giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading The empress in the mean time had returned to her rooms, sad and absorbed in her reflections.
abstractedlyadverb
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
From this reading No sooner had Josephine reached her room than she sat down slowly and abstractedly, and, throwing back her head, fixed her eyes on the ceiling.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading She had dismissed her ladies of honor; only her mistress of ceremonies, Madame de Remusat, was still with her, and her maids were in the adjoining room to await her orders until she retired.
how long something has existed
From this reading An expression of profound grief was visible in her features, and darkened the shade with which age was veiling her countenance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An expression of profound grief was visible in her features, and darkened the shade with which age was veiling her countenance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The empress in the mean time had returned to her rooms, sad and absorbed in her reflections.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading She had dismissed her ladies of honor; only her mistress of ceremonies, Madame de Remusat, was still with her, and her maids were in the adjoining room to await her orders until she retired.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading No sooner had Josephine reached her room than she sat down slowly and abstractedly, and, throwing back her head, fixed her eyes on the ceiling.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading No sooner had Josephine reached her room than she sat down slowly and abstractedly, and, throwing back her head, fixed her eyes on the ceiling.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading She had dismissed her ladies of honor; only her mistress of ceremonies, Madame de Remusat, was still with her, and her maids were in the adjoining room to await her orders until she retired.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading An expression of profound grief was visible in her features, and darkened the shade with which age was veiling her countenance.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading An expression of profound grief was visible in her features, and darkened the shade with which age was veiling her countenance.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading She had dismissed her ladies of honor; only her mistress of ceremonies, Madame de Remusat, was still with her, and her maids were in the adjoining room to await her orders until she retired.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading She had dismissed her ladies of honor; only her mistress of ceremonies, Madame de Remusat, was still with her, and her maids were in the adjoining room to await her orders until she retired.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading No sooner had Josephine reached her room than she sat down slowly and abstractedly, and, throwing back her head, fixed her eyes on the ceiling.
empressnounUS /ˈempres/
a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
From this reading The empress in the mean time had returned to her rooms, sad and absorbed in her reflections.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading An expression of profound grief was visible in her features, and darkened the shade with which age was veiling her countenance.
opinion or judgment
From this reading No sooner had Josephine reached her room than she sat down slowly and abstractedly, and, throwing back her head, fixed her eyes on the ceiling.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading JOSEPHINE'S FAREWELL.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading An expression of profound grief was visible in her features, and darkened the shade with which age was veiling her countenance.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading No sooner had Josephine reached her room than she sat down slowly and abstractedly, and, throwing back her head, fixed her eyes on the ceiling.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading An expression of profound grief was visible in her features, and darkened the shade with which age was veiling her countenance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The empress in the mean time had returned to her rooms, sad and absorbed in her reflections.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading No sooner had Josephine reached her room than she sat down slowly and abstractedly, and, throwing back her head, fixed her eyes on the ceiling.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The empress in the mean time had returned to her rooms, sad and absorbed in her reflections.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading She had dismissed her ladies of honor; only her mistress of ceremonies, Madame de Remusat, was still with her, and her maids were in the adjoining room to await her orders until she retired.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The empress in the mean time had returned to her rooms, sad and absorbed in her reflections.
Josephine
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From this reading No sooner had Josephine reached her room than she sat down slowly and abstractedly, and, throwing back her head, fixed her eyes on the ceiling.
JOSEPHINE'S
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From this reading JOSEPHINE'S FAREWELL.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading She had dismissed her ladies of honor; only her mistress of ceremonies, Madame de Remusat, was still with her, and her maids were in the adjoining room to await her orders until she retired.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading She had dismissed her ladies of honor; only her mistress of ceremonies, Madame de Remusat, was still with her, and her maids were in the adjoining room to await her orders until she retired.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading She had dismissed her ladies of honor; only her mistress of ceremonies, Madame de Remusat, was still with her, and her maids were in the adjoining room to await her orders until she retired.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The empress in the mean time had returned to her rooms, sad and absorbed in her reflections.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading She had dismissed her ladies of honor; only her mistress of ceremonies, Madame de Remusat, was still with her, and her maids were in the adjoining room to await her orders until she retired.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner had Josephine reached her room than she sat down slowly and abstractedly, and, throwing back her head, fixed her eyes on the ceiling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had dismissed her ladies of honor; only her mistress of ceremonies, Madame de Remusat, was still with her, and her maids were in the adjoining room to await her orders until she retired.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No sooner had Josephine reached her room than she sat down slowly and abstractedly, and, throwing back her head, fixed her eyes on the ceiling.
