used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading He advanced slowly and stopped.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
Aurelie
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From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading The certainty of victory spoiled the harmony of his regular features and disturbed their usual immobility.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was so sure of it that he did not hurry.
having the place or position changed
From this reading The certainty of victory spoiled the harmony of his regular features and disturbed their usual immobility.
dénouement
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From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.
an opposing military force
From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.
at any time
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The certainty of victory spoiled the harmony of his regular features and disturbed their usual immobility.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
the act of departing
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading The certainty of victory spoiled the harmony of his regular features and disturbed their usual immobility.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading He was so sure of it that he did not hurry.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
immobilitynounUS /ˌɪmoʊˈbɪlɪti/
remaining in place
From this reading The certainty of victory spoiled the harmony of his regular features and disturbed their usual immobility.
implacableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplækəbəl/
incapable of being placated
From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
InevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
Marescal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
MOUTHSnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
not any; not one
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The certainty of victory spoiled the harmony of his regular features and disturbed their usual immobility.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.
screensnounUS /skriːnz/
plural of “screen” — a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He advanced slowly and stopped.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was so sure of it that he did not hurry.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading The certainty of victory spoiled the harmony of his regular features and disturbed their usual immobility.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He advanced slowly and stopped.
required or under orders
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He was so sure of it that he did not hurry.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The certainty of victory spoiled the harmony of his regular features and disturbed their usual immobility.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
the upper part of anything
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The certainty of victory spoiled the harmony of his regular features and disturbed their usual immobility.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The certainty of victory spoiled the harmony of his regular features and disturbed their usual immobility.
walledverbUS /wɔːld/
past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
in or at the place that
From this reading ONE OF THE MOUTHS OF HELL If the situation of the terrace at the top of the large garden, a spot where no one ever came and walled in by thick screens of trees, had afforded Aurelie and Ralph some weeks of absolute security, must it not be supposed that Marescal was going to get a few minutes he needed, and that Aurelie could hope for no help?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.
willedverbUS /wɪld/
past form of “will” — decree or ordain
From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Inevitably the scene would follow its course to the end willed by her enemy and the dénouement would be in accordance with his implacable will.
