used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE EVENING AFTER.
(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 She smiled radiantly upon the assembly in answer to all their indignant questions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It has been for once an indulgence," she said; "but little girls must keep early hours."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
react verbally
From this reading She smiled radiantly upon the assembly in answer to all their indignant questions.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading She smiled radiantly upon the assembly in answer to all their indignant questions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Montjoie was wounded and disappointed beyond measure that it should have been at the moment of his performance that she was spirited away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Montjoie was wounded and disappointed beyond measure that it should have been at the moment of his performance that she was spirited away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "It has been for once an indulgence," she said; "but little girls must keep early hours."
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
Bice
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From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
broadestadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːdɪst/
superlative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It has been for once an indulgence," she said; "but little girls must keep early hours."
comicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
Contessa
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From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Montjoie was wounded and disappointed beyond measure that it should have been at the moment of his performance that she was spirited away.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "It has been for once an indulgence," she said; "but little girls must keep early hours."
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE EVENING AFTER.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "It has been for once an indulgence," she said; "but little girls must keep early hours."
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It has been for once an indulgence," she said; "but little girls must keep early hours."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Montjoie was wounded and disappointed beyond measure that it should have been at the moment of his performance that she was spirited away.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Montjoie was wounded and disappointed beyond measure that it should have been at the moment of his performance that she was spirited away.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "It has been for once an indulgence," she said; "but little girls must keep early hours."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading She smiled radiantly upon the assembly in answer to all their indignant questions.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading "It has been for once an indulgence," she said; "but little girls must keep early hours."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "It has been for once an indulgence," she said; "but little girls must keep early hours."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "It has been for once an indulgence," she said; "but little girls must keep early hours."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
a particular point in time
From this reading Montjoie was wounded and disappointed beyond measure that it should have been at the moment of his performance that she was spirited away.
Montjoie
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From this reading Montjoie was wounded and disappointed beyond measure that it should have been at the moment of his performance that she was spirited away.
Montjoie's
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From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "It has been for once an indulgence," she said; "but little girls must keep early hours."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
on one occasion
From this reading "It has been for once an indulgence," she said; "but little girls must keep early hours."
outcrynounUS /ˈaʊtkraɪ/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
performernounUS /pərˈfɔːrmər/
an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading She smiled radiantly upon the assembly in answer to all their indignant questions.
radiantlyadverb
in a radiant manner
From this reading She smiled radiantly upon the assembly in answer to all their indignant questions.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It has been for once an indulgence," she said; "but little girls must keep early hours."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She smiled radiantly upon the assembly in answer to all their indignant questions.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Montjoie was wounded and disappointed beyond measure that it should have been at the moment of his performance that she was spirited away.
silliestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪliəst/
superlative of “silly” — ludicrous, foolish
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She smiled radiantly upon the assembly in answer to all their indignant questions.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading Montjoie was wounded and disappointed beyond measure that it should have been at the moment of his performance that she was spirited away.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EVENING AFTER.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She smiled radiantly upon the assembly in answer to all their indignant questions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She smiled radiantly upon the assembly in answer to all their indignant questions.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She smiled radiantly upon the assembly in answer to all their indignant questions.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
at the time that
From this reading The outcry that rose when, after Montjoie's comic song, a performance of the broadest and silliest description, was over, it was discovered that Bice had disappeared, and especially the blank look of the performer himself when turning round from the piano he surveyed the company in vain for her, gratified the Contessa beyond measure.
people who are wounded
From this reading Montjoie was wounded and disappointed beyond measure that it should have been at the moment of his performance that she was spirited away.
