used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She shrank from a discussion with her aunt who was in a high state of indignation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Count Tristan was about to hand Bertha into the carriage which the countess had entered, when the young girl paused, with her tiny foot upon the step.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading She shrank from a discussion with her aunt who was in a high state of indignation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
Bertha
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From this reading Count Tristan was about to hand Bertha into the carriage which the countess had entered, when the young girl paused, with her tiny foot upon the step.
Bertha's
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From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
next to; at the side of
From this reading While Bertha's foot still rested upon the step, she glanced over her shoulder and saw Gaston standing beside Maurice.
Bois
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From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Count Tristan was about to hand Bertha into the carriage which the countess had entered, when the young girl paused, with her tiny foot upon the step.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Count Tristan was about to hand Bertha into the carriage which the countess had entered, when the young girl paused, with her tiny foot upon the step.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading Count Tristan was about to hand Bertha into the carriage which the countess had entered, when the young girl paused, with her tiny foot upon the step.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading She shrank from a discussion with her aunt who was in a high state of indignation.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Count Tristan was about to hand Bertha into the carriage which the countess had entered, when the young girl paused, with her tiny foot upon the step.
exasperatedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪd/
greatly annoyed; out of patience
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Count Tristan was about to hand Bertha into the carriage which the countess had entered, when the young girl paused, with her tiny foot upon the step.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She shrank from a discussion with her aunt who was in a high state of indignation.
Gaston
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From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
a young female
From this reading Count Tristan was about to hand Bertha into the carriage which the countess had entered, when the young girl paused, with her tiny foot upon the step.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading While Bertha's foot still rested upon the step, she glanced over her shoulder and saw Gaston standing beside Maurice.
Gramont's
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From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Count Tristan was about to hand Bertha into the carriage which the countess had entered, when the young girl paused, with her tiny foot upon the step.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading HALF THE WOOER.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Count Tristan was about to hand Bertha into the carriage which the countess had entered, when the young girl paused, with her tiny foot upon the step.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Count Tristan was about to hand Bertha into the carriage which the countess had entered, when the young girl paused, with her tiny foot upon the step.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She shrank from a discussion with her aunt who was in a high state of indignation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She shrank from a discussion with her aunt who was in a high state of indignation.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading She shrank from a discussion with her aunt who was in a high state of indignation.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Count Tristan was about to hand Bertha into the carriage which the countess had entered, when the young girl paused, with her tiny foot upon the step.
and nothing more
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
for more time
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
Maurice
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From this reading While Bertha's foot still rested upon the step, she glanced over her shoulder and saw Gaston standing beside Maurice.
not any; not one
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She shrank from a discussion with her aunt who was in a high state of indignation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
and nothing more
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading While Bertha's foot still rested upon the step, she glanced over her shoulder and saw Gaston standing beside Maurice.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Count Tristan was about to hand Bertha into the carriage which the countess had entered, when the young girl paused, with her tiny foot upon the step.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
rankedadjectiveUS /ræŋkt/
arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading While Bertha's foot still rested upon the step, she glanced over her shoulder and saw Gaston standing beside Maurice.
cut with a saw
From this reading While Bertha's foot still rested upon the step, she glanced over her shoulder and saw Gaston standing beside Maurice.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She shrank from a discussion with her aunt who was in a high state of indignation.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading While Bertha's foot still rested upon the step, she glanced over her shoulder and saw Gaston standing beside Maurice.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading She shrank from a discussion with her aunt who was in a high state of indignation.
having a supporting base
From this reading While Bertha's foot still rested upon the step, she glanced over her shoulder and saw Gaston standing beside Maurice.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading She shrank from a discussion with her aunt who was in a high state of indignation.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Count Tristan was about to hand Bertha into the carriage which the countess had entered, when the young girl paused, with her tiny foot upon the step.
not in physical motion
From this reading While Bertha's foot still rested upon the step, she glanced over her shoulder and saw Gaston standing beside Maurice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HALF THE WOOER.
very small
From this reading Count Tristan was about to hand Bertha into the carriage which the countess had entered, when the young girl paused, with her tiny foot upon the step.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Count Tristan was about to hand Bertha into the carriage which the countess had entered, when the young girl paused, with her tiny foot upon the step.
TristannounUS /ˈtrɪstæn/
(Middle Ages) the nephew of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with his uncle's bride (Iseult) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other
From this reading Count Tristan was about to hand Bertha into the carriage which the countess had entered, when the young girl paused, with her tiny foot upon the step.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Count Tristan was about to hand Bertha into the carriage which the countess had entered, when the young girl paused, with her tiny foot upon the step.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Count Tristan was about to hand Bertha into the carriage which the countess had entered, when the young girl paused, with her tiny foot upon the step.
accept gladly
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
at the time that
From this reading Count Tristan was about to hand Bertha into the carriage which the countess had entered, when the young girl paused, with her tiny foot upon the step.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Count Tristan was about to hand Bertha into the carriage which the countess had entered, when the young girl paused, with her tiny foot upon the step.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Bertha's foot still rested upon the step, she glanced over her shoulder and saw Gaston standing beside Maurice.
which person or people
From this reading She shrank from a discussion with her aunt who was in a high state of indignation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Count Tristan was about to hand Bertha into the carriage which the countess had entered, when the young girl paused, with her tiny foot upon the step.
WOOERnoun
a man who courts a woman
From this reading HALF THE WOOER.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading Madame de Gramont's wrath was not only directed against Gaston de Bois, but she was exasperated by Bertha's interference just when the haughty lady had been on the point of making him feel that he would no longer be ranked among the number of her friends and welcome visitors.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Count Tristan was about to hand Bertha into the carriage which the countess had entered, when the young girl paused, with her tiny foot upon the step.
