used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ADIEUX I soon regretted having promised Madame de Fersen never to address her a word of gallantry.
speak to
From this reading THE ADIEUX I soon regretted having promised Madame de Fersen never to address her a word of gallantry.
ADIEUX
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From this reading THE ADIEUX I soon regretted having promised Madame de Fersen never to address her a word of gallantry.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Constant to our meetings in the saloon, where we were almost always alone with Irene, our intercourse soon became quite friendly and intimate.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Constant to our meetings in the saloon, where we were almost always alone with Irene, our intercourse soon became quite friendly and intimate.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Constant to our meetings in the saloon, where we were almost always alone with Irene, our intercourse soon became quite friendly and intimate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since she felt entirely at her ease with me, she appeared to me more and more charming, and each day I became more deeply in love.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Since she felt entirely at her ease with me, she appeared to me more and more charming, and each day I became more deeply in love.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Since she felt entirely at her ease with me, she appeared to me more and more charming, and each day I became more deeply in love.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Having mastered the situation, I succeeded in always bringing back our talks to the thousand subjects relating to tender or passionate sentiments.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading I very skilfully displayed my total ignorance of politics so that they should be entirely banished in our conversations.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I very skilfully displayed my total ignorance of politics so that they should be entirely banished in our conversations.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Since she felt entirely at her ease with me, she appeared to me more and more charming, and each day I became more deeply in love.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Having mastered the situation, I succeeded in always bringing back our talks to the thousand subjects relating to tender or passionate sentiments.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Since she felt entirely at her ease with me, she appeared to me more and more charming, and each day I became more deeply in love.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Constant to our meetings in the saloon, where we were almost always alone with Irene, our intercourse soon became quite friendly and intimate.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading I very skilfully displayed my total ignorance of politics so that they should be entirely banished in our conversations.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Since she felt entirely at her ease with me, she appeared to me more and more charming, and each day I became more deeply in love.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE ADIEUX I soon regretted having promised Madame de Fersen never to address her a word of gallantry.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Since she felt entirely at her ease with me, she appeared to me more and more charming, and each day I became more deeply in love.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading I very skilfully displayed my total ignorance of politics so that they should be entirely banished in our conversations.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Since she felt entirely at her ease with me, she appeared to me more and more charming, and each day I became more deeply in love.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Since she felt entirely at her ease with me, she appeared to me more and more charming, and each day I became more deeply in love.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Since she felt entirely at her ease with me, she appeared to me more and more charming, and each day I became more deeply in love.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Since she felt entirely at her ease with me, she appeared to me more and more charming, and each day I became more deeply in love.
Fersen
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From this reading THE ADIEUX I soon regretted having promised Madame de Fersen never to address her a word of gallantry.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Constant to our meetings in the saloon, where we were almost always alone with Irene, our intercourse soon became quite friendly and intimate.
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading THE ADIEUX I soon regretted having promised Madame de Fersen never to address her a word of gallantry.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE ADIEUX I soon regretted having promised Madame de Fersen never to address her a word of gallantry.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ADIEUX I soon regretted having promised Madame de Fersen never to address her a word of gallantry.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE ADIEUX I soon regretted having promised Madame de Fersen never to address her a word of gallantry.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading I very skilfully displayed my total ignorance of politics so that they should be entirely banished in our conversations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since she felt entirely at her ease with me, she appeared to me more and more charming, and each day I became more deeply in love.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading Constant to our meetings in the saloon, where we were almost always alone with Irene, our intercourse soon became quite friendly and intimate.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Constant to our meetings in the saloon, where we were almost always alone with Irene, our intercourse soon became quite friendly and intimate.
