used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had followed the experience on the Island by a visit to Grandois' house, carrying delicacies for the sick wife.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She had almost ended her visit when the outer door opened and Luzanne Larue entered carrying a dish she placed on the table, eyeing Junia closely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Denzil had come with her, and was waiting in the street.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BLUE PAPER "Who are you, ma'm'selle?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It was in the house of Eugene Grandois that this question was asked of Junia.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE BLUE PAPER "Who are you, ma'm'selle?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had followed the experience on the Island by a visit to Grandois' house, carrying delicacies for the sick wife.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She had followed the experience on the Island by a visit to Grandois' house, carrying delicacies for the sick wife.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading She had almost ended her visit when the outer door opened and Luzanne Larue entered carrying a dish she placed on the table, eyeing Junia closely.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Denzil had come with her, and was waiting in the street.
delicaciesnounUS /ˈdelɪkəsiz/
plural of “delicacy” — the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading She had followed the experience on the Island by a visit to Grandois' house, carrying delicacies for the sick wife.
Denzil
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From this reading Denzil had come with her, and was waiting in the street.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading She had almost ended her visit when the outer door opened and Luzanne Larue entered carrying a dish she placed on the table, eyeing Junia closely.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She had almost ended her visit when the outer door opened and Luzanne Larue entered carrying a dish she placed on the table, eyeing Junia closely.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading She had almost ended her visit when the outer door opened and Luzanne Larue entered carrying a dish she placed on the table, eyeing Junia closely.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She had almost ended her visit when the outer door opened and Luzanne Larue entered carrying a dish she placed on the table, eyeing Junia closely.
EugenenounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading It was in the house of Eugene Grandois that this question was asked of Junia.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading She had followed the experience on the Island by a visit to Grandois' house, carrying delicacies for the sick wife.
eyeingverbUS /ˈaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “eye” — look at
From this reading She had almost ended her visit when the outer door opened and Luzanne Larue entered carrying a dish she placed on the table, eyeing Junia closely.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She had followed the experience on the Island by a visit to Grandois' house, carrying delicacies for the sick wife.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had followed the experience on the Island by a visit to Grandois' house, carrying delicacies for the sick wife.
Grandois
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From this reading It was in the house of Eugene Grandois that this question was asked of Junia.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had followed the experience on the Island by a visit to Grandois' house, carrying delicacies for the sick wife.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Denzil had come with her, and was waiting in the street.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was in the house of Eugene Grandois that this question was asked of Junia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in the house of Eugene Grandois that this question was asked of Junia.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading She had followed the experience on the Island by a visit to Grandois' house, carrying delicacies for the sick wife.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in the house of Eugene Grandois that this question was asked of Junia.
Junia
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From this reading It was in the house of Eugene Grandois that this question was asked of Junia.
Larue
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From this reading She had almost ended her visit when the outer door opened and Luzanne Larue entered carrying a dish she placed on the table, eyeing Junia closely.
Luzanne
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From this reading She had almost ended her visit when the outer door opened and Luzanne Larue entered carrying a dish she placed on the table, eyeing Junia closely.
ma'm'selle
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From this reading THE BLUE PAPER "Who are you, ma'm'selle?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was in the house of Eugene Grandois that this question was asked of Junia.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had followed the experience on the Island by a visit to Grandois' house, carrying delicacies for the sick wife.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She had almost ended her visit when the outer door opened and Luzanne Larue entered carrying a dish she placed on the table, eyeing Junia closely.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading She had almost ended her visit when the outer door opened and Luzanne Larue entered carrying a dish she placed on the table, eyeing Junia closely.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading THE BLUE PAPER "Who are you, ma'm'selle?"
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading She had almost ended her visit when the outer door opened and Luzanne Larue entered carrying a dish she placed on the table, eyeing Junia closely.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was in the house of Eugene Grandois that this question was asked of Junia.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had followed the experience on the Island by a visit to Grandois' house, carrying delicacies for the sick wife.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading She had followed the experience on the Island by a visit to Grandois' house, carrying delicacies for the sick wife.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Denzil had come with her, and was waiting in the street.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading She had almost ended her visit when the outer door opened and Luzanne Larue entered carrying a dish she placed on the table, eyeing Junia closely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in the house of Eugene Grandois that this question was asked of Junia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLUE PAPER "Who are you, ma'm'selle?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was in the house of Eugene Grandois that this question was asked of Junia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had followed the experience on the Island by a visit to Grandois' house, carrying delicacies for the sick wife.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading She had followed the experience on the Island by a visit to Grandois' house, carrying delicacies for the sick wife.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Denzil had come with her, and was waiting in the street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in the house of Eugene Grandois that this question was asked of Junia.
at the time that
From this reading She had almost ended her visit when the outer door opened and Luzanne Larue entered carrying a dish she placed on the table, eyeing Junia closely.
which person or people
From this reading THE BLUE PAPER "Who are you, ma'm'selle?"
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading She had followed the experience on the Island by a visit to Grandois' house, carrying delicacies for the sick wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Denzil had come with her, and was waiting in the street.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE BLUE PAPER "Who are you, ma'm'selle?"
