used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading The man-servant was beating a carpet in the garden.
for the reason that
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Only yesterday no one would have remarked the fact, but to-day everybody began to build romances upon that harmless piece of household stuff.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading On the following day, that on which Mme. de Dey gave out that she was not well, the magnates of Carentan went to spend the evening at the mayor's brother's house.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Only yesterday no one would have remarked the fact, but to-day everybody began to build romances upon that harmless piece of household stuff.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Only yesterday no one would have remarked the fact, but to-day everybody began to build romances upon that harmless piece of household stuff.
Carentan
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From this reading On the following day, that on which Mme. de Dey gave out that she was not well, the magnates of Carentan went to spend the evening at the mayor's brother's house.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The man-servant was beating a carpet in the garden.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
Countess's
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From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the following day, that on which Mme. de Dey gave out that she was not well, the magnates of Carentan went to spend the evening at the mayor's brother's house.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading On the following day, that on which Mme. de Dey gave out that she was not well, the magnates of Carentan went to spend the evening at the mayor's brother's house.
Dey
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From this reading On the following day, that on which Mme. de Dey gave out that she was not well, the magnates of Carentan went to spend the evening at the mayor's brother's house.
ElderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the following day, that on which Mme. de Dey gave out that she was not well, the magnates of Carentan went to spend the evening at the mayor's brother's house.
every person
From this reading Only yesterday no one would have remarked the fact, but to-day everybody began to build romances upon that harmless piece of household stuff.
every person
From this reading Everyone had a version.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Only yesterday no one would have remarked the fact, but to-day everybody began to build romances upon that harmless piece of household stuff.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following day, that on which Mme. de Dey gave out that she was not well, the magnates of Carentan went to spend the evening at the mayor's brother's house.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The man-servant was beating a carpet in the garden.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading On the following day, that on which Mme. de Dey gave out that she was not well, the magnates of Carentan went to spend the evening at the mayor's brother's house.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Everyone had a version.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading Only yesterday no one would have remarked the fact, but to-day everybody began to build romances upon that harmless piece of household stuff.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Only yesterday no one would have remarked the fact, but to-day everybody began to build romances upon that harmless piece of household stuff.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
a social unit living together
From this reading Only yesterday no one would have remarked the fact, but to-day everybody began to build romances upon that harmless piece of household stuff.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
magnatesnounUS /ˈmæɡneɪts/
plural of “magnate” — a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading On the following day, that on which Mme. de Dey gave out that she was not well, the magnates of Carentan went to spend the evening at the mayor's brother's house.
man-servant
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From this reading The man-servant was beating a carpet in the garden.
mayor'snounUS /ˈmeɪərz/
possessive form of “mayor” — the head of a city government
From this reading On the following day, that on which Mme. de Dey gave out that she was not well, the magnates of Carentan went to spend the evening at the mayor's brother's house.
Mme
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From this reading On the following day, that on which Mme. de Dey gave out that she was not well, the magnates of Carentan went to spend the evening at the mayor's brother's house.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
not any; not one
From this reading Only yesterday no one would have remarked the fact, but to-day everybody began to build romances upon that harmless piece of household stuff.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the following day, that on which Mme. de Dey gave out that she was not well, the magnates of Carentan went to spend the evening at the mayor's brother's house.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following day, that on which Mme. de Dey gave out that she was not well, the magnates of Carentan went to spend the evening at the mayor's brother's house.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Only yesterday no one would have remarked the fact, but to-day everybody began to build romances upon that harmless piece of household stuff.
and nothing more
From this reading Only yesterday no one would have remarked the fact, but to-day everybody began to build romances upon that harmless piece of household stuff.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the following day, that on which Mme. de Dey gave out that she was not well, the magnates of Carentan went to spend the evening at the mayor's brother's house.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Only yesterday no one would have remarked the fact, but to-day everybody began to build romances upon that harmless piece of household stuff.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Only yesterday no one would have remarked the fact, but to-day everybody began to build romances upon that harmless piece of household stuff.
romancesnounUS /roʊˈmænsɪz/
plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Only yesterday no one would have remarked the fact, but to-day everybody began to build romances upon that harmless piece of household stuff.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the following day, that on which Mme. de Dey gave out that she was not well, the magnates of Carentan went to spend the evening at the mayor's brother's house.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading On the following day, that on which Mme. de Dey gave out that she was not well, the magnates of Carentan went to spend the evening at the mayor's brother's house.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Only yesterday no one would have remarked the fact, but to-day everybody began to build romances upon that harmless piece of household stuff.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only yesterday no one would have remarked the fact, but to-day everybody began to build romances upon that harmless piece of household stuff.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
to-day
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From this reading Only yesterday no one would have remarked the fact, but to-day everybody began to build romances upon that harmless piece of household stuff.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Only yesterday no one would have remarked the fact, but to-day everybody began to build romances upon that harmless piece of household stuff.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading Everyone had a version.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The man-servant was beating a carpet in the garden.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading On the following day, that on which Mme. de Dey gave out that she was not well, the magnates of Carentan went to spend the evening at the mayor's brother's house.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On the following day, that on which Mme. de Dey gave out that she was not well, the magnates of Carentan went to spend the evening at the mayor's brother's house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Elderly gentlemen, taking their constitutional, noticed a sort of suppressed bustle in the Countess's house; the symptoms were the more apparent because the servants were at evident pains to conceal them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the following day, that on which Mme. de Dey gave out that she was not well, the magnates of Carentan went to spend the evening at the mayor's brother's house.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Only yesterday no one would have remarked the fact, but to-day everybody began to build romances upon that harmless piece of household stuff.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Only yesterday no one would have remarked the fact, but to-day everybody began to build romances upon that harmless piece of household stuff.
