used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The cause of Olivier's surprise and alarm was only too apparent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cause of Olivier's surprise and alarm was only too apparent.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading "What is the matter, uncle?" cried Olivier, scrutinising the veteran's face with deep anxiety.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The cause of Olivier's surprise and alarm was only too apparent.
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 Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
Beaumesnil's
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From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
blood-stains
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From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The cause of Olivier's surprise and alarm was only too apparent.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "What is the matter, uncle?" cried Olivier, scrutinising the veteran's face with deep anxiety.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "What is the matter, uncle?" cried Olivier, scrutinising the veteran's face with deep anxiety.
put on clothes
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "What is the matter, uncle?" cried Olivier, scrutinising the veteran's face with deep anxiety.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
a young female
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading GOOD NEWS.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "What has happened?"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What has happened?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is the matter, uncle?" cried Olivier, scrutinising the veteran's face with deep anxiety.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What is the matter, uncle?" cried Olivier, scrutinising the veteran's face with deep anxiety.
Mlle
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From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
information about recent and important events
From this reading GOOD NEWS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The cause of Olivier's surprise and alarm was only too apparent.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
OliviernounUS /ˌoʊˈlɪviːeɪ/
English actor best know for his Shakespearean roles (1907-1989)
From this reading "What is the matter, uncle?" cried Olivier, scrutinising the veteran's face with deep anxiety.
Olivier's
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From this reading The cause of Olivier's surprise and alarm was only too apparent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
and nothing more
From this reading The cause of Olivier's surprise and alarm was only too apparent.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
scrutinising
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From this reading "What is the matter, uncle?" cried Olivier, scrutinising the veteran's face with deep anxiety.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The cause of Olivier's surprise and alarm was only too apparent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The cause of Olivier's surprise and alarm was only too apparent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The cause of Olivier's surprise and alarm was only too apparent.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "What is the matter, uncle?" cried Olivier, scrutinising the veteran's face with deep anxiety.
veteran'snounUS /ˈvetərənz/
possessive form of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading "What is the matter, uncle?" cried Olivier, scrutinising the veteran's face with deep anxiety.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cause of Olivier's surprise and alarm was only too apparent.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is the matter, uncle?" cried Olivier, scrutinising the veteran's face with deep anxiety.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What is the matter, uncle?" cried Olivier, scrutinising the veteran's face with deep anxiety.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Commander Bernard, pale as death and greatly agitated, was clinging to Mlle. de Beaumesnil's arm as if for support; while the young girl, quite as pale as the old officer, and clad in a simple lawn dress, had several blood-stains on her forehead and cheek.
