used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE As Betsy grew to know Napoleon better, she sometimes observed in his conversation and manner a sadness that she had not noticed earlier.
in addition
From this reading He loved to talk of Josephine, especially with Madame Bertrand, who was a native of Martinique and was said also to be a distant relative of the Empress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE As Betsy grew to know Napoleon better, she sometimes observed in his conversation and manner a sadness that she had not noticed earlier.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE As Betsy grew to know Napoleon better, she sometimes observed in his conversation and manner a sadness that she had not noticed earlier.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Often Napoleon gazed intently at Mrs. Balcombe, explaining as he did so that it was because she reminded him strongly of Josephine.
Balcombe
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From this reading Often Napoleon gazed intently at Mrs. Balcombe, explaining as he did so that it was because she reminded him strongly of Josephine.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He loved to talk of Josephine, especially with Madame Bertrand, who was a native of Martinique and was said also to be a distant relative of the Empress.
for the reason that
From this reading Often Napoleon gazed intently at Mrs. Balcombe, explaining as he did so that it was because she reminded him strongly of Josephine.
Bertrand
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From this reading He loved to talk of Josephine, especially with Madame Bertrand, who was a native of Martinique and was said also to be a distant relative of the Empress.
Betsy
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From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE As Betsy grew to know Napoleon better, she sometimes observed in his conversation and manner a sadness that she had not noticed earlier.
Betsy's
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From this reading One day, for example, Madame Bertrand, in Betsy's presence, brought out a miniature of Josephine.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE As Betsy grew to know Napoleon better, she sometimes observed in his conversation and manner a sadness that she had not noticed earlier.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading One day, for example, Madame Bertrand, in Betsy's presence, brought out a miniature of Josephine.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE As Betsy grew to know Napoleon better, she sometimes observed in his conversation and manner a sadness that she had not noticed earlier.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day, for example, Madame Bertrand, in Betsy's presence, brought out a miniature of Josephine.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Often Napoleon gazed intently at Mrs. Balcombe, explaining as he did so that it was because she reminded him strongly of Josephine.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading He loved to talk of Josephine, especially with Madame Bertrand, who was a native of Martinique and was said also to be a distant relative of the Empress.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE As Betsy grew to know Napoleon better, she sometimes observed in his conversation and manner a sadness that she had not noticed earlier.
EmpressnounUS /ˈempres/
a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
From this reading He loved to talk of Josephine, especially with Madame Bertrand, who was a native of Martinique and was said also to be a distant relative of the Empress.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading This slight melancholy was especially evident when the conversation touched on Josephine or the little King of Rome.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading This slight melancholy was especially evident when the conversation touched on Josephine or the little King of Rome.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading One day, for example, Madame Bertrand, in Betsy's presence, brought out a miniature of Josephine.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Often Napoleon gazed intently at Mrs. Balcombe, explaining as he did so that it was because she reminded him strongly of Josephine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One day, for example, Madame Bertrand, in Betsy's presence, brought out a miniature of Josephine.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Often Napoleon gazed intently at Mrs. Balcombe, explaining as he did so that it was because she reminded him strongly of Josephine.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE As Betsy grew to know Napoleon better, she sometimes observed in his conversation and manner a sadness that she had not noticed earlier.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE As Betsy grew to know Napoleon better, she sometimes observed in his conversation and manner a sadness that she had not noticed earlier.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Often Napoleon gazed intently at Mrs. Balcombe, explaining as he did so that it was because she reminded him strongly of Josephine.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Often Napoleon gazed intently at Mrs. Balcombe, explaining as he did so that it was because she reminded him strongly of Josephine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE As Betsy grew to know Napoleon better, she sometimes observed in his conversation and manner a sadness that she had not noticed earlier.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE As Betsy grew to know Napoleon better, she sometimes observed in his conversation and manner a sadness that she had not noticed earlier.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Often Napoleon gazed intently at Mrs. Balcombe, explaining as he did so that it was because she reminded him strongly of Josephine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Often Napoleon gazed intently at Mrs. Balcombe, explaining as he did so that it was because she reminded him strongly of Josephine.
Josephine
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From this reading This slight melancholy was especially evident when the conversation touched on Josephine or the little King of Rome.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading This slight melancholy was especially evident when the conversation touched on Josephine or the little King of Rome.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE As Betsy grew to know Napoleon better, she sometimes observed in his conversation and manner a sadness that she had not noticed earlier.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This slight melancholy was especially evident when the conversation touched on Josephine or the little King of Rome.
held dear
From this reading He loved to talk of Josephine, especially with Madame Bertrand, who was a native of Martinique and was said also to be a distant relative of the Empress.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading He loved to talk of Josephine, especially with Madame Bertrand, who was a native of Martinique and was said also to be a distant relative of the Empress.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE As Betsy grew to know Napoleon better, she sometimes observed in his conversation and manner a sadness that she had not noticed earlier.
