used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEREIN A VERY MODERN YOUNG MAN TELLS A TIME-HONORED TALE WITH BUT SMALL ENCOURAGEMENT Disappointment awaited him.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading Adrian bestowed a glance of veritable hatred upon the garment.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For it belonged to Anastasia Beauchamp, an old friend, not unsympathetic, as he believed, to his suit.
Anastasia
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From this reading For it belonged to Anastasia Beauchamp, an old friend, not unsympathetic, as he believed, to his suit.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For it belonged to Anastasia Beauchamp, an old friend, not unsympathetic, as he believed, to his suit.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading WHEREIN A VERY MODERN YOUNG MAN TELLS A TIME-HONORED TALE WITH BUT SMALL ENCOURAGEMENT Disappointment awaited him.
Beauchamp
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From this reading For it belonged to Anastasia Beauchamp, an old friend, not unsympathetic, as he believed, to his suit.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading For it belonged to Anastasia Beauchamp, an old friend, not unsympathetic, as he believed, to his suit.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading For it belonged to Anastasia Beauchamp, an old friend, not unsympathetic, as he believed, to his suit.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Adrian bestowed a glance of veritable hatred upon the garment.
(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 Then, recognizing it, felt a little better.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WHEREIN A VERY MODERN YOUNG MAN TELLS A TIME-HONORED TALE WITH BUT SMALL ENCOURAGEMENT Disappointment awaited him.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading WHEREIN A VERY MODERN YOUNG MAN TELLS A TIME-HONORED TALE WITH BUT SMALL ENCOURAGEMENT Disappointment awaited him.
ENCOURAGEMENTnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading WHEREIN A VERY MODERN YOUNG MAN TELLS A TIME-HONORED TALE WITH BUT SMALL ENCOURAGEMENT Disappointment awaited him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Then, recognizing it, felt a little better.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For it belonged to Anastasia Beauchamp, an old friend, not unsympathetic, as he believed, to his suit.
forestalledverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈstɑːld/
past form of “forestall” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For it belonged to Anastasia Beauchamp, an old friend, not unsympathetic, as he believed, to his suit.
fur-lined
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From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading Adrian bestowed a glance of veritable hatred upon the garment.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Adrian bestowed a glance of veritable hatred upon the garment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Adrian bestowed a glance of veritable hatred upon the garment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For it belonged to Anastasia Beauchamp, an old friend, not unsympathetic, as he believed, to his suit.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHEREIN A VERY MODERN YOUNG MAN TELLS A TIME-HONORED TALE WITH BUT SMALL ENCOURAGEMENT Disappointment awaited him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then, recognizing it, felt a little better.
LegernounUS /ˈledʒər/
a record in which commercial accounts are recorded
From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
lidnounUS /lɪd/
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then, recognizing it, felt a little better.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading WHEREIN A VERY MODERN YOUNG MAN TELLS A TIME-HONORED TALE WITH BUT SMALL ENCOURAGEMENT Disappointment awaited him.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading WHEREIN A VERY MODERN YOUNG MAN TELLS A TIME-HONORED TALE WITH BUT SMALL ENCOURAGEMENT Disappointment awaited him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For it belonged to Anastasia Beauchamp, an old friend, not unsympathetic, as he believed, to his suit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For it belonged to Anastasia Beauchamp, an old friend, not unsympathetic, as he believed, to his suit.
coated with paint
From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Then, recognizing it, felt a little better.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WHEREIN A VERY MODERN YOUNG MAN TELLS A TIME-HONORED TALE WITH BUT SMALL ENCOURAGEMENT Disappointment awaited him.
St
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From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading For it belonged to Anastasia Beauchamp, an old friend, not unsympathetic, as he believed, to his suit.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading WHEREIN A VERY MODERN YOUNG MAN TELLS A TIME-HONORED TALE WITH BUT SMALL ENCOURAGEMENT Disappointment awaited him.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading WHEREIN A VERY MODERN YOUNG MAN TELLS A TIME-HONORED TALE WITH BUT SMALL ENCOURAGEMENT Disappointment awaited him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, recognizing it, felt a little better.
TIME-HONOREDadjective
acceptable for a long time
From this reading WHEREIN A VERY MODERN YOUNG MAN TELLS A TIME-HONORED TALE WITH BUT SMALL ENCOURAGEMENT Disappointment awaited him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
unsympatheticadjectiveUS /ənˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
not sympathetic or disposed toward
From this reading For it belonged to Anastasia Beauchamp, an old friend, not unsympathetic, as he believed, to his suit.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Adrian bestowed a glance of veritable hatred upon the garment.
VenetiannounUS /vəˈniːʃən/
a resident of Venice
From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading Adrian bestowed a glance of veritable hatred upon the garment.
precisely as stated
From this reading WHEREIN A VERY MODERN YOUNG MAN TELLS A TIME-HONORED TALE WITH BUT SMALL ENCOURAGEMENT Disappointment awaited him.
someone who visits
From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
WHEREIN
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From this reading WHEREIN A VERY MODERN YOUNG MAN TELLS A TIME-HONORED TALE WITH BUT SMALL ENCOURAGEMENT Disappointment awaited him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHEREIN A VERY MODERN YOUNG MAN TELLS A TIME-HONORED TALE WITH BUT SMALL ENCOURAGEMENT Disappointment awaited him.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
wrapverbUS /ræp/
arrange or fold as a cover or protection
From this reading Madame St. Leger was receiving; but, to his chagrin, another visitor had forestalled his advent--witness a woman's fur-lined wrap lying across the lid of the painted Venetian chest in the corridor.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading WHEREIN A VERY MODERN YOUNG MAN TELLS A TIME-HONORED TALE WITH BUT SMALL ENCOURAGEMENT Disappointment awaited him.
