used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a silence between the two for a little after they came out from Petullo's distracted household.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading With a chilling sentiment towards his new acquaintance, whom he judged the cause of the unhappy woman's state, Count Victor waited for the excuse he knew inevitable.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There was a silence between the two for a little after they came out from Petullo's distracted household.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “M. Montaiglon,” at last said the Chamberlain in a curious voice where feelings the most deep appeared to strive together, “yon's a tragedy, if you like.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “M. Montaiglon,” at last said the Chamberlain in a curious voice where feelings the most deep appeared to strive together, “yon's a tragedy, if you like.”
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading He could not see the Chamberlain's face, for the night was dark now; the tide, unseen, was running up on the beach of the bay, lights were burning in the dwellings of the little town.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading He could not see the Chamberlain's face, for the night was dark now; the tide, unseen, was running up on the beach of the bay, lights were burning in the dwellings of the little town.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was a silence between the two for a little after they came out from Petullo's distracted household.
the act of burning something
From this reading He could not see the Chamberlain's face, for the night was dark now; the tide, unseen, was running up on the beach of the bay, lights were burning in the dwellings of the little town.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There was a silence between the two for a little after they came out from Petullo's distracted household.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading With a chilling sentiment towards his new acquaintance, whom he judged the cause of the unhappy woman's state, Count Victor waited for the excuse he knew inevitable.
ChamberlainnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərlən/
British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
From this reading “M. Montaiglon,” at last said the Chamberlain in a curious voice where feelings the most deep appeared to strive together, “yon's a tragedy, if you like.”
Chamberlain'snounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərlənz/
possessive form of “chamberlain” — British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
From this reading He could not see the Chamberlain's face, for the night was dark now; the tide, unseen, was running up on the beach of the bay, lights were burning in the dwellings of the little town.
chillingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/
provoking fear terror
From this reading With a chilling sentiment towards his new acquaintance, whom he judged the cause of the unhappy woman's state, Count Victor waited for the excuse he knew inevitable.
CommentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading “_Comment?_” said the Count.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not see the Chamberlain's face, for the night was dark now; the tide, unseen, was running up on the beach of the bay, lights were burning in the dwellings of the little town.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading With a chilling sentiment towards his new acquaintance, whom he judged the cause of the unhappy woman's state, Count Victor waited for the excuse he knew inevitable.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading “M. Montaiglon,” at last said the Chamberlain in a curious voice where feelings the most deep appeared to strive together, “yon's a tragedy, if you like.”
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He could not see the Chamberlain's face, for the night was dark now; the tide, unseen, was running up on the beach of the bay, lights were burning in the dwellings of the little town.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading “M. Montaiglon,” at last said the Chamberlain in a curious voice where feelings the most deep appeared to strive together, “yon's a tragedy, if you like.”
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading There was a silence between the two for a little after they came out from Petullo's distracted household.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading He could not see the Chamberlain's face, for the night was dark now; the tide, unseen, was running up on the beach of the bay, lights were burning in the dwellings of the little town.
accept an excuse for
From this reading With a chilling sentiment towards his new acquaintance, whom he judged the cause of the unhappy woman's state, Count Victor waited for the excuse he knew inevitable.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He could not see the Chamberlain's face, for the night was dark now; the tide, unseen, was running up on the beach of the bay, lights were burning in the dwellings of the little town.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading “M. Montaiglon,” at last said the Chamberlain in a curious voice where feelings the most deep appeared to strive together, “yon's a tragedy, if you like.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a silence between the two for a little after they came out from Petullo's distracted household.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was a silence between the two for a little after they came out from Petullo's distracted household.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a chilling sentiment towards his new acquaintance, whom he judged the cause of the unhappy woman's state, Count Victor waited for the excuse he knew inevitable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With a chilling sentiment towards his new acquaintance, whom he judged the cause of the unhappy woman's state, Count Victor waited for the excuse he knew inevitable.
a social unit living together
From this reading There was a silence between the two for a little after they came out from Petullo's distracted household.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “M. Montaiglon,” at last said the Chamberlain in a curious voice where feelings the most deep appeared to strive together, “yon's a tragedy, if you like.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He could not see the Chamberlain's face, for the night was dark now; the tide, unseen, was running up on the beach of the bay, lights were burning in the dwellings of the little town.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading With a chilling sentiment towards his new acquaintance, whom he judged the cause of the unhappy woman's state, Count Victor waited for the excuse he knew inevitable.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading With a chilling sentiment towards his new acquaintance, whom he judged the cause of the unhappy woman's state, Count Victor waited for the excuse he knew inevitable.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading With a chilling sentiment towards his new acquaintance, whom he judged the cause of the unhappy woman's state, Count Victor waited for the excuse he knew inevitable.
immediately past
From this reading “M. Montaiglon,” at last said the Chamberlain in a curious voice where feelings the most deep appeared to strive together, “yon's a tragedy, if you like.”
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading He could not see the Chamberlain's face, for the night was dark now; the tide, unseen, was running up on the beach of the bay, lights were burning in the dwellings of the little town.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “M. Montaiglon,” at last said the Chamberlain in a curious voice where feelings the most deep appeared to strive together, “yon's a tragedy, if you like.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a silence between the two for a little after they came out from Petullo's distracted household.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading “M. Montaiglon,” at last said the Chamberlain in a curious voice where feelings the most deep appeared to strive together, “yon's a tragedy, if you like.”
