used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “If you think that Herr von Holzen is a philanthropist, my dear,” said Marguerite Wade, sententiously, “that is exactly where your toes turn in.”
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading She addressed this remark to Joan Ferriby, whose eyes were certainly veiled by that cloak of charity which the kind-hearted are ever ready to throw over the sins of others.
adroitadjectiveUS /əˈdrɔɪt/
quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
From this reading “Le plus grand, le plus fort et le plus adroit surtout, est celui qui sait attendre.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She addressed this remark to Joan Ferriby, whose eyes were certainly veiled by that cloak of charity which the kind-hearted are ever ready to throw over the sins of others.
attendre
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From this reading “Le plus grand, le plus fort et le plus adroit surtout, est celui qui sait attendre.”
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The two girls were sitting in the quiet old-world garden of the hotel, beneath the shade of tall trees, within the peaceful sound of the cooing doves on the tiled roof.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She addressed this remark to Joan Ferriby, whose eyes were certainly veiled by that cloak of charity which the kind-hearted are ever ready to throw over the sins of others.
celui
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From this reading “Le plus grand, le plus fort et le plus adroit surtout, est celui qui sait attendre.”
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading She addressed this remark to Joan Ferriby, whose eyes were certainly veiled by that cloak of charity which the kind-hearted are ever ready to throw over the sins of others.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading She addressed this remark to Joan Ferriby, whose eyes were certainly veiled by that cloak of charity which the kind-hearted are ever ready to throw over the sins of others.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading She addressed this remark to Joan Ferriby, whose eyes were certainly veiled by that cloak of charity which the kind-hearted are ever ready to throw over the sins of others.
cooingverbUS /ˈkuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “coo” — speak softly or lovingly
From this reading The two girls were sitting in the quiet old-world garden of the hotel, beneath the shade of tall trees, within the peaceful sound of the cooing doves on the tiled roof.
dearly loved
From this reading “If you think that Herr von Holzen is a philanthropist, my dear,” said Marguerite Wade, sententiously, “that is exactly where your toes turn in.”
dovesnounUS /dʌvz/
plural of “dove” — any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading The two girls were sitting in the quiet old-world garden of the hotel, beneath the shade of tall trees, within the peaceful sound of the cooing doves on the tiled roof.
estnounUS /est/
standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States
From this reading “Le plus grand, le plus fort et le plus adroit surtout, est celui qui sait attendre.”
et
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From this reading “Le plus grand, le plus fort et le plus adroit surtout, est celui qui sait attendre.”
at any time
From this reading She addressed this remark to Joan Ferriby, whose eyes were certainly veiled by that cloak of charity which the kind-hearted are ever ready to throw over the sins of others.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “If you think that Herr von Holzen is a philanthropist, my dear,” said Marguerite Wade, sententiously, “that is exactly where your toes turn in.”
opinion or judgment
From this reading She addressed this remark to Joan Ferriby, whose eyes were certainly veiled by that cloak of charity which the kind-hearted are ever ready to throw over the sins of others.
Ferriby
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From this reading She addressed this remark to Joan Ferriby, whose eyes were certainly veiled by that cloak of charity which the kind-hearted are ever ready to throw over the sins of others.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading “Le plus grand, le plus fort et le plus adroit surtout, est celui qui sait attendre.”
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The two girls were sitting in the quiet old-world garden of the hotel, beneath the shade of tall trees, within the peaceful sound of the cooing doves on the tiled roof.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The two girls were sitting in the quiet old-world garden of the hotel, beneath the shade of tall trees, within the peaceful sound of the cooing doves on the tiled roof.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading “Le plus grand, le plus fort et le plus adroit surtout, est celui qui sait attendre.”
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading “If you think that Herr von Holzen is a philanthropist, my dear,” said Marguerite Wade, sententiously, “that is exactly where your toes turn in.”
Holzen
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From this reading “If you think that Herr von Holzen is a philanthropist, my dear,” said Marguerite Wade, sententiously, “that is exactly where your toes turn in.”
