used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Jaume Deydier said after midday dinner, when Nicolette ran out of the room singing and laughing in response to nothing at all.
(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 Jaume Deydier said after midday dinner, when Nicolette ran out of the room singing and laughing in response to nothing at all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jaume Deydier said after midday dinner, when Nicolette ran out of the room singing and laughing in response to nothing at all.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
Bertrand
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From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
(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 There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
the two together, not just one
From this reading For the moment she felt that she was walking on clouds, and that it would be difficult to descend to earth sufficiently to deceive both father and Margaï.
a young person of either sex
From this reading “What is the matter with the child?”
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading For the moment she felt that she was walking on clouds, and that it would be difficult to descend to earth sufficiently to deceive both father and Margaï.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading For the moment she felt that she was walking on clouds, and that it would be difficult to descend to earth sufficiently to deceive both father and Margaï.
recognizable; marked
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading For the moment she felt that she was walking on clouds, and that it would be difficult to descend to earth sufficiently to deceive both father and Margaï.
Deydier
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From this reading Jaume Deydier said after midday dinner, when Nicolette ran out of the room singing and laughing in response to nothing at all.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did she deceive either of them.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading For the moment she felt that she was walking on clouds, and that it would be difficult to descend to earth sufficiently to deceive both father and Margaï.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Jaume Deydier said after midday dinner, when Nicolette ran out of the room singing and laughing in response to nothing at all.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading For the moment she felt that she was walking on clouds, and that it would be difficult to descend to earth sufficiently to deceive both father and Margaï.
one or the other of two
From this reading Nor did she deceive either of them.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading For the moment she felt that she was walking on clouds, and that it would be difficult to descend to earth sufficiently to deceive both father and Margaï.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jaume Deydier said after midday dinner, when Nicolette ran out of the room singing and laughing in response to nothing at all.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is the matter with the child?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
Jaume
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From this reading Jaume Deydier said after midday dinner, when Nicolette ran out of the room singing and laughing in response to nothing at all.
and nothing more
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Jaume Deydier said after midday dinner, when Nicolette ran out of the room singing and laughing in response to nothing at all.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
Margaï
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From this reading For the moment she felt that she was walking on clouds, and that it would be difficult to descend to earth sufficiently to deceive both father and Margaï.
masnounUS /mɑːz/
plural of “ma” — informal terms for a mother
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “What is the matter with the child?”
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading Jaume Deydier said after midday dinner, when Nicolette ran out of the room singing and laughing in response to nothing at all.
a particular point in time
From this reading For the moment she felt that she was walking on clouds, and that it would be difficult to descend to earth sufficiently to deceive both father and Margaï.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
Nicolette
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From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did she deceive either of them.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Jaume Deydier said after midday dinner, when Nicolette ran out of the room singing and laughing in response to nothing at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For the moment she felt that she was walking on clouds, and that it would be difficult to descend to earth sufficiently to deceive both father and Margaï.
one's
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From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
oneself
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From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Jaume Deydier said after midday dinner, when Nicolette ran out of the room singing and laughing in response to nothing at all.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Jaume Deydier said after midday dinner, when Nicolette ran out of the room singing and laughing in response to nothing at all.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading Jaume Deydier said after midday dinner, when Nicolette ran out of the room singing and laughing in response to nothing at all.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Jaume Deydier said after midday dinner, when Nicolette ran out of the room singing and laughing in response to nothing at all.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Jaume Deydier said after midday dinner, when Nicolette ran out of the room singing and laughing in response to nothing at all.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Jaume Deydier said after midday dinner, when Nicolette ran out of the room singing and laughing in response to nothing at all.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading For the moment she felt that she was walking on clouds, and that it would be difficult to descend to earth sufficiently to deceive both father and Margaï.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Nor did she deceive either of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading For the moment she felt that she was walking on clouds, and that it would be difficult to descend to earth sufficiently to deceive both father and Margaï.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is the matter with the child?”
at the time that
From this reading Jaume Deydier said after midday dinner, when Nicolette ran out of the room singing and laughing in response to nothing at all.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was the natural longing to keep one’s happiness to oneself just for a little while, and Nicolette decided that it would be better for Bertrand to wait awhile before coming over to the mas, until she herself had had an opportunity of speaking with her father.
