used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I can say nothing till released from my promise; but mademoiselle may rest assured that Casimer Teblinski is as good and brave a man as Stanislas Prakora.”
acutenessnounUS /əˈkjuːtnəs/
a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed
From this reading “Pardon my rudeness; mademoiselle’s acuteness threw me off my guard.
Amy
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From this reading Helen’s eyes sparkled, for in this reluctant reply she read confirmation of her suspicion, and thought that Amy would rejoice to learn that her lover was a hero.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I can say nothing till released from my promise; but mademoiselle may rest assured that Casimer Teblinski is as good and brave a man as Stanislas Prakora.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You _are_ exiles but, still hope and plot, and never relinquish your heart’s desire?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I can say nothing till released from my promise; but mademoiselle may rest assured that Casimer Teblinski is as good and brave a man as Stanislas Prakora.”
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading I can say nothing till released from my promise; but mademoiselle may rest assured that Casimer Teblinski is as good and brave a man as Stanislas Prakora.”
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading I can say nothing till released from my promise; but mademoiselle may rest assured that Casimer Teblinski is as good and brave a man as Stanislas Prakora.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I can say nothing till released from my promise; but mademoiselle may rest assured that Casimer Teblinski is as good and brave a man as Stanislas Prakora.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can say nothing till released from my promise; but mademoiselle may rest assured that Casimer Teblinski is as good and brave a man as Stanislas Prakora.”
Casimer
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From this reading I can say nothing till released from my promise; but mademoiselle may rest assured that Casimer Teblinski is as good and brave a man as Stanislas Prakora.”
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading Helen’s eyes sparkled, for in this reluctant reply she read confirmation of her suspicion, and thought that Amy would rejoice to learn that her lover was a hero.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading “You _are_ exiles but, still hope and plot, and never relinquish your heart’s desire?”
exilesnounUS /ˈeɡzaɪlz/
plural of “exile” — a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
From this reading “You _are_ exiles but, still hope and plot, and never relinquish your heart’s desire?”
opinion or judgment
From this reading Helen’s eyes sparkled, for in this reluctant reply she read confirmation of her suspicion, and thought that Amy would rejoice to learn that her lover was a hero.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Helen’s eyes sparkled, for in this reluctant reply she read confirmation of her suspicion, and thought that Amy would rejoice to learn that her lover was a hero.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I can say nothing till released from my promise; but mademoiselle may rest assured that Casimer Teblinski is as good and brave a man as Stanislas Prakora.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I can say nothing till released from my promise; but mademoiselle may rest assured that Casimer Teblinski is as good and brave a man as Stanislas Prakora.”
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading “Pardon my rudeness; mademoiselle’s acuteness threw me off my guard.
heart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “You _are_ exiles but, still hope and plot, and never relinquish your heart’s desire?”
Helen'snounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen’s eyes sparkled, for in this reluctant reply she read confirmation of her suspicion, and thought that Amy would rejoice to learn that her lover was a hero.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Helen’s eyes sparkled, for in this reluctant reply she read confirmation of her suspicion, and thought that Amy would rejoice to learn that her lover was a hero.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Helen’s eyes sparkled, for in this reluctant reply she read confirmation of her suspicion, and thought that Amy would rejoice to learn that her lover was a hero.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “You _are_ exiles but, still hope and plot, and never relinquish your heart’s desire?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I can say nothing till released from my promise; but mademoiselle may rest assured that Casimer Teblinski is as good and brave a man as Stanislas Prakora.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Helen’s eyes sparkled, for in this reluctant reply she read confirmation of her suspicion, and thought that Amy would rejoice to learn that her lover was a hero.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I can say nothing till released from my promise; but mademoiselle may rest assured that Casimer Teblinski is as good and brave a man as Stanislas Prakora.”
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Helen’s eyes sparkled, for in this reluctant reply she read confirmation of her suspicion, and thought that Amy would rejoice to learn that her lover was a hero.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Helen’s eyes sparkled, for in this reluctant reply she read confirmation of her suspicion, and thought that Amy would rejoice to learn that her lover was a hero.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading I can say nothing till released from my promise; but mademoiselle may rest assured that Casimer Teblinski is as good and brave a man as Stanislas Prakora.”
