used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISAPPEARANCE The next morning we resumed our way southward.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading The failure of his attempt with regard to mademoiselle, whether or not that attempt had been dictated by Montignac, would not make him abandon the more important mission concerning the Sieur de la Tournoire.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
anew
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The weather was clear and fine, yet Mlle. de Varion seemed more heavy at heart than she had been on the preceding day.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The weather was clear and fine, yet Mlle. de Varion seemed more heavy at heart than she had been on the preceding day.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The weather was clear and fine, yet Mlle. de Varion seemed more heavy at heart than she had been on the preceding day.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But though I did not tell her, I had good reason to believe that we were not yet done with him.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
Berquin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But though I did not tell her, I had good reason to believe that we were not yet done with him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The failure of his attempt with regard to mademoiselle, whether or not that attempt had been dictated by Montignac, would not make him abandon the more important mission concerning the Sieur de la Tournoire.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The weather was clear and fine, yet Mlle. de Varion seemed more heavy at heart than she had been on the preceding day.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The failure of his attempt with regard to mademoiselle, whether or not that attempt had been dictated by Montignac, would not make him abandon the more important mission concerning the Sieur de la Tournoire.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The weather was clear and fine, yet Mlle. de Varion seemed more heavy at heart than she had been on the preceding day.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The weather was clear and fine, yet Mlle. de Varion seemed more heavy at heart than she had been on the preceding day.
dictatedadjectiveUS /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/
determined or decided upon as by an authority
From this reading The failure of his attempt with regard to mademoiselle, whether or not that attempt had been dictated by Montignac, would not make him abandon the more important mission concerning the Sieur de la Tournoire.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But though I did not tell her, I had good reason to believe that we were not yet done with him.
DISAPPEARANCEnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading A DISAPPEARANCE The next morning we resumed our way southward.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But though I did not tell her, I had good reason to believe that we were not yet done with him.
an act that fails
From this reading The failure of his attempt with regard to mademoiselle, whether or not that attempt had been dictated by Montignac, would not make him abandon the more important mission concerning the Sieur de la Tournoire.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The weather was clear and fine, yet Mlle. de Varion seemed more heavy at heart than she had been on the preceding day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But though I did not tell her, I had good reason to believe that we were not yet done with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The weather was clear and fine, yet Mlle. de Varion seemed more heavy at heart than she had been on the preceding day.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The weather was clear and fine, yet Mlle. de Varion seemed more heavy at heart than she had been on the preceding day.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The weather was clear and fine, yet Mlle. de Varion seemed more heavy at heart than she had been on the preceding day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But though I did not tell her, I had good reason to believe that we were not yet done with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But though I did not tell her, I had good reason to believe that we were not yet done with him.
of great significance or value
From this reading The failure of his attempt with regard to mademoiselle, whether or not that attempt had been dictated by Montignac, would not make him abandon the more important mission concerning the Sieur de la Tournoire.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading The failure of his attempt with regard to mademoiselle, whether or not that attempt had been dictated by Montignac, would not make him abandon the more important mission concerning the Sieur de la Tournoire.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading The failure of his attempt with regard to mademoiselle, whether or not that attempt had been dictated by Montignac, would not make him abandon the more important mission concerning the Sieur de la Tournoire.
engage in
From this reading The failure of his attempt with regard to mademoiselle, whether or not that attempt had been dictated by Montignac, would not make him abandon the more important mission concerning the Sieur de la Tournoire.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading The failure of his attempt with regard to mademoiselle, whether or not that attempt had been dictated by Montignac, would not make him abandon the more important mission concerning the Sieur de la Tournoire.
Mlle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The weather was clear and fine, yet Mlle. de Varion seemed more heavy at heart than she had been on the preceding day.
Montignac
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The failure of his attempt with regard to mademoiselle, whether or not that attempt had been dictated by Montignac, would not make him abandon the more important mission concerning the Sieur de la Tournoire.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The weather was clear and fine, yet Mlle. de Varion seemed more heavy at heart than she had been on the preceding day.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A DISAPPEARANCE The next morning we resumed our way southward.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A DISAPPEARANCE The next morning we resumed our way southward.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The weather was clear and fine, yet Mlle. de Varion seemed more heavy at heart than she had been on the preceding day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The failure of his attempt with regard to mademoiselle, whether or not that attempt had been dictated by Montignac, would not make him abandon the more important mission concerning the Sieur de la Tournoire.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A DISAPPEARANCE The next morning we resumed our way southward.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The weather was clear and fine, yet Mlle. de Varion seemed more heavy at heart than she had been on the preceding day.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But though I did not tell her, I had good reason to believe that we were not yet done with him.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The failure of his attempt with regard to mademoiselle, whether or not that attempt had been dictated by Montignac, would not make him abandon the more important mission concerning the Sieur de la Tournoire.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading A DISAPPEARANCE The next morning we resumed our way southward.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The weather was clear and fine, yet Mlle. de Varion seemed more heavy at heart than she had been on the preceding day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The weather was clear and fine, yet Mlle. de Varion seemed more heavy at heart than she had been on the preceding day.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
Sieur
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The failure of his attempt with regard to mademoiselle, whether or not that attempt had been dictated by Montignac, would not make him abandon the more important mission concerning the Sieur de la Tournoire.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading A DISAPPEARANCE The next morning we resumed our way southward.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
express in words
From this reading But though I did not tell her, I had good reason to believe that we were not yet done with him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The weather was clear and fine, yet Mlle. de Varion seemed more heavy at heart than she had been on the preceding day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DISAPPEARANCE The next morning we resumed our way southward.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though I did not tell her, I had good reason to believe that we were not yet done with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
Tournoire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The failure of his attempt with regard to mademoiselle, whether or not that attempt had been dictated by Montignac, would not make him abandon the more important mission concerning the Sieur de la Tournoire.
a source of difficulty
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
Varion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The weather was clear and fine, yet Mlle. de Varion seemed more heavy at heart than she had been on the preceding day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The weather was clear and fine, yet Mlle. de Varion seemed more heavy at heart than she had been on the preceding day.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A DISAPPEARANCE The next morning we resumed our way southward.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A DISAPPEARANCE The next morning we resumed our way southward.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather was clear and fine, yet Mlle. de Varion seemed more heavy at heart than she had been on the preceding day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But though I did not tell her, I had good reason to believe that we were not yet done with him.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The failure of his attempt with regard to mademoiselle, whether or not that attempt had been dictated by Montignac, would not make him abandon the more important mission concerning the Sieur de la Tournoire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This could not be attributed to any apprehension of further annoyance from De Berquin, for, as her talk showed, she believed that he would not again trouble her after his having cut so poor a figure with his attempt at an intended rescue.
but in spite of that
From this reading The weather was clear and fine, yet Mlle. de Varion seemed more heavy at heart than she had been on the preceding day.
