used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
acrimonynounUS /ˈækrɪmoʊni/
a rough and bitter manner
From this reading "Oh, you have come at last!" exclaimed the countess, with acrimony, as Maurice opened the door of his father's chamber.
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 Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading By the aid of Mrs. Lawkins and the servants of the hotel, the count had been removed to his room.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By the aid of Mrs. Lawkins and the servants of the hotel, the count had been removed to his room.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Oh, you have come at last!" exclaimed the countess, with acrimony, as Maurice opened the door of his father's chamber.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Oh, you have come at last!" exclaimed the countess, with acrimony, as Maurice opened the door of his father's chamber.
BayardnounUS /ˈbeɪərd/
French soldier said to be fearless and chivalrous (1473-1524)
From this reading When Maurice entered, Mrs. Lawkins was standing on one side of the bed, Dr. Bayard on the other.
have
From this reading Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading When Maurice entered, Mrs. Lawkins was standing on one side of the bed, Dr. Bayard on the other.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By the aid of Mrs. Lawkins and the servants of the hotel, the count had been removed to his room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the aid of Mrs. Lawkins and the servants of the hotel, the count had been removed to his room.
calamitiesnounUS /kəˈlæmətiz/
plural of “calamity” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading "Oh, you have come at last!" exclaimed the countess, with acrimony, as Maurice opened the door of his father's chamber.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Oh, you have come at last!" exclaimed the countess, with acrimony, as Maurice opened the door of his father's chamber.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading "Oh, you have come at last!" exclaimed the countess, with acrimony, as Maurice opened the door of his father's chamber.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Oh, you have come at last!" exclaimed the countess, with acrimony, as Maurice opened the door of his father's chamber.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Maurice entered, Mrs. Lawkins was standing on one side of the bed, Dr. Bayard on the other.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When Maurice entered, Mrs. Lawkins was standing on one side of the bed, Dr. Bayard on the other.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh, you have come at last!" exclaimed the countess, with acrimony, as Maurice opened the door of his father's chamber.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Oh, you have come at last!" exclaimed the countess, with acrimony, as Maurice opened the door of his father's chamber.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By the aid of Mrs. Lawkins and the servants of the hotel, the count had been removed to his room.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Oh, you have come at last!" exclaimed the countess, with acrimony, as Maurice opened the door of his father's chamber.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, you have come at last!" exclaimed the countess, with acrimony, as Maurice opened the door of his father's chamber.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading By the aid of Mrs. Lawkins and the servants of the hotel, the count had been removed to his room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
INFLEXIBILITYnounUS /ˌɪnfleksɪˈbɪlɪti/
a lack of physical flexibility
From this reading INFLEXIBILITY.
immediately past
From this reading "Oh, you have come at last!" exclaimed the countess, with acrimony, as Maurice opened the door of his father's chamber.
Lawkins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the aid of Mrs. Lawkins and the servants of the hotel, the count had been removed to his room.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
go away from a place
From this reading Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
Maurice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, you have come at last!" exclaimed the countess, with acrimony, as Maurice opened the door of his father's chamber.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading By the aid of Mrs. Lawkins and the servants of the hotel, the count had been removed to his room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Oh, you have come at last!" exclaimed the countess, with acrimony, as Maurice opened the door of his father's chamber.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, you have come at last!" exclaimed the countess, with acrimony, as Maurice opened the door of his father's chamber.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Maurice entered, Mrs. Lawkins was standing on one side of the bed, Dr. Bayard on the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When Maurice entered, Mrs. Lawkins was standing on one side of the bed, Dr. Bayard on the other.
and nothing more
From this reading Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading "Oh, you have come at last!" exclaimed the countess, with acrimony, as Maurice opened the door of his father's chamber.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When Maurice entered, Mrs. Lawkins was standing on one side of the bed, Dr. Bayard on the other.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading By the aid of Mrs. Lawkins and the servants of the hotel, the count had been removed to his room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading By the aid of Mrs. Lawkins and the servants of the hotel, the count had been removed to his room.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading By the aid of Mrs. Lawkins and the servants of the hotel, the count had been removed to his room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading When Maurice entered, Mrs. Lawkins was standing on one side of the bed, Dr. Bayard on the other.
having a supporting base
From this reading When Maurice entered, Mrs. Lawkins was standing on one side of the bed, Dr. Bayard on the other.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
not in physical motion
From this reading Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oh, you have come at last!" exclaimed the countess, with acrimony, as Maurice opened the door of his father's chamber.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
unconsciousnessnounUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsnɪs/
a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
From this reading Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Maurice entered, Mrs. Lawkins was standing on one side of the bed, Dr. Bayard on the other.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
at the time that
From this reading When Maurice entered, Mrs. Lawkins was standing on one side of the bed, Dr. Bayard on the other.
which person or people
From this reading Then, pointing to the count, who still lay in a state of unconsciousness, she added, "Do you see what calamities you leave me alone to bear?--you who are the only stay I have left?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Oh, you have come at last!" exclaimed the countess, with acrimony, as Maurice opened the door of his father's chamber.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, you have come at last!" exclaimed the countess, with acrimony, as Maurice opened the door of his father's chamber.
