used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
highly skilled
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So said Baroness Kniebreche to Carla, who had just appeared in the drawing-room, with her brother and sister-in-law, and was immediately taken possession of by the old lady, one of whose "_mignons_" she was.
BaronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading So said Baroness Kniebreche to Carla, who had just appeared in the drawing-room, with her brother and sister-in-law, and was immediately taken possession of by the old lady, one of whose "_mignons_" she was.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ottomar had been fully occupied in making up for lost time.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading So said Baroness Kniebreche to Carla, who had just appeared in the drawing-room, with her brother and sister-in-law, and was immediately taken possession of by the old lady, one of whose "_mignons_" she was.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So said Baroness Kniebreche to Carla, who had just appeared in the drawing-room, with her brother and sister-in-law, and was immediately taken possession of by the old lady, one of whose "_mignons_" she was.
Carla
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From this reading So said Baroness Kniebreche to Carla, who had just appeared in the drawing-room, with her brother and sister-in-law, and was immediately taken possession of by the old lady, one of whose "_mignons_" she was.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
dearly loved
From this reading "Look, my dear Carla! he is just speaking to Helene Leisewitz--how happy the poor thing is!
drawing-room
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From this reading So said Baroness Kniebreche to Carla, who had just appeared in the drawing-room, with her brother and sister-in-law, and was immediately taken possession of by the old lady, one of whose "_mignons_" she was.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
at any time
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ottomar had been fully occupied in making up for lost time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Ottomar had been fully occupied in making up for lost time.
good-humour
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From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
GracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ottomar had been fully occupied in making up for lost time.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "Look, my dear Carla! he is just speaking to Helene Leisewitz--how happy the poor thing is!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
Helene
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From this reading "Look, my dear Carla! he is just speaking to Helene Leisewitz--how happy the poor thing is!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So said Baroness Kniebreche to Carla, who had just appeared in the drawing-room, with her brother and sister-in-law, and was immediately taken possession of by the old lady, one of whose "_mignons_" she was.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
how
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From this reading "Look, my dear Carla! he is just speaking to Helene Leisewitz--how happy the poor thing is!
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading So said Baroness Kniebreche to Carla, who had just appeared in the drawing-room, with her brother and sister-in-law, and was immediately taken possession of by the old lady, one of whose "_mignons_" she was.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ottomar had been fully occupied in making up for lost time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Look, my dear Carla! he is just speaking to Helene Leisewitz--how happy the poor thing is!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not often that she is so singled out.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
and nothing more
From this reading So said Baroness Kniebreche to Carla, who had just appeared in the drawing-room, with her brother and sister-in-law, and was immediately taken possession of by the old lady, one of whose "_mignons_" she was.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
Kniebreche
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From this reading So said Baroness Kniebreche to Carla, who had just appeared in the drawing-room, with her brother and sister-in-law, and was immediately taken possession of by the old lady, one of whose "_mignons_" she was.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading So said Baroness Kniebreche to Carla, who had just appeared in the drawing-room, with her brother and sister-in-law, and was immediately taken possession of by the old lady, one of whose "_mignons_" she was.
Leisewitz
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From this reading "Look, my dear Carla! he is just speaking to Helene Leisewitz--how happy the poor thing is!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look, my dear Carla! he is just speaking to Helene Leisewitz--how happy the poor thing is!
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Ottomar had been fully occupied in making up for lost time.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Ottomar had been fully occupied in making up for lost time.
mignons
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From this reading So said Baroness Kniebreche to Carla, who had just appeared in the drawing-room, with her brother and sister-in-law, and was immediately taken possession of by the old lady, one of whose "_mignons_" she was.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Look, my dear Carla! he is just speaking to Helene Leisewitz--how happy the poor thing is!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not often that she is so singled out.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Ottomar had been fully occupied in making up for lost time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It is not often that she is so singled out.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading So said Baroness Kniebreche to Carla, who had just appeared in the drawing-room, with her brother and sister-in-law, and was immediately taken possession of by the old lady, one of whose "_mignons_" she was.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
Ottomar
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From this reading Ottomar had been fully occupied in making up for lost time.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is not often that she is so singled out.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Look, my dear Carla! he is just speaking to Helene Leisewitz--how happy the poor thing is!
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading So said Baroness Kniebreche to Carla, who had just appeared in the drawing-room, with her brother and sister-in-law, and was immediately taken possession of by the old lady, one of whose "_mignons_" she was.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading So said Baroness Kniebreche to Carla, who had just appeared in the drawing-room, with her brother and sister-in-law, and was immediately taken possession of by the old lady, one of whose "_mignons_" she was.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So said Baroness Kniebreche to Carla, who had just appeared in the drawing-room, with her brother and sister-in-law, and was immediately taken possession of by the old lady, one of whose "_mignons_" she was.
singledverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡəld/
past form of “single” — hit a single
From this reading It is not often that she is so singled out.
sister-in-lawnounUS /ˈsɪstərɪnlɔː/
the sister of your spouse
From this reading So said Baroness Kniebreche to Carla, who had just appeared in the drawing-room, with her brother and sister-in-law, and was immediately taken possession of by the old lady, one of whose "_mignons_" she was.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So said Baroness Kniebreche to Carla, who had just appeared in the drawing-room, with her brother and sister-in-law, and was immediately taken possession of by the old lady, one of whose "_mignons_" she was.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "Look, my dear Carla! he is just speaking to Helene Leisewitz--how happy the poor thing is!
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading So said Baroness Kniebreche to Carla, who had just appeared in the drawing-room, with her brother and sister-in-law, and was immediately taken possession of by the old lady, one of whose "_mignons_" she was.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not often that she is so singled out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
a special situation
From this reading "Look, my dear Carla! he is just speaking to Helene Leisewitz--how happy the poor thing is!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ottomar had been fully occupied in making up for lost time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Ottomar had been fully occupied in making up for lost time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So said Baroness Kniebreche to Carla, who had just appeared in the drawing-room, with her brother and sister-in-law, and was immediately taken possession of by the old lady, one of whose "_mignons_" she was.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
which person or people
From this reading So said Baroness Kniebreche to Carla, who had just appeared in the drawing-room, with her brother and sister-in-law, and was immediately taken possession of by the old lady, one of whose "_mignons_" she was.
belonging to which person
From this reading So said Baroness Kniebreche to Carla, who had just appeared in the drawing-room, with her brother and sister-in-law, and was immediately taken possession of by the old lady, one of whose "_mignons_" she was.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He went from one to the other, here whispering a compliment, there accompanying a shake of the hand with a jest, this evening more than ever overflowing with life and spirits and good-humour, the accomplished favourite of the Graces, and king of society.
