accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading The distant music of Fahrbach's polkas or Strauss's waltzes seemed like an added accompaniment that mocked the sadness of her unwholesome dream.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The distant music of Fahrbach's polkas or Strauss's waltzes seemed like an added accompaniment that mocked the sadness of her unwholesome dream.
Adrienne
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From this reading Adrienne did not look at Vaudrey.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading She was afraid that if her eyes met her husband's fixed on her own, she would lose her sang-froid and suddenly burst into sobs, there before the guests.
(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 "And yet, in all that crowd of women who salute her, there are some who are jealous of her!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The distant music of Fahrbach's polkas or Strauss's waltzes seemed like an added accompaniment that mocked the sadness of her unwholesome dream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And yet, in all that crowd of women who salute her, there are some who are jealous of her!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And yet, in all that crowd of women who salute her, there are some who are jealous of her!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Adrienne did not look at Vaudrey.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She was afraid that if her eyes met her husband's fixed on her own, she would lose her sang-froid and suddenly burst into sobs, there before the guests.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading She was afraid that if her eyes met her husband's fixed on her own, she would lose her sang-froid and suddenly burst into sobs, there before the guests.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading "And yet, in all that crowd of women who salute her, there are some who are jealous of her!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Adrienne did not look at Vaudrey.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The distant music of Fahrbach's polkas or Strauss's waltzes seemed like an added accompaniment that mocked the sadness of her unwholesome dream.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The distant music of Fahrbach's polkas or Strauss's waltzes seemed like an added accompaniment that mocked the sadness of her unwholesome dream.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading Many envy her!" thought Guy, who was looking on.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She was afraid that if her eyes met her husband's fixed on her own, she would lose her sang-froid and suddenly burst into sobs, there before the guests.
Fahrbach's
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From this reading The distant music of Fahrbach's polkas or Strauss's waltzes seemed like an added accompaniment that mocked the sadness of her unwholesome dream.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading She was afraid that if her eyes met her husband's fixed on her own, she would lose her sang-froid and suddenly burst into sobs, there before the guests.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading She was afraid that if her eyes met her husband's fixed on her own, she would lose her sang-froid and suddenly burst into sobs, there before the guests.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Many envy her!" thought Guy, who was looking on.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The distant music of Fahrbach's polkas or Strauss's waltzes seemed like an added accompaniment that mocked the sadness of her unwholesome dream.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She was afraid that if her eyes met her husband's fixed on her own, she would lose her sang-froid and suddenly burst into sobs, there before the guests.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was afraid that if her eyes met her husband's fixed on her own, she would lose her sang-froid and suddenly burst into sobs, there before the guests.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "And yet, in all that crowd of women who salute her, there are some who are jealous of her!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was afraid that if her eyes met her husband's fixed on her own, she would lose her sang-froid and suddenly burst into sobs, there before the guests.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading "And yet, in all that crowd of women who salute her, there are some who are jealous of her!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The distant music of Fahrbach's polkas or Strauss's waltzes seemed like an added accompaniment that mocked the sadness of her unwholesome dream.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Adrienne did not look at Vaudrey.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Many envy her!" thought Guy, who was looking on.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading She was afraid that if her eyes met her husband's fixed on her own, she would lose her sang-froid and suddenly burst into sobs, there before the guests.
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 Many envy her!" thought Guy, who was looking on.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading She was afraid that if her eyes met her husband's fixed on her own, she would lose her sang-froid and suddenly burst into sobs, there before the guests.
mockedverbUS /mɑːkt/
past form of “mock” — treat with contempt
From this reading The distant music of Fahrbach's polkas or Strauss's waltzes seemed like an added accompaniment that mocked the sadness of her unwholesome dream.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The distant music of Fahrbach's polkas or Strauss's waltzes seemed like an added accompaniment that mocked the sadness of her unwholesome dream.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Adrienne did not look at Vaudrey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The distant music of Fahrbach's polkas or Strauss's waltzes seemed like an added accompaniment that mocked the sadness of her unwholesome dream.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Many envy her!" thought Guy, who was looking on.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The distant music of Fahrbach's polkas or Strauss's waltzes seemed like an added accompaniment that mocked the sadness of her unwholesome dream.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She was afraid that if her eyes met her husband's fixed on her own, she would lose her sang-froid and suddenly burst into sobs, there before the guests.
polkasnounUS /ˈpoʊlkɑːz/
plural of “polka” — music performed for dancing the polka
From this reading The distant music of Fahrbach's polkas or Strauss's waltzes seemed like an added accompaniment that mocked the sadness of her unwholesome dream.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading The distant music of Fahrbach's polkas or Strauss's waltzes seemed like an added accompaniment that mocked the sadness of her unwholesome dream.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading "And yet, in all that crowd of women who salute her, there are some who are jealous of her!
sang-froidnoun
great coolness and composure under strain
From this reading She was afraid that if her eyes met her husband's fixed on her own, she would lose her sang-froid and suddenly burst into sobs, there before the guests.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The distant music of Fahrbach's polkas or Strauss's waltzes seemed like an added accompaniment that mocked the sadness of her unwholesome dream.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was afraid that if her eyes met her husband's fixed on her own, she would lose her sang-froid and suddenly burst into sobs, there before the guests.
sobsnounUS /sɑːbz/
plural of “sob” — a dyspneic condition
From this reading She was afraid that if her eyes met her husband's fixed on her own, she would lose her sang-froid and suddenly burst into sobs, there before the guests.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "And yet, in all that crowd of women who salute her, there are some who are jealous of her!
Strauss'snounUS /ˈstraʊsɪz/
possessive form of “strauss” — German composer of many operas; collaborated with librettist Hugo von Hoffmannsthal to produce several operas (1864-1949)
From this reading The distant music of Fahrbach's polkas or Strauss's waltzes seemed like an added accompaniment that mocked the sadness of her unwholesome dream.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading She was afraid that if her eyes met her husband's fixed on her own, she would lose her sang-froid and suddenly burst into sobs, there before the guests.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The distant music of Fahrbach's polkas or Strauss's waltzes seemed like an added accompaniment that mocked the sadness of her unwholesome dream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The distant music of Fahrbach's polkas or Strauss's waltzes seemed like an added accompaniment that mocked the sadness of her unwholesome dream.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "And yet, in all that crowd of women who salute her, there are some who are jealous of her!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Many envy her!" thought Guy, who was looking on.
unwholesomeadjective
detrimental to physical or moral well-being
From this reading The distant music of Fahrbach's polkas or Strauss's waltzes seemed like an added accompaniment that mocked the sadness of her unwholesome dream.
Vaudrey
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From this reading Adrienne did not look at Vaudrey.
waltzesnounUS /ˈwɔːltsəz/
plural of “waltz” — an assured victory (especially in an election)
From this reading The distant music of Fahrbach's polkas or Strauss's waltzes seemed like an added accompaniment that mocked the sadness of her unwholesome dream.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many envy her!" thought Guy, who was looking on.
which person or people
From this reading "And yet, in all that crowd of women who salute her, there are some who are jealous of her!
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "And yet, in all that crowd of women who salute her, there are some who are jealous of her!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was afraid that if her eyes met her husband's fixed on her own, she would lose her sang-froid and suddenly burst into sobs, there before the guests.
but in spite of that
From this reading "And yet, in all that crowd of women who salute her, there are some who are jealous of her!