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The two girls were sitting in the quiet old-world garden of the hotel, beneath the shade of tall trees, within the peaceful sound of the cooing doves on the tiled roof.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If you think that Herr von Holzen is a philanthropist, my dear,” said Marguerite Wade, sententiously, “that is exactly where your toes turn in.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “If you think that Herr von Holzen is a philanthropist, my dear,” said Marguerite Wade, sententiously, “that is exactly where your toes turn in.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “If you think that Herr von Holzen is a philanthropist, my dear,” said Marguerite Wade, sententiously, “that is exactly where your toes turn in.”
Joan
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From this reading She addressed this remark to Joan Ferriby, whose eyes were certainly veiled by that cloak of charity which the kind-hearted are ever ready to throw over the sins of others.
kind-heartedadjective
having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
From this reading She addressed this remark to Joan Ferriby, whose eyes were certainly veiled by that cloak of charity which the kind-hearted are ever ready to throw over the sins of others.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading “Le plus grand, le plus fort et le plus adroit surtout, est celui qui sait attendre.”
MargueritenounUS /ˌmɑːrɡərˈiːt/
tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum
From this reading “If you think that Herr von Holzen is a philanthropist, my dear,” said Marguerite Wade, sententiously, “that is exactly where your toes turn in.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “If you think that Herr von Holzen is a philanthropist, my dear,” said Marguerite Wade, sententiously, “that is exactly where your toes turn in.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She addressed this remark to Joan Ferriby, whose eyes were certainly veiled by that cloak of charity which the kind-hearted are ever ready to throw over the sins of others.
old-worldadjective
characteristic of former times especially in Europe
From this reading The two girls were sitting in the quiet old-world garden of the hotel, beneath the shade of tall trees, within the peaceful sound of the cooing doves on the tiled roof.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The two girls were sitting in the quiet old-world garden of the hotel, beneath the shade of tall trees, within the peaceful sound of the cooing doves on the tiled roof.
others
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From this reading She addressed this remark to Joan Ferriby, whose eyes were certainly veiled by that cloak of charity which the kind-hearted are ever ready to throw over the sins of others.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She addressed this remark to Joan Ferriby, whose eyes were certainly veiled by that cloak of charity which the kind-hearted are ever ready to throw over the sins of others.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading The two girls were sitting in the quiet old-world garden of the hotel, beneath the shade of tall trees, within the peaceful sound of the cooing doves on the tiled roof.
philanthropistnounUS /fəˈlænθrəpəst/
someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
From this reading “If you think that Herr von Holzen is a philanthropist, my dear,” said Marguerite Wade, sententiously, “that is exactly where your toes turn in.”
plusnounUS /plʌs/
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading “Le plus grand, le plus fort et le plus adroit surtout, est celui qui sait attendre.”
qui
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From this reading “Le plus grand, le plus fort et le plus adroit surtout, est celui qui sait attendre.”
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The two girls were sitting in the quiet old-world garden of the hotel, beneath the shade of tall trees, within the peaceful sound of the cooing doves on the tiled roof.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She addressed this remark to Joan Ferriby, whose eyes were certainly veiled by that cloak of charity which the kind-hearted are ever ready to throw over the sins of others.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading She addressed this remark to Joan Ferriby, whose eyes were certainly veiled by that cloak of charity which the kind-hearted are ever ready to throw over the sins of others.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The two girls were sitting in the quiet old-world garden of the hotel, beneath the shade of tall trees, within the peaceful sound of the cooing doves on the tiled roof.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “If you think that Herr von Holzen is a philanthropist, my dear,” said Marguerite Wade, sententiously, “that is exactly where your toes turn in.”
sait
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From this reading “Le plus grand, le plus fort et le plus adroit surtout, est celui qui sait attendre.”
sententiouslyadverb
in a pithy sententious manner
From this reading “If you think that Herr von Holzen is a philanthropist, my dear,” said Marguerite Wade, sententiously, “that is exactly where your toes turn in.”
