used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mme. Derline, through a half-open door, saw a sombre and severe but luxurious room--an ambassador's office.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
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ambassador'snounUS /æmˈbæsədərz/
possessive form of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading Mme. Derline, through a half-open door, saw a sombre and severe but luxurious room--an ambassador's office.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mme. Derline, through a half-open door, saw a sombre and severe but luxurious room--an ambassador's office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mme. Derline, through a half-open door, saw a sombre and severe but luxurious room--an ambassador's office.
archduchessnoun
a wife or widow of an archduke or a princess of the former ruling house of Austria
From this reading On the walls the great European powers were represented by photographs--the Empress Eugenie, the Princess of Wales, a grand-duchess of Russia, and an archduchess of Austria.
arm-chair
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inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading He arose on seeing Mme. Derline enter.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
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AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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showing who or what does the action
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Derline
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a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Mme. Derline, through a half-open door, saw a sombre and severe but luxurious room--an ambassador's office.
EmpressnounUS /ˈempres/
a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
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to come or go into
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Eugenie
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EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
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exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading M. Arthur was there taking a few moments' rest, seated in a large arm-chair, with an air of lassitude and exhaustion, and with a newspaper spread out over his knees.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
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grand-duchess
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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half-open
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He arose on seeing Mme. Derline enter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading M. Arthur was there taking a few moments' rest, seated in a large arm-chair, with an air of lassitude and exhaustion, and with a newspaper spread out over his knees.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading M. Arthur was there taking a few moments' rest, seated in a large arm-chair, with an air of lassitude and exhaustion, and with a newspaper spread out over his knees.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading M. Arthur was there taking a few moments' rest, seated in a large arm-chair, with an air of lassitude and exhaustion, and with a newspaper spread out over his knees.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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lassitudenoun
a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
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luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
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the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
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Mme
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plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
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a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
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touching and supported by a surface
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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photographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
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plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
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The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
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recurring again and again
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represented accurately or precisely
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not move; be in a resting position
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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mme. Derline, through a half-open door, saw a sombre and severe but luxurious room--an ambassador's office.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
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cut with a saw
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(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
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perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He arose on seeing Mme. Derline enter.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Mme. Derline, through a half-open door, saw a sombre and severe but luxurious room--an ambassador's office.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
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distribute or disperse widely
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the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading M. Arthur was there taking a few moments' rest, seated in a large arm-chair, with an air of lassitude and exhaustion, and with a newspaper spread out over his knees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
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from one end or side of something to the other
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a shaky motion
From this reading In a trembling voice she repeated her wish.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading In a trembling voice she repeated her wish.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
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plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading M. Arthur was there taking a few moments' rest, seated in a large arm-chair, with an air of lassitude and exhaustion, and with a newspaper spread out over his knees.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the walls the great European powers were represented by photographs--the Empress Eugenie, the Princess of Wales, a grand-duchess of Russia, and an archduchess of Austria.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading In a trembling voice she repeated her wish.
in the company of; together with
From this reading M. Arthur was there taking a few moments' rest, seated in a large arm-chair, with an air of lassitude and exhaustion, and with a newspaper spread out over his knees.
