used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She showed no evidence of it, however, except, now and then, a slight alteration in her voice.
anew
From this reading “Have you, then, never seen your benefactress again?” he asked.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading She showed no evidence of it, however, except, now and then, a slight alteration in her voice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pack up your things immediately, and clear out!’”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to Maxence, he would vainly have tried to conceal the passionate interest with which he was listening to these unexpected confidences.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading It was impossible that Mlle. Lucienne should not be deeply moved whilst thus stirring the ashes of her past.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Have you, then, never seen your benefactress again?” he asked.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was impossible that Mlle. Lucienne should not be deeply moved whilst thus stirring the ashes of her past.
benefactressnoun
a woman benefactor
From this reading “Have you, then, never seen your benefactress again?” he asked.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Pack up your things immediately, and clear out!’”
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading As to Maxence, he would vainly have tried to conceal the passionate interest with which he was listening to these unexpected confidences.
confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading As to Maxence, he would vainly have tried to conceal the passionate interest with which he was listening to these unexpected confidences.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading It was impossible that Mlle. Lucienne should not be deeply moved whilst thus stirring the ashes of her past.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading She showed no evidence of it, however, except, now and then, a slight alteration in her voice.
apart from; not including
From this reading She showed no evidence of it, however, except, now and then, a slight alteration in her voice.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As to Maxence, he would vainly have tried to conceal the passionate interest with which he was listening to these unexpected confidences.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As to Maxence, he would vainly have tried to conceal the passionate interest with which he was listening to these unexpected confidences.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible that Mlle. Lucienne should not be deeply moved whilst thus stirring the ashes of her past.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She showed no evidence of it, however, except, now and then, a slight alteration in her voice.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Pack up your things immediately, and clear out!’”
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible that Mlle. Lucienne should not be deeply moved whilst thus stirring the ashes of her past.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She showed no evidence of it, however, except, now and then, a slight alteration in her voice.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As to Maxence, he would vainly have tried to conceal the passionate interest with which he was listening to these unexpected confidences.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible that Mlle. Lucienne should not be deeply moved whilst thus stirring the ashes of her past.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading As to Maxence, he would vainly have tried to conceal the passionate interest with which he was listening to these unexpected confidences.
Lucienne
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From this reading It was impossible that Mlle. Lucienne should not be deeply moved whilst thus stirring the ashes of her past.
Maxence
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From this reading As to Maxence, he would vainly have tried to conceal the passionate interest with which he was listening to these unexpected confidences.
Mlle
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From this reading It was impossible that Mlle. Lucienne should not be deeply moved whilst thus stirring the ashes of her past.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading It was impossible that Mlle. Lucienne should not be deeply moved whilst thus stirring the ashes of her past.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Have you, then, never seen your benefactress again?” he asked.
not any; not one
From this reading She showed no evidence of it, however, except, now and then, a slight alteration in her voice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was impossible that Mlle. Lucienne should not be deeply moved whilst thus stirring the ashes of her past.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She showed no evidence of it, however, except, now and then, a slight alteration in her voice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was impossible that Mlle. Lucienne should not be deeply moved whilst thus stirring the ashes of her past.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Pack up your things immediately, and clear out!’”
arrange in a container
From this reading Pack up your things immediately, and clear out!’”
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading As to Maxence, he would vainly have tried to conceal the passionate interest with which he was listening to these unexpected confidences.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was impossible that Mlle. Lucienne should not be deeply moved whilst thus stirring the ashes of her past.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Have you, then, never seen your benefactress again?” he asked.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She showed no evidence of it, however, except, now and then, a slight alteration in her voice.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was impossible that Mlle. Lucienne should not be deeply moved whilst thus stirring the ashes of her past.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She showed no evidence of it, however, except, now and then, a slight alteration in her voice.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading She showed no evidence of it, however, except, now and then, a slight alteration in her voice.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading It was impossible that Mlle. Lucienne should not be deeply moved whilst thus stirring the ashes of her past.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was impossible that Mlle. Lucienne should not be deeply moved whilst thus stirring the ashes of her past.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was impossible that Mlle. Lucienne should not be deeply moved whilst thus stirring the ashes of her past.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She showed no evidence of it, however, except, now and then, a slight alteration in her voice.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As to Maxence, he would vainly have tried to conceal the passionate interest with which he was listening to these unexpected confidences.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Pack up your things immediately, and clear out!’”
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It was impossible that Mlle. Lucienne should not be deeply moved whilst thus stirring the ashes of her past.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As to Maxence, he would vainly have tried to conceal the passionate interest with which he was listening to these unexpected confidences.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading As to Maxence, he would vainly have tried to conceal the passionate interest with which he was listening to these unexpected confidences.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading As to Maxence, he would vainly have tried to conceal the passionate interest with which he was listening to these unexpected confidences.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Pack up your things immediately, and clear out!’”
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading As to Maxence, he would vainly have tried to conceal the passionate interest with which he was listening to these unexpected confidences.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She showed no evidence of it, however, except, now and then, a slight alteration in her voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was impossible that Mlle. Lucienne should not be deeply moved whilst thus stirring the ashes of her past.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As to Maxence, he would vainly have tried to conceal the passionate interest with which he was listening to these unexpected confidences.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading It was impossible that Mlle. Lucienne should not be deeply moved whilst thus stirring the ashes of her past.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As to Maxence, he would vainly have tried to conceal the passionate interest with which he was listening to these unexpected confidences.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As to Maxence, he would vainly have tried to conceal the passionate interest with which he was listening to these unexpected confidences.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Have you, then, never seen your benefactress again?” he asked.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Pack up your things immediately, and clear out!’”
