adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Go at once and inform your relatives, my dear Leon,” she said, without a shade of sarcasm in her manner.
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Go at once and inform your relatives, my dear Leon,” she said, without a shade of sarcasm in her manner.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I hope they won’t be offended by your devotion to me.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
Chalusse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading “Go at once and inform your relatives, my dear Leon,” she said, without a shade of sarcasm in her manner.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
devotionnounUS /dɪˈvoʊʃən/
feelings of ardent love
From this reading “I hope they won’t be offended by your devotion to me.”
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
directverbUS /dərˈekt/
command with authority
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
estimableadjectiveUS /ˈestəməbəl/
deserving of respect or high regard
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading However, Mademoiselle Marguerite evinced no surprise.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
favorsnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
GoverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Go at once and inform your relatives, my dear Leon,” she said, without a shade of sarcasm in her manner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
heapnounUS /hiːp/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I hope they won’t be offended by your devotion to me.”
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, Mademoiselle Marguerite evinced no surprise.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I hope they won’t be offended by your devotion to me.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading “Go at once and inform your relatives, my dear Leon,” she said, without a shade of sarcasm in her manner.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading “Go at once and inform your relatives, my dear Leon,” she said, without a shade of sarcasm in her manner.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
MademoisellenounUS /ˌmædəməˈzel/
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading However, Mademoiselle Marguerite evinced no surprise.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Go at once and inform your relatives, my dear Leon,” she said, without a shade of sarcasm in her manner.
MargueritenounUS /ˌmɑːrɡərˈiːt/
tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum
From this reading However, Mademoiselle Marguerite evinced no surprise.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I hope they won’t be offended by your devotion to me.”
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Go at once and inform your relatives, my dear Leon,” she said, without a shade of sarcasm in her manner.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading However, Mademoiselle Marguerite evinced no surprise.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading “I hope they won’t be offended by your devotion to me.”
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading “Go at once and inform your relatives, my dear Leon,” she said, without a shade of sarcasm in her manner.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
residingverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Go at once and inform your relatives, my dear Leon,” she said, without a shade of sarcasm in her manner.
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading “Go at once and inform your relatives, my dear Leon,” she said, without a shade of sarcasm in her manner.
shadenounUS /ʃeɪd/
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading “Go at once and inform your relatives, my dear Leon,” she said, without a shade of sarcasm in her manner.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading However, Mademoiselle Marguerite evinced no surprise.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She had previously only spoken of them in general terms, giving people to understand that her relatives had not been unfortunate like herself--that they still retained their exalted rank, though she had fallen, and that she found it difficult to decline the favors they longed to heap upon her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This was the first time since she had been engaged by the Count de Chalusse, that the estimable “companion” had ever made any direct allusion to her relatives, and what is more, to relatives residing in Paris.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Go at once and inform your relatives, my dear Leon,” she said, without a shade of sarcasm in her manner.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I hope they won’t be offended by your devotion to me.”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Go at once and inform your relatives, my dear Leon,” she said, without a shade of sarcasm in her manner.