and nothing more
From this reading She had dismissed her ladies of honor; only her mistress of ceremonies, Madame de Remusat, was still with her, and her maids were in the adjoining room to await her orders until she retired.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She had dismissed her ladies of honor; only her mistress of ceremonies, Madame de Remusat, was still with her, and her maids were in the adjoining room to await her orders until she retired.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading An expression of profound grief was visible in her features, and darkened the shade with which age was veiling her countenance.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading No sooner had Josephine reached her room than she sat down slowly and abstractedly, and, throwing back her head, fixed her eyes on the ceiling.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The empress in the mean time had returned to her rooms, sad and absorbed in her reflections.
Remusat
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From this reading She had dismissed her ladies of honor; only her mistress of ceremonies, Madame de Remusat, was still with her, and her maids were in the adjoining room to await her orders until she retired.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading She had dismissed her ladies of honor; only her mistress of ceremonies, Madame de Remusat, was still with her, and her maids were in the adjoining room to await her orders until she retired.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The empress in the mean time had returned to her rooms, sad and absorbed in her reflections.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She had dismissed her ladies of honor; only her mistress of ceremonies, Madame de Remusat, was still with her, and her maids were in the adjoining room to await her orders until she retired.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The empress in the mean time had returned to her rooms, sad and absorbed in her reflections.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The empress in the mean time had returned to her rooms, sad and absorbed in her reflections.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading No sooner had Josephine reached her room than she sat down slowly and abstractedly, and, throwing back her head, fixed her eyes on the ceiling.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading An expression of profound grief was visible in her features, and darkened the shade with which age was veiling her countenance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had dismissed her ladies of honor; only her mistress of ceremonies, Madame de Remusat, was still with her, and her maids were in the adjoining room to await her orders until she retired.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading No sooner had Josephine reached her room than she sat down slowly and abstractedly, and, throwing back her head, fixed her eyes on the ceiling.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner had Josephine reached her room than she sat down slowly and abstractedly, and, throwing back her head, fixed her eyes on the ceiling.
not in physical motion
From this reading She had dismissed her ladies of honor; only her mistress of ceremonies, Madame de Remusat, was still with her, and her maids were in the adjoining room to await her orders until she retired.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner had Josephine reached her room than she sat down slowly and abstractedly, and, throwing back her head, fixed her eyes on the ceiling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The empress in the mean time had returned to her rooms, sad and absorbed in her reflections.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading No sooner had Josephine reached her room than she sat down slowly and abstractedly, and, throwing back her head, fixed her eyes on the ceiling.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The empress in the mean time had returned to her rooms, sad and absorbed in her reflections.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The empress in the mean time had returned to her rooms, sad and absorbed in her reflections.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She had dismissed her ladies of honor; only her mistress of ceremonies, Madame de Remusat, was still with her, and her maids were in the adjoining room to await her orders until she retired.
veilingnounUS /ˈveɪlɪŋ/
a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
From this reading An expression of profound grief was visible in her features, and darkened the shade with which age was veiling her countenance.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading An expression of profound grief was visible in her features, and darkened the shade with which age was veiling her countenance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had dismissed her ladies of honor; only her mistress of ceremonies, Madame de Remusat, was still with her, and her maids were in the adjoining room to await her orders until she retired.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had dismissed her ladies of honor; only her mistress of ceremonies, Madame de Remusat, was still with her, and her maids were in the adjoining room to await her orders until she retired.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An expression of profound grief was visible in her features, and darkened the shade with which age was veiling her countenance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had dismissed her ladies of honor; only her mistress of ceremonies, Madame de Remusat, was still with her, and her maids were in the adjoining room to await her orders until she retired.
