used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I go back to my cell quiet enough,” she said, in low tones, and with a smiling frown upon her countenance.
Ah
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From this reading “Ah! it is often a very dull and pitiful company that, Count Victor,” said Olivia, with a sigh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Good night,” said Olivia, at last, and straightway Count Victor felt the glory of the evening eclipse.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Good night,” said Olivia, at last, and straightway Count Victor felt the glory of the evening eclipse.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “I go back to my cell quiet enough,” she said, in low tones, and with a smiling frown upon her countenance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Happy prisoner!” said he, “to be condemned to no worse than your own company.”
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading “I go back to my cell quiet enough,” she said, in low tones, and with a smiling frown upon her countenance.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading “Happy prisoner!” said he, “to be condemned to no worse than your own company.”
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading “Happy prisoner!” said he, “to be condemned to no worse than your own company.”
determine the number or amount of
From this reading “Good night,” said Olivia, at last, and straightway Count Victor felt the glory of the evening eclipse.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading “I go back to my cell quiet enough,” she said, in low tones, and with a smiling frown upon her countenance.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He opened the door to let her pass through.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading “Ah! it is often a very dull and pitiful company that, Count Victor,” said Olivia, with a sigh.
eclipseverbUS /ɪˈklɪps/
be greater in significance than
From this reading “Good night,” said Olivia, at last, and straightway Count Victor felt the glory of the evening eclipse.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “I go back to my cell quiet enough,” she said, in low tones, and with a smiling frown upon her countenance.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “Good night,” said Olivia, at last, and straightway Count Victor felt the glory of the evening eclipse.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading “Good night,” said Olivia, at last, and straightway Count Victor felt the glory of the evening eclipse.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading “I go back to my cell quiet enough,” she said, in low tones, and with a smiling frown upon her countenance.
a state of high honor
From this reading “Good night,” said Olivia, at last, and straightway Count Victor felt the glory of the evening eclipse.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I go back to my cell quiet enough,” she said, in low tones, and with a smiling frown upon her countenance.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good night,” said Olivia, at last, and straightway Count Victor felt the glory of the evening eclipse.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “Happy prisoner!” said he, “to be condemned to no worse than your own company.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He opened the door to let her pass through.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He opened the door to let her pass through.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I go back to my cell quiet enough,” she said, in low tones, and with a smiling frown upon her countenance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I go back to my cell quiet enough,” she said, in low tones, and with a smiling frown upon her countenance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Ah! it is often a very dull and pitiful company that, Count Victor,” said Olivia, with a sigh.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Ah! it is often a very dull and pitiful company that, Count Victor,” said Olivia, with a sigh.
immediately past
From this reading “Good night,” said Olivia, at last, and straightway Count Victor felt the glory of the evening eclipse.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He opened the door to let her pass through.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “I go back to my cell quiet enough,” she said, in low tones, and with a smiling frown upon her countenance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I go back to my cell quiet enough,” she said, in low tones, and with a smiling frown upon her countenance.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Good night,” said Olivia, at last, and straightway Count Victor felt the glory of the evening eclipse.
not any; not one
From this reading “Happy prisoner!” said he, “to be condemned to no worse than your own company.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Good night,” said Olivia, at last, and straightway Count Victor felt the glory of the evening eclipse.
many times at short intervals
From this reading “Ah! it is often a very dull and pitiful company that, Count Victor,” said Olivia, with a sigh.
Olivia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Good night,” said Olivia, at last, and straightway Count Victor felt the glory of the evening eclipse.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He opened the door to let her pass through.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “Happy prisoner!” said he, “to be condemned to no worse than your own company.”
go across or through
From this reading He opened the door to let her pass through.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading “Ah! it is often a very dull and pitiful company that, Count Victor,” said Olivia, with a sigh.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading “Happy prisoner!” said he, “to be condemned to no worse than your own company.”
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading “I go back to my cell quiet enough,” she said, in low tones, and with a smiling frown upon her countenance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Good night,” said Olivia, at last, and straightway Count Victor felt the glory of the evening eclipse.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I go back to my cell quiet enough,” she said, in low tones, and with a smiling frown upon her countenance.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “Ah! it is often a very dull and pitiful company that, Count Victor,” said Olivia, with a sigh.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “I go back to my cell quiet enough,” she said, in low tones, and with a smiling frown upon her countenance.
straightwayadverb
at once
From this reading “Good night,” said Olivia, at last, and straightway Count Victor felt the glory of the evening eclipse.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Happy prisoner!” said he, “to be condemned to no worse than your own company.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Ah! it is often a very dull and pitiful company that, Count Victor,” said Olivia, with a sigh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Good night,” said Olivia, at last, and straightway Count Victor felt the glory of the evening eclipse.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He opened the door to let her pass through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He opened the door to let her pass through.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “I go back to my cell quiet enough,” she said, in low tones, and with a smiling frown upon her countenance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “I go back to my cell quiet enough,” she said, in low tones, and with a smiling frown upon her countenance.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Ah! it is often a very dull and pitiful company that, Count Victor,” said Olivia, with a sigh.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading “Good night,” said Olivia, at last, and straightway Count Victor felt the glory of the evening eclipse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I go back to my cell quiet enough,” she said, in low tones, and with a smiling frown upon her countenance.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading “Happy prisoner!” said he, “to be condemned to no worse than your own company.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Happy prisoner!” said he, “to be condemned to no worse than your own company.”
