Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Though maid to a lady accounted very fine, Suzanne, in presence of beauty unadorned, was a simple and kind-hearted enthusiast in her art.

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading Though maid to a lady accounted very fine, Suzanne, in presence of beauty unadorned, was a simple and kind-hearted enthusiast in her art.

bulbous plant having showy white to reddish flowers

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN INTERIM REPORT.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Though maid to a lady accounted very fine, Suzanne, in presence of beauty unadorned, was a simple and kind-hearted enthusiast in her art.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Though maid to a lady accounted very fine, Suzanne, in presence of beauty unadorned, was a simple and kind-hearted enthusiast in her art.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "How can she know that?" asked Amaryllis laughing.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Because nothing possible could be, you pretty creature," said Lady Elizabeth, glowing with pleasure in the success of her nursing and in the quality of Dick Bellamy's conquest.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Though maid to a lady accounted very fine, Suzanne, in presence of beauty unadorned, was a simple and kind-hearted enthusiast in her art.

for the reason that

From this reading "Because nothing possible could be, you pretty creature," said Lady Elizabeth, glowing with pleasure in the success of her nursing and in the quality of Dick Bellamy's conquest.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Because nothing possible could be, you pretty creature," said Lady Elizabeth, glowing with pleasure in the success of her nursing and in the quality of Dick Bellamy's conquest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "How can she know that?" asked Amaryllis laughing.

the act of conquering

From this reading "Because nothing possible could be, you pretty creature," said Lady Elizabeth, glowing with pleasure in the success of her nursing and in the quality of Dick Bellamy's conquest.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "Because nothing possible could be, you pretty creature," said Lady Elizabeth, glowing with pleasure in the success of her nursing and in the quality of Dick Bellamy's conquest.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading "Because nothing possible could be, you pretty creature," said Lady Elizabeth, glowing with pleasure in the success of her nursing and in the quality of Dick Bellamy's conquest.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

someone who is a detective

From this reading "Because nothing possible could be, you pretty creature," said Lady Elizabeth, glowing with pleasure in the success of her nursing and in the quality of Dick Bellamy's conquest.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity

From this reading Though maid to a lady accounted very fine, Suzanne, in presence of beauty unadorned, was a simple and kind-hearted enthusiast in her art.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Though maid to a lady accounted very fine, Suzanne, in presence of beauty unadorned, was a simple and kind-hearted enthusiast in her art.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

highly enthusiastic

From this reading "Because nothing possible could be, you pretty creature," said Lady Elizabeth, glowing with pleasure in the success of her nursing and in the quality of Dick Bellamy's conquest.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Though maid to a lady accounted very fine, Suzanne, in presence of beauty unadorned, was a simple and kind-hearted enthusiast in her art.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "How can she know that?" asked Amaryllis laughing.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Though maid to a lady accounted very fine, Suzanne, in presence of beauty unadorned, was a simple and kind-hearted enthusiast in her art.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading AN INTERIM REPORT.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition

From this reading Though maid to a lady accounted very fine, Suzanne, in presence of beauty unadorned, was a simple and kind-hearted enthusiast in her art.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "How can she know that?" asked Amaryllis laughing.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Though maid to a lady accounted very fine, Suzanne, in presence of beauty unadorned, was a simple and kind-hearted enthusiast in her art.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading "How can she know that?" asked Amaryllis laughing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

a female domestic

From this reading Though maid to a lady accounted very fine, Suzanne, in presence of beauty unadorned, was a simple and kind-hearted enthusiast in her art.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Because nothing possible could be, you pretty creature," said Lady Elizabeth, glowing with pleasure in the success of her nursing and in the quality of Dick Bellamy's conquest.

the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

From this reading "Because nothing possible could be, you pretty creature," said Lady Elizabeth, glowing with pleasure in the success of her nursing and in the quality of Dick Bellamy's conquest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Though maid to a lady accounted very fine, Suzanne, in presence of beauty unadorned, was a simple and kind-hearted enthusiast in her art.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading "Because nothing possible could be, you pretty creature," said Lady Elizabeth, glowing with pleasure in the success of her nursing and in the quality of Dick Bellamy's conquest.

a useful or valuable quality

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

capable of happening or existing

From this reading "Because nothing possible could be, you pretty creature," said Lady Elizabeth, glowing with pleasure in the success of her nursing and in the quality of Dick Bellamy's conquest.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Though maid to a lady accounted very fine, Suzanne, in presence of beauty unadorned, was a simple and kind-hearted enthusiast in her art.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "Because nothing possible could be, you pretty creature," said Lady Elizabeth, glowing with pleasure in the success of her nursing and in the quality of Dick Bellamy's conquest.

a solid silvery grey radioactive transuranic element whose atoms can be split when bombarded with neutrons

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading "Because nothing possible could be, you pretty creature," said Lady Elizabeth, glowing with pleasure in the success of her nursing and in the quality of Dick Bellamy's conquest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading AN INTERIM REPORT.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Because nothing possible could be, you pretty creature," said Lady Elizabeth, glowing with pleasure in the success of her nursing and in the quality of Dick Bellamy's conquest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Though maid to a lady accounted very fine, Suzanne, in presence of beauty unadorned, was a simple and kind-hearted enthusiast in her art.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading "Because nothing possible could be, you pretty creature," said Lady Elizabeth, glowing with pleasure in the success of her nursing and in the quality of Dick Bellamy's conquest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Though maid to a lady accounted very fine, Suzanne, in presence of beauty unadorned, was a simple and kind-hearted enthusiast in her art.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though maid to a lady accounted very fine, Suzanne, in presence of beauty unadorned, was a simple and kind-hearted enthusiast in her art.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Though maid to a lady accounted very fine, Suzanne, in presence of beauty unadorned, was a simple and kind-hearted enthusiast in her art.

not decorated with something to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading Though maid to a lady accounted very fine, Suzanne, in presence of beauty unadorned, was a simple and kind-hearted enthusiast in her art.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

precisely as stated

From this reading Though maid to a lady accounted very fine, Suzanne, in presence of beauty unadorned, was a simple and kind-hearted enthusiast in her art.

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Though maid to a lady accounted very fine, Suzanne, in presence of beauty unadorned, was a simple and kind-hearted enthusiast in her art.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Before lunch-time next day she had done so well for Amaryllis out of Lady Elizabeth Bruffin's wardrobe, that she declared, with conviction to fill up the gap in evidence, "_que mademoiselle n'a jamais pu paraitre plus seduisante, plus pimpante qu'aujourd'hui_."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Because nothing possible could be, you pretty creature," said Lady Elizabeth, glowing with pleasure in the success of her nursing and in the quality of Dick Bellamy's conquest.