Irene
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From this reading Constant to our meetings in the saloon, where we were almost always alone with Irene, our intercourse soon became quite friendly and intimate.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Since she felt entirely at her ease with me, she appeared to me more and more charming, and each day I became more deeply in love.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading THE ADIEUX I soon regretted having promised Madame de Fersen never to address her a word of gallantry.
masteredadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərd/
understood perfectly
From this reading Having mastered the situation, I succeeded in always bringing back our talks to the thousand subjects relating to tender or passionate sentiments.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Since she felt entirely at her ease with me, she appeared to me more and more charming, and each day I became more deeply in love.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Constant to our meetings in the saloon, where we were almost always alone with Irene, our intercourse soon became quite friendly and intimate.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Since she felt entirely at her ease with me, she appeared to me more and more charming, and each day I became more deeply in love.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I very skilfully displayed my total ignorance of politics so that they should be entirely banished in our conversations.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE ADIEUX I soon regretted having promised Madame de Fersen never to address her a word of gallantry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ADIEUX I soon regretted having promised Madame de Fersen never to address her a word of gallantry.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Having mastered the situation, I succeeded in always bringing back our talks to the thousand subjects relating to tender or passionate sentiments.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Constant to our meetings in the saloon, where we were almost always alone with Irene, our intercourse soon became quite friendly and intimate.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Having mastered the situation, I succeeded in always bringing back our talks to the thousand subjects relating to tender or passionate sentiments.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading I very skilfully displayed my total ignorance of politics so that they should be entirely banished in our conversations.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading THE ADIEUX I soon regretted having promised Madame de Fersen never to address her a word of gallantry.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Constant to our meetings in the saloon, where we were almost always alone with Irene, our intercourse soon became quite friendly and intimate.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading THE ADIEUX I soon regretted having promised Madame de Fersen never to address her a word of gallantry.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Having mastered the situation, I succeeded in always bringing back our talks to the thousand subjects relating to tender or passionate sentiments.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Constant to our meetings in the saloon, where we were almost always alone with Irene, our intercourse soon became quite friendly and intimate.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Having mastered the situation, I succeeded in always bringing back our talks to the thousand subjects relating to tender or passionate sentiments.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since she felt entirely at her ease with me, she appeared to me more and more charming, and each day I became more deeply in love.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I very skilfully displayed my total ignorance of politics so that they should be entirely banished in our conversations.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since she felt entirely at her ease with me, she appeared to me more and more charming, and each day I became more deeply in love.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Having mastered the situation, I succeeded in always bringing back our talks to the thousand subjects relating to tender or passionate sentiments.
skilfullyadverb
with skill
From this reading I very skilfully displayed my total ignorance of politics so that they should be entirely banished in our conversations.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I very skilfully displayed my total ignorance of politics so that they should be entirely banished in our conversations.
in the near future
From this reading THE ADIEUX I soon regretted having promised Madame de Fersen never to address her a word of gallantry.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Having mastered the situation, I succeeded in always bringing back our talks to the thousand subjects relating to tender or passionate sentiments.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Having mastered the situation, I succeeded in always bringing back our talks to the thousand subjects relating to tender or passionate sentiments.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading Having mastered the situation, I succeeded in always bringing back our talks to the thousand subjects relating to tender or passionate sentiments.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Having mastered the situation, I succeeded in always bringing back our talks to the thousand subjects relating to tender or passionate sentiments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I very skilfully displayed my total ignorance of politics so that they should be entirely banished in our conversations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ADIEUX I soon regretted having promised Madame de Fersen never to address her a word of gallantry.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I very skilfully displayed my total ignorance of politics so that they should be entirely banished in our conversations.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Having mastered the situation, I succeeded in always bringing back our talks to the thousand subjects relating to tender or passionate sentiments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ADIEUX I soon regretted having promised Madame de Fersen never to address her a word of gallantry.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading I very skilfully displayed my total ignorance of politics so that they should be entirely banished in our conversations.
precisely as stated
From this reading I very skilfully displayed my total ignorance of politics so that they should be entirely banished in our conversations.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Constant to our meetings in the saloon, where we were almost always alone with Irene, our intercourse soon became quite friendly and intimate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Constant to our meetings in the saloon, where we were almost always alone with Irene, our intercourse soon became quite friendly and intimate.
in or at the place that
From this reading Constant to our meetings in the saloon, where we were almost always alone with Irene, our intercourse soon became quite friendly and intimate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since she felt entirely at her ease with me, she appeared to me more and more charming, and each day I became more deeply in love.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE ADIEUX I soon regretted having promised Madame de Fersen never to address her a word of gallantry.
