used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
affabilitynoun
a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
From this reading As she conducted the richest heiress in France back to her seat, Madame de la Senneterre said to her, with the utmost affability:
in addition
From this reading Mlle. de Beaumesnil, on reentering the ball-room, also noticed Gerald de Senneterre standing near one of the doorways.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN HONEST CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was very pale, and looked extremely sad.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she conducted the richest heiress in France back to her seat, Madame de la Senneterre said to her, with the utmost affability:
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As she conducted the richest heiress in France back to her seat, Madame de la Senneterre said to her, with the utmost affability:
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
ball-room
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From this reading Mlle. de Beaumesnil, on reentering the ball-room, also noticed Gerald de Senneterre standing near one of the doorways.
Beaumesnil
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From this reading Mlle. de Beaumesnil, on reentering the ball-room, also noticed Gerald de Senneterre standing near one of the doorways.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading As she conducted the richest heiress in France back to her seat, Madame de la Senneterre said to her, with the utmost affability:
CONFESSIONnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading AN HONEST CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Mlle. de Beaumesnil, on reentering the ball-room, also noticed Gerald de Senneterre standing near one of the doorways.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
doorwaysnounUS /ˈdɔːrweɪz/
plural of “doorway” — the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Mlle. de Beaumesnil, on reentering the ball-room, also noticed Gerald de Senneterre standing near one of the doorways.
Ernestine
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From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He was very pale, and looked extremely sad.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN HONEST CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading As she conducted the richest heiress in France back to her seat, Madame de la Senneterre said to her, with the utmost affability:
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
Gerald
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From this reading Mlle. de Beaumesnil, on reentering the ball-room, also noticed Gerald de Senneterre standing near one of the doorways.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading AN HONEST CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was very pale, and looked extremely sad.
heiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading As she conducted the richest heiress in France back to her seat, Madame de la Senneterre said to her, with the utmost affability:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
Herminie
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From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading AN HONEST CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN HONEST CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was very pale, and looked extremely sad.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
take in marriage
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
Mlle
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From this reading Mlle. de Beaumesnil, on reentering the ball-room, also noticed Gerald de Senneterre standing near one of the doorways.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Mlle. de Beaumesnil, on reentering the ball-room, also noticed Gerald de Senneterre standing near one of the doorways.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Mlle. de Beaumesnil, on reentering the ball-room, also noticed Gerald de Senneterre standing near one of the doorways.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mlle. de Beaumesnil, on reentering the ball-room, also noticed Gerald de Senneterre standing near one of the doorways.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mlle. de Beaumesnil, on reentering the ball-room, also noticed Gerald de Senneterre standing near one of the doorways.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mlle. de Beaumesnil, on reentering the ball-room, also noticed Gerald de Senneterre standing near one of the doorways.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading He was very pale, and looked extremely sad.
reentering
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From this reading Mlle. de Beaumesnil, on reentering the ball-room, also noticed Gerald de Senneterre standing near one of the doorways.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading As she conducted the richest heiress in France back to her seat, Madame de la Senneterre said to her, with the utmost affability:
Rochaigue
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From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading He was very pale, and looked extremely sad.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As she conducted the richest heiress in France back to her seat, Madame de la Senneterre said to her, with the utmost affability:
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading As she conducted the richest heiress in France back to her seat, Madame de la Senneterre said to her, with the utmost affability:
Senneterre
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From this reading Mlle. de Beaumesnil, on reentering the ball-room, also noticed Gerald de Senneterre standing near one of the doorways.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading AN HONEST CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
having a supporting base
From this reading Mlle. de Beaumesnil, on reentering the ball-room, also noticed Gerald de Senneterre standing near one of the doorways.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN HONEST CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading As she conducted the richest heiress in France back to her seat, Madame de la Senneterre said to her, with the utmost affability:
precisely as stated
From this reading He was very pale, and looked extremely sad.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was very pale, and looked extremely sad.
in or at the place that
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sight of him reminded Ernestine of her friend's despair, and she asked herself why Gerald, in spite of his love for Herminie and his desire to marry her, had come to this ball where a meeting with her, Ernestine, had been arranged by Madame de la Rochaigue.
