used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Linda, who has not noticed the little scene, gives Pistasch a glance at the interruption of their _tete-a-tete_, which flatters his vanity.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
arrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Linda, who has not noticed the little scene, gives Pistasch a glance at the interruption of their _tete-a-tete_, which flatters his vanity.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading "You have slept badly, mouse; look at your poor eyes.
begsverbUS /beɡz/
third-person singular of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Order the carriage, Rudi," begs Felix, very hoarsely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading "Order the carriage, Rudi," begs Felix, very hoarsely.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "You have slept badly, mouse; look at your poor eyes.
Felix
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From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
flatters
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From this reading Linda, who has not noticed the little scene, gives Pistasch a glance at the interruption of their _tete-a-tete_, which flatters his vanity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Linda, who has not noticed the little scene, gives Pistasch a glance at the interruption of their _tete-a-tete_, which flatters his vanity.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Linda, who has not noticed the little scene, gives Pistasch a glance at the interruption of their _tete-a-tete_, which flatters his vanity.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Linda, who has not noticed the little scene, gives Pistasch a glance at the interruption of their _tete-a-tete_, which flatters his vanity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have slept badly, mouse; look at your poor eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Linda, who has not noticed the little scene, gives Pistasch a glance at the interruption of their _tete-a-tete_, which flatters his vanity.
hoarselyadverb
in a hoarse or husky voice
From this reading "Order the carriage, Rudi," begs Felix, very hoarsely.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading Linda, who has not noticed the little scene, gives Pistasch a glance at the interruption of their _tete-a-tete_, which flatters his vanity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
Linda
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From this reading Linda, who has not noticed the little scene, gives Pistasch a glance at the interruption of their _tete-a-tete_, which flatters his vanity.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Linda, who has not noticed the little scene, gives Pistasch a glance at the interruption of their _tete-a-tete_, which flatters his vanity.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "You have slept badly, mouse; look at your poor eyes.
mousenounUS /maʊs/
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading "You have slept badly, mouse; look at your poor eyes.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
near-sighted
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From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Linda, who has not noticed the little scene, gives Pistasch a glance at the interruption of their _tete-a-tete_, which flatters his vanity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Order the carriage, Rudi," begs Felix, very hoarsely.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
Pistasch
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From this reading Linda, who has not noticed the little scene, gives Pistasch a glance at the interruption of their _tete-a-tete_, which flatters his vanity.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "You have slept badly, mouse; look at your poor eyes.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
Rudi
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From this reading "Order the carriage, Rudi," begs Felix, very hoarsely.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Linda, who has not noticed the little scene, gives Pistasch a glance at the interruption of their _tete-a-tete_, which flatters his vanity.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading "You have slept badly, mouse; look at your poor eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
tete-a-tetenoun
a private conversation between two people
From this reading Linda, who has not noticed the little scene, gives Pistasch a glance at the interruption of their _tete-a-tete_, which flatters his vanity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Linda, who has not noticed the little scene, gives Pistasch a glance at the interruption of their _tete-a-tete_, which flatters his vanity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Linda, who has not noticed the little scene, gives Pistasch a glance at the interruption of their _tete-a-tete_, which flatters his vanity.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Order the carriage, Rudi," begs Felix, very hoarsely.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After that nothing remains for Count L---- but to murmur in apology, so as not to insult the guests of the house in which he is, "I am so near-sighted," and to stretch out two arrogant fingers to Felix.
which person or people
From this reading Linda, who has not noticed the little scene, gives Pistasch a glance at the interruption of their _tete-a-tete_, which flatters his vanity.
XVInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one
From this reading XVI.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have slept badly, mouse; look at your poor eyes.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have slept badly, mouse; look at your poor eyes.
