Adèle
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From this reading Adèle laughed, but the comtesse was too much distressed to see any humour in the situation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Harry was surprised at the flutter into which his simple suggestion had thrown her, and rode away feeling puzzled at the strange ways of women.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Adèle laughed, but the comtesse was too much distressed to see any humour in the situation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Harry was surprised at the flutter into which his simple suggestion had thrown her, and rode away feeling puzzled at the strange ways of women.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Harry was surprised at the flutter into which his simple suggestion had thrown her, and rode away feeling puzzled at the strange ways of women.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Adèle laughed, but the comtesse was too much distressed to see any humour in the situation.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
commissarynounUS /ˈkɑːməseri/
a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
comtesse
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From this reading Adèle laughed, but the comtesse was too much distressed to see any humour in the situation.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading Adèle laughed, but the comtesse was too much distressed to see any humour in the situation.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Leave it to me, Harry," he said, his little eyes twinkling.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Harry was surprised at the flutter into which his simple suggestion had thrown her, and rode away feeling puzzled at the strange ways of women.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Harry was surprised at the flutter into which his simple suggestion had thrown her, and rode away feeling puzzled at the strange ways of women.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
Grootz
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From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Harry was surprised at the flutter into which his simple suggestion had thrown her, and rode away feeling puzzled at the strange ways of women.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry was surprised at the flutter into which his simple suggestion had thrown her, and rode away feeling puzzled at the strange ways of women.
Harry's
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From this reading He heard Harry’s story quietly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He heard Harry’s story quietly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Harry was surprised at the flutter into which his simple suggestion had thrown her, and rode away feeling puzzled at the strange ways of women.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harry was surprised at the flutter into which his simple suggestion had thrown her, and rode away feeling puzzled at the strange ways of women.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Adèle laughed, but the comtesse was too much distressed to see any humour in the situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Adèle laughed, but the comtesse was too much distressed to see any humour in the situation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Harry was surprised at the flutter into which his simple suggestion had thrown her, and rode away feeling puzzled at the strange ways of women.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Leave it to me, Harry," he said, his little eyes twinkling.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Adèle laughed, but the comtesse was too much distressed to see any humour in the situation.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
go away from a place
From this reading "Leave it to me, Harry," he said, his little eyes twinkling.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Leave it to me, Harry," he said, his little eyes twinkling.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Leave it to me, Harry," he said, his little eyes twinkling.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Adèle laughed, but the comtesse was too much distressed to see any humour in the situation.
Mynheer
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From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Harry was surprised at the flutter into which his simple suggestion had thrown her, and rode away feeling puzzled at the strange ways of women.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Harry was surprised at the flutter into which his simple suggestion had thrown her, and rode away feeling puzzled at the strange ways of women.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
with low volume
From this reading He heard Harry’s story quietly.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Harry was surprised at the flutter into which his simple suggestion had thrown her, and rode away feeling puzzled at the strange ways of women.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Leave it to me, Harry," he said, his little eyes twinkling.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Adèle laughed, but the comtesse was too much distressed to see any humour in the situation.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Harry was surprised at the flutter into which his simple suggestion had thrown her, and rode away feeling puzzled at the strange ways of women.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Adèle laughed, but the comtesse was too much distressed to see any humour in the situation.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
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 He heard Harry’s story quietly.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Harry was surprised at the flutter into which his simple suggestion had thrown her, and rode away feeling puzzled at the strange ways of women.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Harry was surprised at the flutter into which his simple suggestion had thrown her, and rode away feeling puzzled at the strange ways of women.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Harry was surprised at the flutter into which his simple suggestion had thrown her, and rode away feeling puzzled at the strange ways of women.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Adèle laughed, but the comtesse was too much distressed to see any humour in the situation.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Harry was surprised at the flutter into which his simple suggestion had thrown her, and rode away feeling puzzled at the strange ways of women.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Adèle laughed, but the comtesse was too much distressed to see any humour in the situation.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Adèle laughed, but the comtesse was too much distressed to see any humour in the situation.
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "Leave it to me, Harry," he said, his little eyes twinkling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Adèle laughed, but the comtesse was too much distressed to see any humour in the situation.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Harry was surprised at the flutter into which his simple suggestion had thrown her, and rode away feeling puzzled at the strange ways of women.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Harry was surprised at the flutter into which his simple suggestion had thrown her, and rode away feeling puzzled at the strange ways of women.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Harry was surprised at the flutter into which his simple suggestion had thrown her, and rode away feeling puzzled at the strange ways of women.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
the act of creating written works
From this reading He was spared the necessity of writing to Mynheer Grootz, for on reaching his quarters he learnt that the merchant had called during the evening, and had left word that he might be seen next afternoon after his business with the commissary was concluded.
