used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her salon was separated from the other apartments by a long gallery similar to that which De Hansfeld occupied on the upper story.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DECISION "Never, never shall I have the courage to receive M. and Madame de Brévannes," exclaimed the princess with despair, "for----" The voice of the prince interrupted Paula.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Her salon was separated from the other apartments by a long gallery similar to that which De Hansfeld occupied on the upper story.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Velvet hangings supplied the place of doors, and Paula heard her husband's voice as he inquired of the valet-de-chambre, who was waiting at the extremity of the gallery, if the princess were there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Velvet hangings supplied the place of doors, and Paula heard her husband's voice as he inquired of the valet-de-chambre, who was waiting at the extremity of the gallery, if the princess were there.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He is going to meet this young lady," said Paula: "both of them ignorant that M. de Brévannes is cognisant of their love, and with a horrid calculation will feign to be ignorant of that love.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "He is going to meet this young lady," said Paula: "both of them ignorant that M. de Brévannes is cognisant of their love, and with a horrid calculation will feign to be ignorant of that love.
Brévannes
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From this reading DECISION "Never, never shall I have the courage to receive M. and Madame de Brévannes," exclaimed the princess with despair, "for----" The voice of the prince interrupted Paula.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her salon was separated from the other apartments by a long gallery similar to that which De Hansfeld occupied on the upper story.
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading "He is going to meet this young lady," said Paula: "both of them ignorant that M. de Brévannes is cognisant of their love, and with a horrid calculation will feign to be ignorant of that love.
cognisantadjective
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading "He is going to meet this young lady," said Paula: "both of them ignorant that M. de Brévannes is cognisant of their love, and with a horrid calculation will feign to be ignorant of that love.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading DECISION "Never, never shall I have the courage to receive M. and Madame de Brévannes," exclaimed the princess with despair, "for----" The voice of the prince interrupted Paula.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading DECISION "Never, never shall I have the courage to receive M. and Madame de Brévannes," exclaimed the princess with despair, "for----" The voice of the prince interrupted Paula.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading DECISION "Never, never shall I have the courage to receive M. and Madame de Brévannes," exclaimed the princess with despair, "for----" The voice of the prince interrupted Paula.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading DECISION "Never, never shall I have the courage to receive M. and Madame de Brévannes," exclaimed the princess with despair, "for----" The voice of the prince interrupted Paula.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Velvet hangings supplied the place of doors, and Paula heard her husband's voice as he inquired of the valet-de-chambre, who was waiting at the extremity of the gallery, if the princess were there.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading DECISION "Never, never shall I have the courage to receive M. and Madame de Brévannes," exclaimed the princess with despair, "for----" The voice of the prince interrupted Paula.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading Velvet hangings supplied the place of doors, and Paula heard her husband's voice as he inquired of the valet-de-chambre, who was waiting at the extremity of the gallery, if the princess were there.
feignverbUS /feɪn/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading "He is going to meet this young lady," said Paula: "both of them ignorant that M. de Brévannes is cognisant of their love, and with a horrid calculation will feign to be ignorant of that love.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DECISION "Never, never shall I have the courage to receive M. and Madame de Brévannes," exclaimed the princess with despair, "for----" The voice of the prince interrupted Paula.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her salon was separated from the other apartments by a long gallery similar to that which De Hansfeld occupied on the upper story.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Her salon was separated from the other apartments by a long gallery similar to that which De Hansfeld occupied on the upper story.
the act of departing
From this reading "He is going to meet this young lady," said Paula: "both of them ignorant that M. de Brévannes is cognisant of their love, and with a horrid calculation will feign to be ignorant of that love.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Velvet hangings supplied the place of doors, and Paula heard her husband's voice as he inquired of the valet-de-chambre, who was waiting at the extremity of the gallery, if the princess were there.
