Chapter XV · Chapter 15

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Exile "Il y a donc des malheurs tellement bien caches que ceux qui en sont la cause, ne les devinent meme pas."

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

third-person singular of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

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From this reading Exile "Il y a donc des malheurs tellement bien caches que ceux qui en sont la cause, ne les devinent meme pas."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading With Lucille, however, Isabella speedily inaugurated a friendship, to which Lucille's knowledge of English no doubt contributed largely, for Isabella knew but little French.

plural of “cache” — a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons)

From this reading Exile "Il y a donc des malheurs tellement bien caches que ceux qui en sont la cause, ne les devinent meme pas."

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Exile "Il y a donc des malheurs tellement bien caches que ceux qui en sont la cause, ne les devinent meme pas."

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From this reading Exile "Il y a donc des malheurs tellement bien caches que ceux qui en sont la cause, ne les devinent meme pas."

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

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From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading With Lucille, however, Isabella speedily inaugurated a friendship, to which Lucille's knowledge of English no doubt contributed largely, for Isabella knew but little French.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

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From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading Exile "Il y a donc des malheurs tellement bien caches que ceux qui en sont la cause, ne les devinent meme pas."

characterized by great determination

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

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From this reading Exile "Il y a donc des malheurs tellement bien caches que ceux qui en sont la cause, ne les devinent meme pas."

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

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From this reading Exile "Il y a donc des malheurs tellement bien caches que ceux qui en sont la cause, ne les devinent meme pas."

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading With Lucille, however, Isabella speedily inaugurated a friendship, to which Lucille's knowledge of English no doubt contributed largely, for Isabella knew but little French.

half the width of an em

From this reading Exile "Il y a donc des malheurs tellement bien caches que ceux qui en sont la cause, ne les devinent meme pas."

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading With Lucille, however, Isabella speedily inaugurated a friendship, to which Lucille's knowledge of English no doubt contributed largely, for Isabella knew but little French.

expel from a country

From this reading Exile "Il y a donc des malheurs tellement bien caches que ceux qui en sont la cause, ne les devinent meme pas."

past form of “exile” — expel from a country

From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With Lucille, however, Isabella speedily inaugurated a friendship, to which Lucille's knowledge of English no doubt contributed largely, for Isabella knew but little French.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading With Lucille, however, Isabella speedily inaugurated a friendship, to which Lucille's knowledge of English no doubt contributed largely, for Isabella knew but little French.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading With Lucille, however, Isabella speedily inaugurated a friendship, to which Lucille's knowledge of English no doubt contributed largely, for Isabella knew but little French.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

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From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

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From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading With Lucille, however, Isabella speedily inaugurated a friendship, to which Lucille's knowledge of English no doubt contributed largely, for Isabella knew but little French.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

a midwestern state in north-central United States

From this reading Exile "Il y a donc des malheurs tellement bien caches que ceux qui en sont la cause, ne les devinent meme pas."

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

past form of “inaugurate” — commence officially

From this reading With Lucille, however, Isabella speedily inaugurated a friendship, to which Lucille's knowledge of English no doubt contributed largely, for Isabella knew but little French.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)

From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

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From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

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 Lucille, however, Isabella speedily inaugurated a friendship, to which Lucille's knowledge of English no doubt contributed largely, for Isabella knew but little French.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading With Lucille, however, Isabella speedily inaugurated a friendship, to which Lucille's knowledge of English no doubt contributed largely, for Isabella knew but little French.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Exile "Il y a donc des malheurs tellement bien caches que ceux qui en sont la cause, ne les devinent meme pas."

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading With Lucille, however, Isabella speedily inaugurated a friendship, to which Lucille's knowledge of English no doubt contributed largely, for Isabella knew but little French.

plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading Exile "Il y a donc des malheurs tellement bien caches que ceux qui en sont la cause, ne les devinent meme pas."

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading With Lucille, however, Isabella speedily inaugurated a friendship, to which Lucille's knowledge of English no doubt contributed largely, for Isabella knew but little French.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

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From this reading With Lucille, however, Isabella speedily inaugurated a friendship, to which Lucille's knowledge of English no doubt contributed largely, for Isabella knew but little French.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading With Lucille, however, Isabella speedily inaugurated a friendship, to which Lucille's knowledge of English no doubt contributed largely, for Isabella knew but little French.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

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From this reading Exile "Il y a donc des malheurs tellement bien caches que ceux qui en sont la cause, ne les devinent meme pas."

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

a cultural unit (an idea or value or pattern of behavior) that is passed from one person to another by non-genetic means (as by imitation)

From this reading Exile "Il y a donc des malheurs tellement bien caches que ceux qui en sont la cause, ne les devinent meme pas."

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts

From this reading Exile "Il y a donc des malheurs tellement bien caches que ceux qui en sont la cause, ne les devinent meme pas."

not any; not one

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

bring order and organization to

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)

From this reading Exile "Il y a donc des malheurs tellement bien caches que ceux qui en sont la cause, ne les devinent meme pas."

ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

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From this reading Exile "Il y a donc des malheurs tellement bien caches que ceux qui en sont la cause, ne les devinent meme pas."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Exile "Il y a donc des malheurs tellement bien caches que ceux qui en sont la cause, ne les devinent meme pas."

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

a result

From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

legally valid

From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

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From this reading Exile "Il y a donc des malheurs tellement bien caches que ceux qui en sont la cause, ne les devinent meme pas."

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

with speed

From this reading With Lucille, however, Isabella speedily inaugurated a friendship, to which Lucille's knowledge of English no doubt contributed largely, for Isabella knew but little French.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

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From this reading Exile "Il y a donc des malheurs tellement bien caches que ceux qui en sont la cause, ne les devinent meme pas."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

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From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

precisely as stated

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading With Lucille, however, Isabella speedily inaugurated a friendship, to which Lucille's knowledge of English no doubt contributed largely, for Isabella knew but little French.

which person or people

From this reading The first to show kindness to the ladies exiled at Hopton was Isabella Gayerson, who, in response to a letter from the rightful owner of the old manor house, called on Madame de Clericy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With Lucille, however, Isabella speedily inaugurated a friendship, to which Lucille's knowledge of English no doubt contributed largely, for Isabella knew but little French.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Isabella's pale face, her thin-lipped, determined mouth and reserved glance seem to have made no very favourable impression on Madame, who indeed wrote of her as a disappointed woman, nursing some sorrow or grievance in her heart.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading Exile "Il y a donc des malheurs tellement bien caches que ceux qui en sont la cause, ne les devinent meme pas."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Lucille," wrote Madame to me, for I had returned to London in order to organise a more active pursuit of Charles Miste, "Lucille admires your friend Miss Gayerson immensely, and says that the English _demoiselles_ suggest to her a fine and delicate porcelain--but it seems to me," Madame added, "that the grain is a hard one."