used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So absorbed was she in her cousin's account that she did not notice a certain restlessness that had begun to pervade the guests seated at the numerous small supper-tables.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading So absorbed was she in her cousin's account that she did not notice a certain restlessness that had begun to pervade the guests seated at the numerous small supper-tables.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading So absorbed was she in her cousin's account that she did not notice a certain restlessness that had begun to pervade the guests seated at the numerous small supper-tables.
Adele
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From this reading Adele was no less interested.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Frau von Sorr, indeed, was so impressed and interested by all that she heard of the Freiherr that she forgot for the moment the late disagreeable encounter with Count Repuin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frau von Sorr, indeed, was so impressed and interested by all that she heard of the Freiherr that she forgot for the moment the late disagreeable encounter with Count Repuin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So absorbed was she in her cousin's account that she did not notice a certain restlessness that had begun to pervade the guests seated at the numerous small supper-tables.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading It was the invariable custom at the President's balls for the daughter of the house to give the signal for the renewal of dancing, by leaving the supper-room escorted by her cavalier.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading So absorbed was she in her cousin's account that she did not notice a certain restlessness that had begun to pervade the guests seated at the numerous small supper-tables.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Frau von Sorr, indeed, was so impressed and interested by all that she heard of the Freiherr that she forgot for the moment the late disagreeable encounter with Count Repuin.
cavaliernounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading It was the invariable custom at the President's balls for the daughter of the house to give the signal for the renewal of dancing, by leaving the supper-room escorted by her cavalier.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading So absorbed was she in her cousin's account that she did not notice a certain restlessness that had begun to pervade the guests seated at the numerous small supper-tables.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The ladies had listened eagerly to Count Styrum's narrative.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading So absorbed was she in her cousin's account that she did not notice a certain restlessness that had begun to pervade the guests seated at the numerous small supper-tables.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It was the invariable custom at the President's balls for the daughter of the house to give the signal for the renewal of dancing, by leaving the supper-room escorted by her cavalier.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading It was the invariable custom at the President's balls for the daughter of the house to give the signal for the renewal of dancing, by leaving the supper-room escorted by her cavalier.
a female human offspring
From this reading It was the invariable custom at the President's balls for the daughter of the house to give the signal for the renewal of dancing, by leaving the supper-room escorted by her cavalier.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So absorbed was she in her cousin's account that she did not notice a certain restlessness that had begun to pervade the guests seated at the numerous small supper-tables.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading Frau von Sorr, indeed, was so impressed and interested by all that she heard of the Freiherr that she forgot for the moment the late disagreeable encounter with Count Repuin.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading The ladies had listened eagerly to Count Styrum's narrative.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Frau von Sorr, indeed, was so impressed and interested by all that she heard of the Freiherr that she forgot for the moment the late disagreeable encounter with Count Repuin.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading It was the invariable custom at the President's balls for the daughter of the house to give the signal for the renewal of dancing, by leaving the supper-room escorted by her cavalier.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Frau von Sorr, indeed, was so impressed and interested by all that she heard of the Freiherr that she forgot for the moment the late disagreeable encounter with Count Repuin.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Frau von Sorr, indeed, was so impressed and interested by all that she heard of the Freiherr that she forgot for the moment the late disagreeable encounter with Count Repuin.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading Frau von Sorr, indeed, was so impressed and interested by all that she heard of the Freiherr that she forgot for the moment the late disagreeable encounter with Count Repuin.
Freiherr
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From this reading Frau von Sorr, indeed, was so impressed and interested by all that she heard of the Freiherr that she forgot for the moment the late disagreeable encounter with Count Repuin.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was the invariable custom at the President's balls for the daughter of the house to give the signal for the renewal of dancing, by leaving the supper-room escorted by her cavalier.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading So absorbed was she in her cousin's account that she did not notice a certain restlessness that had begun to pervade the guests seated at the numerous small supper-tables.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The ladies had listened eagerly to Count Styrum's narrative.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Frau von Sorr, indeed, was so impressed and interested by all that she heard of the Freiherr that she forgot for the moment the late disagreeable encounter with Count Repuin.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So absorbed was she in her cousin's account that she did not notice a certain restlessness that had begun to pervade the guests seated at the numerous small supper-tables.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was the invariable custom at the President's balls for the daughter of the house to give the signal for the renewal of dancing, by leaving the supper-room escorted by her cavalier.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Frau von Sorr, indeed, was so impressed and interested by all that she heard of the Freiherr that she forgot for the moment the late disagreeable encounter with Count Repuin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So absorbed was she in her cousin's account that she did not notice a certain restlessness that had begun to pervade the guests seated at the numerous small supper-tables.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Frau von Sorr, indeed, was so impressed and interested by all that she heard of the Freiherr that she forgot for the moment the late disagreeable encounter with Count Repuin.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Frau von Sorr, indeed, was so impressed and interested by all that she heard of the Freiherr that she forgot for the moment the late disagreeable encounter with Count Repuin.
invariableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbəl/
not liable to or capable of change
From this reading It was the invariable custom at the President's balls for the daughter of the house to give the signal for the renewal of dancing, by leaving the supper-room escorted by her cavalier.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the invariable custom at the President's balls for the daughter of the house to give the signal for the renewal of dancing, by leaving the supper-room escorted by her cavalier.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The ladies had listened eagerly to Count Styrum's narrative.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Frau von Sorr, indeed, was so impressed and interested by all that she heard of the Freiherr that she forgot for the moment the late disagreeable encounter with Count Repuin.
the act of departing
From this reading It was the invariable custom at the President's balls for the daughter of the house to give the signal for the renewal of dancing, by leaving the supper-room escorted by her cavalier.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Adele was no less interested.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The ladies had listened eagerly to Count Styrum's narrative.
a particular point in time
From this reading Frau von Sorr, indeed, was so impressed and interested by all that she heard of the Freiherr that she forgot for the moment the late disagreeable encounter with Count Repuin.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The ladies had listened eagerly to Count Styrum's narrative.
not any; not one
From this reading Adele was no less interested.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So absorbed was she in her cousin's account that she did not notice a certain restlessness that had begun to pervade the guests seated at the numerous small supper-tables.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading So absorbed was she in her cousin's account that she did not notice a certain restlessness that had begun to pervade the guests seated at the numerous small supper-tables.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading So absorbed was she in her cousin's account that she did not notice a certain restlessness that had begun to pervade the guests seated at the numerous small supper-tables.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frau von Sorr, indeed, was so impressed and interested by all that she heard of the Freiherr that she forgot for the moment the late disagreeable encounter with Count Repuin.
pervadeverbUS /pərˈveɪd/
spread or diffuse through
From this reading So absorbed was she in her cousin's account that she did not notice a certain restlessness that had begun to pervade the guests seated at the numerous small supper-tables.
President'snounUS /ˈprezɪdənts/
possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading It was the invariable custom at the President's balls for the daughter of the house to give the signal for the renewal of dancing, by leaving the supper-room escorted by her cavalier.
renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading It was the invariable custom at the President's balls for the daughter of the house to give the signal for the renewal of dancing, by leaving the supper-room escorted by her cavalier.
Repuin
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From this reading Frau von Sorr, indeed, was so impressed and interested by all that she heard of the Freiherr that she forgot for the moment the late disagreeable encounter with Count Repuin.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading So absorbed was she in her cousin's account that she did not notice a certain restlessness that had begun to pervade the guests seated at the numerous small supper-tables.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading So absorbed was she in her cousin's account that she did not notice a certain restlessness that had begun to pervade the guests seated at the numerous small supper-tables.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frau von Sorr, indeed, was so impressed and interested by all that she heard of the Freiherr that she forgot for the moment the late disagreeable encounter with Count Repuin.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading It was the invariable custom at the President's balls for the daughter of the house to give the signal for the renewal of dancing, by leaving the supper-room escorted by her cavalier.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So absorbed was she in her cousin's account that she did not notice a certain restlessness that had begun to pervade the guests seated at the numerous small supper-tables.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Frau von Sorr, indeed, was so impressed and interested by all that she heard of the Freiherr that she forgot for the moment the late disagreeable encounter with Count Repuin.
Sorr
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From this reading Frau von Sorr, indeed, was so impressed and interested by all that she heard of the Freiherr that she forgot for the moment the late disagreeable encounter with Count Repuin.
Styrum's
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From this reading The ladies had listened eagerly to Count Styrum's narrative.
supper-room
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From this reading It was the invariable custom at the President's balls for the daughter of the house to give the signal for the renewal of dancing, by leaving the supper-room escorted by her cavalier.
supper-tables
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From this reading So absorbed was she in her cousin's account that she did not notice a certain restlessness that had begun to pervade the guests seated at the numerous small supper-tables.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frau von Sorr, indeed, was so impressed and interested by all that she heard of the Freiherr that she forgot for the moment the late disagreeable encounter with Count Repuin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ladies had listened eagerly to Count Styrum's narrative.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ladies had listened eagerly to Count Styrum's narrative.
von
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From this reading Frau von Sorr, indeed, was so impressed and interested by all that she heard of the Freiherr that she forgot for the moment the late disagreeable encounter with Count Repuin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frau von Sorr, indeed, was so impressed and interested by all that she heard of the Freiherr that she forgot for the moment the late disagreeable encounter with Count Repuin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frau von Sorr, indeed, was so impressed and interested by all that she heard of the Freiherr that she forgot for the moment the late disagreeable encounter with Count Repuin.
