aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The first to perceive the archduchess's fainting fit, was Baron Taverney who was on the lookout from being most uneasy about the interview.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was time to say it, for Philip Taverney had rushed after the latter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hearing the scream and seeing Balsamo dart out of the bower he ran up.
archduchess's
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From this reading The first to perceive the archduchess's fainting fit, was Baron Taverney who was on the lookout from being most uneasy about the interview.
Balsamo
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From this reading Hearing the scream and seeing Balsamo dart out of the bower he ran up.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading The first to perceive the archduchess's fainting fit, was Baron Taverney who was on the lookout from being most uneasy about the interview.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The first word of the dauphiness was to call for the bewitched decanter: her second to bid no harm to be done the sorcerer.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The first to perceive the archduchess's fainting fit, was Baron Taverney who was on the lookout from being most uneasy about the interview.
bewitchedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪtʃt/
captured, as if under a spell
From this reading The first word of the dauphiness was to call for the bewitched decanter: her second to bid no harm to be done the sorcerer.
propose a payment
From this reading The first word of the dauphiness was to call for the bewitched decanter: her second to bid no harm to be done the sorcerer.
bowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading Hearing the scream and seeing Balsamo dart out of the bower he ran up.
BRIGHTENverbUS /ˈbraɪtən/
make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading TAVERNEY'S PROSPECTS BRIGHTEN.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The first word of the dauphiness was to call for the bewitched decanter: her second to bid no harm to be done the sorcerer.
dartverbUS /dɑːrt/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Hearing the scream and seeing Balsamo dart out of the bower he ran up.
dauphiness
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From this reading The first word of the dauphiness was to call for the bewitched decanter: her second to bid no harm to be done the sorcerer.
decanternoun
a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water
From this reading The first word of the dauphiness was to call for the bewitched decanter: her second to bid no harm to be done the sorcerer.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The first word of the dauphiness was to call for the bewitched decanter: her second to bid no harm to be done the sorcerer.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading The first to perceive the archduchess's fainting fit, was Baron Taverney who was on the lookout from being most uneasy about the interview.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first to perceive the archduchess's fainting fit, was Baron Taverney who was on the lookout from being most uneasy about the interview.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The first to perceive the archduchess's fainting fit, was Baron Taverney who was on the lookout from being most uneasy about the interview.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first word of the dauphiness was to call for the bewitched decanter: her second to bid no harm to be done the sorcerer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The first to perceive the archduchess's fainting fit, was Baron Taverney who was on the lookout from being most uneasy about the interview.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was time to say it, for Philip Taverney had rushed after the latter.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading The first word of the dauphiness was to call for the bewitched decanter: her second to bid no harm to be done the sorcerer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hearing the scream and seeing Balsamo dart out of the bower he ran up.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Hearing the scream and seeing Balsamo dart out of the bower he ran up.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The first word of the dauphiness was to call for the bewitched decanter: her second to bid no harm to be done the sorcerer.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The first to perceive the archduchess's fainting fit, was Baron Taverney who was on the lookout from being most uneasy about the interview.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was time to say it, for Philip Taverney had rushed after the latter.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It was time to say it, for Philip Taverney had rushed after the latter.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The first to perceive the archduchess's fainting fit, was Baron Taverney who was on the lookout from being most uneasy about the interview.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The first to perceive the archduchess's fainting fit, was Baron Taverney who was on the lookout from being most uneasy about the interview.
not any; not one
From this reading The first word of the dauphiness was to call for the bewitched decanter: her second to bid no harm to be done the sorcerer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hearing the scream and seeing Balsamo dart out of the bower he ran up.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first to perceive the archduchess's fainting fit, was Baron Taverney who was on the lookout from being most uneasy about the interview.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hearing the scream and seeing Balsamo dart out of the bower he ran up.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading The first to perceive the archduchess's fainting fit, was Baron Taverney who was on the lookout from being most uneasy about the interview.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading It was time to say it, for Philip Taverney had rushed after the latter.
PROSPECTSnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading TAVERNEY'S PROSPECTS BRIGHTEN.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Hearing the scream and seeing Balsamo dart out of the bower he ran up.
done under pressure
From this reading It was time to say it, for Philip Taverney had rushed after the latter.
express in words
From this reading It was time to say it, for Philip Taverney had rushed after the latter.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Hearing the scream and seeing Balsamo dart out of the bower he ran up.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The first word of the dauphiness was to call for the bewitched decanter: her second to bid no harm to be done the sorcerer.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Hearing the scream and seeing Balsamo dart out of the bower he ran up.
sorcerernounUS /ˈsɔːr.sər.ər/
A person who claims or is believed to have magical powers; a wizard of dark enchantments.
From this reading The first word of the dauphiness was to call for the bewitched decanter: her second to bid no harm to be done the sorcerer.
Taverney
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From this reading The first to perceive the archduchess's fainting fit, was Baron Taverney who was on the lookout from being most uneasy about the interview.
TAVERNEY'S
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From this reading TAVERNEY'S PROSPECTS BRIGHTEN.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first to perceive the archduchess's fainting fit, was Baron Taverney who was on the lookout from being most uneasy about the interview.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was time to say it, for Philip Taverney had rushed after the latter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first to perceive the archduchess's fainting fit, was Baron Taverney who was on the lookout from being most uneasy about the interview.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading The first to perceive the archduchess's fainting fit, was Baron Taverney who was on the lookout from being most uneasy about the interview.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Hearing the scream and seeing Balsamo dart out of the bower he ran up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first to perceive the archduchess's fainting fit, was Baron Taverney who was on the lookout from being most uneasy about the interview.
which person or people
From this reading The first to perceive the archduchess's fainting fit, was Baron Taverney who was on the lookout from being most uneasy about the interview.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The first word of the dauphiness was to call for the bewitched decanter: her second to bid no harm to be done the sorcerer.
