Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

(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 The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

any thing at all

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading DOUBLEDAY, DORAN & COMPANY, INC.

-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

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From this reading DOUBLEDAY, DORAN & COMPANY, INC.

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From this reading DOUBLEDAY, DORAN & COMPANY, INC.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading "Opportunity--a door open in front of one."

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From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

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From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

come to pass

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to Saddam Hussein's government of Iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of Sunni and Shiite Arabs and Kurds who hope to build a new government

From this reading DOUBLEDAY, DORAN & COMPANY, INC.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

not any; not one

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading "Opportunity--a door open in front of one."

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "Opportunity--a door open in front of one."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

not fanciful or imaginative

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading That is the way Youth regards things.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

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From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading That is the way Youth regards things.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

not known

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading That is the way Youth regards things.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

at the time that

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading When Esther rang the bell of Numero 86 Route de Grasse, she felt within her that pleasant sort of stage-fright--a mixture of dread and exhilaration--which one is apt to experience when venturing into the unknown.

but in spite of that

From this reading The thrill might be out of all proportion to the prosaic character of her mission--for what is there exciting in applying for a post as a doctor's assistant?--yet there was no gainsaying the fact that when this door confronting her opened, anything, everything, might happen.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading That is the way Youth regards things.