used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I never sing," said the Contessa, with that serene smile with which she was in the habit of accompanying a statement which her hearers knew to be quite untrue.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading "I never sing," said the Contessa, with that serene smile with which she was in the habit of accompanying a statement which her hearers knew to be quite untrue.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
ami
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From this reading "Put it in the plural, _mon ami_--centuries, that is more correct," said the Contessa, with her dazzling smile.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I never sing," said the Contessa, with that serene smile with which she was in the habit of accompanying a statement which her hearers knew to be quite untrue.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading "Put it in the plural, _mon ami_--centuries, that is more correct," said the Contessa, with her dazzling smile.
a period of 100 years
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
CONTESSA
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From this reading THE CONTESSA PREPARES THE WAY.
make right or correct
From this reading "Put it in the plural, _mon ami_--centuries, that is more correct," said the Contessa, with her dazzling smile.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading "Put it in the plural, _mon ami_--centuries, that is more correct," said the Contessa, with her dazzling smile.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
an established custom
From this reading "I never sing," said the Contessa, with that serene smile with which she was in the habit of accompanying a statement which her hearers knew to be quite untrue.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading "I never sing," said the Contessa, with that serene smile with which she was in the habit of accompanying a statement which her hearers knew to be quite untrue.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I never sing," said the Contessa, with that serene smile with which she was in the habit of accompanying a statement which her hearers knew to be quite untrue.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never sing," said the Contessa, with that serene smile with which she was in the habit of accompanying a statement which her hearers knew to be quite untrue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I never sing," said the Contessa, with that serene smile with which she was in the habit of accompanying a statement which her hearers knew to be quite untrue.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I never sing," said the Contessa, with that serene smile with which she was in the habit of accompanying a statement which her hearers knew to be quite untrue.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
march in a procession
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
monnounUS /moʊn/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading "Put it in the plural, _mon ami_--centuries, that is more correct," said the Contessa, with her dazzling smile.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Put it in the plural, _mon ami_--centuries, that is more correct," said the Contessa, with her dazzling smile.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never sing," said the Contessa, with that serene smile with which she was in the habit of accompanying a statement which her hearers knew to be quite untrue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I never sing," said the Contessa, with that serene smile with which she was in the habit of accompanying a statement which her hearers knew to be quite untrue.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh never!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
pluraladjectiveUS /ˈplʊrəl/
composed of more than one member, set, or kind
From this reading "Put it in the plural, _mon ami_--centuries, that is more correct," said the Contessa, with her dazzling smile.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
PREPARESverbUS /priˈperz/
third-person singular of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading THE CONTESSA PREPARES THE WAY.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Put it in the plural, _mon ami_--centuries, that is more correct," said the Contessa, with her dazzling smile.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I never sing," said the Contessa, with that serene smile with which she was in the habit of accompanying a statement which her hearers knew to be quite untrue.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
To recall to mind.
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I never sing," said the Contessa, with that serene smile with which she was in the habit of accompanying a statement which her hearers knew to be quite untrue.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading "I never sing," said the Contessa, with that serene smile with which she was in the habit of accompanying a statement which her hearers knew to be quite untrue.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I never sing," said the Contessa, with that serene smile with which she was in the habit of accompanying a statement which her hearers knew to be quite untrue.
deliver by singing
From this reading "I never sing," said the Contessa, with that serene smile with which she was in the habit of accompanying a statement which her hearers knew to be quite untrue.
term of address for a man
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "I never sing," said the Contessa, with that serene smile with which she was in the habit of accompanying a statement which her hearers knew to be quite untrue.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading "I never sing," said the Contessa, with that serene smile with which she was in the habit of accompanying a statement which her hearers knew to be quite untrue.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I never sing," said the Contessa, with that serene smile with which she was in the habit of accompanying a statement which her hearers knew to be quite untrue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONTESSA PREPARES THE WAY.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I never sing," said the Contessa, with that serene smile with which she was in the habit of accompanying a statement which her hearers knew to be quite untrue.
male cat
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
untrueadjectiveUS /ənˈtruː/
not according with the facts
From this reading "I never sing," said the Contessa, with that serene smile with which she was in the habit of accompanying a statement which her hearers knew to be quite untrue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I never sing," said the Contessa, with that serene smile with which she was in the habit of accompanying a statement which her hearers knew to be quite untrue.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE CONTESSA PREPARES THE WAY.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I never sing," said the Contessa, with that serene smile with which she was in the habit of accompanying a statement which her hearers knew to be quite untrue.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I never sing," said the Contessa, with that serene smile with which she was in the habit of accompanying a statement which her hearers knew to be quite untrue.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is one of my possibilities which are over--one of the things which you remember of me in--other days----" "So far back as March," said Sir Tom; "but we all recognise that in a lady's calendar that may mean a century."
