used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her reason told her this was an inevitable consequence, through resentment forgetfulness would come.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
avowedadjectiveUS /əˈvaʊd/
openly declared as such
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was the only one who knew; had he, educated by some spirit of jest, been the sender of the blossoms?
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading He was the only one who knew; had he, educated by some spirit of jest, been the sender of the blossoms?
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But her heart told her--?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was the only one who knew; had he, educated by some spirit of jest, been the sender of the blossoms?
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her reason told her this was an inevitable consequence, through resentment forgetfulness would come.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Her reason told her this was an inevitable consequence, through resentment forgetfulness would come.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
the act of discovering something
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
Dumaresque
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From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading He was the only one who knew; had he, educated by some spirit of jest, been the sender of the blossoms?
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
forgetfulnessnoun
tendency to forget
From this reading Her reason told her this was an inevitable consequence, through resentment forgetfulness would come.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
destroyed or killed
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was the only one who knew; had he, educated by some spirit of jest, been the sender of the blossoms?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was the only one who knew; had he, educated by some spirit of jest, been the sender of the blossoms?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But her heart told her--?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
IncognitoadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkɔːɡˈniːtoʊ/
with your identity concealed
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
inconsistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/
displaying a lack of consistency
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Her reason told her this was an inevitable consequence, through resentment forgetfulness would come.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading He was the only one who knew; had he, educated by some spirit of jest, been the sender of the blossoms?
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 He was the only one who knew; had he, educated by some spirit of jest, been the sender of the blossoms?
Loris
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From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
Marquisenoun
a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess
From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
a particular point in time
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
of an obscure nature
From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was the only one who knew; had he, educated by some spirit of jest, been the sender of the blossoms?
and nothing more
From this reading He was the only one who knew; had he, educated by some spirit of jest, been the sender of the blossoms?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Her reason told her this was an inevitable consequence, through resentment forgetfulness would come.
remembersverbUS /rɪˈmembərz/
third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
sendernounUS /ˈsendər/
someone who transmits a message
From this reading He was the only one who knew; had he, educated by some spirit of jest, been the sender of the blossoms?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was the only one who knew; had he, educated by some spirit of jest, been the sender of the blossoms?
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He was the only one who knew; had he, educated by some spirit of jest, been the sender of the blossoms?
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her reason told her this was an inevitable consequence, through resentment forgetfulness would come.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Her reason told her this was an inevitable consequence, through resentment forgetfulness would come.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Her reason told her this was an inevitable consequence, through resentment forgetfulness would come.
in the direction of
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
look attentively
From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
at the time that
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
which person or people
From this reading He was the only one who knew; had he, educated by some spirit of jest, been the sender of the blossoms?
in the company of; together with
From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As morning after morning passed without the arrival of other mysterious boxes of flowers or of significant messages, the Marquise began to watch Loris Dumaresque more than was usual with her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Her reason told her this was an inevitable consequence, through resentment forgetfulness would come.
but in spite of that
From this reading And inconsistent as it may appear when one remembers her avowed fear of discovery, yet from the moment that suspicion entered her mind the charm was gone from the blossoms and the days to follow, and she felt for the first time a resentment towards Monsieur Incognito.