MartiniquenounUS /mɑːrtɪˈniːk/
an island in the eastern Caribbean in the Windward Islands; administered as an overseas region of France
From this reading He loved to talk of Josephine, especially with Madame Bertrand, who was a native of Martinique and was said also to be a distant relative of the Empress.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading This slight melancholy was especially evident when the conversation touched on Josephine or the little King of Rome.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading One day, for example, Madame Bertrand, in Betsy's presence, brought out a miniature of Josephine.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Often Napoleon gazed intently at Mrs. Balcombe, explaining as he did so that it was because she reminded him strongly of Josephine.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE As Betsy grew to know Napoleon better, she sometimes observed in his conversation and manner a sadness that she had not noticed earlier.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading He loved to talk of Josephine, especially with Madame Bertrand, who was a native of Martinique and was said also to be a distant relative of the Empress.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE As Betsy grew to know Napoleon better, she sometimes observed in his conversation and manner a sadness that she had not noticed earlier.
being perceived or observed
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE As Betsy grew to know Napoleon better, she sometimes observed in his conversation and manner a sadness that she had not noticed earlier.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE As Betsy grew to know Napoleon better, she sometimes observed in his conversation and manner a sadness that she had not noticed earlier.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This slight melancholy was especially evident when the conversation touched on Josephine or the little King of Rome.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often Napoleon gazed intently at Mrs. Balcombe, explaining as he did so that it was because she reminded him strongly of Josephine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This slight melancholy was especially evident when the conversation touched on Josephine or the little King of Rome.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day, for example, Madame Bertrand, in Betsy's presence, brought out a miniature of Josephine.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This slight melancholy was especially evident when the conversation touched on Josephine or the little King of Rome.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One day, for example, Madame Bertrand, in Betsy's presence, brought out a miniature of Josephine.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading One day, for example, Madame Bertrand, in Betsy's presence, brought out a miniature of Josephine.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading He loved to talk of Josephine, especially with Madame Bertrand, who was a native of Martinique and was said also to be a distant relative of the Empress.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Often Napoleon gazed intently at Mrs. Balcombe, explaining as he did so that it was because she reminded him strongly of Josephine.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading This slight melancholy was especially evident when the conversation touched on Josephine or the little King of Rome.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE As Betsy grew to know Napoleon better, she sometimes observed in his conversation and manner a sadness that she had not noticed earlier.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He loved to talk of Josephine, especially with Madame Bertrand, who was a native of Martinique and was said also to be a distant relative of the Empress.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE As Betsy grew to know Napoleon better, she sometimes observed in his conversation and manner a sadness that she had not noticed earlier.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE As Betsy grew to know Napoleon better, she sometimes observed in his conversation and manner a sadness that she had not noticed earlier.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE As Betsy grew to know Napoleon better, she sometimes observed in his conversation and manner a sadness that she had not noticed earlier.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading This slight melancholy was especially evident when the conversation touched on Josephine or the little King of Rome.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Often Napoleon gazed intently at Mrs. Balcombe, explaining as he did so that it was because she reminded him strongly of Josephine.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE As Betsy grew to know Napoleon better, she sometimes observed in his conversation and manner a sadness that she had not noticed earlier.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Often Napoleon gazed intently at Mrs. Balcombe, explaining as he did so that it was because she reminded him strongly of Josephine.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He loved to talk of Josephine, especially with Madame Bertrand, who was a native of Martinique and was said also to be a distant relative of the Empress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE As Betsy grew to know Napoleon better, she sometimes observed in his conversation and manner a sadness that she had not noticed earlier.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE As Betsy grew to know Napoleon better, she sometimes observed in his conversation and manner a sadness that she had not noticed earlier.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This slight melancholy was especially evident when the conversation touched on Josephine or the little King of Rome.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SERIOUS SIDE As Betsy grew to know Napoleon better, she sometimes observed in his conversation and manner a sadness that she had not noticed earlier.
having come into contact
From this reading This slight melancholy was especially evident when the conversation touched on Josephine or the little King of Rome.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This slight melancholy was especially evident when the conversation touched on Josephine or the little King of Rome.
at the time that
From this reading This slight melancholy was especially evident when the conversation touched on Josephine or the little King of Rome.
which person or people
From this reading He loved to talk of Josephine, especially with Madame Bertrand, who was a native of Martinique and was said also to be a distant relative of the Empress.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He loved to talk of Josephine, especially with Madame Bertrand, who was a native of Martinique and was said also to be a distant relative of the Empress.