Hansfeld
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From this reading Her salon was separated from the other apartments by a long gallery similar to that which De Hansfeld occupied on the upper story.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading DECISION "Never, never shall I have the courage to receive M. and Madame de Brévannes," exclaimed the princess with despair, "for----" The voice of the prince interrupted Paula.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Velvet hangings supplied the place of doors, and Paula heard her husband's voice as he inquired of the valet-de-chambre, who was waiting at the extremity of the gallery, if the princess were there.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Velvet hangings supplied the place of doors, and Paula heard her husband's voice as he inquired of the valet-de-chambre, who was waiting at the extremity of the gallery, if the princess were there.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her salon was separated from the other apartments by a long gallery similar to that which De Hansfeld occupied on the upper story.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading "He is going to meet this young lady," said Paula: "both of them ignorant that M. de Brévannes is cognisant of their love, and with a horrid calculation will feign to be ignorant of that love.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Velvet hangings supplied the place of doors, and Paula heard her husband's voice as he inquired of the valet-de-chambre, who was waiting at the extremity of the gallery, if the princess were there.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DECISION "Never, never shall I have the courage to receive M. and Madame de Brévannes," exclaimed the princess with despair, "for----" The voice of the prince interrupted Paula.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Velvet hangings supplied the place of doors, and Paula heard her husband's voice as he inquired of the valet-de-chambre, who was waiting at the extremity of the gallery, if the princess were there.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading "He is going to meet this young lady," said Paula: "both of them ignorant that M. de Brévannes is cognisant of their love, and with a horrid calculation will feign to be ignorant of that love.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Velvet hangings supplied the place of doors, and Paula heard her husband's voice as he inquired of the valet-de-chambre, who was waiting at the extremity of the gallery, if the princess were there.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading DECISION "Never, never shall I have the courage to receive M. and Madame de Brévannes," exclaimed the princess with despair, "for----" The voice of the prince interrupted Paula.
IrisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading "It is the prince!" exclaimed Iris.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is the prince!" exclaimed Iris.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is the prince!" exclaimed Iris.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "He is going to meet this young lady," said Paula: "both of them ignorant that M. de Brévannes is cognisant of their love, and with a horrid calculation will feign to be ignorant of that love.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Her salon was separated from the other apartments by a long gallery similar to that which De Hansfeld occupied on the upper story.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "He is going to meet this young lady," said Paula: "both of them ignorant that M. de Brévannes is cognisant of their love, and with a horrid calculation will feign to be ignorant of that love.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading DECISION "Never, never shall I have the courage to receive M. and Madame de Brévannes," exclaimed the princess with despair, "for----" The voice of the prince interrupted Paula.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading DECISION "Never, never shall I have the courage to receive M. and Madame de Brévannes," exclaimed the princess with despair, "for----" The voice of the prince interrupted Paula.
come together
From this reading "He is going to meet this young lady," said Paula: "both of them ignorant that M. de Brévannes is cognisant of their love, and with a horrid calculation will feign to be ignorant of that love.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading DECISION "Never, never shall I have the courage to receive M. and Madame de Brévannes," exclaimed the princess with despair, "for----" The voice of the prince interrupted Paula.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Her salon was separated from the other apartments by a long gallery similar to that which De Hansfeld occupied on the upper story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DECISION "Never, never shall I have the courage to receive M. and Madame de Brévannes," exclaimed the princess with despair, "for----" The voice of the prince interrupted Paula.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her salon was separated from the other apartments by a long gallery similar to that which De Hansfeld occupied on the upper story.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Her salon was separated from the other apartments by a long gallery similar to that which De Hansfeld occupied on the upper story.
Paula
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From this reading DECISION "Never, never shall I have the courage to receive M. and Madame de Brévannes," exclaimed the princess with despair, "for----" The voice of the prince interrupted Paula.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Velvet hangings supplied the place of doors, and Paula heard her husband's voice as he inquired of the valet-de-chambre, who was waiting at the extremity of the gallery, if the princess were there.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading DECISION "Never, never shall I have the courage to receive M. and Madame de Brévannes," exclaimed the princess with despair, "for----" The voice of the prince interrupted Paula.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading DECISION "Never, never shall I have the courage to receive M. and Madame de Brévannes," exclaimed the princess with despair, "for----" The voice of the prince interrupted Paula.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading DECISION "Never, never shall I have the courage to receive M. and Madame de Brévannes," exclaimed the princess with despair, "for----" The voice of the prince interrupted Paula.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He is going to meet this young lady," said Paula: "both of them ignorant that M. de Brévannes is cognisant of their love, and with a horrid calculation will feign to be ignorant of that love.
