used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MADAME IN A FELINE MOOD.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Accordingly, as Madame had changed (for to-night), the dinner hour to half-past nine, at nine o'clock, Vaura, a soft beam of loveliness, with light foot-fall, entered the library and took her station at the watch-tower above mentioned.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, as Madame had changed (for to-night), the dinner hour to half-past nine, at nine o'clock, Vaura, a soft beam of loveliness, with light foot-fall, entered the library and took her station at the watch-tower above mentioned.
in the past
From this reading Vaura, in the long ago, had frequently sat in this window, to watch the return of her uncle; aye, and of the man whom she now loved better than life itself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A window in the library looked out upon the avenue, and a carriage approaching could be distinctly seen.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading A window in the library looked out upon the avenue, and a carriage approaching could be distinctly seen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Accordingly, as Madame had changed (for to-night), the dinner hour to half-past nine, at nine o'clock, Vaura, a soft beam of loveliness, with light foot-fall, entered the library and took her station at the watch-tower above mentioned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Accordingly, as Madame had changed (for to-night), the dinner hour to half-past nine, at nine o'clock, Vaura, a soft beam of loveliness, with light foot-fall, entered the library and took her station at the watch-tower above mentioned.
a line of approach
From this reading A window in the library looked out upon the avenue, and a carriage approaching could be distinctly seen.
aye
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From this reading Vaura, in the long ago, had frequently sat in this window, to watch the return of her uncle; aye, and of the man whom she now loved better than life itself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A window in the library looked out upon the avenue, and a carriage approaching could be distinctly seen.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading Accordingly, as Madame had changed (for to-night), the dinner hour to half-past nine, at nine o'clock, Vaura, a soft beam of loveliness, with light foot-fall, entered the library and took her station at the watch-tower above mentioned.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Vaura, in the long ago, had frequently sat in this window, to watch the return of her uncle; aye, and of the man whom she now loved better than life itself.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading A window in the library looked out upon the avenue, and a carriage approaching could be distinctly seen.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading She was sure she could distinguish a conveyance from the village, and the occupants devoid of the gay trappings of revelry, from the guests in their comfortable carriages.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Accordingly, as Madame had changed (for to-night), the dinner hour to half-past nine, at nine o'clock, Vaura, a soft beam of loveliness, with light foot-fall, entered the library and took her station at the watch-tower above mentioned.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading She was sure she could distinguish a conveyance from the village, and the occupants devoid of the gay trappings of revelry, from the guests in their comfortable carriages.
conveyancenounUS /kənˈveɪəns/
document effecting a property transfer
From this reading She was sure she could distinguish a conveyance from the village, and the occupants devoid of the gay trappings of revelry, from the guests in their comfortable carriages.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A window in the library looked out upon the avenue, and a carriage approaching could be distinctly seen.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading She was sure she could distinguish a conveyance from the village, and the occupants devoid of the gay trappings of revelry, from the guests in their comfortable carriages.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Accordingly, as Madame had changed (for to-night), the dinner hour to half-past nine, at nine o'clock, Vaura, a soft beam of loveliness, with light foot-fall, entered the library and took her station at the watch-tower above mentioned.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading A window in the library looked out upon the avenue, and a carriage approaching could be distinctly seen.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading She was sure she could distinguish a conveyance from the village, and the occupants devoid of the gay trappings of revelry, from the guests in their comfortable carriages.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Accordingly, as Madame had changed (for to-night), the dinner hour to half-past nine, at nine o'clock, Vaura, a soft beam of loveliness, with light foot-fall, entered the library and took her station at the watch-tower above mentioned.