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The two girls were sitting in the quiet old-world garden of the hotel, beneath the shade of tall trees, within the peaceful sound of the cooing doves on the tiled roof.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She addressed this remark to Joan Ferriby, whose eyes were certainly veiled by that cloak of charity which the kind-hearted are ever ready to throw over the sins of others.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading She addressed this remark to Joan Ferriby, whose eyes were certainly veiled by that cloak of charity which the kind-hearted are ever ready to throw over the sins of others.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The two girls were sitting in the quiet old-world garden of the hotel, beneath the shade of tall trees, within the peaceful sound of the cooing doves on the tiled roof.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The two girls were sitting in the quiet old-world garden of the hotel, beneath the shade of tall trees, within the peaceful sound of the cooing doves on the tiled roof.
surtoutnoun
a man's overcoat in the style of a frock coat
From this reading “Le plus grand, le plus fort et le plus adroit surtout, est celui qui sait attendre.”
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The two girls were sitting in the quiet old-world garden of the hotel, beneath the shade of tall trees, within the peaceful sound of the cooing doves on the tiled roof.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “If you think that Herr von Holzen is a philanthropist, my dear,” said Marguerite Wade, sententiously, “that is exactly where your toes turn in.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ULTIMATUM.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “If you think that Herr von Holzen is a philanthropist, my dear,” said Marguerite Wade, sententiously, “that is exactly where your toes turn in.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She addressed this remark to Joan Ferriby, whose eyes were certainly veiled by that cloak of charity which the kind-hearted are ever ready to throw over the sins of others.
propel through the air
From this reading She addressed this remark to Joan Ferriby, whose eyes were certainly veiled by that cloak of charity which the kind-hearted are ever ready to throw over the sins of others.
tiledadjectiveUS /taɪld/
covered or furnished with tiles
From this reading The two girls were sitting in the quiet old-world garden of the hotel, beneath the shade of tall trees, within the peaceful sound of the cooing doves on the tiled roof.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She addressed this remark to Joan Ferriby, whose eyes were certainly veiled by that cloak of charity which the kind-hearted are ever ready to throw over the sins of others.
toesnounUS /toʊz/
plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot
From this reading “If you think that Herr von Holzen is a philanthropist, my dear,” said Marguerite Wade, sententiously, “that is exactly where your toes turn in.”
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The two girls were sitting in the quiet old-world garden of the hotel, beneath the shade of tall trees, within the peaceful sound of the cooing doves on the tiled roof.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading “If you think that Herr von Holzen is a philanthropist, my dear,” said Marguerite Wade, sententiously, “that is exactly where your toes turn in.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two girls were sitting in the quiet old-world garden of the hotel, beneath the shade of tall trees, within the peaceful sound of the cooing doves on the tiled roof.
ULTIMATUMnounUS /ˌʌltəˈmeɪtəm/
a final peremptory demand
From this reading THE ULTIMATUM.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading She addressed this remark to Joan Ferriby, whose eyes were certainly veiled by that cloak of charity which the kind-hearted are ever ready to throw over the sins of others.
von
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From this reading “If you think that Herr von Holzen is a philanthropist, my dear,” said Marguerite Wade, sententiously, “that is exactly where your toes turn in.”
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading “If you think that Herr von Holzen is a philanthropist, my dear,” said Marguerite Wade, sententiously, “that is exactly where your toes turn in.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She addressed this remark to Joan Ferriby, whose eyes were certainly veiled by that cloak of charity which the kind-hearted are ever ready to throw over the sins of others.
in or at the place that
From this reading “If you think that Herr von Holzen is a philanthropist, my dear,” said Marguerite Wade, sententiously, “that is exactly where your toes turn in.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She addressed this remark to Joan Ferriby, whose eyes were certainly veiled by that cloak of charity which the kind-hearted are ever ready to throw over the sins of others.
belonging to which person
From this reading She addressed this remark to Joan Ferriby, whose eyes were certainly veiled by that cloak of charity which the kind-hearted are ever ready to throw over the sins of others.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The two girls were sitting in the quiet old-world garden of the hotel, beneath the shade of tall trees, within the peaceful sound of the cooing doves on the tiled roof.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If you think that Herr von Holzen is a philanthropist, my dear,” said Marguerite Wade, sententiously, “that is exactly where your toes turn in.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If you think that Herr von Holzen is a philanthropist, my dear,” said Marguerite Wade, sententiously, “that is exactly where your toes turn in.”
