Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An even, pleasant, very courteous voice roused her from her reverie.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE YOUNG PRETENDER And Lydie d'Aumont's eyes had watched his disappearing figure through the crowd, until she could bear the sight no longer, and closed them with the pain.

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From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "You are tired, Mlle. d'Aumont.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

have

From this reading THE YOUNG PRETENDER And Lydie d'Aumont's eyes had watched his disappearing figure through the crowd, until she could bear the sight no longer, and closed them with the pain.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading THE YOUNG PRETENDER And Lydie d'Aumont's eyes had watched his disappearing figure through the crowd, until she could bear the sight no longer, and closed them with the pain.

lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner

From this reading "I'm not the least tired," she said coldly; "I thank you, milor.

a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE YOUNG PRETENDER And Lydie d'Aumont's eyes had watched his disappearing figure through the crowd, until she could bear the sight no longer, and closed them with the pain.

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading An even, pleasant, very courteous voice roused her from her reverie.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading THE YOUNG PRETENDER And Lydie d'Aumont's eyes had watched his disappearing figure through the crowd, until she could bear the sight no longer, and closed them with the pain.

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From this reading "You are tired, Mlle. d'Aumont.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE YOUNG PRETENDER And Lydie d'Aumont's eyes had watched his disappearing figure through the crowd, until she could bear the sight no longer, and closed them with the pain.

tending to diminish or disparage

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading THE YOUNG PRETENDER And Lydie d'Aumont's eyes had watched his disappearing figure through the crowd, until she could bear the sight no longer, and closed them with the pain.

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

divisible by two

From this reading An even, pleasant, very courteous voice roused her from her reverie.

opinion or judgment

From this reading THE YOUNG PRETENDER And Lydie d'Aumont's eyes had watched his disappearing figure through the crowd, until she could bear the sight no longer, and closed them with the pain.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading THE YOUNG PRETENDER And Lydie d'Aumont's eyes had watched his disappearing figure through the crowd, until she could bear the sight no longer, and closed them with the pain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading An even, pleasant, very courteous voice roused her from her reverie.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE YOUNG PRETENDER And Lydie d'Aumont's eyes had watched his disappearing figure through the crowd, until she could bear the sight no longer, and closed them with the pain.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading An even, pleasant, very courteous voice roused her from her reverie.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE YOUNG PRETENDER And Lydie d'Aumont's eyes had watched his disappearing figure through the crowd, until she could bear the sight no longer, and closed them with the pain.

a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I'm not the least tired," she said coldly; "I thank you, milor.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading "I'm not the least tired," she said coldly; "I thank you, milor.

for more time

From this reading THE YOUNG PRETENDER And Lydie d'Aumont's eyes had watched his disappearing figure through the crowd, until she could bear the sight no longer, and closed them with the pain.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE YOUNG PRETENDER And Lydie d'Aumont's eyes had watched his disappearing figure through the crowd, until she could bear the sight no longer, and closed them with the pain.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

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From this reading "I'm not the least tired," she said coldly; "I thank you, milor.

the action of people mingling and coming into contact

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "You are tired, Mlle. d'Aumont.

a particular point in time

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

easily agitated

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

not any; not one

From this reading THE YOUNG PRETENDER And Lydie d'Aumont's eyes had watched his disappearing figure through the crowd, until she could bear the sight no longer, and closed them with the pain.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I'm not the least tired," she said coldly; "I thank you, milor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading THE YOUNG PRETENDER And Lydie d'Aumont's eyes had watched his disappearing figure through the crowd, until she could bear the sight no longer, and closed them with the pain.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading An even, pleasant, very courteous voice roused her from her reverie.

a claimant to the throne or to the office of ruler (usually without just title)

From this reading THE YOUNG PRETENDER And Lydie d'Aumont's eyes had watched his disappearing figure through the crowd, until she could bear the sight no longer, and closed them with the pain.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

absentminded dreaming while awake

From this reading An even, pleasant, very courteous voice roused her from her reverie.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading An even, pleasant, very courteous voice roused her from her reverie.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I'm not the least tired," she said coldly; "I thank you, milor.

cut with a saw

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE YOUNG PRETENDER And Lydie d'Aumont's eyes had watched his disappearing figure through the crowd, until she could bear the sight no longer, and closed them with the pain.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading THE YOUNG PRETENDER And Lydie d'Aumont's eyes had watched his disappearing figure through the crowd, until she could bear the sight no longer, and closed them with the pain.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "I'm not the least tired," she said coldly; "I thank you, milor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE YOUNG PRETENDER And Lydie d'Aumont's eyes had watched his disappearing figure through the crowd, until she could bear the sight no longer, and closed them with the pain.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE YOUNG PRETENDER And Lydie d'Aumont's eyes had watched his disappearing figure through the crowd, until she could bear the sight no longer, and closed them with the pain.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE YOUNG PRETENDER And Lydie d'Aumont's eyes had watched his disappearing figure through the crowd, until she could bear the sight no longer, and closed them with the pain.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading "You are tired, Mlle. d'Aumont.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE YOUNG PRETENDER And Lydie d'Aumont's eyes had watched his disappearing figure through the crowd, until she could bear the sight no longer, and closed them with the pain.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

precisely as stated

From this reading An even, pleasant, very courteous voice roused her from her reverie.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading An even, pleasant, very courteous voice roused her from her reverie.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading THE YOUNG PRETENDER And Lydie d'Aumont's eyes had watched his disappearing figure through the crowd, until she could bear the sight no longer, and closed them with the pain.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE YOUNG PRETENDER And Lydie d'Aumont's eyes had watched his disappearing figure through the crowd, until she could bear the sight no longer, and closed them with the pain.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading May I--that is, I should be very proud if you would allow me to--er----" She opened her eyes and saw the handsome face of "le petit Anglais" turned up to her with a look of humility, a deprecatory offer of service, and withal a strange mingling of compassion which somehow at this moment, in her sensitive and nervous state, seemed to wound and sting her.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You are tired, Mlle. d'Aumont.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE YOUNG PRETENDER And Lydie d'Aumont's eyes had watched his disappearing figure through the crowd, until she could bear the sight no longer, and closed them with the pain.