used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW CAPTAIN GEORGES PAID A VISIT OF CEREMONY Georges de Sainfoy had always been his mother's image and idol.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was not wonderful then that he should take her side strongly in this matter of his sister's love affair and marriage.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Angelot was a country boy, his pretensions below contempt, who yet deserved sharp punishment for lifting his eyes so high, if not for the cool air of equality with which he had ordered back his superior cousin's carriage.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading HOW CAPTAIN GEORGES PAID A VISIT OF CEREMONY Georges de Sainfoy had always been his mother's image and idol.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW CAPTAIN GEORGES PAID A VISIT OF CEREMONY Georges de Sainfoy had always been his mother's image and idol.
Angelot
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From this reading Angelot was a country boy, his pretensions below contempt, who yet deserved sharp punishment for lifting his eyes so high, if not for the cool air of equality with which he had ordered back his superior cousin's carriage.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Angelot was a country boy, his pretensions below contempt, who yet deserved sharp punishment for lifting his eyes so high, if not for the cool air of equality with which he had ordered back his superior cousin's carriage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading HOW CAPTAIN GEORGES PAID A VISIT OF CEREMONY Georges de Sainfoy had always been his mother's image and idol.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Angelot was a country boy, his pretensions below contempt, who yet deserved sharp punishment for lifting his eyes so high, if not for the cool air of equality with which he had ordered back his superior cousin's carriage.
(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 Hélène, for him, was a poor pretty fool just out of the schoolroom, who must learn her duty in life, and the sooner the better.
a youthful male person
From this reading Angelot was a country boy, his pretensions below contempt, who yet deserved sharp punishment for lifting his eyes so high, if not for the cool air of equality with which he had ordered back his superior cousin's carriage.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading HOW CAPTAIN GEORGES PAID A VISIT OF CEREMONY Georges de Sainfoy had always been his mother's image and idol.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Angelot was a country boy, his pretensions below contempt, who yet deserved sharp punishment for lifting his eyes so high, if not for the cool air of equality with which he had ordered back his superior cousin's carriage.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading HOW CAPTAIN GEORGES PAID A VISIT OF CEREMONY Georges de Sainfoy had always been his mother's image and idol.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Angelot was a country boy, his pretensions below contempt, who yet deserved sharp punishment for lifting his eyes so high, if not for the cool air of equality with which he had ordered back his superior cousin's carriage.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Angelot was a country boy, his pretensions below contempt, who yet deserved sharp punishment for lifting his eyes so high, if not for the cool air of equality with which he had ordered back his superior cousin's carriage.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Angelot was a country boy, his pretensions below contempt, who yet deserved sharp punishment for lifting his eyes so high, if not for the cool air of equality with which he had ordered back his superior cousin's carriage.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Angelot was a country boy, his pretensions below contempt, who yet deserved sharp punishment for lifting his eyes so high, if not for the cool air of equality with which he had ordered back his superior cousin's carriage.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading HOW CAPTAIN GEORGES PAID A VISIT OF CEREMONY Georges de Sainfoy had always been his mother's image and idol.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading Angelot was a country boy, his pretensions below contempt, who yet deserved sharp punishment for lifting his eyes so high, if not for the cool air of equality with which he had ordered back his superior cousin's carriage.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading General Ratoneau, in a soldier's eyes, was a distinguished man, a future Marshal of France.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Hélène, for him, was a poor pretty fool just out of the schoolroom, who must learn her duty in life, and the sooner the better.
equalitynounUS /ɪˈkwɑːləti/
the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
From this reading Angelot was a country boy, his pretensions below contempt, who yet deserved sharp punishment for lifting his eyes so high, if not for the cool air of equality with which he had ordered back his superior cousin's carriage.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Angelot was a country boy, his pretensions below contempt, who yet deserved sharp punishment for lifting his eyes so high, if not for the cool air of equality with which he had ordered back his superior cousin's carriage.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Hélène, for him, was a poor pretty fool just out of the schoolroom, who must learn her duty in life, and the sooner the better.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hélène, for him, was a poor pretty fool just out of the schoolroom, who must learn her duty in life, and the sooner the better.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading General Ratoneau, in a soldier's eyes, was a distinguished man, a future Marshal of France.
yet to be or coming
From this reading General Ratoneau, in a soldier's eyes, was a distinguished man, a future Marshal of France.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Ratoneau, in a soldier's eyes, was a distinguished man, a future Marshal of France.
GEORGESnounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
plural of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading HOW CAPTAIN GEORGES PAID A VISIT OF CEREMONY Georges de Sainfoy had always been his mother's image and idol.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOW CAPTAIN GEORGES PAID A VISIT OF CEREMONY Georges de Sainfoy had always been his mother's image and idol.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not wonderful then that he should take her side strongly in this matter of his sister's love affair and marriage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not wonderful then that he should take her side strongly in this matter of his sister's love affair and marriage.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Angelot was a country boy, his pretensions below contempt, who yet deserved sharp punishment for lifting his eyes so high, if not for the cool air of equality with which he had ordered back his superior cousin's carriage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hélène, for him, was a poor pretty fool just out of the schoolroom, who must learn her duty in life, and the sooner the better.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW CAPTAIN GEORGES PAID A VISIT OF CEREMONY Georges de Sainfoy had always been his mother's image and idol.
HOW
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From this reading HOW CAPTAIN GEORGES PAID A VISIT OF CEREMONY Georges de Sainfoy had always been his mother's image and idol.
Hélène
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From this reading Hélène, for him, was a poor pretty fool just out of the schoolroom, who must learn her duty in life, and the sooner the better.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading HOW CAPTAIN GEORGES PAID A VISIT OF CEREMONY Georges de Sainfoy had always been his mother's image and idol.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Angelot was a country boy, his pretensions below contempt, who yet deserved sharp punishment for lifting his eyes so high, if not for the cool air of equality with which he had ordered back his superior cousin's carriage.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading HOW CAPTAIN GEORGES PAID A VISIT OF CEREMONY Georges de Sainfoy had always been his mother's image and idol.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not wonderful then that he should take her side strongly in this matter of his sister's love affair and marriage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not wonderful then that he should take her side strongly in this matter of his sister's love affair and marriage.
and nothing more
From this reading Hélène, for him, was a poor pretty fool just out of the schoolroom, who must learn her duty in life, and the sooner the better.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Hélène, for him, was a poor pretty fool just out of the schoolroom, who must learn her duty in life, and the sooner the better.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Hélène, for him, was a poor pretty fool just out of the schoolroom, who must learn her duty in life, and the sooner the better.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Angelot was a country boy, his pretensions below contempt, who yet deserved sharp punishment for lifting his eyes so high, if not for the cool air of equality with which he had ordered back his superior cousin's carriage.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was not wonderful then that he should take her side strongly in this matter of his sister's love affair and marriage.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading General Ratoneau, in a soldier's eyes, was a distinguished man, a future Marshal of France.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading It was not wonderful then that he should take her side strongly in this matter of his sister's love affair and marriage.
MarshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading General Ratoneau, in a soldier's eyes, was a distinguished man, a future Marshal of France.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was not wonderful then that he should take her side strongly in this matter of his sister's love affair and marriage.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading HOW CAPTAIN GEORGES PAID A VISIT OF CEREMONY Georges de Sainfoy had always been his mother's image and idol.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Hélène, for him, was a poor pretty fool just out of the schoolroom, who must learn her duty in life, and the sooner the better.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not wonderful then that he should take her side strongly in this matter of his sister's love affair and marriage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW CAPTAIN GEORGES PAID A VISIT OF CEREMONY Georges de Sainfoy had always been his mother's image and idol.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Angelot was a country boy, his pretensions below contempt, who yet deserved sharp punishment for lifting his eyes so high, if not for the cool air of equality with which he had ordered back his superior cousin's carriage.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hélène, for him, was a poor pretty fool just out of the schoolroom, who must learn her duty in life, and the sooner the better.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading HOW CAPTAIN GEORGES PAID A VISIT OF CEREMONY Georges de Sainfoy had always been his mother's image and idol.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Hélène, for him, was a poor pretty fool just out of the schoolroom, who must learn her duty in life, and the sooner the better.
