used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Chillies tickled his palate, chocolate soothed hers; crystallised angelica carried her into heaven, and plunged him into purgatory, for he had a hollow tooth.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Mirelle had her acquaintances, the Princess L’Amoureuse, Prince Punchkin, Countesses, Baronesses by the score, the mothers and aunts of her schoolfellows and friends of her mother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mirelle had her acquaintances, the Princess L’Amoureuse, Prince Punchkin, Countesses, Baronesses by the score, the mothers and aunts of her schoolfellows and friends of her mother.
angelicanounUS /ænˈdʒelɪkə/
any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels
From this reading Chillies tickled his palate, chocolate soothed hers; crystallised angelica carried her into heaven, and plunged him into purgatory, for he had a hollow tooth.
aughtnounUS /ɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading Not one of these was known to Mr. Strange even by name, and when she spoke of them she might have been, for aught he cared, reciting the list of European lepidoptera.
auntsnounUS /ænts/
plural of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Mirelle had her acquaintances, the Princess L’Amoureuse, Prince Punchkin, Countesses, Baronesses by the score, the mothers and aunts of her schoolfellows and friends of her mother.
Baronesses
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From this reading Mirelle had her acquaintances, the Princess L’Amoureuse, Prince Punchkin, Countesses, Baronesses by the score, the mothers and aunts of her schoolfellows and friends of her mother.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Not one of these was known to Mr. Strange even by name, and when she spoke of them she might have been, for aught he cared, reciting the list of European lepidoptera.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mirelle had her acquaintances, the Princess L’Amoureuse, Prince Punchkin, Countesses, Baronesses by the score, the mothers and aunts of her schoolfellows and friends of her mother.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Not one of these was known to Mr. Strange even by name, and when she spoke of them she might have been, for aught he cared, reciting the list of European lepidoptera.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Chillies tickled his palate, chocolate soothed hers; crystallised angelica carried her into heaven, and plunged him into purgatory, for he had a hollow tooth.
ChilliesnounUS /ˈtʃɪliz/
plural of “chilli” — very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency
From this reading Chillies tickled his palate, chocolate soothed hers; crystallised angelica carried her into heaven, and plunged him into purgatory, for he had a hollow tooth.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading Chillies tickled his palate, chocolate soothed hers; crystallised angelica carried her into heaven, and plunged him into purgatory, for he had a hollow tooth.
CountessesnounUS /ˈkaʊntəsɪz/
plural of “countess” — female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading Mirelle had her acquaintances, the Princess L’Amoureuse, Prince Punchkin, Countesses, Baronesses by the score, the mothers and aunts of her schoolfellows and friends of her mother.
crystallisedadjective
having become fixed and definite in form
From this reading Chillies tickled his palate, chocolate soothed hers; crystallised angelica carried her into heaven, and plunged him into purgatory, for he had a hollow tooth.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Even in their eating their tastes were opposed.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading Not one of these was known to Mr. Strange even by name, and when she spoke of them she might have been, for aught he cared, reciting the list of European lepidoptera.
divisible by two
From this reading Not one of these was known to Mr. Strange even by name, and when she spoke of them she might have been, for aught he cared, reciting the list of European lepidoptera.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Mr. Strange was fond of pickles, Mirelle loved sweets.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not one of these was known to Mr. Strange even by name, and when she spoke of them she might have been, for aught he cared, reciting the list of European lepidoptera.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mirelle had her acquaintances, the Princess L’Amoureuse, Prince Punchkin, Countesses, Baronesses by the score, the mothers and aunts of her schoolfellows and friends of her mother.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mirelle had her acquaintances, the Princess L’Amoureuse, Prince Punchkin, Countesses, Baronesses by the score, the mothers and aunts of her schoolfellows and friends of her mother.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Not one of these was known to Mr. Strange even by name, and when she spoke of them she might have been, for aught he cared, reciting the list of European lepidoptera.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not one of these was known to Mr. Strange even by name, and when she spoke of them she might have been, for aught he cared, reciting the list of European lepidoptera.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Chillies tickled his palate, chocolate soothed hers; crystallised angelica carried her into heaven, and plunged him into purgatory, for he had a hollow tooth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mirelle had her acquaintances, the Princess L’Amoureuse, Prince Punchkin, Countesses, Baronesses by the score, the mothers and aunts of her schoolfellows and friends of her mother.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Chillies tickled his palate, chocolate soothed hers; crystallised angelica carried her into heaven, and plunged him into purgatory, for he had a hollow tooth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Chillies tickled his palate, chocolate soothed hers; crystallised angelica carried her into heaven, and plunged him into purgatory, for he had a hollow tooth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Chillies tickled his palate, chocolate soothed hers; crystallised angelica carried her into heaven, and plunged him into purgatory, for he had a hollow tooth.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading Chillies tickled his palate, chocolate soothed hers; crystallised angelica carried her into heaven, and plunged him into purgatory, for he had a hollow tooth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even in their eating their tastes were opposed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Chillies tickled his palate, chocolate soothed hers; crystallised angelica carried her into heaven, and plunged him into purgatory, for he had a hollow tooth.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Not one of these was known to Mr. Strange even by name, and when she spoke of them she might have been, for aught he cared, reciting the list of European lepidoptera.
L'Amoureuse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mirelle had her acquaintances, the Princess L’Amoureuse, Prince Punchkin, Countesses, Baronesses by the score, the mothers and aunts of her schoolfellows and friends of her mother.
lepidopteranoun
moths and butterflies
From this reading Not one of these was known to Mr. Strange even by name, and when she spoke of them she might have been, for aught he cared, reciting the list of European lepidoptera.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Not one of these was known to Mr. Strange even by name, and when she spoke of them she might have been, for aught he cared, reciting the list of European lepidoptera.
held dear
From this reading Mr. Strange was fond of pickles, Mirelle loved sweets.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Not one of these was known to Mr. Strange even by name, and when she spoke of them she might have been, for aught he cared, reciting the list of European lepidoptera.
