(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Thank you, I am quite well," she replied; though her colorless lips and wan, sunken face solemnly contradicted the words.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading Madame de Gramont welcomed Maurice that morning with more animation than she had evinced during her illness.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading He congratulated her upon her convalescence with mingled warmth and astonishment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
colorlessadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərləs/
lacking in variety and interest
From this reading "Thank you, I am quite well," she replied; though her colorless lips and wan, sunken face solemnly contradicted the words.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading He congratulated her upon her convalescence with mingled warmth and astonishment.
contradictedverbUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəd/
past form of “contradict” — be in contradiction with
From this reading "Thank you, I am quite well," she replied; though her colorless lips and wan, sunken face solemnly contradicted the words.
convalescencenounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading He congratulated her upon her convalescence with mingled warmth and astonishment.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Madame de Gramont welcomed Maurice that morning with more animation than she had evinced during her illness.
deshabillenoun
the state of being carelessly or partially dressed
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
drawing-room
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From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Madame de Gramont welcomed Maurice that morning with more animation than she had evinced during her illness.
divisible by two
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading Madame de Gramont welcomed Maurice that morning with more animation than she had evinced during her illness.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Thank you, I am quite well," she replied; though her colorless lips and wan, sunken face solemnly contradicted the words.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
Gramont
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From this reading Madame de Gramont welcomed Maurice that morning with more animation than she had evinced during her illness.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Madame de Gramont welcomed Maurice that morning with more animation than she had evinced during her illness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Madame de Gramont welcomed Maurice that morning with more animation than she had evinced during her illness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Thank you, I am quite well," she replied; though her colorless lips and wan, sunken face solemnly contradicted the words.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Madame de Gramont welcomed Maurice that morning with more animation than she had evinced during her illness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
invalid's
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From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "Thank you, I am quite well," she replied; though her colorless lips and wan, sunken face solemnly contradicted the words.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame de Gramont welcomed Maurice that morning with more animation than she had evinced during her illness.
Maurice
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From this reading Madame de Gramont welcomed Maurice that morning with more animation than she had evinced during her illness.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading He congratulated her upon her convalescence with mingled warmth and astonishment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Madame de Gramont welcomed Maurice that morning with more animation than she had evinced during her illness.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Madame de Gramont welcomed Maurice that morning with more animation than she had evinced during her illness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
OUTGENERALLED
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From this reading OUTGENERALLED.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Thank you, I am quite well," she replied; though her colorless lips and wan, sunken face solemnly contradicted the words.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Thank you, I am quite well," she replied; though her colorless lips and wan, sunken face solemnly contradicted the words.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madame de Gramont welcomed Maurice that morning with more animation than she had evinced during her illness.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading "Thank you, I am quite well," she replied; though her colorless lips and wan, sunken face solemnly contradicted the words.
stifflyadverbUS /ˈstɪfli/
in a stiff manner
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
sunkenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/
having a sunken area
From this reading "Thank you, I am quite well," she replied; though her colorless lips and wan, sunken face solemnly contradicted the words.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Madame de Gramont welcomed Maurice that morning with more animation than she had evinced during her illness.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you, I am quite well," she replied; though her colorless lips and wan, sunken face solemnly contradicted the words.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Madame de Gramont welcomed Maurice that morning with more animation than she had evinced during her illness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Thank you, I am quite well," she replied; though her colorless lips and wan, sunken face solemnly contradicted the words.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He congratulated her upon her convalescence with mingled warmth and astonishment.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading "Thank you, I am quite well," she replied; though her colorless lips and wan, sunken face solemnly contradicted the words.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading He congratulated her upon her convalescence with mingled warmth and astonishment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He did not anticipate finding her in the drawing-room; and was even more surprised to see her not in an invalid's _deshabille_, but dressed for visitors; not reclining, but sitting up almost as stiffly as in the days of her grandeur.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Madame de Gramont welcomed Maurice that morning with more animation than she had evinced during her illness.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Thank you, I am quite well," she replied; though her colorless lips and wan, sunken face solemnly contradicted the words.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Madame de Gramont welcomed Maurice that morning with more animation than she had evinced during her illness.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Thank you, I am quite well," she replied; though her colorless lips and wan, sunken face solemnly contradicted the words.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Thank you, I am quite well," she replied; though her colorless lips and wan, sunken face solemnly contradicted the words.
