actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
(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 THE PEARS OF ORRAIN As the curtains fell behind the King all the soft lights left La Valentinois' eyes, and they shone like blue-black steel.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She glanced at us, an odd triumph in her look.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PEARS OF ORRAIN As the curtains fell behind the King all the soft lights left La Valentinois' eyes, and they shone like blue-black steel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PEARS OF ORRAIN As the curtains fell behind the King all the soft lights left La Valentinois' eyes, and they shone like blue-black steel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She glanced at us, an odd triumph in her look.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading "Here," she said at last, "here is my part of the bargain."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading THE PEARS OF ORRAIN As the curtains fell behind the King all the soft lights left La Valentinois' eyes, and they shone like blue-black steel.
blue-blackadjective
of black tinged with blue
From this reading THE PEARS OF ORRAIN As the curtains fell behind the King all the soft lights left La Valentinois' eyes, and they shone like blue-black steel.
the two together, not just one
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
without stop or interruption
From this reading And, handing me the paper, she continued: "I presume it is correct?"
make right or correct
From this reading And, handing me the paper, she continued: "I presume it is correct?"
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading THE PEARS OF ORRAIN As the curtains fell behind the King all the soft lights left La Valentinois' eyes, and they shone like blue-black steel.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE PEARS OF ORRAIN As the curtains fell behind the King all the soft lights left La Valentinois' eyes, and they shone like blue-black steel.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading THE PEARS OF ORRAIN As the curtains fell behind the King all the soft lights left La Valentinois' eyes, and they shone like blue-black steel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She glanced at us, an odd triumph in her look.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading And, handing me the paper, she continued: "I presume it is correct?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She glanced at us, an odd triumph in her look.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here," she said at last, "here is my part of the bargain."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And, handing me the paper, she continued: "I presume it is correct?"
impassiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsɪv/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She glanced at us, an odd triumph in her look.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Here," she said at last, "here is my part of the bargain."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE PEARS OF ORRAIN As the curtains fell behind the King all the soft lights left La Valentinois' eyes, and they shone like blue-black steel.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading THE PEARS OF ORRAIN As the curtains fell behind the King all the soft lights left La Valentinois' eyes, and they shone like blue-black steel.
immediately past
From this reading "Here," she said at last, "here is my part of the bargain."
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 THE PEARS OF ORRAIN As the curtains fell behind the King all the soft lights left La Valentinois' eyes, and they shone like blue-black steel.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading THE PEARS OF ORRAIN As the curtains fell behind the King all the soft lights left La Valentinois' eyes, and they shone like blue-black steel.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE PEARS OF ORRAIN As the curtains fell behind the King all the soft lights left La Valentinois' eyes, and they shone like blue-black steel.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She glanced at us, an odd triumph in her look.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
Lorgnac
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From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And, handing me the paper, she continued: "I presume it is correct?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Here," she said at last, "here is my part of the bargain."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
not divisible by two
From this reading She glanced at us, an odd triumph in her look.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PEARS OF ORRAIN As the curtains fell behind the King all the soft lights left La Valentinois' eyes, and they shone like blue-black steel.
ORRAIN
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From this reading THE PEARS OF ORRAIN As the curtains fell behind the King all the soft lights left La Valentinois' eyes, and they shone like blue-black steel.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading And, handing me the paper, she continued: "I presume it is correct?"
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Here," she said at last, "here is my part of the bargain."
PEARSnounUS /perz/
plural of “pear” — sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties
From this reading THE PEARS OF ORRAIN As the curtains fell behind the King all the soft lights left La Valentinois' eyes, and they shone like blue-black steel.
by chance
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading And, handing me the paper, she continued: "I presume it is correct?"
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Here," she said at last, "here is my part of the bargain."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She glanced at us, an odd triumph in her look.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading THE PEARS OF ORRAIN As the curtains fell behind the King all the soft lights left La Valentinois' eyes, and they shone like blue-black steel.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading THE PEARS OF ORRAIN As the curtains fell behind the King all the soft lights left La Valentinois' eyes, and they shone like blue-black steel.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading THE PEARS OF ORRAIN As the curtains fell behind the King all the soft lights left La Valentinois' eyes, and they shone like blue-black steel.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PEARS OF ORRAIN As the curtains fell behind the King all the soft lights left La Valentinois' eyes, and they shone like blue-black steel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PEARS OF ORRAIN As the curtains fell behind the King all the soft lights left La Valentinois' eyes, and they shone like blue-black steel.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading She glanced at us, an odd triumph in her look.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She glanced at us, an odd triumph in her look.
Valentinois
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From this reading THE PEARS OF ORRAIN As the curtains fell behind the King all the soft lights left La Valentinois' eyes, and they shone like blue-black steel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So intensely an actress was she that it almost seemed, and perhaps it was so, that she was looking at us for some sign, some token of admiration at the skill with which she had played her game, but both De Lorgnac and myself remained impassive as stone.
