used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is needless to add that Claire did not say a word in remonstrance or objection.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It is needless to add that Claire did not say a word in remonstrance or objection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was startled and unprepared for such summary measures.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But she reflected with her usual philosophy that it would be so, that her _beau nom_ meant nothing--less even in her own country than here.
beaunounUS /boʊ/
a man who is the lover of a man or woman
From this reading But she reflected with her usual philosophy that it would be so, that her _beau nom_ meant nothing--less even in her own country than here.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she reflected with her usual philosophy that it would be so, that her _beau nom_ meant nothing--less even in her own country than here.
Claire
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From this reading It is needless to add that Claire did not say a word in remonstrance or objection.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But she reflected with her usual philosophy that it would be so, that her _beau nom_ meant nothing--less even in her own country than here.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It is needless to add that Claire did not say a word in remonstrance or objection.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading And yet she said to herself that she had fully expected it, and was not surprised that her employer should take energetic measures to stop such a _mésalliance_.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading And yet she said to herself that she had fully expected it, and was not surprised that her employer should take energetic measures to stop such a _mésalliance_.
divisible by two
From this reading But she reflected with her usual philosophy that it would be so, that her _beau nom_ meant nothing--less even in her own country than here.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading And yet she said to herself that she had fully expected it, and was not surprised that her employer should take energetic measures to stop such a _mésalliance_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was startled and unprepared for such summary measures.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading And yet she said to herself that she had fully expected it, and was not surprised that her employer should take energetic measures to stop such a _mésalliance_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And yet she said to herself that she had fully expected it, and was not surprised that her employer should take energetic measures to stop such a _mésalliance_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And yet she said to herself that she had fully expected it, and was not surprised that her employer should take energetic measures to stop such a _mésalliance_.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But she reflected with her usual philosophy that it would be so, that her _beau nom_ meant nothing--less even in her own country than here.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading And yet she said to herself that she had fully expected it, and was not surprised that her employer should take energetic measures to stop such a _mésalliance_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is needless to add that Claire did not say a word in remonstrance or objection.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is needless to add that Claire did not say a word in remonstrance or objection.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is needless to add that Claire did not say a word in remonstrance or objection.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But she reflected with her usual philosophy that it would be so, that her _beau nom_ meant nothing--less even in her own country than here.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But she reflected with her usual philosophy that it would be so, that her _beau nom_ meant nothing--less even in her own country than here.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading She was startled and unprepared for such summary measures.
mésalliance
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From this reading And yet she said to herself that she had fully expected it, and was not surprised that her employer should take energetic measures to stop such a _mésalliance_.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It is needless to add that Claire did not say a word in remonstrance or objection.
nom
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From this reading But she reflected with her usual philosophy that it would be so, that her _beau nom_ meant nothing--less even in her own country than here.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is needless to add that Claire did not say a word in remonstrance or objection.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But she reflected with her usual philosophy that it would be so, that her _beau nom_ meant nothing--less even in her own country than here.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading It is needless to add that Claire did not say a word in remonstrance or objection.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is needless to add that Claire did not say a word in remonstrance or objection.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But she reflected with her usual philosophy that it would be so, that her _beau nom_ meant nothing--less even in her own country than here.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading But she reflected with her usual philosophy that it would be so, that her _beau nom_ meant nothing--less even in her own country than here.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading But she reflected with her usual philosophy that it would be so, that her _beau nom_ meant nothing--less even in her own country than here.
remonstrancenoun
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading It is needless to add that Claire did not say a word in remonstrance or objection.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading And yet she said to herself that she had fully expected it, and was not surprised that her employer should take energetic measures to stop such a _mésalliance_.
express in words
From this reading It is needless to add that Claire did not say a word in remonstrance or objection.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was startled and unprepared for such summary measures.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And yet she said to herself that she had fully expected it, and was not surprised that her employer should take energetic measures to stop such a _mésalliance_.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But she reflected with her usual philosophy that it would be so, that her _beau nom_ meant nothing--less even in her own country than here.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading She was startled and unprepared for such summary measures.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading And yet she said to herself that she had fully expected it, and was not surprised that her employer should take energetic measures to stop such a _mésalliance_.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She was startled and unprepared for such summary measures.
summarynounUS /ˈsʌməri/
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading She was startled and unprepared for such summary measures.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading And yet she said to herself that she had fully expected it, and was not surprised that her employer should take energetic measures to stop such a _mésalliance_.
carry out
From this reading And yet she said to herself that she had fully expected it, and was not surprised that her employer should take energetic measures to stop such a _mésalliance_.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But she reflected with her usual philosophy that it would be so, that her _beau nom_ meant nothing--less even in her own country than here.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is needless to add that Claire did not say a word in remonstrance or objection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is needless to add that Claire did not say a word in remonstrance or objection.
unpreparedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈperd/
without preparation; not prepared for
From this reading She was startled and unprepared for such summary measures.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading But she reflected with her usual philosophy that it would be so, that her _beau nom_ meant nothing--less even in her own country than here.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was startled and unprepared for such summary measures.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But she reflected with her usual philosophy that it would be so, that her _beau nom_ meant nothing--less even in her own country than here.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It is needless to add that Claire did not say a word in remonstrance or objection.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But she reflected with her usual philosophy that it would be so, that her _beau nom_ meant nothing--less even in her own country than here.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet she said to herself that she had fully expected it, and was not surprised that her employer should take energetic measures to stop such a _mésalliance_.
