used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Prince Michael, Beliani, Marulitch, and Nesimir had already formed themselves into a whispering group.
Alec
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From this reading THE BROKEN TREATY Alec unlocked the door.
Alec's
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From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Prince Michael, Beliani, Marulitch, and Nesimir had already formed themselves into a whispering group.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Prince Michael, Beliani, Marulitch, and Nesimir had already formed themselves into a whispering group.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Stampoff was seated apart, morose and thoughtful.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
Beliani
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From this reading Prince Michael, Beliani, Marulitch, and Nesimir had already formed themselves into a whispering group.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The old man's elbows rested on his knees and his chin was propped between his bony fists.
bonyadjectiveUS /ˈboʊni/
being very thin
From this reading The old man's elbows rested on his knees and his chin was propped between his bony fists.
Bosko
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From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading THE BROKEN TREATY Alec unlocked the door.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading The old man's elbows rested on his knees and his chin was propped between his bony fists.
Delgrado
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From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE BROKEN TREATY Alec unlocked the door.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading The old man's elbows rested on his knees and his chin was propped between his bony fists.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading The old man's elbows rested on his knees and his chin was propped between his bony fists.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Prince Michael, Beliani, Marulitch, and Nesimir had already formed themselves into a whispering group.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Prince Michael, Beliani, Marulitch, and Nesimir had already formed themselves into a whispering group.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Prince Michael, Beliani, Marulitch, and Nesimir had already formed themselves into a whispering group.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Prince Michael, Beliani, Marulitch, and Nesimir had already formed themselves into a whispering group.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
Joan's
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From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading The old man's elbows rested on his knees and his chin was propped between his bony fists.
laconicadjectiveUS /lɑːˈkɑːnɪk/
brief and to the point; effectively cut short
From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
a female domestic
From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man's elbows rested on his knees and his chin was propped between his bony fists.
Marulitch
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From this reading Prince Michael, Beliani, Marulitch, and Nesimir had already formed themselves into a whispering group.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading Prince Michael, Beliani, Marulitch, and Nesimir had already formed themselves into a whispering group.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Stampoff was seated apart, morose and thoughtful.
Nesimir
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From this reading Prince Michael, Beliani, Marulitch, and Nesimir had already formed themselves into a whispering group.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man's elbows rested on his knees and his chin was propped between his bony fists.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The old man's elbows rested on his knees and his chin was propped between his bony fists.
Oui
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From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Prince Michael, Beliani, Marulitch, and Nesimir had already formed themselves into a whispering group.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading The old man's elbows rested on his knees and his chin was propped between his bony fists.
express the need or desire for
From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The old man's elbows rested on his knees and his chin was propped between his bony fists.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Stampoff was seated apart, morose and thoughtful.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
Stampoff
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From this reading Stampoff was seated apart, morose and thoughtful.
sufficing
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From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BROKEN TREATY Alec unlocked the door.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Prince Michael, Beliani, Marulitch, and Nesimir had already formed themselves into a whispering group.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Stampoff was seated apart, morose and thoughtful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
TREATYnounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading THE BROKEN TREATY Alec unlocked the door.
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading THE BROKEN TREATY Alec unlocked the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading Prince Michael, Beliani, Marulitch, and Nesimir had already formed themselves into a whispering group.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The laconic Bosko returned his all sufficing "_Oui, monsieur_," to the request that he would bring Mademoiselle Joan's French maid to Princess Delgrado, since it was in Alec's mind that Pauline might be discreet.
