used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
the state of being absent
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading I observed for some days before M. de Serval’s return, that she would sit for hours—often all day—in absent thought, noticing no one, answering no one, if spoken to.
Acte
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From this reading The prophecy of old Acte lingered in my mind and constantly haunted me, and Blanche also seemed painfully impressed by her words.
adheredverbUS /ædˈhɪrd/
past form of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
Ajesha
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From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
(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 observed for some days before M. de Serval’s return, that she would sit for hours—often all day—in absent thought, noticing no one, answering no one, if spoken to.
in addition
From this reading The prophecy of old Acte lingered in my mind and constantly haunted me, and Blanche also seemed painfully impressed by her words.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading I observed for some days before M. de Serval’s return, that she would sit for hours—often all day—in absent thought, noticing no one, answering no one, if spoken to.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I observed for some days before M. de Serval’s return, that she would sit for hours—often all day—in absent thought, noticing no one, answering no one, if spoken to.
Blanche
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From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Upon the return of my lover, my comet-like career was to terminate into marriage and retirement into private life.
comet-likeadjective
resembling a comet
From this reading Upon the return of my lover, my comet-like career was to terminate into marriage and retirement into private life.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The prophecy of old Acte lingered in my mind and constantly haunted me, and Blanche also seemed painfully impressed by her words.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I observed for some days before M. de Serval’s return, that she would sit for hours—often all day—in absent thought, noticing no one, answering no one, if spoken to.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I observed for some days before M. de Serval’s return, that she would sit for hours—often all day—in absent thought, noticing no one, answering no one, if spoken to.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
fulfillingverbUS /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/
inflected form of “fulfil” — put in effect
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading The prophecy of old Acte lingered in my mind and constantly haunted me, and Blanche also seemed painfully impressed by her words.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading I observed for some days before M. de Serval’s return, that she would sit for hours—often all day—in absent thought, noticing no one, answering no one, if spoken to.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I observed for some days before M. de Serval’s return, that she would sit for hours—often all day—in absent thought, noticing no one, answering no one, if spoken to.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I observed for some days before M. de Serval’s return, that she would sit for hours—often all day—in absent thought, noticing no one, answering no one, if spoken to.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading The prophecy of old Acte lingered in my mind and constantly haunted me, and Blanche also seemed painfully impressed by her words.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
Inez
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From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Upon the return of my lover, my comet-like career was to terminate into marriage and retirement into private life.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Upon the return of my lover, my comet-like career was to terminate into marriage and retirement into private life.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading The prophecy of old Acte lingered in my mind and constantly haunted me, and Blanche also seemed painfully impressed by her words.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Upon the return of my lover, my comet-like career was to terminate into marriage and retirement into private life.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading I observed for some days before M. de Serval’s return, that she would sit for hours—often all day—in absent thought, noticing no one, answering no one, if spoken to.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Upon the return of my lover, my comet-like career was to terminate into marriage and retirement into private life.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The prophecy of old Acte lingered in my mind and constantly haunted me, and Blanche also seemed painfully impressed by her words.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The prophecy of old Acte lingered in my mind and constantly haunted me, and Blanche also seemed painfully impressed by her words.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Upon the return of my lover, my comet-like career was to terminate into marriage and retirement into private life.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
not any; not one
From this reading I observed for some days before M. de Serval’s return, that she would sit for hours—often all day—in absent thought, noticing no one, answering no one, if spoken to.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading I observed for some days before M. de Serval’s return, that she would sit for hours—often all day—in absent thought, noticing no one, answering no one, if spoken to.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I observed for some days before M. de Serval’s return, that she would sit for hours—often all day—in absent thought, noticing no one, answering no one, if spoken to.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I observed for some days before M. de Serval’s return, that she would sit for hours—often all day—in absent thought, noticing no one, answering no one, if spoken to.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The prophecy of old Acte lingered in my mind and constantly haunted me, and Blanche also seemed painfully impressed by her words.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I observed for some days before M. de Serval’s return, that she would sit for hours—often all day—in absent thought, noticing no one, answering no one, if spoken to.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading The prophecy of old Acte lingered in my mind and constantly haunted me, and Blanche also seemed painfully impressed by her words.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Upon the return of my lover, my comet-like career was to terminate into marriage and retirement into private life.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading The prophecy of old Acte lingered in my mind and constantly haunted me, and Blanche also seemed painfully impressed by her words.
not used up
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading Upon the return of my lover, my comet-like career was to terminate into marriage and retirement into private life.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Upon the return of my lover, my comet-like career was to terminate into marriage and retirement into private life.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The prophecy of old Acte lingered in my mind and constantly haunted me, and Blanche also seemed painfully impressed by her words.
Servalnoun
slender long-legged African wildcat having large untufted ears and tawny black-spotted coat
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
Serval's
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From this reading I observed for some days before M. de Serval’s return, that she would sit for hours—often all day—in absent thought, noticing no one, answering no one, if spoken to.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I observed for some days before M. de Serval’s return, that she would sit for hours—often all day—in absent thought, noticing no one, answering no one, if spoken to.
be seated
From this reading I observed for some days before M. de Serval’s return, that she would sit for hours—often all day—in absent thought, noticing no one, answering no one, if spoken to.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I observed for some days before M. de Serval’s return, that she would sit for hours—often all day—in absent thought, noticing no one, answering no one, if spoken to.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading I observed for some days before M. de Serval’s return, that she would sit for hours—often all day—in absent thought, noticing no one, answering no one, if spoken to.
not in physical motion
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
terminateverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪt/
bring to an end or halt
From this reading Upon the return of my lover, my comet-like career was to terminate into marriage and retirement into private life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I observed for some days before M. de Serval’s return, that she would sit for hours—often all day—in absent thought, noticing no one, answering no one, if spoken to.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon the return of my lover, my comet-like career was to terminate into marriage and retirement into private life.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
unmarriedadjectiveUS /ənˈmerid/
not married or related to the unmarried state
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the return of my lover, my comet-like career was to terminate into marriage and retirement into private life.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Blanche still adhered to her resolution of remaining unmarried, though many good offers had been made her; and of the opinions of Inez in that particular, we had been duly informed by a letter from herself, describing her happiness, and pleasant home, and husband’s love.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The three weeks’ absence of Monsieur de Serval, was occupied in fulfilling our engagement in Ajesha, which was performed twenty nights, and obtained great popularity for itself and glorious fame for us.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The prophecy of old Acte lingered in my mind and constantly haunted me, and Blanche also seemed painfully impressed by her words.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I observed for some days before M. de Serval’s return, that she would sit for hours—often all day—in absent thought, noticing no one, answering no one, if spoken to.
