used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BY THE DRUIDS' TOWER Mme Giras, the proprietress of the Villa Clementine, was a rosy, smiling body, plumped and rounded in almost every aspect, and with a heart of gold.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Of course it was very shocking that mademoiselle should be travelling about alone at her age, but much could be forgiven in so charming a young lady.
how long something has existed
From this reading Of course it was very shocking that mademoiselle should be travelling about alone at her age, but much could be forgiven in so charming a young lady.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading BY THE DRUIDS' TOWER Mme Giras, the proprietress of the Villa Clementine, was a rosy, smiling body, plumped and rounded in almost every aspect, and with a heart of gold.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Of course it was very shocking that mademoiselle should be travelling about alone at her age, but much could be forgiven in so charming a young lady.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BY THE DRUIDS' TOWER Mme Giras, the proprietress of the Villa Clementine, was a rosy, smiling body, plumped and rounded in almost every aspect, and with a heart of gold.
arbournounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading When Riviere returned to the villa for lunch, he found the table in the arbour laid for two, and by one plate a rose had been placed.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading BY THE DRUIDS' TOWER Mme Giras, the proprietress of the Villa Clementine, was a rosy, smiling body, plumped and rounded in almost every aspect, and with a heart of gold.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course it was very shocking that mademoiselle should be travelling about alone at her age, but much could be forgiven in so charming a young lady.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course it was very shocking that mademoiselle should be travelling about alone at her age, but much could be forgiven in so charming a young lady.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Yesterday it had been plain to her shrewd, twinkling eyes that monsieur and mademoiselle were soon to make a match of it.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading BY THE DRUIDS' TOWER Mme Giras, the proprietress of the Villa Clementine, was a rosy, smiling body, plumped and rounded in almost every aspect, and with a heart of gold.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course it was very shocking that mademoiselle should be travelling about alone at her age, but much could be forgiven in so charming a young lady.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY THE DRUIDS' TOWER Mme Giras, the proprietress of the Villa Clementine, was a rosy, smiling body, plumped and rounded in almost every aspect, and with a heart of gold.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Of course it was very shocking that mademoiselle should be travelling about alone at her age, but much could be forgiven in so charming a young lady.
ClementinenounUS /ˈkleməntaɪn/
a variety of mandarin orange that is grown around the Mediterranean and in South Africa
From this reading BY THE DRUIDS' TOWER Mme Giras, the proprietress of the Villa Clementine, was a rosy, smiling body, plumped and rounded in almost every aspect, and with a heart of gold.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of course it was very shocking that mademoiselle should be travelling about alone at her age, but much could be forgiven in so charming a young lady.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course it was very shocking that mademoiselle should be travelling about alone at her age, but much could be forgiven in so charming a young lady.
DRUIDSnounUS /ˈdruːɪdz/
plural of “druid” — a pre-Christian priest among the Celts of ancient Gaul and Britain and Ireland
From this reading BY THE DRUIDS' TOWER Mme Giras, the proprietress of the Villa Clementine, was a rosy, smiling body, plumped and rounded in almost every aspect, and with a heart of gold.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading BY THE DRUIDS' TOWER Mme Giras, the proprietress of the Villa Clementine, was a rosy, smiling body, plumped and rounded in almost every aspect, and with a heart of gold.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Yesterday it had been plain to her shrewd, twinkling eyes that monsieur and mademoiselle were soon to make a match of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Riviere returned to the villa for lunch, he found the table in the arbour laid for two, and by one plate a rose had been placed.
forgivenverbUS /fərˈɡɪvən/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading Of course it was very shocking that mademoiselle should be travelling about alone at her age, but much could be forgiven in so charming a young lady.
set up or found
From this reading When Riviere returned to the villa for lunch, he found the table in the arbour laid for two, and by one plate a rose had been placed.
Giras
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From this reading BY THE DRUIDS' TOWER Mme Giras, the proprietress of the Villa Clementine, was a rosy, smiling body, plumped and rounded in almost every aspect, and with a heart of gold.
coins made of gold
From this reading BY THE DRUIDS' TOWER Mme Giras, the proprietress of the Villa Clementine, was a rosy, smiling body, plumped and rounded in almost every aspect, and with a heart of gold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yesterday it had been plain to her shrewd, twinkling eyes that monsieur and mademoiselle were soon to make a match of it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have prepared for two," said Mme Giras, smilingly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Riviere returned to the villa for lunch, he found the table in the arbour laid for two, and by one plate a rose had been placed.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading BY THE DRUIDS' TOWER Mme Giras, the proprietress of the Villa Clementine, was a rosy, smiling body, plumped and rounded in almost every aspect, and with a heart of gold.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Yesterday it had been plain to her shrewd, twinkling eyes that monsieur and mademoiselle were soon to make a match of it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have prepared for two," said Mme Giras, smilingly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BY THE DRUIDS' TOWER Mme Giras, the proprietress of the Villa Clementine, was a rosy, smiling body, plumped and rounded in almost every aspect, and with a heart of gold.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yesterday it had been plain to her shrewd, twinkling eyes that monsieur and mademoiselle were soon to make a match of it.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Of course it was very shocking that mademoiselle should be travelling about alone at her age, but much could be forgiven in so charming a young lady.
set down according to a plan
From this reading When Riviere returned to the villa for lunch, he found the table in the arbour laid for two, and by one plate a rose had been placed.
take the midday meal
From this reading When Riviere returned to the villa for lunch, he found the table in the arbour laid for two, and by one plate a rose had been placed.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading Yesterday it had been plain to her shrewd, twinkling eyes that monsieur and mademoiselle were soon to make a match of it.
engage in
From this reading Yesterday it had been plain to her shrewd, twinkling eyes that monsieur and mademoiselle were soon to make a match of it.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Yesterday it had been plain to her shrewd, twinkling eyes that monsieur and mademoiselle were soon to make a match of it.
