used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Helena came in a few minutes afterwards, a trifle late by reason of having despatched a letter to Abbe Ledoux, announcing her plans for the morrow.
AbbenounUS /ˈæbi/
a French abbot
From this reading Helena came in a few minutes afterwards, a trifle late by reason of having despatched a letter to Abbe Ledoux, announcing her plans for the morrow.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Helena came in a few minutes afterwards, a trifle late by reason of having despatched a letter to Abbe Ledoux, announcing her plans for the morrow.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Towards the end of the meal, the baron, with the most careless air imaginable, remarked to Mlle. de Beaumesnil:
in addition
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The baron offered his arm to Ernestine, and conducted her into the dining-room.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading Helena came in a few minutes afterwards, a trifle late by reason of having despatched a letter to Abbe Ledoux, announcing her plans for the morrow.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The baron offered his arm to Ernestine, and conducted her into the dining-room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading The baron offered his arm to Ernestine, and conducted her into the dining-room.
Beaumesnil
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From this reading Towards the end of the meal, the baron, with the most careless air imaginable, remarked to Mlle. de Beaumesnil:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Helena came in a few minutes afterwards, a trifle late by reason of having despatched a letter to Abbe Ledoux, announcing her plans for the morrow.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Helena came in a few minutes afterwards, a trifle late by reason of having despatched a letter to Abbe Ledoux, announcing her plans for the morrow.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Towards the end of the meal, the baron, with the most careless air imaginable, remarked to Mlle. de Beaumesnil:
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The baron offered his arm to Ernestine, and conducted her into the dining-room.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Towards the end of the meal, the baron, with the most careless air imaginable, remarked to Mlle. de Beaumesnil:
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
despatched
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From this reading Helena came in a few minutes afterwards, a trifle late by reason of having despatched a letter to Abbe Ledoux, announcing her plans for the morrow.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading The baron offered his arm to Ernestine, and conducted her into the dining-room.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Towards the end of the meal, the baron, with the most careless air imaginable, remarked to Mlle. de Beaumesnil:
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
Ernestine
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From this reading The baron offered his arm to Ernestine, and conducted her into the dining-room.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Helena came in a few minutes afterwards, a trifle late by reason of having despatched a letter to Abbe Ledoux, announcing her plans for the morrow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Helena came in a few minutes afterwards, a trifle late by reason of having despatched a letter to Abbe Ledoux, announcing her plans for the morrow.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Helena came in a few minutes afterwards, a trifle late by reason of having despatched a letter to Abbe Ledoux, announcing her plans for the morrow.
HEIRESSnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading THE HUNCHBACK MEETS THE HEIRESS.
HelenanounUS /ˈhelənə/
capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading Helena came in a few minutes afterwards, a trifle late by reason of having despatched a letter to Abbe Ledoux, announcing her plans for the morrow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The baron offered his arm to Ernestine, and conducted her into the dining-room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The baron offered his arm to Ernestine, and conducted her into the dining-room.
HUNCHBACKnounUS /ˈhʌntʃbæk/
an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column
From this reading THE HUNCHBACK MEETS THE HEIRESS.
imaginableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənəbəl/
capable of being imagined
From this reading Towards the end of the meal, the baron, with the most careless air imaginable, remarked to Mlle. de Beaumesnil:
impressedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprest/
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Helena came in a few minutes afterwards, a trifle late by reason of having despatched a letter to Abbe Ledoux, announcing her plans for the morrow.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The baron offered his arm to Ernestine, and conducted her into the dining-room.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Helena came in a few minutes afterwards, a trifle late by reason of having despatched a letter to Abbe Ledoux, announcing her plans for the morrow.
Ledoux
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From this reading Helena came in a few minutes afterwards, a trifle late by reason of having despatched a letter to Abbe Ledoux, announcing her plans for the morrow.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Helena came in a few minutes afterwards, a trifle late by reason of having despatched a letter to Abbe Ledoux, announcing her plans for the morrow.
magicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Towards the end of the meal, the baron, with the most careless air imaginable, remarked to Mlle. de Beaumesnil:
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading THE HUNCHBACK MEETS THE HEIRESS.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Helena came in a few minutes afterwards, a trifle late by reason of having despatched a letter to Abbe Ledoux, announcing her plans for the morrow.
Mlle
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From this reading Towards the end of the meal, the baron, with the most careless air imaginable, remarked to Mlle. de Beaumesnil:
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading Helena came in a few minutes afterwards, a trifle late by reason of having despatched a letter to Abbe Ledoux, announcing her plans for the morrow.
used to form the superlative
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
obsequiousadjectiveUS /əbˈsiːkwiəs/
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Helena came in a few minutes afterwards, a trifle late by reason of having despatched a letter to Abbe Ledoux, announcing her plans for the morrow.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The baron offered his arm to Ernestine, and conducted her into the dining-room.
and nothing more
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Helena came in a few minutes afterwards, a trifle late by reason of having despatched a letter to Abbe Ledoux, announcing her plans for the morrow.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Helena came in a few minutes afterwards, a trifle late by reason of having despatched a letter to Abbe Ledoux, announcing her plans for the morrow.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Towards the end of the meal, the baron, with the most careless air imaginable, remarked to Mlle. de Beaumesnil:
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUNCHBACK MEETS THE HEIRESS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The baron offered his arm to Ernestine, and conducted her into the dining-room.
in the direction of
From this reading Towards the end of the meal, the baron, with the most careless air imaginable, remarked to Mlle. de Beaumesnil:
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Helena came in a few minutes afterwards, a trifle late by reason of having despatched a letter to Abbe Ledoux, announcing her plans for the morrow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
which person or people
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Towards the end of the meal, the baron, with the most careless air imaginable, remarked to Mlle. de Beaumesnil:
the words that are spoken
From this reading During the entire repast Ernestine was the object of the most obsequious attentions, not only from the baron and his wife and sister, but also from the servants, who were as deeply impressed as their employers by the magical power of those words, "the richest heiress in France."
