used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Even so, as she rode across the camp in the dusk of the first evening, into the half pain, half pleasure that burned her cheeks under the disguising hood entered some heat of shame.
Ageaux
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not that it formed a part of her plan that des Ageaux should discover her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even so, as she rode across the camp in the dusk of the first evening, into the half pain, half pleasure that burned her cheeks under the disguising hood entered some heat of shame.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
Bonne
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From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Even so, as she rode across the camp in the dusk of the first evening, into the half pain, half pleasure that burned her cheeks under the disguising hood entered some heat of shame.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Certainly her first thought was for the Countess; and, for the rest, she felt herself cleared from the reproach of unmaidenliness by the danger of the step which she was taking.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Even so, as she rode across the camp in the dusk of the first evening, into the half pain, half pleasure that burned her cheeks under the disguising hood entered some heat of shame.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly her first thought was for the Countess; and, for the rest, she felt herself cleared from the reproach of unmaidenliness by the danger of the step which she was taking.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Even so, as she rode across the camp in the dusk of the first evening, into the half pain, half pleasure that burned her cheeks under the disguising hood entered some heat of shame.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Certainly her first thought was for the Countess; and, for the rest, she felt herself cleared from the reproach of unmaidenliness by the danger of the step which she was taking.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Certainly her first thought was for the Countess; and, for the rest, she felt herself cleared from the reproach of unmaidenliness by the danger of the step which she was taking.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading Not that it formed a part of her plan that des Ageaux should discover her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Not that it formed a part of her plan that des Ageaux should discover her.
disguisingverbUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “disguise” — make unrecognizable
From this reading Even so, as she rode across the camp in the dusk of the first evening, into the half pain, half pleasure that burned her cheeks under the disguising hood entered some heat of shame.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Even so, as she rode across the camp in the dusk of the first evening, into the half pain, half pleasure that burned her cheeks under the disguising hood entered some heat of shame.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
divisible by two
From this reading Even so, as she rode across the camp in the dusk of the first evening, into the half pain, half pleasure that burned her cheeks under the disguising hood entered some heat of shame.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Even so, as she rode across the camp in the dusk of the first evening, into the half pain, half pleasure that burned her cheeks under the disguising hood entered some heat of shame.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Certainly her first thought was for the Countess; and, for the rest, she felt herself cleared from the reproach of unmaidenliness by the danger of the step which she was taking.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Certainly her first thought was for the Countess; and, for the rest, she felt herself cleared from the reproach of unmaidenliness by the danger of the step which she was taking.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Not that it formed a part of her plan that des Ageaux should discover her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Certainly her first thought was for the Countess; and, for the rest, she felt herself cleared from the reproach of unmaidenliness by the danger of the step which she was taking.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Even so, as she rode across the camp in the dusk of the first evening, into the half pain, half pleasure that burned her cheeks under the disguising hood entered some heat of shame.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Even so, as she rode across the camp in the dusk of the first evening, into the half pain, half pleasure that burned her cheeks under the disguising hood entered some heat of shame.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
hoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading Even so, as she rode across the camp in the dusk of the first evening, into the half pain, half pleasure that burned her cheeks under the disguising hood entered some heat of shame.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWO IN THE MILL.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
MILLverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading TWO IN THE MILL.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Certainly her first thought was for the Countess; and, for the rest, she felt herself cleared from the reproach of unmaidenliness by the danger of the step which she was taking.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Even so, as she rode across the camp in the dusk of the first evening, into the half pain, half pleasure that burned her cheeks under the disguising hood entered some heat of shame.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Not that it formed a part of her plan that des Ageaux should discover her.
go across or through
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Not that it formed a part of her plan that des Ageaux should discover her.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Even so, as she rode across the camp in the dusk of the first evening, into the half pain, half pleasure that burned her cheeks under the disguising hood entered some heat of shame.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading Certainly her first thought was for the Countess; and, for the rest, she felt herself cleared from the reproach of unmaidenliness by the danger of the step which she was taking.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Certainly her first thought was for the Countess; and, for the rest, she felt herself cleared from the reproach of unmaidenliness by the danger of the step which she was taking.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Even so, as she rode across the camp in the dusk of the first evening, into the half pain, half pleasure that burned her cheeks under the disguising hood entered some heat of shame.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Even so, as she rode across the camp in the dusk of the first evening, into the half pain, half pleasure that burned her cheeks under the disguising hood entered some heat of shame.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Not that it formed a part of her plan that des Ageaux should discover her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even so, as she rode across the camp in the dusk of the first evening, into the half pain, half pleasure that burned her cheeks under the disguising hood entered some heat of shame.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Even so, as she rode across the camp in the dusk of the first evening, into the half pain, half pleasure that burned her cheeks under the disguising hood entered some heat of shame.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Certainly her first thought was for the Countess; and, for the rest, she felt herself cleared from the reproach of unmaidenliness by the danger of the step which she was taking.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Certainly her first thought was for the Countess; and, for the rest, she felt herself cleared from the reproach of unmaidenliness by the danger of the step which she was taking.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO IN THE MILL.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Certainly her first thought was for the Countess; and, for the rest, she felt herself cleared from the reproach of unmaidenliness by the danger of the step which she was taking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO IN THE MILL.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Even so, as she rode across the camp in the dusk of the first evening, into the half pain, half pleasure that burned her cheeks under the disguising hood entered some heat of shame.
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
unmaidenliness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Certainly her first thought was for the Countess; and, for the rest, she felt herself cleared from the reproach of unmaidenliness by the danger of the step which she was taking.
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Certainly her first thought was for the Countess; and, for the rest, she felt herself cleared from the reproach of unmaidenliness by the danger of the step which she was taking.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
at the time that
From this reading It is possible that Bonne did not herself know in what proportions pity and a warmer sentiment entered into her motives when she undertook to pass for the Countess and assume the girl's risks.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Certainly her first thought was for the Countess; and, for the rest, she felt herself cleared from the reproach of unmaidenliness by the danger of the step which she was taking.
