commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the witnesses to the ceremony was Grenoble, Claude's most intimate friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The only way in which it could have been done, would have been to tell Paul of that passionate love in Odette's heart; and Claude, of course, could not reveal her secret.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The only way in which it could have been done, would have been to tell Paul of that passionate love in Odette's heart; and Claude, of course, could not reveal her secret.
ceremoniouslyadverb
in a ceremonious manner
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Among the witnesses to the ceremony was Grenoble, Claude's most intimate friend.
Claude
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From this reading Odette was right when she said Claude would find it impossible to prevent it.
Claude's
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From this reading Among the witnesses to the ceremony was Grenoble, Claude's most intimate friend.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The only way in which it could have been done, would have been to tell Paul of that passionate love in Odette's heart; and Claude, of course, could not reveal her secret.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The only way in which it could have been done, would have been to tell Paul of that passionate love in Odette's heart; and Claude, of course, could not reveal her secret.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The only way in which it could have been done, would have been to tell Paul of that passionate love in Odette's heart; and Claude, of course, could not reveal her secret.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Odette was right when she said Claude would find it impossible to prevent it.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four weeks later Odette's marriage took place.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Among the witnesses to the ceremony was Grenoble, Claude's most intimate friend.
yet to be or coming
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
GrenoblenounUS /ɡrəˈnoʊbəl/
a city in southeastern France on the Isere River
From this reading Among the witnesses to the ceremony was Grenoble, Claude's most intimate friend.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The only way in which it could have been done, would have been to tell Paul of that passionate love in Odette's heart; and Claude, of course, could not reveal her secret.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The only way in which it could have been done, would have been to tell Paul of that passionate love in Odette's heart; and Claude, of course, could not reveal her secret.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The only way in which it could have been done, would have been to tell Paul of that passionate love in Odette's heart; and Claude, of course, could not reveal her secret.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Odette was right when she said Claude would find it impossible to prevent it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The only way in which it could have been done, would have been to tell Paul of that passionate love in Odette's heart; and Claude, of course, could not reveal her secret.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Among the witnesses to the ceremony was Grenoble, Claude's most intimate friend.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Odette was right when she said Claude would find it impossible to prevent it.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Four weeks later Odette's marriage took place.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The only way in which it could have been done, would have been to tell Paul of that passionate love in Odette's heart; and Claude, of course, could not reveal her secret.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Four weeks later Odette's marriage took place.
come together
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Among the witnesses to the ceremony was Grenoble, Claude's most intimate friend.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The only way in which it could have been done, would have been to tell Paul of that passionate love in Odette's heart; and Claude, of course, could not reveal her secret.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
Odette
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From this reading Odette was right when she said Claude would find it impossible to prevent it.
Odette's
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From this reading Four weeks later Odette's marriage took place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The only way in which it could have been done, would have been to tell Paul of that passionate love in Odette's heart; and Claude, of course, could not reveal her secret.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
and nothing more
From this reading The only way in which it could have been done, would have been to tell Paul of that passionate love in Odette's heart; and Claude, of course, could not reveal her secret.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading The only way in which it could have been done, would have been to tell Paul of that passionate love in Odette's heart; and Claude, of course, could not reveal her secret.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading The only way in which it could have been done, would have been to tell Paul of that passionate love in Odette's heart; and Claude, of course, could not reveal her secret.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Four weeks later Odette's marriage took place.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Odette was right when she said Claude would find it impossible to prevent it.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
resolvingnounUS /riˈzɑːlvɪŋ/
analysis into clear-cut components
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading The only way in which it could have been done, would have been to tell Paul of that passionate love in Odette's heart; and Claude, of course, could not reveal her secret.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Odette was right when she said Claude would find it impossible to prevent it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Odette was right when she said Claude would find it impossible to prevent it.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The only way in which it could have been done, would have been to tell Paul of that passionate love in Odette's heart; and Claude, of course, could not reveal her secret.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Odette was right when she said Claude would find it impossible to prevent it.
carry out
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
express in words
From this reading The only way in which it could have been done, would have been to tell Paul of that passionate love in Odette's heart; and Claude, of course, could not reveal her secret.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The only way in which it could have been done, would have been to tell Paul of that passionate love in Odette's heart; and Claude, of course, could not reveal her secret.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The only way in which it could have been done, would have been to tell Paul of that passionate love in Odette's heart; and Claude, of course, could not reveal her secret.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Odette was right when she said Claude would find it impossible to prevent it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Four weeks later Odette's marriage took place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Odette was right when she said Claude would find it impossible to prevent it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The only way in which it could have been done, would have been to tell Paul of that passionate love in Odette's heart; and Claude, of course, could not reveal her secret.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Four weeks later Odette's marriage took place.
at the time that
From this reading Odette was right when she said Claude would find it impossible to prevent it.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading As time passed on, he became more accustomed to the idea; and resolving to see as little of Odette as possible in the future, and always to be formally ceremoniously reserved whenever he was obliged to meet her, he was forced to let things take their course.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The only way in which it could have been done, would have been to tell Paul of that passionate love in Odette's heart; and Claude, of course, could not reveal her secret.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Among the witnesses to the ceremony was Grenoble, Claude's most intimate friend.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Odette was right when she said Claude would find it impossible to prevent it.
