used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lud! what a group the motley scene discloses, False wits, false wives, false virgins, and false spouses.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Madame D'Anville kept her promise--the invitation was duly sent, and accordingly at half past ten to the Rue D'Anjou I drove.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The rooms were already full.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lud! what a group the motley scene discloses, False wits, false wives, false virgins, and false spouses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Madame D'Anville kept her promise--the invitation was duly sent, and accordingly at half past ten to the Rue D'Anjou I drove.
BenningtonnounUS /ˈbenɪŋtən/
a town in southwestern Vermont
From this reading Lord Bennington was standing by the door, and close by him, looking exceedingly distrait, was my old friend Lord Vincent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lord Bennington was standing by the door, and close by him, looking exceedingly distrait, was my old friend Lord Vincent.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Lord Bennington was standing by the door, and close by him, looking exceedingly distrait, was my old friend Lord Vincent.
ComedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading --Goldsmith's Epilogue to the Comedy of the Sisters.
D'Anjou
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From this reading Madame D'Anville kept her promise--the invitation was duly sent, and accordingly at half past ten to the Rue D'Anjou I drove.
D'Anville
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From this reading Madame D'Anville kept her promise--the invitation was duly sent, and accordingly at half past ten to the Rue D'Anjou I drove.
disclosesverbUS /dɪˈskloʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading Lud! what a group the motley scene discloses, False wits, false wives, false virgins, and false spouses.
distraitadjective
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading Lord Bennington was standing by the door, and close by him, looking exceedingly distrait, was my old friend Lord Vincent.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Lord Bennington was standing by the door, and close by him, looking exceedingly distrait, was my old friend Lord Vincent.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Madame D'Anville kept her promise--the invitation was duly sent, and accordingly at half past ten to the Rue D'Anjou I drove.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Madame D'Anville kept her promise--the invitation was duly sent, and accordingly at half past ten to the Rue D'Anjou I drove.
EpiloguenounUS /ˈepəlɔːɡ/
a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play
From this reading --Goldsmith's Epilogue to the Comedy of the Sisters.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Lord Bennington was standing by the door, and close by him, looking exceedingly distrait, was my old friend Lord Vincent.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Lud! what a group the motley scene discloses, False wits, false wives, false virgins, and false spouses.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Lord Bennington was standing by the door, and close by him, looking exceedingly distrait, was my old friend Lord Vincent.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The rooms were already full.
Goldsmith'snounUS /ˈɡoʊldsmɪθs/
possessive form of “goldsmith” — an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
From this reading --Goldsmith's Epilogue to the Comedy of the Sisters.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Lud! what a group the motley scene discloses, False wits, false wives, false virgins, and false spouses.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Madame D'Anville kept her promise--the invitation was duly sent, and accordingly at half past ten to the Rue D'Anjou I drove.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Madame D'Anville kept her promise--the invitation was duly sent, and accordingly at half past ten to the Rue D'Anjou I drove.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lord Bennington was standing by the door, and close by him, looking exceedingly distrait, was my old friend Lord Vincent.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Madame D'Anville kept her promise--the invitation was duly sent, and accordingly at half past ten to the Rue D'Anjou I drove.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Madame D'Anville kept her promise--the invitation was duly sent, and accordingly at half past ten to the Rue D'Anjou I drove.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Madame D'Anville kept her promise--the invitation was duly sent, and accordingly at half past ten to the Rue D'Anjou I drove.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Lord Bennington was standing by the door, and close by him, looking exceedingly distrait, was my old friend Lord Vincent.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Bennington was standing by the door, and close by him, looking exceedingly distrait, was my old friend Lord Vincent.
Lud
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From this reading Lud! what a group the motley scene discloses, False wits, false wives, false virgins, and false spouses.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame D'Anville kept her promise--the invitation was duly sent, and accordingly at half past ten to the Rue D'Anjou I drove.
motleynounUS /ˈmɑːtli/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Lud! what a group the motley scene discloses, False wits, false wives, false virgins, and false spouses.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Lord Bennington was standing by the door, and close by him, looking exceedingly distrait, was my old friend Lord Vincent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --Goldsmith's Epilogue to the Comedy of the Sisters.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Lord Bennington was standing by the door, and close by him, looking exceedingly distrait, was my old friend Lord Vincent.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Madame D'Anville kept her promise--the invitation was duly sent, and accordingly at half past ten to the Rue D'Anjou I drove.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Madame D'Anville kept her promise--the invitation was duly sent, and accordingly at half past ten to the Rue D'Anjou I drove.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The rooms were already full.
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading Madame D'Anville kept her promise--the invitation was duly sent, and accordingly at half past ten to the Rue D'Anjou I drove.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Lud! what a group the motley scene discloses, False wits, false wives, false virgins, and false spouses.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Madame D'Anville kept her promise--the invitation was duly sent, and accordingly at half past ten to the Rue D'Anjou I drove.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading --Goldsmith's Epilogue to the Comedy of the Sisters.
spousesnounUS /ˈspaʊsɪz/
plural of “spouse” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Lud! what a group the motley scene discloses, False wits, false wives, false virgins, and false spouses.
having a supporting base
From this reading Lord Bennington was standing by the door, and close by him, looking exceedingly distrait, was my old friend Lord Vincent.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Madame D'Anville kept her promise--the invitation was duly sent, and accordingly at half past ten to the Rue D'Anjou I drove.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lud! what a group the motley scene discloses, False wits, false wives, false virgins, and false spouses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading --Goldsmith's Epilogue to the Comedy of the Sisters.
Vincent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Bennington was standing by the door, and close by him, looking exceedingly distrait, was my old friend Lord Vincent.
virginsnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒənz/
plural of “virgin” — a person who has never had sex
From this reading Lud! what a group the motley scene discloses, False wits, false wives, false virgins, and false spouses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Madame D'Anville kept her promise--the invitation was duly sent, and accordingly at half past ten to the Rue D'Anjou I drove.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rooms were already full.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Lud! what a group the motley scene discloses, False wits, false wives, false virgins, and false spouses.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading Lud! what a group the motley scene discloses, False wits, false wives, false virgins, and false spouses.
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Lud! what a group the motley scene discloses, False wits, false wives, false virgins, and false spouses.
