading These ladies hope you will think it no indiscretion on their part if they visit your mansion and its wonders with me, according to the invitation you extended yesterday."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading "M. de Riancourt was right to speak of wonders," rejoined Madame Zomaloff, "for I admit that we are so dazzled by a first glance, that we can not conscientiously admire any one thing."
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading "M. de Riancourt was right to speak of wonders," rejoined Madame Zomaloff, "for I admit that we are so dazzled by a first glance, that we can not conscientiously admire any one thing."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "My dear duke, I am only too flattered by the honor of this visit," replied the young man, "and I shall be very happy to show you what you are pleased to call the _wonders of this house_."
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading These ladies hope you will think it no indiscretion on their part if they visit your mansion and its wonders with me, according to the invitation you extended yesterday."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "My dear Saint-Herem," said the duke, "allow me to present Princess Wileska and the Countess Zomaloff.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear Saint-Herem," said the duke, "allow me to present Princess Wileska and the Countess Zomaloff.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
not any; not one
From this reading These ladies hope you will think it no indiscretion on their part if they visit your mansion and its wonders with me, according to the invitation you extended yesterday."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "M. de Riancourt was right to speak of wonders," rejoined Madame Zomaloff, "for I admit that we are so dazzled by a first glance, that we can not conscientiously admire any one thing."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "My dear duke, I am only too flattered by the honor of this visit," replied the young man, "and I shall be very happy to show you what you are pleased to call the _wonders of this house_."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These ladies hope you will think it no indiscretion on their part if they visit your mansion and its wonders with me, according to the invitation you extended yesterday."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "M. de Riancourt was right to speak of wonders," rejoined Madame Zomaloff, "for I admit that we are so dazzled by a first glance, that we can not conscientiously admire any one thing."
and nothing more
From this reading "My dear duke, I am only too flattered by the honor of this visit," replied the young man, "and I shall be very happy to show you what you are pleased to call the _wonders of this house_."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading These ladies hope you will think it no indiscretion on their part if they visit your mansion and its wonders with me, according to the invitation you extended yesterday."
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "My dear duke, I am only too flattered by the honor of this visit," replied the young man, "and I shall be very happy to show you what you are pleased to call the _wonders of this house_."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "My dear Saint-Herem," said the duke, "allow me to present Princess Wileska and the Countess Zomaloff.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading "M. de Riancourt was right to speak of wonders," rejoined Madame Zomaloff, "for I admit that we are so dazzled by a first glance, that we can not conscientiously admire any one thing."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "My dear duke, I am only too flattered by the honor of this visit," replied the young man, "and I shall be very happy to show you what you are pleased to call the _wonders of this house_."
Riancourt
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From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "M. de Riancourt was right to speak of wonders," rejoined Madame Zomaloff, "for I admit that we are so dazzled by a first glance, that we can not conscientiously admire any one thing."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My dear Saint-Herem," said the duke, "allow me to present Princess Wileska and the Countess Zomaloff.
Saint-Herem
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From this reading "My dear Saint-Herem," said the duke, "allow me to present Princess Wileska and the Countess Zomaloff.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "My dear duke, I am only too flattered by the honor of this visit," replied the young man, "and I shall be very happy to show you what you are pleased to call the _wonders of this house_."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "My dear duke, I am only too flattered by the honor of this visit," replied the young man, "and I shall be very happy to show you what you are pleased to call the _wonders of this house_."
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "M. de Riancourt was right to speak of wonders," rejoined Madame Zomaloff, "for I admit that we are so dazzled by a first glance, that we can not conscientiously admire any one thing."
express in speech
From this reading "M. de Riancourt was right to speak of wonders," rejoined Madame Zomaloff, "for I admit that we are so dazzled by a first glance, that we can not conscientiously admire any one thing."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "M. de Riancourt was right to speak of wonders," rejoined Madame Zomaloff, "for I admit that we are so dazzled by a first glance, that we can not conscientiously admire any one thing."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These ladies hope you will think it no indiscretion on their part if they visit your mansion and its wonders with me, according to the invitation you extended yesterday."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These ladies hope you will think it no indiscretion on their part if they visit your mansion and its wonders with me, according to the invitation you extended yesterday."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These ladies hope you will think it no indiscretion on their part if they visit your mansion and its wonders with me, according to the invitation you extended yesterday."
a special situation
From this reading "M. de Riancourt was right to speak of wonders," rejoined Madame Zomaloff, "for I admit that we are so dazzled by a first glance, that we can not conscientiously admire any one thing."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading These ladies hope you will think it no indiscretion on their part if they visit your mansion and its wonders with me, according to the invitation you extended yesterday."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "My dear duke, I am only too flattered by the honor of this visit," replied the young man, "and I shall be very happy to show you what you are pleased to call the _wonders of this house_."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "My dear Saint-Herem," said the duke, "allow me to present Princess Wileska and the Countess Zomaloff.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "My dear duke, I am only too flattered by the honor of this visit," replied the young man, "and I shall be very happy to show you what you are pleased to call the _wonders of this house_."
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
precisely as stated
From this reading "My dear duke, I am only too flattered by the honor of this visit," replied the young man, "and I shall be very happy to show you what you are pleased to call the _wonders of this house_."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading These ladies hope you will think it no indiscretion on their part if they visit your mansion and its wonders with me, according to the invitation you extended yesterday."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "M. de Riancourt was right to speak of wonders," rejoined Madame Zomaloff, "for I admit that we are so dazzled by a first glance, that we can not conscientiously admire any one thing."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "M. de Riancourt was right to speak of wonders," rejoined Madame Zomaloff, "for I admit that we are so dazzled by a first glance, that we can not conscientiously admire any one thing."
welcomingadjectiveUS /ˈwelkəmɪŋ/
very cordial
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "My dear duke, I am only too flattered by the honor of this visit," replied the young man, "and I shall be very happy to show you what you are pleased to call the _wonders of this house_."
Wileska
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From this reading "My dear Saint-Herem," said the duke, "allow me to present Princess Wileska and the Countess Zomaloff.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading These ladies hope you will think it no indiscretion on their part if they visit your mansion and its wonders with me, according to the invitation you extended yesterday."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although he had long known the Duke de Riancourt, Florestan had never met the princess and her niece: but seeing him enter with the two ladies, he hastened toward him with a welcoming smile.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading These ladies hope you will think it no indiscretion on their part if they visit your mansion and its wonders with me, according to the invitation you extended yesterday."
the day immediately before today
From this reading These ladies hope you will think it no indiscretion on their part if they visit your mansion and its wonders with me, according to the invitation you extended yesterday."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading These ladies hope you will think it no indiscretion on their part if they visit your mansion and its wonders with me, according to the invitation you extended yesterday."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "My dear duke, I am only too flattered by the honor of this visit," replied the young man, "and I shall be very happy to show you what you are pleased to call the _wonders of this house_."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading These ladies hope you will think it no indiscretion on their part if they visit your mansion and its wonders with me, according to the invitation you extended yesterday."
Zomaloff
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From this reading "My dear Saint-Herem," said the duke, "allow me to present Princess Wileska and the Countess Zomaloff.
