used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONSPIRACY.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In especial, these girls liked their half-holidays, when they could wander about pretty much as they pleased.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
a quantity of money
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Certainly Madame la Princesse de Fleury kept her school with a sort of easy nonchalance, which was much appreciated by the girls.
Arlesnoun
money given by a buyer to a seller to bind a contract
From this reading Now, Louise lived at Arles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In especial, these girls liked their half-holidays, when they could wander about pretty much as they pleased.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now, Louise lived at Arles.
boardersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Certainly Madame la Princesse de Fleury kept her school with a sort of easy nonchalance, which was much appreciated by the girls.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly Madame la Princesse de Fleury kept her school with a sort of easy nonchalance, which was much appreciated by the girls.
CONSPIRACYnounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading A CONSPIRACY.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In especial, these girls liked their half-holidays, when they could wander about pretty much as they pleased.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Certainly Madame la Princesse de Fleury kept her school with a sort of easy nonchalance, which was much appreciated by the girls.
dearly loved
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Certainly Madame la Princesse de Fleury kept her school with a sort of easy nonchalance, which was much appreciated by the girls.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading In especial, these girls liked their half-holidays, when they could wander about pretty much as they pleased.
Fleury
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From this reading Certainly Madame la Princesse de Fleury kept her school with a sort of easy nonchalance, which was much appreciated by the girls.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Certainly Madame la Princesse de Fleury kept her school with a sort of easy nonchalance, which was much appreciated by the girls.
the act of departing
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
half-holidays
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From this reading In especial, these girls liked their half-holidays, when they could wander about pretty much as they pleased.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Certainly Madame la Princesse de Fleury kept her school with a sort of easy nonchalance, which was much appreciated by the girls.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In especial, these girls liked their half-holidays, when they could wander about pretty much as they pleased.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Certainly Madame la Princesse de Fleury kept her school with a sort of easy nonchalance, which was much appreciated by the girls.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Certainly Madame la Princesse de Fleury kept her school with a sort of easy nonchalance, which was much appreciated by the girls.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading In especial, these girls liked their half-holidays, when they could wander about pretty much as they pleased.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Now, Louise lived at Arles.
Louise
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From this reading Now, Louise lived at Arles.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Certainly Madame la Princesse de Fleury kept her school with a sort of easy nonchalance, which was much appreciated by the girls.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Certainly Madame la Princesse de Fleury kept her school with a sort of easy nonchalance, which was much appreciated by the girls.
nonchalancenounUS /ˈnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading Certainly Madame la Princesse de Fleury kept her school with a sort of easy nonchalance, which was much appreciated by the girls.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, Louise lived at Arles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Certainly Madame la Princesse de Fleury kept her school with a sort of easy nonchalance, which was much appreciated by the girls.
and nothing more
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading In especial, these girls liked their half-holidays, when they could wander about pretty much as they pleased.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading In especial, these girls liked their half-holidays, when they could wander about pretty much as they pleased.
Princesse
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From this reading Certainly Madame la Princesse de Fleury kept her school with a sort of easy nonchalance, which was much appreciated by the girls.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
express in words
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
an educational institution
From this reading Certainly Madame la Princesse de Fleury kept her school with a sort of easy nonchalance, which was much appreciated by the girls.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Certainly Madame la Princesse de Fleury kept her school with a sort of easy nonchalance, which was much appreciated by the girls.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Certainly Madame la Princesse de Fleury kept her school with a sort of easy nonchalance, which was much appreciated by the girls.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In especial, these girls liked their half-holidays, when they could wander about pretty much as they pleased.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In especial, these girls liked their half-holidays, when they could wander about pretty much as they pleased.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In especial, these girls liked their half-holidays, when they could wander about pretty much as they pleased.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading In especial, these girls liked their half-holidays, when they could wander about pretty much as they pleased.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Certainly Madame la Princesse de Fleury kept her school with a sort of easy nonchalance, which was much appreciated by the girls.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is true that the boarders had to submit to a certain amount of restraint, but as quite half the school were day girls they had only to say that they were going home to visit their dear relations, absolutely to satisfy that very innocent lady la Princesse.
at the time that
From this reading In especial, these girls liked their half-holidays, when they could wander about pretty much as they pleased.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Certainly Madame la Princesse de Fleury kept her school with a sort of easy nonchalance, which was much appreciated by the girls.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Certainly Madame la Princesse de Fleury kept her school with a sort of easy nonchalance, which was much appreciated by the girls.
