used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Paul rang the bell at the Dalmatian Embassy the next afternoon it was with a firm determination to learn more of the Countess's guest.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If she would not tell him about herself, then he would find out from the wife of the Ambassador.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading When Paul rang the bell at the Dalmatian Embassy the next afternoon it was with a firm determination to learn more of the Countess's guest.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
AmbassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading If she would not tell him about herself, then he would find out from the wife of the Ambassador.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For the Countess had known and loved his Queen--a fact which formed an unalterable bond of sympathy between them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Paul rang the bell at the Dalmatian Embassy the next afternoon it was with a firm determination to learn more of the Countess's guest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Paul wandered about the drawing-room, when the footman had departed with his card, too restless--too eager--to be seated.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading When Paul rang the bell at the Dalmatian Embassy the next afternoon it was with a firm determination to learn more of the Countess's guest.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For the Countess had known and loved his Queen--a fact which formed an unalterable bond of sympathy between them.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading For the Countess had known and loved his Queen--a fact which formed an unalterable bond of sympathy between them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading Paul wandered about the drawing-room, when the footman had departed with his card, too restless--too eager--to be seated.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
Countess's
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From this reading When Paul rang the bell at the Dalmatian Embassy the next afternoon it was with a firm determination to learn more of the Countess's guest.
DalmatiannounUS /dælˈmeɪʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Dalmatia
From this reading When Paul rang the bell at the Dalmatian Embassy the next afternoon it was with a firm determination to learn more of the Countess's guest.
well in the past; former
From this reading Paul wandered about the drawing-room, when the footman had departed with his card, too restless--too eager--to be seated.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading When Paul rang the bell at the Dalmatian Embassy the next afternoon it was with a firm determination to learn more of the Countess's guest.
drawing-room
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From this reading Paul wandered about the drawing-room, when the footman had departed with his card, too restless--too eager--to be seated.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Paul wandered about the drawing-room, when the footman had departed with his card, too restless--too eager--to be seated.
EmbassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading When Paul rang the bell at the Dalmatian Embassy the next afternoon it was with a firm determination to learn more of the Countess's guest.
divisible by two
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading For the Countess had known and loved his Queen--a fact which formed an unalterable bond of sympathy between them.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If she would not tell him about herself, then he would find out from the wife of the Ambassador.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading When Paul rang the bell at the Dalmatian Embassy the next afternoon it was with a firm determination to learn more of the Countess's guest.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading Paul wandered about the drawing-room, when the footman had departed with his card, too restless--too eager--to be seated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the Countess had known and loved his Queen--a fact which formed an unalterable bond of sympathy between them.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading For the Countess had known and loved his Queen--a fact which formed an unalterable bond of sympathy between them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If she would not tell him about herself, then he would find out from the wife of the Ambassador.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading When Paul rang the bell at the Dalmatian Embassy the next afternoon it was with a firm determination to learn more of the Countess's guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If she would not tell him about herself, then he would find out from the wife of the Ambassador.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
Henrietta
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From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading If she would not tell him about herself, then he would find out from the wife of the Ambassador.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If she would not tell him about herself, then he would find out from the wife of the Ambassador.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she would not tell him about herself, then he would find out from the wife of the Ambassador.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Paul rang the bell at the Dalmatian Embassy the next afternoon it was with a firm determination to learn more of the Countess's guest.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading For the Countess had known and loved his Queen--a fact which formed an unalterable bond of sympathy between them.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading When Paul rang the bell at the Dalmatian Embassy the next afternoon it was with a firm determination to learn more of the Countess's guest.
legationnoun
the post or office of legate
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
held dear
From this reading For the Countess had known and loved his Queen--a fact which formed an unalterable bond of sympathy between them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When Paul rang the bell at the Dalmatian Embassy the next afternoon it was with a firm determination to learn more of the Countess's guest.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
motherlyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌðərli/
befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Paul rang the bell at the Dalmatian Embassy the next afternoon it was with a firm determination to learn more of the Countess's guest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If she would not tell him about herself, then he would find out from the wife of the Ambassador.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Paul rang the bell at the Dalmatian Embassy the next afternoon it was with a firm determination to learn more of the Countess's guest.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
Oreshefski
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From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If she would not tell him about herself, then he would find out from the wife of the Ambassador.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading When Paul rang the bell at the Dalmatian Embassy the next afternoon it was with a firm determination to learn more of the Countess's guest.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading For the Countess had known and loved his Queen--a fact which formed an unalterable bond of sympathy between them.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading When Paul rang the bell at the Dalmatian Embassy the next afternoon it was with a firm determination to learn more of the Countess's guest.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
worried and uneasy
From this reading Paul wandered about the drawing-room, when the footman had departed with his card, too restless--too eager--to be seated.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Paul wandered about the drawing-room, when the footman had departed with his card, too restless--too eager--to be seated.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If she would not tell him about herself, then he would find out from the wife of the Ambassador.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading For the Countess had known and loved his Queen--a fact which formed an unalterable bond of sympathy between them.
express in words
From this reading If she would not tell him about herself, then he would find out from the wife of the Ambassador.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Paul rang the bell at the Dalmatian Embassy the next afternoon it was with a firm determination to learn more of the Countess's guest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For the Countess had known and loved his Queen--a fact which formed an unalterable bond of sympathy between them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If she would not tell him about herself, then he would find out from the wife of the Ambassador.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Paul rang the bell at the Dalmatian Embassy the next afternoon it was with a firm determination to learn more of the Countess's guest.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Paul wandered about the drawing-room, when the footman had departed with his card, too restless--too eager--to be seated.
unalterableadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːltərəbəl/
not capable of being changed or altered
From this reading For the Countess had known and loved his Queen--a fact which formed an unalterable bond of sympathy between them.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Paul wandered about the drawing-room, when the footman had departed with his card, too restless--too eager--to be seated.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Paul rang the bell at the Dalmatian Embassy the next afternoon it was with a firm determination to learn more of the Countess's guest.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta.
at the time that
From this reading When Paul rang the bell at the Dalmatian Embassy the next afternoon it was with a firm determination to learn more of the Countess's guest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For the Countess had known and loved his Queen--a fact which formed an unalterable bond of sympathy between them.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading If she would not tell him about herself, then he would find out from the wife of the Ambassador.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Paul rang the bell at the Dalmatian Embassy the next afternoon it was with a firm determination to learn more of the Countess's guest.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If she would not tell him about herself, then he would find out from the wife of the Ambassador.
