used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nor was she disappointed, for Jeanne, who was watching for her, acknowledged her with a bow and by kissing her hand.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading Nor was she disappointed, for Jeanne, who was watching for her, acknowledged her with a bow and by kissing her hand.
anew
From this reading She, however, promised to obey him; but he was no sooner gone than she returned to her balcony, hoping to attract her attention again.
(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 Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading She, however, promised to obey him; but he was no sooner gone than she returned to her balcony, hoping to attract her attention again.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading She, however, promised to obey him; but he was no sooner gone than she returned to her balcony, hoping to attract her attention again.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading She, however, promised to obey him; but he was no sooner gone than she returned to her balcony, hoping to attract her attention again.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Nor was she disappointed, for Jeanne, who was watching for her, acknowledged her with a bow and by kissing her hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nor was she disappointed, for Jeanne, who was watching for her, acknowledged her with a bow and by kissing her hand.
Cagliostronoun
Italian who was famous as a magician and alchemist (1743-1795)
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
circumspectionnounUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈspekʃən/
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This went on for two days.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Nor was she disappointed, for Jeanne, who was watching for her, acknowledged her with a bow and by kissing her hand.
having made preparations
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
destroyed or killed
From this reading She, however, promised to obey him; but he was no sooner gone than she returned to her balcony, hoping to attract her attention again.
highest in quality
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Nor was she disappointed, for Jeanne, who was watching for her, acknowledged her with a bow and by kissing her hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She, however, promised to obey him; but he was no sooner gone than she returned to her balcony, hoping to attract her attention again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She, however, promised to obey him; but he was no sooner gone than she returned to her balcony, hoping to attract her attention again.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading She, however, promised to obey him; but he was no sooner gone than she returned to her balcony, hoping to attract her attention again.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She, however, promised to obey him; but he was no sooner gone than she returned to her balcony, hoping to attract her attention again.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
Jeanne
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From this reading Nor was she disappointed, for Jeanne, who was watching for her, acknowledged her with a bow and by kissing her hand.
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading Nor was she disappointed, for Jeanne, who was watching for her, acknowledged her with a bow and by kissing her hand.
engage in
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
NEIGHBORSnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading THE TWO NEIGHBORS.
not any; not one
From this reading She, however, promised to obey him; but he was no sooner gone than she returned to her balcony, hoping to attract her attention again.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was she disappointed, for Jeanne, who was watching for her, acknowledged her with a bow and by kissing her hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
be obedient to
From this reading She, however, promised to obey him; but he was no sooner gone than she returned to her balcony, hoping to attract her attention again.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This went on for two days.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading She, however, promised to obey him; but he was no sooner gone than she returned to her balcony, hoping to attract her attention again.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
relinquishverbUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
part with a possession or right
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She, however, promised to obey him; but he was no sooner gone than she returned to her balcony, hoping to attract her attention again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading She, however, promised to obey him; but he was no sooner gone than she returned to her balcony, hoping to attract her attention again.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She, however, promised to obey him; but he was no sooner gone than she returned to her balcony, hoping to attract her attention again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TWO NEIGHBORS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This went on for two days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE TWO NEIGHBORS.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She, however, promised to obey him; but he was no sooner gone than she returned to her balcony, hoping to attract her attention again.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Nor was she disappointed, for Jeanne, who was watching for her, acknowledged her with a bow and by kissing her hand.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This went on for two days.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
which person or people
From this reading Nor was she disappointed, for Jeanne, who was watching for her, acknowledged her with a bow and by kissing her hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cagliostro recommended her using the greatest circumspection, and, above all, not to make friends with her neighbors; but she did not feel disposed to relinquish the intercourse which she hoped for with her fair neighbor opposite.
