used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A little beyond Montrétout, the road makes a sudden turn to the left.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is not difficult to acquire a reputation for brilliancy by making cruel, sarcastic remarks about one's friends; but Adèle's witty conversation never belied her loving, loyal heart.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It is not difficult to acquire a reputation for brilliancy by making cruel, sarcastic remarks about one's friends; but Adèle's witty conversation never belied her loving, loyal heart.
Adèle
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From this reading Adèle de Smarte was one of the loveliest and best women in Paris, stylish and witty.
Adèle's
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From this reading It is not difficult to acquire a reputation for brilliancy by making cruel, sarcastic remarks about one's friends; but Adèle's witty conversation never belied her loving, loyal heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
a line of approach
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
beliedverbUS /bɪˈlaɪd/
past form of “belie” — be in contradiction with
From this reading It is not difficult to acquire a reputation for brilliancy by making cruel, sarcastic remarks about one's friends; but Adèle's witty conversation never belied her loving, loyal heart.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Adèle de Smarte was one of the loveliest and best women in Paris, stylish and witty.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading A little beyond Montrétout, the road makes a sudden turn to the left.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading It is not difficult to acquire a reputation for brilliancy by making cruel, sarcastic remarks about one's friends; but Adèle's witty conversation never belied her loving, loyal heart.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is not difficult to acquire a reputation for brilliancy by making cruel, sarcastic remarks about one's friends; but Adèle's witty conversation never belied her loving, loyal heart.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is not difficult to acquire a reputation for brilliancy by making cruel, sarcastic remarks about one's friends; but Adèle's witty conversation never belied her loving, loyal heart.
commencesverbUS /kəˈmensəz/
third-person singular of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It is not difficult to acquire a reputation for brilliancy by making cruel, sarcastic remarks about one's friends; but Adèle's witty conversation never belied her loving, loyal heart.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading It is not difficult to acquire a reputation for brilliancy by making cruel, sarcastic remarks about one's friends; but Adèle's witty conversation never belied her loving, loyal heart.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Here lived M. and Mme. de Smarte, and here Odette was spending a few days with her friend.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is not difficult to acquire a reputation for brilliancy by making cruel, sarcastic remarks about one's friends; but Adèle's witty conversation never belied her loving, loyal heart.
elmsnounUS /elmz/
plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Here lived M. and Mme. de Smarte, and here Odette was spending a few days with her friend.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is not difficult to acquire a reputation for brilliancy by making cruel, sarcastic remarks about one's friends; but Adèle's witty conversation never belied her loving, loyal heart.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Here lived M. and Mme. de Smarte, and here Odette was spending a few days with her friend.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It is not difficult to acquire a reputation for brilliancy by making cruel, sarcastic remarks about one's friends; but Adèle's witty conversation never belied her loving, loyal heart.
only a very short time before
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It is not difficult to acquire a reputation for brilliancy by making cruel, sarcastic remarks about one's friends; but Adèle's witty conversation never belied her loving, loyal heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Here lived M. and Mme. de Smarte, and here Odette was spending a few days with her friend.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here lived M. and Mme. de Smarte, and here Odette was spending a few days with her friend.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not difficult to acquire a reputation for brilliancy by making cruel, sarcastic remarks about one's friends; but Adèle's witty conversation never belied her loving, loyal heart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A little beyond Montrétout, the road makes a sudden turn to the left.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little beyond Montrétout, the road makes a sudden turn to the left.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Here lived M. and Mme. de Smarte, and here Odette was spending a few days with her friend.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
loveliest
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From this reading Adèle de Smarte was one of the loveliest and best women in Paris, stylish and witty.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading It is not difficult to acquire a reputation for brilliancy by making cruel, sarcastic remarks about one's friends; but Adèle's witty conversation never belied her loving, loyal heart.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading It is not difficult to acquire a reputation for brilliancy by making cruel, sarcastic remarks about one's friends; but Adèle's witty conversation never belied her loving, loyal heart.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Here lived M. and Mme. de Smarte, and here Odette was spending a few days with her friend.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading A little beyond Montrétout, the road makes a sudden turn to the left.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It is not difficult to acquire a reputation for brilliancy by making cruel, sarcastic remarks about one's friends; but Adèle's witty conversation never belied her loving, loyal heart.
Mme
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From this reading Here lived M. and Mme. de Smarte, and here Odette was spending a few days with her friend.
Montrétout
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From this reading A little beyond Montrétout, the road makes a sudden turn to the left.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is not difficult to acquire a reputation for brilliancy by making cruel, sarcastic remarks about one's friends; but Adèle's witty conversation never belied her loving, loyal heart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not difficult to acquire a reputation for brilliancy by making cruel, sarcastic remarks about one's friends; but Adèle's witty conversation never belied her loving, loyal heart.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
Odette
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From this reading Here lived M. and Mme. de Smarte, and here Odette was spending a few days with her friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Adèle de Smarte was one of the loveliest and best women in Paris, stylish and witty.
one's
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From this reading It is not difficult to acquire a reputation for brilliancy by making cruel, sarcastic remarks about one's friends; but Adèle's witty conversation never belied her loving, loyal heart.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Adèle de Smarte was one of the loveliest and best women in Paris, stylish and witty.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading It is not difficult to acquire a reputation for brilliancy by making cruel, sarcastic remarks about one's friends; but Adèle's witty conversation never belied her loving, loyal heart.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading It is not difficult to acquire a reputation for brilliancy by making cruel, sarcastic remarks about one's friends; but Adèle's witty conversation never belied her loving, loyal heart.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A little beyond Montrétout, the road makes a sudden turn to the left.
sarcasticadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
From this reading It is not difficult to acquire a reputation for brilliancy by making cruel, sarcastic remarks about one's friends; but Adèle's witty conversation never belied her loving, loyal heart.
Smarte
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From this reading Here lived M. and Mme. de Smarte, and here Odette was spending a few days with her friend.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Here lived M. and Mme. de Smarte, and here Odette was spending a few days with her friend.
stylishadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress
From this reading Adèle de Smarte was one of the loveliest and best women in Paris, stylish and witty.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A little beyond Montrétout, the road makes a sudden turn to the left.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A little beyond Montrétout, the road makes a sudden turn to the left.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A little beyond Montrétout, the road makes a sudden turn to the left.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading A little beyond Montrétout, the road makes a sudden turn to the left.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here lived M. and Mme. de Smarte, and here Odette was spending a few days with her friend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here lived M. and Mme. de Smarte, and here Odette was spending a few days with her friend.
wittyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪti/
combining clever conception and facetious expression
From this reading Adèle de Smarte was one of the loveliest and best women in Paris, stylish and witty.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Adèle de Smarte was one of the loveliest and best women in Paris, stylish and witty.
XIVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading At this point commences a magnificent avenue of old elms, leading to a country house built in the days of Louis XIV, and now hardly visible through the dense foliage surrounding it.
