used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I know not what to think," she answered, in a strange voice.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am too dull to understand."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I know not what to think," she answered, in a strange voice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
courtiernounUS /ˈkɔːrtiər/
an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Think that I tell you God's truth!" he cried.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading "I am too dull to understand."
exigencynounUS /ˌekˈsɪdʒənsi/
a pressing or urgent situation
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
flutteringly
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From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Think that I tell you God's truth!" he cried.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Think that I tell you God's truth!" he cried.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
how
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From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know not what to think," she answered, in a strange voice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I know not what to think," she answered, in a strange voice.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know not what to think," she answered, in a strange voice.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "You read the songs that I make, sweet lady," he said, "and now will you listen while I tell you a story, a _novelle_?
hear with intention
From this reading "You read the songs that I make, sweet lady," he said, "and now will you listen while I tell you a story, a _novelle_?
engage in
From this reading "You read the songs that I make, sweet lady," he said, "and now will you listen while I tell you a story, a _novelle_?
a particular point in time
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I know not what to think," she answered, in a strange voice.
novelle
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From this reading "You read the songs that I make, sweet lady," he said, "and now will you listen while I tell you a story, a _novelle_?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "You read the songs that I make, sweet lady," he said, "and now will you listen while I tell you a story, a _novelle_?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
on one occasion
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "You read the songs that I make, sweet lady," he said, "and now will you listen while I tell you a story, a _novelle_?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You read the songs that I make, sweet lady," he said, "and now will you listen while I tell you a story, a _novelle_?
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I know not what to think," she answered, in a strange voice.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading "You read the songs that I make, sweet lady," he said, "and now will you listen while I tell you a story, a _novelle_?
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "You read the songs that I make, sweet lady," he said, "and now will you listen while I tell you a story, a _novelle_?
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "I know not what to think," she answered, in a strange voice.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "You read the songs that I make, sweet lady," he said, "and now will you listen while I tell you a story, a _novelle_?
express in words
From this reading "Think that I tell you God's truth!" he cried.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Think that I tell you God's truth!" he cried.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I know not what to think," she answered, in a strange voice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I know not what to think," she answered, in a strange voice.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I am too dull to understand."
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "Think that I tell you God's truth!" he cried.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I am too dull to understand."
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I know not what to think," she answered, in a strange voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Understand that--" He checked himself, seeing how pale she was and how flutteringly came her breath; then, trained as she herself to instantly draw an airy veil between true feeling and the exigency of the moment, he became once more the simple courtier.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I know not what to think," she answered, in a strange voice.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "You read the songs that I make, sweet lady," he said, "and now will you listen while I tell you a story, a _novelle_?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You read the songs that I make, sweet lady," he said, "and now will you listen while I tell you a story, a _novelle_?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Think that I tell you God's truth!" he cried.
