used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Nothing less than these words of cheer would have availed to revive Colombo's courage: the poor child believed that she was abandoned, and consequently lost.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Have courage: I am here."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An usher drew aside a tapestry portière, and the goldsmith passed into the king's cabinet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
on or to one side
From this reading An usher drew aside a tapestry portière, and the goldsmith passed into the king's cabinet.
availedverbUS /əˈveɪld/
past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage
From this reading Nothing less than these words of cheer would have availed to revive Colombo's courage: the poor child believed that she was abandoned, and consequently lost.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Nothing less than these words of cheer would have availed to revive Colombo's courage: the poor child believed that she was abandoned, and consequently lost.
Benvenuto
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From this reading Messire d'Estourville had dragged her thither, half dead, despite her faith in God and in Benvenuto.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading An usher drew aside a tapestry portière, and the goldsmith passed into the king's cabinet.
give encouragement to
From this reading Nothing less than these words of cheer would have availed to revive Colombo's courage: the poor child believed that she was abandoned, and consequently lost.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Nothing less than these words of cheer would have availed to revive Colombo's courage: the poor child believed that she was abandoned, and consequently lost.
Colombe
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From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
Colombo'snounUS /kəˈlʌmboʊz/
possessive form of “colombo” — the capital and largest city of Sri Lanka; has one of the largest harbors in the world; is located on the western coast of the island of Ceylon
From this reading Nothing less than these words of cheer would have availed to revive Colombo's courage: the poor child believed that she was abandoned, and consequently lost.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Nothing less than these words of cheer would have availed to revive Colombo's courage: the poor child believed that she was abandoned, and consequently lost.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading "Have courage: I am here."
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
d'Estourville
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From this reading Messire d'Estourville had dragged her thither, half dead, despite her faith in God and in Benvenuto.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Messire d'Estourville had dragged her thither, half dead, despite her faith in God and in Benvenuto.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Messire d'Estourville had dragged her thither, half dead, despite her faith in God and in Benvenuto.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Messire d'Estourville had dragged her thither, half dead, despite her faith in God and in Benvenuto.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading An usher drew aside a tapestry portière, and the goldsmith passed into the king's cabinet.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Messire d'Estourville had dragged her thither, half dead, despite her faith in God and in Benvenuto.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Messire d'Estourville had dragged her thither, half dead, despite her faith in God and in Benvenuto.
goldsmithnounUS /ˈɡoʊldsmɪθ/
an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
From this reading An usher drew aside a tapestry portière, and the goldsmith passed into the king's cabinet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Messire d'Estourville had dragged her thither, half dead, despite her faith in God and in Benvenuto.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have courage: I am here."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Have courage: I am here."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Have courage: I am here."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Messire d'Estourville had dragged her thither, half dead, despite her faith in God and in Benvenuto.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading An usher drew aside a tapestry portière, and the goldsmith passed into the king's cabinet.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading An usher drew aside a tapestry portière, and the goldsmith passed into the king's cabinet.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Nothing less than these words of cheer would have availed to revive Colombo's courage: the poor child believed that she was abandoned, and consequently lost.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Nothing less than these words of cheer would have availed to revive Colombo's courage: the poor child believed that she was abandoned, and consequently lost.
Messire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Messire d'Estourville had dragged her thither, half dead, despite her faith in God and in Benvenuto.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing less than these words of cheer would have availed to revive Colombo's courage: the poor child believed that she was abandoned, and consequently lost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading An usher drew aside a tapestry portière, and the goldsmith passed into the king's cabinet.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Nothing less than these words of cheer would have availed to revive Colombo's courage: the poor child believed that she was abandoned, and consequently lost.
portière
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From this reading An usher drew aside a tapestry portière, and the goldsmith passed into the king's cabinet.
protectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
reviveverbUS /rɪˈvaɪv/
cause to regain consciousness
From this reading Nothing less than these words of cheer would have availed to revive Colombo's courage: the poor child believed that she was abandoned, and consequently lost.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
tapestrynounUS /ˈtæpəstri/
something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy
From this reading An usher drew aside a tapestry portière, and the goldsmith passed into the king's cabinet.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing less than these words of cheer would have availed to revive Colombo's courage: the poor child believed that she was abandoned, and consequently lost.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nothing less than these words of cheer would have availed to revive Colombo's courage: the poor child believed that she was abandoned, and consequently lost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Nothing less than these words of cheer would have availed to revive Colombo's courage: the poor child believed that she was abandoned, and consequently lost.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Messire d'Estourville had dragged her thither, half dead, despite her faith in God and in Benvenuto.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
usherverbUS /ˈʌʃər/
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading An usher drew aside a tapestry portière, and the goldsmith passed into the king's cabinet.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing less than these words of cheer would have availed to revive Colombo's courage: the poor child believed that she was abandoned, and consequently lost.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Colombe recognized his voice, and raised her head with a cry of joy; but before she had time to question her protector, he had already entered the adjoining room.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Nothing less than these words of cheer would have availed to revive Colombo's courage: the poor child believed that she was abandoned, and consequently lost.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nothing less than these words of cheer would have availed to revive Colombo's courage: the poor child believed that she was abandoned, and consequently lost.
