used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Within a week from the day of his departure the Señor Zuniga returned to Paris.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I think it is something about you, honey.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He found such favor in the eyes of the baroness, that he became an habitué of the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were, indeed, often closeted together in long interviews that set Aunt Sophie and Lilith to speculating.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, I feel sure of it!” said the old lady to her young favorite; and in fact she was right, as the event proved.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading They were, indeed, often closeted together in long interviews that set Aunt Sophie and Lilith to speculating.
baronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading He found such favor in the eyes of the baroness, that he became an habitué of the house.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He found such favor in the eyes of the baroness, that he became an habitué of the house.
closetedverbUS /ˈklɑːzətɪd/
past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work
From this reading They were, indeed, often closeted together in long interviews that set Aunt Sophie and Lilith to speculating.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Within a week from the day of his departure the Señor Zuniga returned to Paris.
the act of departing
From this reading Within a week from the day of his departure the Señor Zuniga returned to Paris.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Indeed, I feel sure of it!” said the old lady to her young favorite; and in fact she was right, as the event proved.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He found such favor in the eyes of the baroness, that he became an habitué of the house.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Indeed, I feel sure of it!” said the old lady to her young favorite; and in fact she was right, as the event proved.
promote over another
From this reading He found such favor in the eyes of the baroness, that he became an habitué of the house.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Indeed, I feel sure of it!” said the old lady to her young favorite; and in fact she was right, as the event proved.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Indeed, I feel sure of it!” said the old lady to her young favorite; and in fact she was right, as the event proved.
set up or found
From this reading He found such favor in the eyes of the baroness, that he became an habitué of the house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Within a week from the day of his departure the Señor Zuniga returned to Paris.
habitué
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From this reading He found such favor in the eyes of the baroness, that he became an habitué of the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found such favor in the eyes of the baroness, that he became an habitué of the house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, I feel sure of it!” said the old lady to her young favorite; and in fact she was right, as the event proved.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Within a week from the day of his departure the Señor Zuniga returned to Paris.
honeynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading “I think it is something about you, honey.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He found such favor in the eyes of the baroness, that he became an habitué of the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think it is something about you, honey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found such favor in the eyes of the baroness, that he became an habitué of the house.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading They were, indeed, often closeted together in long interviews that set Aunt Sophie and Lilith to speculating.
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 They were, indeed, often closeted together in long interviews that set Aunt Sophie and Lilith to speculating.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I think it is something about you, honey.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I think it is something about you, honey.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Indeed, I feel sure of it!” said the old lady to her young favorite; and in fact she was right, as the event proved.
LilithnounUS /ˈlɪlɪθ/
in ancient Semitic folklore: a female demon who attacks children
From this reading They were, indeed, often closeted together in long interviews that set Aunt Sophie and Lilith to speculating.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They were, indeed, often closeted together in long interviews that set Aunt Sophie and Lilith to speculating.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Within a week from the day of his departure the Señor Zuniga returned to Paris.
many times at short intervals
From this reading They were, indeed, often closeted together in long interviews that set Aunt Sophie and Lilith to speculating.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Indeed, I feel sure of it!” said the old lady to her young favorite; and in fact she was right, as the event proved.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Within a week from the day of his departure the Señor Zuniga returned to Paris.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Indeed, I feel sure of it!” said the old lady to her young favorite; and in fact she was right, as the event proved.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Within a week from the day of his departure the Señor Zuniga returned to Paris.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Indeed, I feel sure of it!” said the old lady to her young favorite; and in fact she was right, as the event proved.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Indeed, I feel sure of it!” said the old lady to her young favorite; and in fact she was right, as the event proved.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They were, indeed, often closeted together in long interviews that set Aunt Sophie and Lilith to speculating.
Señor
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From this reading Within a week from the day of his departure the Señor Zuniga returned to Paris.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, I feel sure of it!” said the old lady to her young favorite; and in fact she was right, as the event proved.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “I think it is something about you, honey.
Sophie
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From this reading They were, indeed, often closeted together in long interviews that set Aunt Sophie and Lilith to speculating.
speculatingverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading They were, indeed, often closeted together in long interviews that set Aunt Sophie and Lilith to speculating.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He found such favor in the eyes of the baroness, that he became an habitué of the house.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Indeed, I feel sure of it!” said the old lady to her young favorite; and in fact she was right, as the event proved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He found such favor in the eyes of the baroness, that he became an habitué of the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Within a week from the day of his departure the Señor Zuniga returned to Paris.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were, indeed, often closeted together in long interviews that set Aunt Sophie and Lilith to speculating.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think it is something about you, honey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Within a week from the day of his departure the Señor Zuniga returned to Paris.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They were, indeed, often closeted together in long interviews that set Aunt Sophie and Lilith to speculating.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, I feel sure of it!” said the old lady to her young favorite; and in fact she was right, as the event proved.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Within a week from the day of his departure the Señor Zuniga returned to Paris.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were, indeed, often closeted together in long interviews that set Aunt Sophie and Lilith to speculating.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within a week from the day of his departure the Señor Zuniga returned to Paris.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I think it is something about you, honey.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Indeed, I feel sure of it!” said the old lady to her young favorite; and in fact she was right, as the event proved.
Zuniga
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From this reading Within a week from the day of his departure the Señor Zuniga returned to Paris.