Mme
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BY THE DRUIDS' TOWER Mme Giras, the proprietress of the Villa Clementine, was a rosy, smiling body, plumped and rounded in almost every aspect, and with a heart of gold.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Yesterday it had been plain to her shrewd, twinkling eyes that monsieur and mademoiselle were soon to make a match of it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Of course it was very shocking that mademoiselle should be travelling about alone at her age, but much could be forgiven in so charming a young lady.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY THE DRUIDS' TOWER Mme Giras, the proprietress of the Villa Clementine, was a rosy, smiling body, plumped and rounded in almost every aspect, and with a heart of gold.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When Riviere returned to the villa for lunch, he found the table in the arbour laid for two, and by one plate a rose had been placed.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading When Riviere returned to the villa for lunch, he found the table in the arbour laid for two, and by one plate a rose had been placed.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Yesterday it had been plain to her shrewd, twinkling eyes that monsieur and mademoiselle were soon to make a match of it.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading When Riviere returned to the villa for lunch, he found the table in the arbour laid for two, and by one plate a rose had been placed.
plumpedverbUS /plʌmpt/
past form of “plump” — drop sharply
From this reading BY THE DRUIDS' TOWER Mme Giras, the proprietress of the Villa Clementine, was a rosy, smiling body, plumped and rounded in almost every aspect, and with a heart of gold.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading "I have prepared for two," said Mme Giras, smilingly.
proprietressnoun
a woman proprietor
From this reading BY THE DRUIDS' TOWER Mme Giras, the proprietress of the Villa Clementine, was a rosy, smiling body, plumped and rounded in almost every aspect, and with a heart of gold.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Riviere returned to the villa for lunch, he found the table in the arbour laid for two, and by one plate a rose had been placed.
Riviere
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Riviere returned to the villa for lunch, he found the table in the arbour laid for two, and by one plate a rose had been placed.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading When Riviere returned to the villa for lunch, he found the table in the arbour laid for two, and by one plate a rose had been placed.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading BY THE DRUIDS' TOWER Mme Giras, the proprietress of the Villa Clementine, was a rosy, smiling body, plumped and rounded in almost every aspect, and with a heart of gold.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading BY THE DRUIDS' TOWER Mme Giras, the proprietress of the Villa Clementine, was a rosy, smiling body, plumped and rounded in almost every aspect, and with a heart of gold.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have prepared for two," said Mme Giras, smilingly.
shockingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
From this reading Of course it was very shocking that mademoiselle should be travelling about alone at her age, but much could be forgiven in so charming a young lady.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Of course it was very shocking that mademoiselle should be travelling about alone at her age, but much could be forgiven in so charming a young lady.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Yesterday it had been plain to her shrewd, twinkling eyes that monsieur and mademoiselle were soon to make a match of it.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading BY THE DRUIDS' TOWER Mme Giras, the proprietress of the Villa Clementine, was a rosy, smiling body, plumped and rounded in almost every aspect, and with a heart of gold.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading "I have prepared for two," said Mme Giras, smilingly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of course it was very shocking that mademoiselle should be travelling about alone at her age, but much could be forgiven in so charming a young lady.
in the near future
From this reading Yesterday it had been plain to her shrewd, twinkling eyes that monsieur and mademoiselle were soon to make a match of it.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading When Riviere returned to the villa for lunch, he found the table in the arbour laid for two, and by one plate a rose had been placed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yesterday it had been plain to her shrewd, twinkling eyes that monsieur and mademoiselle were soon to make a match of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY THE DRUIDS' TOWER Mme Giras, the proprietress of the Villa Clementine, was a rosy, smiling body, plumped and rounded in almost every aspect, and with a heart of gold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yesterday it had been plain to her shrewd, twinkling eyes that monsieur and mademoiselle were soon to make a match of it.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading BY THE DRUIDS' TOWER Mme Giras, the proprietress of the Villa Clementine, was a rosy, smiling body, plumped and rounded in almost every aspect, and with a heart of gold.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Of course it was very shocking that mademoiselle should be travelling about alone at her age, but much could be forgiven in so charming a young lady.
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Yesterday it had been plain to her shrewd, twinkling eyes that monsieur and mademoiselle were soon to make a match of it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When Riviere returned to the villa for lunch, he found the table in the arbour laid for two, and by one plate a rose had been placed.
precisely as stated
From this reading Of course it was very shocking that mademoiselle should be travelling about alone at her age, but much could be forgiven in so charming a young lady.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading BY THE DRUIDS' TOWER Mme Giras, the proprietress of the Villa Clementine, was a rosy, smiling body, plumped and rounded in almost every aspect, and with a heart of gold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BY THE DRUIDS' TOWER Mme Giras, the proprietress of the Villa Clementine, was a rosy, smiling body, plumped and rounded in almost every aspect, and with a heart of gold.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yesterday it had been plain to her shrewd, twinkling eyes that monsieur and mademoiselle were soon to make a match of it.
at the time that
From this reading When Riviere returned to the villa for lunch, he found the table in the arbour laid for two, and by one plate a rose had been placed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BY THE DRUIDS' TOWER Mme Giras, the proprietress of the Villa Clementine, was a rosy, smiling body, plumped and rounded in almost every aspect, and with a heart of gold.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Yesterday it had been plain to her shrewd, twinkling eyes that monsieur and mademoiselle were soon to make a match of it.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Of course it was very shocking that mademoiselle should be travelling about alone at her age, but much could be forgiven in so charming a young lady.
