used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
(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 Marguerite's quick eye had seen that her uncle was still uninjured; and at all hazards the secret of their hiding-place must not be revealed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
Bastienne
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From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
Bastienne's
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From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Marguerite's quick eye had seen that her uncle was still uninjured; and at all hazards the secret of their hiding-place must not be revealed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading Marie, in the meantime, had never taken her eyes from La Pommeraye, and was following his every movement with breathless interest.
budnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
combatantsnounUS /kəmˈbætənts/
plural of “combatant” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
demonstrationsnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Marie, in the meantime, had never taken her eyes from La Pommeraye, and was following his every movement with breathless interest.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
the organ of sight
From this reading Marguerite's quick eye had seen that her uncle was still uninjured; and at all hazards the secret of their hiding-place must not be revealed.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Marie, in the meantime, had never taken her eyes from La Pommeraye, and was following his every movement with breathless interest.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
with resolute determination
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Marie, in the meantime, had never taken her eyes from La Pommeraye, and was following his every movement with breathless interest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Marie, in the meantime, had never taken her eyes from La Pommeraye, and was following his every movement with breathless interest.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
hazardsnounUS /ˈhæzərdz/
plural of “hazard” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Marguerite's quick eye had seen that her uncle was still uninjured; and at all hazards the secret of their hiding-place must not be revealed.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
hiding-place
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From this reading Marguerite's quick eye had seen that her uncle was still uninjured; and at all hazards the secret of their hiding-place must not be revealed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Marie, in the meantime, had never taken her eyes from La Pommeraye, and was following his every movement with breathless interest.
juncturenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Marie, in the meantime, had never taken her eyes from La Pommeraye, and was following his every movement with breathless interest.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
Marguerite's
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From this reading Marguerite's quick eye had seen that her uncle was still uninjured; and at all hazards the secret of their hiding-place must not be revealed.
Marie
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From this reading Marie, in the meantime, had never taken her eyes from La Pommeraye, and was following his every movement with breathless interest.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Marie, in the meantime, had never taken her eyes from La Pommeraye, and was following his every movement with breathless interest.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
mistress's
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From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Marie, in the meantime, had never taken her eyes from La Pommeraye, and was following his every movement with breathless interest.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Marguerite's quick eye had seen that her uncle was still uninjured; and at all hazards the secret of their hiding-place must not be revealed.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Marie, in the meantime, had never taken her eyes from La Pommeraye, and was following his every movement with breathless interest.
nippedverbUS /nɪpt/
inflected form of “nip” — squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
on one occasion
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
Picard
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From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
Pommeraye
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From this reading Marie, in the meantime, had never taken her eyes from La Pommeraye, and was following his every movement with breathless interest.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Marguerite's quick eye had seen that her uncle was still uninjured; and at all hazards the secret of their hiding-place must not be revealed.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
releasingadjectiveUS /riˈliːsɪŋ/
emotionally purging (of e.g. art)
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Marguerite's quick eye had seen that her uncle was still uninjured; and at all hazards the secret of their hiding-place must not be revealed.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Marguerite's quick eye had seen that her uncle was still uninjured; and at all hazards the secret of their hiding-place must not be revealed.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Marguerite's quick eye had seen that her uncle was still uninjured; and at all hazards the secret of their hiding-place must not be revealed.
servant's
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From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
not in physical motion
From this reading Marguerite's quick eye had seen that her uncle was still uninjured; and at all hazards the secret of their hiding-place must not be revealed.
submissionnounUS /səbˈmɪʃən/
something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
required or under orders
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
suppressverbUS /səˈpres/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Marie, in the meantime, had never taken her eyes from La Pommeraye, and was following his every movement with breathless interest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Marguerite's quick eye had seen that her uncle was still uninjured; and at all hazards the secret of their hiding-place must not be revealed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
tightenverbUS /ˈtaɪtən/
make tight or tighter
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
up to a particular time
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Marguerite's quick eye had seen that her uncle was still uninjured; and at all hazards the secret of their hiding-place must not be revealed.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
uninjuredadjectiveUS /əˈnɪndʒərd/
not injured physically or mentally
From this reading Marguerite's quick eye had seen that her uncle was still uninjured; and at all hazards the secret of their hiding-place must not be revealed.
the act of using
From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
a message informing of danger
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marguerite's quick eye had seen that her uncle was still uninjured; and at all hazards the secret of their hiding-place must not be revealed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Further demonstrations on her part, however, were instantly nipped in the bud--if one can use the expression with reference to Bastienne's good Picard mouth--by a prompt and determined application of her mistress's hand.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She held Bastienne firmly till she felt the old servant's lips tighten under her hand, in sign of submission to the inevitable; and then, with a whispered warning, and without releasing her grip on the woman's arm, she turned her whole attention once more to the scene before them.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Had the two combatants not been so deeply absorbed in their own affairs at this juncture, they could not have failed to discover the presence of the three women; for at the sight of her master at the mercy of his opponent, as she supposed, Bastienne forgot her caution, and could not suppress a scream.
