used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Philippe, at this request of the queen, made a strong effort, and stopped the sledge abruptly.
quickly and without warning
From this reading Philippe, at this request of the queen, made a strong effort, and stopped the sledge abruptly.
(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 “And now, rest yourself,” said she, coming out of it all trembling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Philippe, at this request of the queen, made a strong effort, and stopped the sledge abruptly.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Philippe, overwhelmed by this great honor, he felt more ashamed than if his sovereign had insulted him publicly; he lowered his eyes, and his heart beat as though it would burst.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading As for Philippe, overwhelmed by this great honor, he felt more ashamed than if his sovereign had insulted him publicly; he lowered his eyes, and his heart beat as though it would burst.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Philippe, at this request of the queen, made a strong effort, and stopped the sledge abruptly.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading As for Philippe, overwhelmed by this great honor, he felt more ashamed than if his sovereign had insulted him publicly; he lowered his eyes, and his heart beat as though it would burst.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading As for Philippe, overwhelmed by this great honor, he felt more ashamed than if his sovereign had insulted him publicly; he lowered his eyes, and his heart beat as though it would burst.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As for Philippe, overwhelmed by this great honor, he felt more ashamed than if his sovereign had insulted him publicly; he lowered his eyes, and his heart beat as though it would burst.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “And now, rest yourself,” said she, coming out of it all trembling.
committingverbUS /kəˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Philippe, at this request of the queen, made a strong effort, and stopped the sledge abruptly.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As for Philippe, overwhelmed by this great honor, he felt more ashamed than if his sovereign had insulted him publicly; he lowered his eyes, and his heart beat as though it would burst.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As for Philippe, overwhelmed by this great honor, he felt more ashamed than if his sovereign had insulted him publicly; he lowered his eyes, and his heart beat as though it would burst.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Philippe, overwhelmed by this great honor, he felt more ashamed than if his sovereign had insulted him publicly; he lowered his eyes, and his heart beat as though it would burst.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
the act of departing
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As for Philippe, overwhelmed by this great honor, he felt more ashamed than if his sovereign had insulted him publicly; he lowered his eyes, and his heart beat as though it would burst.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As for Philippe, overwhelmed by this great honor, he felt more ashamed than if his sovereign had insulted him publicly; he lowered his eyes, and his heart beat as though it would burst.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Philippe, overwhelmed by this great honor, he felt more ashamed than if his sovereign had insulted him publicly; he lowered his eyes, and his heart beat as though it would burst.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading As for Philippe, overwhelmed by this great honor, he felt more ashamed than if his sovereign had insulted him publicly; he lowered his eyes, and his heart beat as though it would burst.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As for Philippe, overwhelmed by this great honor, he felt more ashamed than if his sovereign had insulted him publicly; he lowered his eyes, and his heart beat as though it would burst.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As for Philippe, overwhelmed by this great honor, he felt more ashamed than if his sovereign had insulted him publicly; he lowered his eyes, and his heart beat as though it would burst.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading As for Philippe, overwhelmed by this great honor, he felt more ashamed than if his sovereign had insulted him publicly; he lowered his eyes, and his heart beat as though it would burst.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As for Philippe, overwhelmed by this great honor, he felt more ashamed than if his sovereign had insulted him publicly; he lowered his eyes, and his heart beat as though it would burst.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
insultedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/
past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading As for Philippe, overwhelmed by this great honor, he felt more ashamed than if his sovereign had insulted him publicly; he lowered his eyes, and his heart beat as though it would burst.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “And now, rest yourself,” said she, coming out of it all trembling.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading As for Philippe, overwhelmed by this great honor, he felt more ashamed than if his sovereign had insulted him publicly; he lowered his eyes, and his heart beat as though it would burst.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Philippe, at this request of the queen, made a strong effort, and stopped the sledge abruptly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “And now, rest yourself,” said she, coming out of it all trembling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Philippe, at this request of the queen, made a strong effort, and stopped the sledge abruptly.
on one occasion
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “And now, rest yourself,” said she, coming out of it all trembling.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading As for Philippe, overwhelmed by this great honor, he felt more ashamed than if his sovereign had insulted him publicly; he lowered his eyes, and his heart beat as though it would burst.
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From this reading Philippe, at this request of the queen, made a strong effort, and stopped the sledge abruptly.
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From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading As for Philippe, overwhelmed by this great honor, he felt more ashamed than if his sovereign had insulted him publicly; he lowered his eyes, and his heart beat as though it would burst.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Philippe, at this request of the queen, made a strong effort, and stopped the sledge abruptly.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Philippe, at this request of the queen, made a strong effort, and stopped the sledge abruptly.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “And now, rest yourself,” said she, coming out of it all trembling.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “And now, rest yourself,” said she, coming out of it all trembling.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “And now, rest yourself,” said she, coming out of it all trembling.
sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading Philippe, at this request of the queen, made a strong effort, and stopped the sledge abruptly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading As for Philippe, overwhelmed by this great honor, he felt more ashamed than if his sovereign had insulted him publicly; he lowered his eyes, and his heart beat as though it would burst.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Philippe, at this request of the queen, made a strong effort, and stopped the sledge abruptly.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Philippe, at this request of the queen, made a strong effort, and stopped the sledge abruptly.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
TEMPTERnoun
a person who tempts others
From this reading THE TEMPTER.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As for Philippe, overwhelmed by this great honor, he felt more ashamed than if his sovereign had insulted him publicly; he lowered his eyes, and his heart beat as though it would burst.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TEMPTER.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Philippe, at this request of the queen, made a strong effort, and stopped the sledge abruptly.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As for Philippe, overwhelmed by this great honor, he felt more ashamed than if his sovereign had insulted him publicly; he lowered his eyes, and his heart beat as though it would burst.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
a shaky motion
From this reading “And now, rest yourself,” said she, coming out of it all trembling.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As for Philippe, overwhelmed by this great honor, he felt more ashamed than if his sovereign had insulted him publicly; he lowered his eyes, and his heart beat as though it would burst.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Indeed, I never could have believed the delight of going so fast, but you have made me quite tremble;” and she took Philippe’s arm to support herself, until a general murmur reminded her that she was once more committing a breach of etiquette.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “And now, rest yourself,” said she, coming out of it all trembling.
