used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “We also have a very pretty garden,” murmured Agathe.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “If I were not afraid of being presumptuous, I would ask to see it.”
Agathe
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From this reading “We also have a very pretty garden,” murmured Agathe.
(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 But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
in addition
From this reading “We also have a very pretty garden,” murmured Agathe.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “With pleasure, monsieur; landed proprietors, you know, are always flattered to exhibit their property; and it should be more excusable in us than in others, we have been landed proprietors such a short time!”
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “With pleasure, monsieur; landed proprietors, you know, are always flattered to exhibit their property; and it should be more excusable in us than in others, we have been landed proprietors such a short time!”
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “If I were not afraid of being presumptuous, I would ask to see it.”
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “With pleasure, monsieur; landed proprietors, you know, are always flattered to exhibit their property; and it should be more excusable in us than in others, we have been landed proprietors such a short time!”
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “With pleasure, monsieur; landed proprietors, you know, are always flattered to exhibit their property; and it should be more excusable in us than in others, we have been landed proprietors such a short time!”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “If I were not afraid of being presumptuous, I would ask to see it.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading Then he spoke enthusiastically of the house, the situation, the outlook.
excusableadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzəbəl/
capable of being overlooked
From this reading “With pleasure, monsieur; landed proprietors, you know, are always flattered to exhibit their property; and it should be more excusable in us than in others, we have been landed proprietors such a short time!”
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading “With pleasure, monsieur; landed proprietors, you know, are always flattered to exhibit their property; and it should be more excusable in us than in others, we have been landed proprietors such a short time!”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading “With pleasure, monsieur; landed proprietors, you know, are always flattered to exhibit their property; and it should be more excusable in us than in others, we have been landed proprietors such a short time!”
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading “We also have a very pretty garden,” murmured Agathe.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “We also have a very pretty garden,” murmured Agathe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Then he spoke enthusiastically of the house, the situation, the outlook.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “If I were not afraid of being presumptuous, I would ask to see it.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If I were not afraid of being presumptuous, I would ask to see it.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “With pleasure, monsieur; landed proprietors, you know, are always flattered to exhibit their property; and it should be more excusable in us than in others, we have been landed proprietors such a short time!”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “If I were not afraid of being presumptuous, I would ask to see it.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “With pleasure, monsieur; landed proprietors, you know, are always flattered to exhibit their property; and it should be more excusable in us than in others, we have been landed proprietors such a short time!”
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading “With pleasure, monsieur; landed proprietors, you know, are always flattered to exhibit their property; and it should be more excusable in us than in others, we have been landed proprietors such a short time!”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
a particular point in time
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “With pleasure, monsieur; landed proprietors, you know, are always flattered to exhibit their property; and it should be more excusable in us than in others, we have been landed proprietors such a short time!”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “With pleasure, monsieur; landed proprietors, you know, are always flattered to exhibit their property; and it should be more excusable in us than in others, we have been landed proprietors such a short time!”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “We also have a very pretty garden,” murmured Agathe.
information about recent and important events
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “If I were not afraid of being presumptuous, I would ask to see it.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
others
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From this reading “With pleasure, monsieur; landed proprietors, you know, are always flattered to exhibit their property; and it should be more excusable in us than in others, we have been landed proprietors such a short time!”
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading Then he spoke enthusiastically of the house, the situation, the outlook.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading “With pleasure, monsieur; landed proprietors, you know, are always flattered to exhibit their property; and it should be more excusable in us than in others, we have been landed proprietors such a short time!”
presumptuousadjectiveUS /prɪˈzʌmptʃəwəs/
excessively forward
From this reading “If I were not afraid of being presumptuous, I would ask to see it.”
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “We also have a very pretty garden,” murmured Agathe.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading “With pleasure, monsieur; landed proprietors, you know, are always flattered to exhibit their property; and it should be more excusable in us than in others, we have been landed proprietors such a short time!”
proprietorsnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərz/
plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading “With pleasure, monsieur; landed proprietors, you know, are always flattered to exhibit their property; and it should be more excusable in us than in others, we have been landed proprietors such a short time!”
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “If I were not afraid of being presumptuous, I would ask to see it.”
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading “With pleasure, monsieur; landed proprietors, you know, are always flattered to exhibit their property; and it should be more excusable in us than in others, we have been landed proprietors such a short time!”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “With pleasure, monsieur; landed proprietors, you know, are always flattered to exhibit their property; and it should be more excusable in us than in others, we have been landed proprietors such a short time!”
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Then he spoke enthusiastically of the house, the situation, the outlook.
in the near future
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Then he spoke enthusiastically of the house, the situation, the outlook.
sprightlyadjectiveUS /ˈspraɪtli/
full of spirit and vitality
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “With pleasure, monsieur; landed proprietors, you know, are always flattered to exhibit their property; and it should be more excusable in us than in others, we have been landed proprietors such a short time!”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “With pleasure, monsieur; landed proprietors, you know, are always flattered to exhibit their property; and it should be more excusable in us than in others, we have been landed proprietors such a short time!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “With pleasure, monsieur; landed proprietors, you know, are always flattered to exhibit their property; and it should be more excusable in us than in others, we have been landed proprietors such a short time!”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he spoke enthusiastically of the house, the situation, the outlook.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “With pleasure, monsieur; landed proprietors, you know, are always flattered to exhibit their property; and it should be more excusable in us than in others, we have been landed proprietors such a short time!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “With pleasure, monsieur; landed proprietors, you know, are always flattered to exhibit their property; and it should be more excusable in us than in others, we have been landed proprietors such a short time!”
precisely as stated
From this reading “We also have a very pretty garden,” murmured Agathe.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We also have a very pretty garden,” murmured Agathe.
accept gladly
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “If I were not afraid of being presumptuous, I would ask to see it.”
at the time that
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “With pleasure, monsieur; landed proprietors, you know, are always flattered to exhibit their property; and it should be more excusable in us than in others, we have been landed proprietors such a short time!”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “If I were not afraid of being presumptuous, I would ask to see it.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “With pleasure, monsieur; landed proprietors, you know, are always flattered to exhibit their property; and it should be more excusable in us than in others, we have been landed proprietors such a short time!”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But when the first awkward moment had passed, the young man, reassured by the cordial welcome he had received, became amiable and sprightly, recovered his spirits, and his conversation soon afforded much amusement to the ladies, to whom he gave all the news of Paris.
