used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “‘How do you feel after last night’s effort?’ inquired the gentleman.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I examined the jewels, and found them as radiant by daylight as they had been the night before, wondering at this unknown and munificent gift.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “‘Very well, sir, but rather fatigued,’ I answered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I examined the jewels, and found them as radiant by daylight as they had been the night before, wondering at this unknown and munificent gift.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I examined the jewels, and found them as radiant by daylight as they had been the night before, wondering at this unknown and munificent gift.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I examined the jewels, and found them as radiant by daylight as they had been the night before, wondering at this unknown and munificent gift.
Bonni
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From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “‘Very well, sir, but rather fatigued,’ I answered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading I examined the jewels, and found them as radiant by daylight as they had been the night before, wondering at this unknown and munificent gift.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “‘How do you feel after last night’s effort?’ inquired the gentleman.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
dressing-case
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From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “‘How do you feel after last night’s effort?’ inquired the gentleman.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading I examined the jewels, and found them as radiant by daylight as they had been the night before, wondering at this unknown and munificent gift.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading “‘Very well, sir, but rather fatigued,’ I answered.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “‘How do you feel after last night’s effort?’ inquired the gentleman.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
set up or found
From this reading I examined the jewels, and found them as radiant by daylight as they had been the night before, wondering at this unknown and munificent gift.
a man of refinement
From this reading “‘How do you feel after last night’s effort?’ inquired the gentleman.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading I examined the jewels, and found them as radiant by daylight as they had been the night before, wondering at this unknown and munificent gift.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
How
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From this reading “‘How do you feel after last night’s effort?’ inquired the gentleman.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
an instinctive motive
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “‘How do you feel after last night’s effort?’ inquired the gentleman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading I examined the jewels, and found them as radiant by daylight as they had been the night before, wondering at this unknown and munificent gift.
set down according to a plan
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
immediately past
From this reading “‘How do you feel after last night’s effort?’ inquired the gentleman.
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 “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
munificentadjective
very generous
From this reading I examined the jewels, and found them as radiant by daylight as they had been the night before, wondering at this unknown and munificent gift.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I examined the jewels, and found them as radiant by daylight as they had been the night before, wondering at this unknown and munificent gift.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “‘How do you feel after last night’s effort?’ inquired the gentleman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
praisingadjectiveUS /ˈpreɪzɪŋ/
full of or giving praise
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading I examined the jewels, and found them as radiant by daylight as they had been the night before, wondering at this unknown and munificent gift.
on the contrary
From this reading “‘Very well, sir, but rather fatigued,’ I answered.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
term of address for a man
From this reading “‘Very well, sir, but rather fatigued,’ I answered.
not in physical motion
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I examined the jewels, and found them as radiant by daylight as they had been the night before, wondering at this unknown and munificent gift.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I examined the jewels, and found them as radiant by daylight as they had been the night before, wondering at this unknown and munificent gift.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
not known
From this reading I examined the jewels, and found them as radiant by daylight as they had been the night before, wondering at this unknown and munificent gift.
precisely as stated
From this reading “‘Very well, sir, but rather fatigued,’ I answered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
(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 “‘Very well, sir, but rather fatigued,’ I answered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
at the time that
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
in or at the place that
From this reading “I awoke in the morning, persuaded that it was all a fairy dream, when, glancing at my toilet table, I was convinced of the reality of my adventure, by seeing the flowers still lying where I had left them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I laid them carefully away in my dressing-case, and descended to the breakfast table, where I found my guardian and Madame Bonni busily engaged in discussing the merits of my performance; both were praising me—she with a woman’s impulse and enthusiasm, Monsieur in a man’s quiet, reasoning way.
showing curiosity
From this reading I examined the jewels, and found them as radiant by daylight as they had been the night before, wondering at this unknown and munificent gift.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “‘How do you feel after last night’s effort?’ inquired the gentleman.