pretensionsnounUS /prəˈtenʃənz/
plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading Angelot was a country boy, his pretensions below contempt, who yet deserved sharp punishment for lifting his eyes so high, if not for the cool air of equality with which he had ordered back his superior cousin's carriage.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Hélène, for him, was a poor pretty fool just out of the schoolroom, who must learn her duty in life, and the sooner the better.
the act of punishing
From this reading Angelot was a country boy, his pretensions below contempt, who yet deserved sharp punishment for lifting his eyes so high, if not for the cool air of equality with which he had ordered back his superior cousin's carriage.
Ratoneau
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From this reading General Ratoneau, in a soldier's eyes, was a distinguished man, a future Marshal of France.
Sainfoy
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From this reading HOW CAPTAIN GEORGES PAID A VISIT OF CEREMONY Georges de Sainfoy had always been his mother's image and idol.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading Hélène, for him, was a poor pretty fool just out of the schoolroom, who must learn her duty in life, and the sooner the better.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Angelot was a country boy, his pretensions below contempt, who yet deserved sharp punishment for lifting his eyes so high, if not for the cool air of equality with which he had ordered back his superior cousin's carriage.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was not wonderful then that he should take her side strongly in this matter of his sister's love affair and marriage.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was not wonderful then that he should take her side strongly in this matter of his sister's love affair and marriage.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It was not wonderful then that he should take her side strongly in this matter of his sister's love affair and marriage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Angelot was a country boy, his pretensions below contempt, who yet deserved sharp punishment for lifting his eyes so high, if not for the cool air of equality with which he had ordered back his superior cousin's carriage.
soldier'snounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading General Ratoneau, in a soldier's eyes, was a distinguished man, a future Marshal of France.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Hélène, for him, was a poor pretty fool just out of the schoolroom, who must learn her duty in life, and the sooner the better.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading It was not wonderful then that he should take her side strongly in this matter of his sister's love affair and marriage.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Angelot was a country boy, his pretensions below contempt, who yet deserved sharp punishment for lifting his eyes so high, if not for the cool air of equality with which he had ordered back his superior cousin's carriage.
carry out
From this reading It was not wonderful then that he should take her side strongly in this matter of his sister's love affair and marriage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not wonderful then that he should take her side strongly in this matter of his sister's love affair and marriage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hélène, for him, was a poor pretty fool just out of the schoolroom, who must learn her duty in life, and the sooner the better.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was not wonderful then that he should take her side strongly in this matter of his sister's love affair and marriage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was not wonderful then that he should take her side strongly in this matter of his sister's love affair and marriage.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading HOW CAPTAIN GEORGES PAID A VISIT OF CEREMONY Georges de Sainfoy had always been his mother's image and idol.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not wonderful then that he should take her side strongly in this matter of his sister's love affair and marriage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Angelot was a country boy, his pretensions below contempt, who yet deserved sharp punishment for lifting his eyes so high, if not for the cool air of equality with which he had ordered back his superior cousin's carriage.
which person or people
From this reading Hélène, for him, was a poor pretty fool just out of the schoolroom, who must learn her duty in life, and the sooner the better.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Angelot was a country boy, his pretensions below contempt, who yet deserved sharp punishment for lifting his eyes so high, if not for the cool air of equality with which he had ordered back his superior cousin's carriage.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It was not wonderful then that he should take her side strongly in this matter of his sister's love affair and marriage.
but in spite of that
From this reading Angelot was a country boy, his pretensions below contempt, who yet deserved sharp punishment for lifting his eyes so high, if not for the cool air of equality with which he had ordered back his superior cousin's carriage.
