used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Geneviève had wisely arranged her plan, and did not intend to allow him an opportunity for a _tête-à-tête_, being conscious of their danger even from the happiness they afforded her.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading But Geneviève had wisely arranged her plan, and did not intend to allow him an opportunity for a _tête-à-tête_, being conscious of their danger even from the happiness they afforded her.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But Geneviève had wisely arranged her plan, and did not intend to allow him an opportunity for a _tête-à-tête_, being conscious of their danger even from the happiness they afforded her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But Geneviève had wisely arranged her plan, and did not intend to allow him an opportunity for a _tête-à-tête_, being conscious of their danger even from the happiness they afforded her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading But Geneviève had wisely arranged her plan, and did not intend to allow him an opportunity for a _tête-à-tête_, being conscious of their danger even from the happiness they afforded her.
on or to one side
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But Geneviève had wisely arranged her plan, and did not intend to allow him an opportunity for a _tête-à-tête_, being conscious of their danger even from the happiness they afforded her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Geneviève had wisely arranged her plan, and did not intend to allow him an opportunity for a _tête-à-tête_, being conscious of their danger even from the happiness they afforded her.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A kinswoman of Geneviève's, no doubt previously invited, came to call upon her, and Geneviève had retained her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A kinswoman of Geneviève's, no doubt previously invited, came to call upon her, and Geneviève had retained her.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading CLOUDS.
intentionally conceived
From this reading But Geneviève had wisely arranged her plan, and did not intend to allow him an opportunity for a _tête-à-tête_, being conscious of their danger even from the happiness they afforded her.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But Geneviève had wisely arranged her plan, and did not intend to allow him an opportunity for a _tête-à-tête_, being conscious of their danger even from the happiness they afforded her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Geneviève had wisely arranged her plan, and did not intend to allow him an opportunity for a _tête-à-tête_, being conscious of their danger even from the happiness they afforded her.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading A kinswoman of Geneviève's, no doubt previously invited, came to call upon her, and Geneviève had retained her.
divisible by two
From this reading But Geneviève had wisely arranged her plan, and did not intend to allow him an opportunity for a _tête-à-tête_, being conscious of their danger even from the happiness they afforded her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Geneviève had wisely arranged her plan, and did not intend to allow him an opportunity for a _tête-à-tête_, being conscious of their danger even from the happiness they afforded her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
Geneviève
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From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
Geneviève's
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From this reading A kinswoman of Geneviève's, no doubt previously invited, came to call upon her, and Geneviève had retained her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading But Geneviève had wisely arranged her plan, and did not intend to allow him an opportunity for a _tête-à-tête_, being conscious of their danger even from the happiness they afforded her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Geneviève had wisely arranged her plan, and did not intend to allow him an opportunity for a _tête-à-tête_, being conscious of their danger even from the happiness they afforded her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading But Geneviève had wisely arranged her plan, and did not intend to allow him an opportunity for a _tête-à-tête_, being conscious of their danger even from the happiness they afforded her.
interviewsnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
intoxicationnounUS /ˌɪntɑːksəˈkeɪʃən/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading A kinswoman of Geneviève's, no doubt previously invited, came to call upon her, and Geneviève had retained her.
kinswomannoun
a female relative
From this reading A kinswoman of Geneviève's, no doubt previously invited, came to call upon her, and Geneviève had retained her.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
Maurice
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From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading Maurice trusted to the morrow.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
not any; not one
From this reading A kinswoman of Geneviève's, no doubt previously invited, came to call upon her, and Geneviève had retained her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Geneviève had wisely arranged her plan, and did not intend to allow him an opportunity for a _tête-à-tête_, being conscious of their danger even from the happiness they afforded her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But Geneviève had wisely arranged her plan, and did not intend to allow him an opportunity for a _tête-à-tête_, being conscious of their danger even from the happiness they afforded her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading But Geneviève had wisely arranged her plan, and did not intend to allow him an opportunity for a _tête-à-tête_, being conscious of their danger even from the happiness they afforded her.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading A kinswoman of Geneviève's, no doubt previously invited, came to call upon her, and Geneviève had retained her.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading A kinswoman of Geneviève's, no doubt previously invited, came to call upon her, and Geneviève had retained her.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But Geneviève had wisely arranged her plan, and did not intend to allow him an opportunity for a _tête-à-tête_, being conscious of their danger even from the happiness they afforded her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Geneviève had wisely arranged her plan, and did not intend to allow him an opportunity for a _tête-à-tête_, being conscious of their danger even from the happiness they afforded her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading Maurice trusted to the morrow.
tête-à-tête
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From this reading But Geneviève had wisely arranged her plan, and did not intend to allow him an opportunity for a _tête-à-tête_, being conscious of their danger even from the happiness they afforded her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aside from the intoxication of renewed visits, Maurice was certainly much disappointed at the reception of Geneviève, and reckoned upon solitary interviews to regain the road he had lost, or seemed to have lost, in her affections.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading But Geneviève had wisely arranged her plan, and did not intend to allow him an opportunity for a _tête-à-tête_, being conscious of their danger even from the happiness they afforded her.