FELINEadjectiveUS /ˈfiːlaɪn/
of or relating to cats
From this reading MADAME IN A FELINE MOOD.
foot-fall
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From this reading Accordingly, as Madame had changed (for to-night), the dinner hour to half-past nine, at nine o'clock, Vaura, a soft beam of loveliness, with light foot-fall, entered the library and took her station at the watch-tower above mentioned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Accordingly, as Madame had changed (for to-night), the dinner hour to half-past nine, at nine o'clock, Vaura, a soft beam of loveliness, with light foot-fall, entered the library and took her station at the watch-tower above mentioned.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Vaura, in the long ago, had frequently sat in this window, to watch the return of her uncle; aye, and of the man whom she now loved better than life itself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was sure she could distinguish a conveyance from the village, and the occupants devoid of the gay trappings of revelry, from the guests in their comfortable carriages.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading She was sure she could distinguish a conveyance from the village, and the occupants devoid of the gay trappings of revelry, from the guests in their comfortable carriages.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading She was sure she could distinguish a conveyance from the village, and the occupants devoid of the gay trappings of revelry, from the guests in their comfortable carriages.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Vaura, in the long ago, had frequently sat in this window, to watch the return of her uncle; aye, and of the man whom she now loved better than life itself.
half-past
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From this reading Accordingly, as Madame had changed (for to-night), the dinner hour to half-past nine, at nine o'clock, Vaura, a soft beam of loveliness, with light foot-fall, entered the library and took her station at the watch-tower above mentioned.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Vaura, in the long ago, had frequently sat in this window, to watch the return of her uncle; aye, and of the man whom she now loved better than life itself.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Accordingly, as Madame had changed (for to-night), the dinner hour to half-past nine, at nine o'clock, Vaura, a soft beam of loveliness, with light foot-fall, entered the library and took her station at the watch-tower above mentioned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MADAME IN A FELINE MOOD.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Vaura, in the long ago, had frequently sat in this window, to watch the return of her uncle; aye, and of the man whom she now loved better than life itself.
a room where books are kept
From this reading A window in the library looked out upon the avenue, and a carriage approaching could be distinctly seen.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Vaura, in the long ago, had frequently sat in this window, to watch the return of her uncle; aye, and of the man whom she now loved better than life itself.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Accordingly, as Madame had changed (for to-night), the dinner hour to half-past nine, at nine o'clock, Vaura, a soft beam of loveliness, with light foot-fall, entered the library and took her station at the watch-tower above mentioned.
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 Vaura, in the long ago, had frequently sat in this window, to watch the return of her uncle; aye, and of the man whom she now loved better than life itself.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A window in the library looked out upon the avenue, and a carriage approaching could be distinctly seen.
held dear
From this reading Vaura, in the long ago, had frequently sat in this window, to watch the return of her uncle; aye, and of the man whom she now loved better than life itself.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading Accordingly, as Madame had changed (for to-night), the dinner hour to half-past nine, at nine o'clock, Vaura, a soft beam of loveliness, with light foot-fall, entered the library and took her station at the watch-tower above mentioned.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading MADAME IN A FELINE MOOD.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Vaura, in the long ago, had frequently sat in this window, to watch the return of her uncle; aye, and of the man whom she now loved better than life itself.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Accordingly, as Madame had changed (for to-night), the dinner hour to half-past nine, at nine o'clock, Vaura, a soft beam of loveliness, with light foot-fall, entered the library and took her station at the watch-tower above mentioned.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading MADAME IN A FELINE MOOD.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Accordingly, as Madame had changed (for to-night), the dinner hour to half-past nine, at nine o'clock, Vaura, a soft beam of loveliness, with light foot-fall, entered the library and took her station at the watch-tower above mentioned.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Vaura, in the long ago, had frequently sat in this window, to watch the return of her uncle; aye, and of the man whom she now loved better than life itself.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Accordingly, as Madame had changed (for to-night), the dinner hour to half-past nine, at nine o'clock, Vaura, a soft beam of loveliness, with light foot-fall, entered the library and took her station at the watch-tower above mentioned.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading She was sure she could distinguish a conveyance from the village, and the occupants devoid of the gay trappings of revelry, from the guests in their comfortable carriages.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Vaura, in the long ago, had frequently sat in this window, to watch the return of her uncle; aye, and of the man whom she now loved better than life itself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A window in the library looked out upon the avenue, and a carriage approaching could be distinctly seen.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Vaura, in the long ago, had frequently sat in this window, to watch the return of her uncle; aye, and of the man whom she now loved better than life itself.
