used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Containing a great deal that would not have been said had it not been necessary.
speak to
From this reading But, notwithstanding the careless nonchalance with which he affected to address her, it was evident that he had some deeper object in view than the trifling of an idle hour.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading But, notwithstanding the careless nonchalance with which he affected to address her, it was evident that he had some deeper object in view than the trifling of an idle hour.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Well, _ma belle_," said he, after a few words of a more tender nature, "you are sure the Surgeon said, though the wound is in his side, his heart is uninjured?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, exactly," said Louise, "word for word; and the Queen answered, 'I understand you.'
from appearances alone
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, _ma belle_," said he, after a few words of a more tender nature, "you are sure the Surgeon said, though the wound is in his side, his heart is uninjured?"
BeaumontnounUS /ˈboʊmɔːnt/
United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Containing a great deal that would not have been said had it not been necessary.
bellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading "Well, _ma belle_," said he, after a few words of a more tender nature, "you are sure the Surgeon said, though the wound is in his side, his heart is uninjured?"
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading But, notwithstanding the careless nonchalance with which he affected to address her, it was evident that he had some deeper object in view than the trifling of an idle hour.
Chavigni
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From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
not accessible to view
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
ContainingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Containing a great deal that would not have been said had it not been necessary.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Containing a great deal that would not have been said had it not been necessary.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading But, notwithstanding the careless nonchalance with which he affected to address her, it was evident that he had some deeper object in view than the trifling of an idle hour.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading But, notwithstanding the careless nonchalance with which he affected to address her, it was evident that he had some deeper object in view than the trifling of an idle hour.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "Yes, exactly," said Louise, "word for word; and the Queen answered, 'I understand you.'
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Well, _ma belle_," said he, after a few words of a more tender nature, "you are sure the Surgeon said, though the wound is in his side, his heart is uninjured?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yes, exactly," said Louise, "word for word; and the Queen answered, 'I understand you.'
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
Germain's
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From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Containing a great deal that would not have been said had it not been necessary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Containing a great deal that would not have been said had it not been necessary.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Containing a great deal that would not have been said had it not been necessary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, notwithstanding the careless nonchalance with which he affected to address her, it was evident that he had some deeper object in view than the trifling of an idle hour.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Well, _ma belle_," said he, after a few words of a more tender nature, "you are sure the Surgeon said, though the wound is in his side, his heart is uninjured?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But, notwithstanding the careless nonchalance with which he affected to address her, it was evident that he had some deeper object in view than the trifling of an idle hour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Well, _ma belle_," said he, after a few words of a more tender nature, "you are sure the Surgeon said, though the wound is in his side, his heart is uninjured?"
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But, notwithstanding the careless nonchalance with which he affected to address her, it was evident that he had some deeper object in view than the trifling of an idle hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, exactly," said Louise, "word for word; and the Queen answered, 'I understand you.'
not in action or at work
From this reading But, notwithstanding the careless nonchalance with which he affected to address her, it was evident that he had some deeper object in view than the trifling of an idle hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, _ma belle_," said he, after a few words of a more tender nature, "you are sure the Surgeon said, though the wound is in his side, his heart is uninjured?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Containing a great deal that would not have been said had it not been necessary.
Louise
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From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
manounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "Well, _ma belle_," said he, after a few words of a more tender nature, "you are sure the Surgeon said, though the wound is in his side, his heart is uninjured?"
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Well, _ma belle_," said he, after a few words of a more tender nature, "you are sure the Surgeon said, though the wound is in his side, his heart is uninjured?"
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "Well, _ma belle_," said he, after a few words of a more tender nature, "you are sure the Surgeon said, though the wound is in his side, his heart is uninjured?"
absolutely essential
From this reading Containing a great deal that would not have been said had it not been necessary.
not any; not one
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
nonchalancenounUS /ˈnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading But, notwithstanding the careless nonchalance with which he affected to address her, it was evident that he had some deeper object in view than the trifling of an idle hour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Containing a great deal that would not have been said had it not been necessary.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading But, notwithstanding the careless nonchalance with which he affected to address her, it was evident that he had some deeper object in view than the trifling of an idle hour.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading But, notwithstanding the careless nonchalance with which he affected to address her, it was evident that he had some deeper object in view than the trifling of an idle hour.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
pretty-looking
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From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading "Yes, exactly," said Louise, "word for word; and the Queen answered, 'I understand you.'
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Containing a great deal that would not have been said had it not been necessary.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Well, _ma belle_," said he, after a few words of a more tender nature, "you are sure the Surgeon said, though the wound is in his side, his heart is uninjured?"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But, notwithstanding the careless nonchalance with which he affected to address her, it was evident that he had some deeper object in view than the trifling of an idle hour.
soubrettenoun
a pert or flirtatious young girl
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
St
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From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Well, _ma belle_," said he, after a few words of a more tender nature, "you are sure the Surgeon said, though the wound is in his side, his heart is uninjured?"
SurgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading "Well, _ma belle_," said he, after a few words of a more tender nature, "you are sure the Surgeon said, though the wound is in his side, his heart is uninjured?"
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading "Well, _ma belle_," said he, after a few words of a more tender nature, "you are sure the Surgeon said, though the wound is in his side, his heart is uninjured?"
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Containing a great deal that would not have been said had it not been necessary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Well, _ma belle_," said he, after a few words of a more tender nature, "you are sure the Surgeon said, though the wound is in his side, his heart is uninjured?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading But, notwithstanding the careless nonchalance with which he affected to address her, it was evident that he had some deeper object in view than the trifling of an idle hour.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Yes, exactly," said Louise, "word for word; and the Queen answered, 'I understand you.'
undignifiedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/
lacking dignity
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
uninjuredadjectiveUS /əˈnɪndʒərd/
not injured physically or mentally
From this reading "Well, _ma belle_," said he, after a few words of a more tender nature, "you are sure the Surgeon said, though the wound is in his side, his heart is uninjured?"
precisely as stated
From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading But, notwithstanding the careless nonchalance with which he affected to address her, it was evident that he had some deeper object in view than the trifling of an idle hour.
waiting-maid
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From this reading In front of the Palace of St. Germain's, but concealed from the park and terrace by an angle of the building, stood the Count de Chavigni, apparently engaged in the very undignified occupation of making love to a pretty-looking soubrette, no other than Louise, the waiting-maid of Mademoiselle de Beaumont.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, notwithstanding the careless nonchalance with which he affected to address her, it was evident that he had some deeper object in view than the trifling of an idle hour.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, _ma belle_," said he, after a few words of a more tender nature, "you are sure the Surgeon said, though the wound is in his side, his heart is uninjured?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, notwithstanding the careless nonchalance with which he affected to address her, it was evident that he had some deeper object in view than the trifling of an idle hour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, notwithstanding the careless nonchalance with which he affected to address her, it was evident that he had some deeper object in view than the trifling of an idle hour.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Yes, exactly," said Louise, "word for word; and the Queen answered, 'I understand you.'
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Well, _ma belle_," said he, after a few words of a more tender nature, "you are sure the Surgeon said, though the wound is in his side, his heart is uninjured?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Containing a great deal that would not have been said had it not been necessary.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading "Well, _ma belle_," said he, after a few words of a more tender nature, "you are sure the Surgeon said, though the wound is in his side, his heart is uninjured?"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, exactly," said Louise, "word for word; and the Queen answered, 'I understand you.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, _ma belle_," said he, after a few words of a more tender nature, "you are sure the Surgeon said, though the wound is in his side, his heart is uninjured?"