mademoiselle's
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From this reading “Pardon my rudeness; mademoiselle’s acuteness threw me off my guard.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I can say nothing till released from my promise; but mademoiselle may rest assured that Casimer Teblinski is as good and brave a man as Stanislas Prakora.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I can say nothing till released from my promise; but mademoiselle may rest assured that Casimer Teblinski is as good and brave a man as Stanislas Prakora.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Pardon my rudeness; mademoiselle’s acuteness threw me off my guard.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Pardon my rudeness; mademoiselle’s acuteness threw me off my guard.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “You _are_ exiles but, still hope and plot, and never relinquish your heart’s desire?”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I can say nothing till released from my promise; but mademoiselle may rest assured that Casimer Teblinski is as good and brave a man as Stanislas Prakora.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Helen’s eyes sparkled, for in this reluctant reply she read confirmation of her suspicion, and thought that Amy would rejoice to learn that her lover was a hero.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Pardon my rudeness; mademoiselle’s acuteness threw me off my guard.
accept an excuse for
From this reading “Pardon my rudeness; mademoiselle’s acuteness threw me off my guard.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading “You _are_ exiles but, still hope and plot, and never relinquish your heart’s desire?”
Prakora
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From this reading I can say nothing till released from my promise; but mademoiselle may rest assured that Casimer Teblinski is as good and brave a man as Stanislas Prakora.”
make a promise or commitment
From this reading I can say nothing till released from my promise; but mademoiselle may rest assured that Casimer Teblinski is as good and brave a man as Stanislas Prakora.”
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Helen’s eyes sparkled, for in this reluctant reply she read confirmation of her suspicion, and thought that Amy would rejoice to learn that her lover was a hero.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading Helen’s eyes sparkled, for in this reluctant reply she read confirmation of her suspicion, and thought that Amy would rejoice to learn that her lover was a hero.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading I can say nothing till released from my promise; but mademoiselle may rest assured that Casimer Teblinski is as good and brave a man as Stanislas Prakora.”
relinquishverbUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
part with a possession or right
From this reading “You _are_ exiles but, still hope and plot, and never relinquish your heart’s desire?”
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading Helen’s eyes sparkled, for in this reluctant reply she read confirmation of her suspicion, and thought that Amy would rejoice to learn that her lover was a hero.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Helen’s eyes sparkled, for in this reluctant reply she read confirmation of her suspicion, and thought that Amy would rejoice to learn that her lover was a hero.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I can say nothing till released from my promise; but mademoiselle may rest assured that Casimer Teblinski is as good and brave a man as Stanislas Prakora.”
rudenessnounUS /ˈruːdnəs/
a manner that is rude and insulting
From this reading “Pardon my rudeness; mademoiselle’s acuteness threw me off my guard.
express in words
From this reading I can say nothing till released from my promise; but mademoiselle may rest assured that Casimer Teblinski is as good and brave a man as Stanislas Prakora.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Helen’s eyes sparkled, for in this reluctant reply she read confirmation of her suspicion, and thought that Amy would rejoice to learn that her lover was a hero.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading Helen’s eyes sparkled, for in this reluctant reply she read confirmation of her suspicion, and thought that Amy would rejoice to learn that her lover was a hero.
Stanislas
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From this reading I can say nothing till released from my promise; but mademoiselle may rest assured that Casimer Teblinski is as good and brave a man as Stanislas Prakora.”
not in physical motion
From this reading “You _are_ exiles but, still hope and plot, and never relinquish your heart’s desire?”
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Helen’s eyes sparkled, for in this reluctant reply she read confirmation of her suspicion, and thought that Amy would rejoice to learn that her lover was a hero.
Teblinski
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From this reading I can say nothing till released from my promise; but mademoiselle may rest assured that Casimer Teblinski is as good and brave a man as Stanislas Prakora.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I can say nothing till released from my promise; but mademoiselle may rest assured that Casimer Teblinski is as good and brave a man as Stanislas Prakora.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Helen’s eyes sparkled, for in this reluctant reply she read confirmation of her suspicion, and thought that Amy would rejoice to learn that her lover was a hero.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Helen’s eyes sparkled, for in this reluctant reply she read confirmation of her suspicion, and thought that Amy would rejoice to learn that her lover was a hero.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading “Pardon my rudeness; mademoiselle’s acuteness threw me off my guard.
up to a particular time
From this reading I can say nothing till released from my promise; but mademoiselle may rest assured that Casimer Teblinski is as good and brave a man as Stanislas Prakora.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Helen’s eyes sparkled, for in this reluctant reply she read confirmation of her suspicion, and thought that Amy would rejoice to learn that her lover was a hero.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Helen’s eyes sparkled, for in this reluctant reply she read confirmation of her suspicion, and thought that Amy would rejoice to learn that her lover was a hero.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Helen’s eyes sparkled, for in this reluctant reply she read confirmation of her suspicion, and thought that Amy would rejoice to learn that her lover was a hero.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You _are_ exiles but, still hope and plot, and never relinquish your heart’s desire?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You _are_ exiles but, still hope and plot, and never relinquish your heart’s desire?”