revelrynounUS /ˈrevəlri/
unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading She was sure she could distinguish a conveyance from the village, and the occupants devoid of the gay trappings of revelry, from the guests in their comfortable carriages.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Vaura, in the long ago, had frequently sat in this window, to watch the return of her uncle; aye, and of the man whom she now loved better than life itself.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A window in the library looked out upon the avenue, and a carriage approaching could be distinctly seen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Vaura, in the long ago, had frequently sat in this window, to watch the return of her uncle; aye, and of the man whom she now loved better than life itself.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Accordingly, as Madame had changed (for to-night), the dinner hour to half-past nine, at nine o'clock, Vaura, a soft beam of loveliness, with light foot-fall, entered the library and took her station at the watch-tower above mentioned.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Accordingly, as Madame had changed (for to-night), the dinner hour to half-past nine, at nine o'clock, Vaura, a soft beam of loveliness, with light foot-fall, entered the library and took her station at the watch-tower above mentioned.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She was sure she could distinguish a conveyance from the village, and the occupants devoid of the gay trappings of revelry, from the guests in their comfortable carriages.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Vaura, in the long ago, had frequently sat in this window, to watch the return of her uncle; aye, and of the man whom she now loved better than life itself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A window in the library looked out upon the avenue, and a carriage approaching could be distinctly seen.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was sure she could distinguish a conveyance from the village, and the occupants devoid of the gay trappings of revelry, from the guests in their comfortable carriages.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Vaura, in the long ago, had frequently sat in this window, to watch the return of her uncle; aye, and of the man whom she now loved better than life itself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Vaura, in the long ago, had frequently sat in this window, to watch the return of her uncle; aye, and of the man whom she now loved better than life itself.
to-night
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From this reading Accordingly, as Madame had changed (for to-night), the dinner hour to half-past nine, at nine o'clock, Vaura, a soft beam of loveliness, with light foot-fall, entered the library and took her station at the watch-tower above mentioned.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Accordingly, as Madame had changed (for to-night), the dinner hour to half-past nine, at nine o'clock, Vaura, a soft beam of loveliness, with light foot-fall, entered the library and took her station at the watch-tower above mentioned.
trappingsnounUS /ˈtræpɪŋz/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading She was sure she could distinguish a conveyance from the village, and the occupants devoid of the gay trappings of revelry, from the guests in their comfortable carriages.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Vaura, in the long ago, had frequently sat in this window, to watch the return of her uncle; aye, and of the man whom she now loved better than life itself.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A window in the library looked out upon the avenue, and a carriage approaching could be distinctly seen.
Vaura
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From this reading Vaura, in the long ago, had frequently sat in this window, to watch the return of her uncle; aye, and of the man whom she now loved better than life itself.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading She was sure she could distinguish a conveyance from the village, and the occupants devoid of the gay trappings of revelry, from the guests in their comfortable carriages.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was sure she could distinguish a conveyance from the village, and the occupants devoid of the gay trappings of revelry, from the guests in their comfortable carriages.
look attentively
From this reading Vaura, in the long ago, had frequently sat in this window, to watch the return of her uncle; aye, and of the man whom she now loved better than life itself.
watch-tower
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From this reading Accordingly, as Madame had changed (for to-night), the dinner hour to half-past nine, at nine o'clock, Vaura, a soft beam of loveliness, with light foot-fall, entered the library and took her station at the watch-tower above mentioned.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Vaura, in the long ago, had frequently sat in this window, to watch the return of her uncle; aye, and of the man whom she now loved better than life itself.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading A window in the library looked out upon the avenue, and a carriage approaching could be distinctly seen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Accordingly, as Madame had changed (for to-night), the dinner hour to half-past nine, at nine o'clock, Vaura, a soft beam of loveliness, with light foot-fall, entered the library and took her station at the watch-tower above mentioned.
