used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
abruptnessnounUS /əˈbrʌptnəs/
an abrupt discourteous manner
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
adieus
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From this reading Yet His Excellency led us into the _sala_, and awaited our adieus with a manner which, though urbane, did not encourage extended farewells.
(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 We had sat scarcely an hour, all told.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Yet His Excellency led us into the _sala_, and awaited our adieus with a manner which, though urbane, did not encourage extended farewells.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading As his bearing toward myself was markedly less gracious than toward Pike and Malgares, I for one was not so ill-pleased as I might have been over this hurried leave-taking.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Yet His Excellency led us into the _sala_, and awaited our adieus with a manner which, though urbane, did not encourage extended farewells.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Yet His Excellency led us into the _sala_, and awaited our adieus with a manner which, though urbane, did not encourage extended farewells.
ExcellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading Yet His Excellency led us into the _sala_, and awaited our adieus with a manner which, though urbane, did not encourage extended farewells.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Yet His Excellency led us into the _sala_, and awaited our adieus with a manner which, though urbane, did not encourage extended farewells.
farewellsnounUS /ˌferˈwelz/
plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Yet His Excellency led us into the _sala_, and awaited our adieus with a manner which, though urbane, did not encourage extended farewells.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
Governor-General
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From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading As his bearing toward myself was markedly less gracious than toward Pike and Malgares, I for one was not so ill-pleased as I might have been over this hurried leave-taking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet His Excellency led us into the _sala_, and awaited our adieus with a manner which, though urbane, did not encourage extended farewells.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading We had sat scarcely an hour, all told.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading As his bearing toward myself was markedly less gracious than toward Pike and Malgares, I for one was not so ill-pleased as I might have been over this hurried leave-taking.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
ill-pleased
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From this reading As his bearing toward myself was markedly less gracious than toward Pike and Malgares, I for one was not so ill-pleased as I might have been over this hurried leave-taking.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Yet His Excellency led us into the _sala_, and awaited our adieus with a manner which, though urbane, did not encourage extended farewells.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
leave-takingnoun
the act of departing politely
From this reading As his bearing toward myself was markedly less gracious than toward Pike and Malgares, I for one was not so ill-pleased as I might have been over this hurried leave-taking.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Yet His Excellency led us into the _sala_, and awaited our adieus with a manner which, though urbane, did not encourage extended farewells.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading As his bearing toward myself was markedly less gracious than toward Pike and Malgares, I for one was not so ill-pleased as I might have been over this hurried leave-taking.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
Malgares
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From this reading As his bearing toward myself was markedly less gracious than toward Pike and Malgares, I for one was not so ill-pleased as I might have been over this hurried leave-taking.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Yet His Excellency led us into the _sala_, and awaited our adieus with a manner which, though urbane, did not encourage extended farewells.
markedlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːrkədli/
in a clearly noticeable manner
From this reading As his bearing toward myself was markedly less gracious than toward Pike and Malgares, I for one was not so ill-pleased as I might have been over this hurried leave-taking.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As his bearing toward myself was markedly less gracious than toward Pike and Malgares, I for one was not so ill-pleased as I might have been over this hurried leave-taking.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading As his bearing toward myself was markedly less gracious than toward Pike and Malgares, I for one was not so ill-pleased as I might have been over this hurried leave-taking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet His Excellency led us into the _sala_, and awaited our adieus with a manner which, though urbane, did not encourage extended farewells.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Yet His Excellency led us into the _sala_, and awaited our adieus with a manner which, though urbane, did not encourage extended farewells.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
PikenounUS /paɪk/
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading As his bearing toward myself was markedly less gracious than toward Pike and Malgares, I for one was not so ill-pleased as I might have been over this hurried leave-taking.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
Rocus
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From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
sala
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From this reading Yet His Excellency led us into the _sala_, and awaited our adieus with a manner which, though urbane, did not encourage extended farewells.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading We had sat scarcely an hour, all told.
only a very short time before
From this reading We had sat scarcely an hour, all told.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
siestanounUS /siˈestə/
a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)
From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As his bearing toward myself was markedly less gracious than toward Pike and Malgares, I for one was not so ill-pleased as I might have been over this hurried leave-taking.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
Spanish-Mexican
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From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
required or under orders
From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As his bearing toward myself was markedly less gracious than toward Pike and Malgares, I for one was not so ill-pleased as I might have been over this hurried leave-taking.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As his bearing toward myself was markedly less gracious than toward Pike and Malgares, I for one was not so ill-pleased as I might have been over this hurried leave-taking.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading We had sat scarcely an hour, all told.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As his bearing toward myself was markedly less gracious than toward Pike and Malgares, I for one was not so ill-pleased as I might have been over this hurried leave-taking.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
urbaneadjectiveUS /ərˈbeɪn/
showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience
From this reading Yet His Excellency led us into the _sala_, and awaited our adieus with a manner which, though urbane, did not encourage extended farewells.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
VALLOIS
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From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As his bearing toward myself was markedly less gracious than toward Pike and Malgares, I for one was not so ill-pleased as I might have been over this hurried leave-taking.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HOUSE OF VALLOIS Before I could pluck up my depressed spirits sufficiently to ask Father Rocus the thousand and one questions about my lady which for months I had been longing to have answered, the Governor-General rose from the table with an abruptness that surprised us.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Though by now somewhat informed as to the Spanish-Mexican custom of the siesta, we had supposed that at a formal dinner, served in the usual mode, there would be some lingering over the wine.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet His Excellency led us into the _sala_, and awaited our adieus with a manner which, though urbane, did not encourage extended farewells.