Mirelle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mirelle had her acquaintances, the Princess L’Amoureuse, Prince Punchkin, Countesses, Baronesses by the score, the mothers and aunts of her schoolfellows and friends of her mother.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mirelle had her acquaintances, the Princess L’Amoureuse, Prince Punchkin, Countesses, Baronesses by the score, the mothers and aunts of her schoolfellows and friends of her mother.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mirelle had her acquaintances, the Princess L’Amoureuse, Prince Punchkin, Countesses, Baronesses by the score, the mothers and aunts of her schoolfellows and friends of her mother.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Not one of these was known to Mr. Strange even by name, and when she spoke of them she might have been, for aught he cared, reciting the list of European lepidoptera.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Not one of these was known to Mr. Strange even by name, and when she spoke of them she might have been, for aught he cared, reciting the list of European lepidoptera.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not one of these was known to Mr. Strange even by name, and when she spoke of them she might have been, for aught he cared, reciting the list of European lepidoptera.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mirelle had her acquaintances, the Princess L’Amoureuse, Prince Punchkin, Countesses, Baronesses by the score, the mothers and aunts of her schoolfellows and friends of her mother.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Not one of these was known to Mr. Strange even by name, and when she spoke of them she might have been, for aught he cared, reciting the list of European lepidoptera.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading Even in their eating their tastes were opposed.
palatenounUS /ˈpælət/
the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities
From this reading Chillies tickled his palate, chocolate soothed hers; crystallised angelica carried her into heaven, and plunged him into purgatory, for he had a hollow tooth.
picklesnounUS /ˈpɪkəlz/
plural of “pickle” — vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar
From this reading Mr. Strange was fond of pickles, Mirelle loved sweets.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Chillies tickled his palate, chocolate soothed hers; crystallised angelica carried her into heaven, and plunged him into purgatory, for he had a hollow tooth.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Mirelle had her acquaintances, the Princess L’Amoureuse, Prince Punchkin, Countesses, Baronesses by the score, the mothers and aunts of her schoolfellows and friends of her mother.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Mirelle had her acquaintances, the Princess L’Amoureuse, Prince Punchkin, Countesses, Baronesses by the score, the mothers and aunts of her schoolfellows and friends of her mother.
Punchkin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mirelle had her acquaintances, the Princess L’Amoureuse, Prince Punchkin, Countesses, Baronesses by the score, the mothers and aunts of her schoolfellows and friends of her mother.
purgatorynounUS /ˈpɜːrɡətɔːri/
a temporary condition of torment or suffering
From this reading Chillies tickled his palate, chocolate soothed hers; crystallised angelica carried her into heaven, and plunged him into purgatory, for he had a hollow tooth.
recitingverbUS /riˈsaɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “recite” — recite in elocution
From this reading Not one of these was known to Mr. Strange even by name, and when she spoke of them she might have been, for aught he cared, reciting the list of European lepidoptera.
schoolfellows
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mirelle had her acquaintances, the Princess L’Amoureuse, Prince Punchkin, Countesses, Baronesses by the score, the mothers and aunts of her schoolfellows and friends of her mother.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Mirelle had her acquaintances, the Princess L’Amoureuse, Prince Punchkin, Countesses, Baronesses by the score, the mothers and aunts of her schoolfellows and friends of her mother.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not one of these was known to Mr. Strange even by name, and when she spoke of them she might have been, for aught he cared, reciting the list of European lepidoptera.
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Chillies tickled his palate, chocolate soothed hers; crystallised angelica carried her into heaven, and plunged him into purgatory, for he had a hollow tooth.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Not one of these was known to Mr. Strange even by name, and when she spoke of them she might have been, for aught he cared, reciting the list of European lepidoptera.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Not one of these was known to Mr. Strange even by name, and when she spoke of them she might have been, for aught he cared, reciting the list of European lepidoptera.
sweetsnounUS /swiːts/
plural of “sweet” — English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)
From this reading Mr. Strange was fond of pickles, Mirelle loved sweets.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading Even in their eating their tastes were opposed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mirelle had her acquaintances, the Princess L’Amoureuse, Prince Punchkin, Countesses, Baronesses by the score, the mothers and aunts of her schoolfellows and friends of her mother.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Even in their eating their tastes were opposed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not one of these was known to Mr. Strange even by name, and when she spoke of them she might have been, for aught he cared, reciting the list of European lepidoptera.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Not one of these was known to Mr. Strange even by name, and when she spoke of them she might have been, for aught he cared, reciting the list of European lepidoptera.
tickledverbUS /ˈtɪkəld/
past form of “tickle” — touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
From this reading Chillies tickled his palate, chocolate soothed hers; crystallised angelica carried her into heaven, and plunged him into purgatory, for he had a hollow tooth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not one of these was known to Mr. Strange even by name, and when she spoke of them she might have been, for aught he cared, reciting the list of European lepidoptera.
toothnounUS /tuːθ/
hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
From this reading Chillies tickled his palate, chocolate soothed hers; crystallised angelica carried her into heaven, and plunged him into purgatory, for he had a hollow tooth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not one of these was known to Mr. Strange even by name, and when she spoke of them she might have been, for aught he cared, reciting the list of European lepidoptera.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even in their eating their tastes were opposed.
at the time that
From this reading Not one of these was known to Mr. Strange even by name, and when she spoke of them she might have been, for aught he cared, reciting the list of European lepidoptera.
