used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jeanne had remarked the trouble of Charny, the solicitude of the queen, and the eagerness of both for a conversation.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After what we have already told of the meetings between Jeanne and Oliva, our readers will have been at no loss to understand the scenes in the park.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading After what we have already told of the meetings between Jeanne and Oliva, our readers will have been at no loss to understand the scenes in the park.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WOMAN AND DEMON.
Antoinette
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From this reading Jeanne, when she came in to the queen, watched her closely, hoping to gather something from her; but Marie Antoinette was beginning to learn caution, and she guarded herself carefully.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After what we have already told of the meetings between Jeanne and Oliva, our readers will have been at no loss to understand the scenes in the park.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After what we have already told of the meetings between Jeanne and Oliva, our readers will have been at no loss to understand the scenes in the park.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Jeanne, when she came in to the queen, watched her closely, hoping to gather something from her; but Marie Antoinette was beginning to learn caution, and she guarded herself carefully.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading After what we have already told of the meetings between Jeanne and Oliva, our readers will have been at no loss to understand the scenes in the park.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Jeanne had remarked the trouble of Charny, the solicitude of the queen, and the eagerness of both for a conversation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jeanne, when she came in to the queen, watched her closely, hoping to gather something from her; but Marie Antoinette was beginning to learn caution, and she guarded herself carefully.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Jeanne, when she came in to the queen, watched her closely, hoping to gather something from her; but Marie Antoinette was beginning to learn caution, and she guarded herself carefully.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Jeanne, when she came in to the queen, watched her closely, hoping to gather something from her; but Marie Antoinette was beginning to learn caution, and she guarded herself carefully.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Jeanne, when she came in to the queen, watched her closely, hoping to gather something from her; but Marie Antoinette was beginning to learn caution, and she guarded herself carefully.
Charny
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From this reading Jeanne had remarked the trouble of Charny, the solicitude of the queen, and the eagerness of both for a conversation.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Jeanne, when she came in to the queen, watched her closely, hoping to gather something from her; but Marie Antoinette was beginning to learn caution, and she guarded herself carefully.
conjecturesnounUS /kənˈdʒektʃərz/
plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading Jeanne was, therefore, reduced to conjectures.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Jeanne had remarked the trouble of Charny, the solicitude of the queen, and the eagerness of both for a conversation.
DEMONnounUS /ˈdiːmən/
an evil supernatural being
From this reading WOMAN AND DEMON.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Jeanne had remarked the trouble of Charny, the solicitude of the queen, and the eagerness of both for a conversation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jeanne had remarked the trouble of Charny, the solicitude of the queen, and the eagerness of both for a conversation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jeanne, when she came in to the queen, watched her closely, hoping to gather something from her; but Marie Antoinette was beginning to learn caution, and she guarded herself carefully.
assemble or get together
From this reading Jeanne, when she came in to the queen, watched her closely, hoping to gather something from her; but Marie Antoinette was beginning to learn caution, and she guarded herself carefully.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading Jeanne, when she came in to the queen, watched her closely, hoping to gather something from her; but Marie Antoinette was beginning to learn caution, and she guarded herself carefully.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jeanne had remarked the trouble of Charny, the solicitude of the queen, and the eagerness of both for a conversation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After what we have already told of the meetings between Jeanne and Oliva, our readers will have been at no loss to understand the scenes in the park.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jeanne, when she came in to the queen, watched her closely, hoping to gather something from her; but Marie Antoinette was beginning to learn caution, and she guarded herself carefully.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jeanne, when she came in to the queen, watched her closely, hoping to gather something from her; but Marie Antoinette was beginning to learn caution, and she guarded herself carefully.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Jeanne, when she came in to the queen, watched her closely, hoping to gather something from her; but Marie Antoinette was beginning to learn caution, and she guarded herself carefully.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After what we have already told of the meetings between Jeanne and Oliva, our readers will have been at no loss to understand the scenes in the park.
Jeanne
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From this reading Jeanne had remarked the trouble of Charny, the solicitude of the queen, and the eagerness of both for a conversation.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Jeanne, when she came in to the queen, watched her closely, hoping to gather something from her; but Marie Antoinette was beginning to learn caution, and she guarded herself carefully.
something that is lost
From this reading After what we have already told of the meetings between Jeanne and Oliva, our readers will have been at no loss to understand the scenes in the park.
Marie
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From this reading Jeanne, when she came in to the queen, watched her closely, hoping to gather something from her; but Marie Antoinette was beginning to learn caution, and she guarded herself carefully.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading After what we have already told of the meetings between Jeanne and Oliva, our readers will have been at no loss to understand the scenes in the park.
not any; not one
From this reading After what we have already told of the meetings between Jeanne and Oliva, our readers will have been at no loss to understand the scenes in the park.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jeanne had remarked the trouble of Charny, the solicitude of the queen, and the eagerness of both for a conversation.
Oliva
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From this reading After what we have already told of the meetings between Jeanne and Oliva, our readers will have been at no loss to understand the scenes in the park.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After what we have already told of the meetings between Jeanne and Oliva, our readers will have been at no loss to understand the scenes in the park.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading After what we have already told of the meetings between Jeanne and Oliva, our readers will have been at no loss to understand the scenes in the park.
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 Jeanne had remarked the trouble of Charny, the solicitude of the queen, and the eagerness of both for a conversation.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading After what we have already told of the meetings between Jeanne and Oliva, our readers will have been at no loss to understand the scenes in the park.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Jeanne was, therefore, reduced to conjectures.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Jeanne had remarked the trouble of Charny, the solicitude of the queen, and the eagerness of both for a conversation.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading After what we have already told of the meetings between Jeanne and Oliva, our readers will have been at no loss to understand the scenes in the park.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jeanne, when she came in to the queen, watched her closely, hoping to gather something from her; but Marie Antoinette was beginning to learn caution, and she guarded herself carefully.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading Jeanne had remarked the trouble of Charny, the solicitude of the queen, and the eagerness of both for a conversation.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Jeanne, when she came in to the queen, watched her closely, hoping to gather something from her; but Marie Antoinette was beginning to learn caution, and she guarded herself carefully.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jeanne had remarked the trouble of Charny, the solicitude of the queen, and the eagerness of both for a conversation.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Jeanne was, therefore, reduced to conjectures.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After what we have already told of the meetings between Jeanne and Oliva, our readers will have been at no loss to understand the scenes in the park.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading After what we have already told of the meetings between Jeanne and Oliva, our readers will have been at no loss to understand the scenes in the park.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Jeanne had remarked the trouble of Charny, the solicitude of the queen, and the eagerness of both for a conversation.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading After what we have already told of the meetings between Jeanne and Oliva, our readers will have been at no loss to understand the scenes in the park.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jeanne, when she came in to the queen, watched her closely, hoping to gather something from her; but Marie Antoinette was beginning to learn caution, and she guarded herself carefully.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Jeanne, when she came in to the queen, watched her closely, hoping to gather something from her; but Marie Antoinette was beginning to learn caution, and she guarded herself carefully.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After what we have already told of the meetings between Jeanne and Oliva, our readers will have been at no loss to understand the scenes in the park.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After what we have already told of the meetings between Jeanne and Oliva, our readers will have been at no loss to understand the scenes in the park.
at the time that
From this reading Jeanne, when she came in to the queen, watched her closely, hoping to gather something from her; but Marie Antoinette was beginning to learn caution, and she guarded herself carefully.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading After what we have already told of the meetings between Jeanne and Oliva, our readers will have been at no loss to understand the scenes in the park.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading WOMAN AND DEMON.
