used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Good night, sir!" she answered from a little distance, and they could see that she was there emboldened to drop a proper curtsey in accompaniment.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Then the ladies stood together and talked of her, not with absolute enthusiasm.
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading "Good night, sir!" she answered from a little distance, and they could see that she was there emboldened to drop a proper curtsey in accompaniment.
Adela
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From this reading For, "Was it not divine?" said Adela; and Cornelia asked her if she meant the last piece; and, "Oh, gracious! not that!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Good night, sir!" she answered from a little distance, and they could see that she was there emboldened to drop a proper curtsey in accompaniment.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Good night, sir!" she answered from a little distance, and they could see that she was there emboldened to drop a proper curtsey in accompaniment.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading For, "Was it not divine?" said Adela; and Cornelia asked her if she meant the last piece; and, "Oh, gracious! not that!"
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Good night, miss!" called Mr. Pericles.
Cornelia
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From this reading For, "Was it not divine?" said Adela; and Cornelia asked her if she meant the last piece; and, "Oh, gracious! not that!"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Good night, sir!" she answered from a little distance, and they could see that she was there emboldened to drop a proper curtsey in accompaniment.
curtseynoun
bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
From this reading "Good night, sir!" she answered from a little distance, and they could see that she was there emboldened to drop a proper curtsey in accompaniment.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading "Good night, sir!" she answered from a little distance, and they could see that she was there emboldened to drop a proper curtsey in accompaniment.
emanating from God
From this reading For, "Was it not divine?" said Adela; and Cornelia asked her if she meant the last piece; and, "Oh, gracious! not that!"
let fall to the ground
From this reading "Good night, sir!" she answered from a little distance, and they could see that she was there emboldened to drop a proper curtsey in accompaniment.
emboldenedadjectiveUS /emˈboʊldənd/
made bold or courageous
From this reading "Good night, sir!" she answered from a little distance, and they could see that she was there emboldened to drop a proper curtsey in accompaniment.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Then the ladies stood together and talked of her, not with absolute enthusiasm.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Adela exclaimed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For, "Was it not divine?" said Adela; and Cornelia asked her if she meant the last piece; and, "Oh, gracious! not that!"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Good night, sir!" she answered from a little distance, and they could see that she was there emboldened to drop a proper curtsey in accompaniment.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good night, miss!" called Mr. Pericles.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading For, "Was it not divine?" said Adela; and Cornelia asked her if she meant the last piece; and, "Oh, gracious! not that!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then the ladies stood together and talked of her, not with absolute enthusiasm.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For, "Was it not divine?" said Adela; and Cornelia asked her if she meant the last piece; and, "Oh, gracious! not that!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Good night, sir!" she answered from a little distance, and they could see that she was there emboldened to drop a proper curtsey in accompaniment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For, "Was it not divine?" said Adela; and Cornelia asked her if she meant the last piece; and, "Oh, gracious! not that!"
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Then the ladies stood together and talked of her, not with absolute enthusiasm.
immediately past
From this reading For, "Was it not divine?" said Adela; and Cornelia asked her if she meant the last piece; and, "Oh, gracious! not that!"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Good night, sir!" she answered from a little distance, and they could see that she was there emboldened to drop a proper curtsey in accompaniment.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading For, "Was it not divine?" said Adela; and Cornelia asked her if she meant the last piece; and, "Oh, gracious! not that!"
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Good night, miss!" called Mr. Pericles.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Good night, miss!" called Mr. Pericles.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Good night, miss!" called Mr. Pericles.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then the ladies stood together and talked of her, not with absolute enthusiasm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then the ladies stood together and talked of her, not with absolute enthusiasm.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading For, "Was it not divine?" said Adela; and Cornelia asked her if she meant the last piece; and, "Oh, gracious! not that!"
Periclesnoun
Athenian statesman whose leadership contributed to Athens' political and cultural supremacy in Greece; he ordered the construction of the Parthenon (died in 429 BC)
From this reading "Good night, miss!" called Mr. Pericles.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading For, "Was it not divine?" said Adela; and Cornelia asked her if she meant the last piece; and, "Oh, gracious! not that!"
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading "Good night, sir!" she answered from a little distance, and they could see that she was there emboldened to drop a proper curtsey in accompaniment.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading For, "Was it not divine?" said Adela; and Cornelia asked her if she meant the last piece; and, "Oh, gracious! not that!"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Good night, sir!" she answered from a little distance, and they could see that she was there emboldened to drop a proper curtsey in accompaniment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Good night, sir!" she answered from a little distance, and they could see that she was there emboldened to drop a proper curtsey in accompaniment.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Good night, sir!" she answered from a little distance, and they could see that she was there emboldened to drop a proper curtsey in accompaniment.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Then the ladies stood together and talked of her, not with absolute enthusiasm.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Then the ladies stood together and talked of her, not with absolute enthusiasm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Good night, sir!" she answered from a little distance, and they could see that she was there emboldened to drop a proper curtsey in accompaniment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then the ladies stood together and talked of her, not with absolute enthusiasm.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the ladies stood together and talked of her, not with absolute enthusiasm.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Good night, sir!" she answered from a little distance, and they could see that she was there emboldened to drop a proper curtsey in accompaniment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Good night, sir!" she answered from a little distance, and they could see that she was there emboldened to drop a proper curtsey in accompaniment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Good night, sir!" she answered from a little distance, and they could see that she was there emboldened to drop a proper curtsey in accompaniment.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Then the ladies stood together and talked of her, not with absolute enthusiasm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Good night, sir!" she answered from a little distance, and they could see that she was there emboldened to drop a proper curtsey in accompaniment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then the ladies stood together and talked of her, not with absolute enthusiasm.