Montaiglon
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From this reading “M. Montaiglon,” at last said the Chamberlain in a curious voice where feelings the most deep appeared to strive together, “yon's a tragedy, if you like.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading “M. Montaiglon,” at last said the Chamberlain in a curious voice where feelings the most deep appeared to strive together, “yon's a tragedy, if you like.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading With a chilling sentiment towards his new acquaintance, whom he judged the cause of the unhappy woman's state, Count Victor waited for the excuse he knew inevitable.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He could not see the Chamberlain's face, for the night was dark now; the tide, unseen, was running up on the beach of the bay, lights were burning in the dwellings of the little town.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not see the Chamberlain's face, for the night was dark now; the tide, unseen, was running up on the beach of the bay, lights were burning in the dwellings of the little town.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He could not see the Chamberlain's face, for the night was dark now; the tide, unseen, was running up on the beach of the bay, lights were burning in the dwellings of the little town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With a chilling sentiment towards his new acquaintance, whom he judged the cause of the unhappy woman's state, Count Victor waited for the excuse he knew inevitable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He could not see the Chamberlain's face, for the night was dark now; the tide, unseen, was running up on the beach of the bay, lights were burning in the dwellings of the little town.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There was a silence between the two for a little after they came out from Petullo's distracted household.
Petullo's
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From this reading There was a silence between the two for a little after they came out from Petullo's distracted household.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading He could not see the Chamberlain's face, for the night was dark now; the tide, unseen, was running up on the beach of the bay, lights were burning in the dwellings of the little town.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “M. Montaiglon,” at last said the Chamberlain in a curious voice where feelings the most deep appeared to strive together, “yon's a tragedy, if you like.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could not see the Chamberlain's face, for the night was dark now; the tide, unseen, was running up on the beach of the bay, lights were burning in the dwellings of the little town.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading With a chilling sentiment towards his new acquaintance, whom he judged the cause of the unhappy woman's state, Count Victor waited for the excuse he knew inevitable.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading There was a silence between the two for a little after they came out from Petullo's distracted household.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading With a chilling sentiment towards his new acquaintance, whom he judged the cause of the unhappy woman's state, Count Victor waited for the excuse he knew inevitable.
striveverbUS /straɪv/
attempt by employing effort
From this reading “M. Montaiglon,” at last said the Chamberlain in a curious voice where feelings the most deep appeared to strive together, “yon's a tragedy, if you like.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a silence between the two for a little after they came out from Petullo's distracted household.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a silence between the two for a little after they came out from Petullo's distracted household.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a silence between the two for a little after they came out from Petullo's distracted household.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading He could not see the Chamberlain's face, for the night was dark now; the tide, unseen, was running up on the beach of the bay, lights were burning in the dwellings of the little town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “M. Montaiglon,” at last said the Chamberlain in a curious voice where feelings the most deep appeared to strive together, “yon's a tragedy, if you like.”
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “M. Montaiglon,” at last said the Chamberlain in a curious voice where feelings the most deep appeared to strive together, “yon's a tragedy, if you like.”
in the direction of
From this reading With a chilling sentiment towards his new acquaintance, whom he judged the cause of the unhappy woman's state, Count Victor waited for the excuse he knew inevitable.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He could not see the Chamberlain's face, for the night was dark now; the tide, unseen, was running up on the beach of the bay, lights were burning in the dwellings of the little town.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading “M. Montaiglon,” at last said the Chamberlain in a curious voice where feelings the most deep appeared to strive together, “yon's a tragedy, if you like.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was a silence between the two for a little after they came out from Petullo's distracted household.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading With a chilling sentiment towards his new acquaintance, whom he judged the cause of the unhappy woman's state, Count Victor waited for the excuse he knew inevitable.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading He could not see the Chamberlain's face, for the night was dark now; the tide, unseen, was running up on the beach of the bay, lights were burning in the dwellings of the little town.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He could not see the Chamberlain's face, for the night was dark now; the tide, unseen, was running up on the beach of the bay, lights were burning in the dwellings of the little town.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading With a chilling sentiment towards his new acquaintance, whom he judged the cause of the unhappy woman's state, Count Victor waited for the excuse he knew inevitable.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “M. Montaiglon,” at last said the Chamberlain in a curious voice where feelings the most deep appeared to strive together, “yon's a tragedy, if you like.”
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading With a chilling sentiment towards his new acquaintance, whom he judged the cause of the unhappy woman's state, Count Victor waited for the excuse he knew inevitable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a silence between the two for a little after they came out from Petullo's distracted household.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He could not see the Chamberlain's face, for the night was dark now; the tide, unseen, was running up on the beach of the bay, lights were burning in the dwellings of the little town.
in or at the place that
From this reading “M. Montaiglon,” at last said the Chamberlain in a curious voice where feelings the most deep appeared to strive together, “yon's a tragedy, if you like.”
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With a chilling sentiment towards his new acquaintance, whom he judged the cause of the unhappy woman's state, Count Victor waited for the excuse he knew inevitable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a chilling sentiment towards his new acquaintance, whom he judged the cause of the unhappy woman's state, Count Victor waited for the excuse he knew inevitable.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading With a chilling sentiment towards his new acquaintance, whom he judged the cause of the unhappy woman's state, Count Victor waited for the excuse he knew inevitable.
yon's
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From this reading “M. Montaiglon,” at last said the Chamberlain in a curious voice where feelings the most deep appeared to strive together, “yon's a tragedy, if you like.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “M. Montaiglon,” at last said the Chamberlain in a curious voice where feelings the most deep appeared to strive together, “yon's a tragedy, if you like.”
