used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A hundred thousand welcomes: I could weep, And I could laugh; I am light and heavy: welcome!”
advisernounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “A hundred thousand welcomes: I could weep, And I could laugh; I am light and heavy: welcome!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “A hundred thousand welcomes: I could weep, And I could laugh; I am light and heavy: welcome!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
bearernounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
Conte
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From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “A hundred thousand welcomes: I could weep, And I could laugh; I am light and heavy: welcome!”
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading “A hundred thousand welcomes: I could weep, And I could laugh; I am light and heavy: welcome!”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
ten 10s
From this reading “A hundred thousand welcomes: I could weep, And I could laugh; I am light and heavy: welcome!”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “A hundred thousand welcomes: I could weep, And I could laugh; I am light and heavy: welcome!”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
the sound of laughing
From this reading “A hundred thousand welcomes: I could weep, And I could laugh; I am light and heavy: welcome!”
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “A hundred thousand welcomes: I could weep, And I could laugh; I am light and heavy: welcome!”
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
come together
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “What news, Mr. Tredick?
information about recent and important events
From this reading “What news, Mr. Tredick?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
PANSYnounUS /ˈpænzi/
large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors
From this reading PANSY.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading SHAKESPEARE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading “A hundred thousand welcomes: I could weep, And I could laugh; I am light and heavy: welcome!”
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
Tredick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What news, Mr. Tredick?
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading “A hundred thousand welcomes: I could weep, And I could laugh; I am light and heavy: welcome!”
accept gladly
From this reading “A hundred thousand welcomes: I could weep, And I could laugh; I am light and heavy: welcome!”
welcomesnounUS /ˈwelkəmz/
plural of “welcome” — the state of being welcome
From this reading “A hundred thousand welcomes: I could weep, And I could laugh; I am light and heavy: welcome!”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Madame Le Conte received her legal adviser that morning in her boudoir, rising from her easy chair in her eager haste to learn if he were the bearer of tidings, and coming forward to meet him as he entered.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What news, Mr. Tredick?