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading Her salon was separated from the other apartments by a long gallery similar to that which De Hansfeld occupied on the upper story.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Her salon was separated from the other apartments by a long gallery similar to that which De Hansfeld occupied on the upper story.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading DECISION "Never, never shall I have the courage to receive M. and Madame de Brévannes," exclaimed the princess with despair, "for----" The voice of the prince interrupted Paula.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Her salon was separated from the other apartments by a long gallery similar to that which De Hansfeld occupied on the upper story.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Her salon was separated from the other apartments by a long gallery similar to that which De Hansfeld occupied on the upper story.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Velvet hangings supplied the place of doors, and Paula heard her husband's voice as he inquired of the valet-de-chambre, who was waiting at the extremity of the gallery, if the princess were there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her salon was separated from the other apartments by a long gallery similar to that which De Hansfeld occupied on the upper story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DECISION "Never, never shall I have the courage to receive M. and Madame de Brévannes," exclaimed the princess with despair, "for----" The voice of the prince interrupted Paula.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "He is going to meet this young lady," said Paula: "both of them ignorant that M. de Brévannes is cognisant of their love, and with a horrid calculation will feign to be ignorant of that love.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "He is going to meet this young lady," said Paula: "both of them ignorant that M. de Brévannes is cognisant of their love, and with a horrid calculation will feign to be ignorant of that love.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Velvet hangings supplied the place of doors, and Paula heard her husband's voice as he inquired of the valet-de-chambre, who was waiting at the extremity of the gallery, if the princess were there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "He is going to meet this young lady," said Paula: "both of them ignorant that M. de Brévannes is cognisant of their love, and with a horrid calculation will feign to be ignorant of that love.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DECISION "Never, never shall I have the courage to receive M. and Madame de Brévannes," exclaimed the princess with despair, "for----" The voice of the prince interrupted Paula.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Her salon was separated from the other apartments by a long gallery similar to that which De Hansfeld occupied on the upper story.
valet-de-chambre
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From this reading Velvet hangings supplied the place of doors, and Paula heard her husband's voice as he inquired of the valet-de-chambre, who was waiting at the extremity of the gallery, if the princess were there.
VelvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Velvet hangings supplied the place of doors, and Paula heard her husband's voice as he inquired of the valet-de-chambre, who was waiting at the extremity of the gallery, if the princess were there.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading DECISION "Never, never shall I have the courage to receive M. and Madame de Brévannes," exclaimed the princess with despair, "for----" The voice of the prince interrupted Paula.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Velvet hangings supplied the place of doors, and Paula heard her husband's voice as he inquired of the valet-de-chambre, who was waiting at the extremity of the gallery, if the princess were there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her salon was separated from the other apartments by a long gallery similar to that which De Hansfeld occupied on the upper story.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Velvet hangings supplied the place of doors, and Paula heard her husband's voice as he inquired of the valet-de-chambre, who was waiting at the extremity of the gallery, if the princess were there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her salon was separated from the other apartments by a long gallery similar to that which De Hansfeld occupied on the upper story.
which person or people
From this reading Velvet hangings supplied the place of doors, and Paula heard her husband's voice as he inquired of the valet-de-chambre, who was waiting at the extremity of the gallery, if the princess were there.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "He is going to meet this young lady," said Paula: "both of them ignorant that M. de Brévannes is cognisant of their love, and with a horrid calculation will feign to be ignorant of that love.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DECISION "Never, never shall I have the courage to receive M. and Madame de Brévannes," exclaimed the princess with despair, "for----" The voice of the prince interrupted Paula.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "He is going to meet this young lady," said Paula: "both of them ignorant that M. de Brévannes is cognisant of their love, and with a horrid calculation will feign to be ignorant of that love.
