used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A candelabrum with five candles was burning on the daintily spread table, at which the gay beauty sat with her friend, resting on her laurels after the first night of a new opera.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading At this same late hour the boudoir of the singer, whose acquaintance we made at the Pagoda, looked very bright and cheerful.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading But you've one talent that compels my highest esteem: I admire it even more than your acting, your singing, or the black art by which you make a whole audience madly in love with you."
Adele
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From this reading "You were charming to-night, Adele," said Marquard, as he pushed back a plate filled with oyster shells and rose to light a cigar at the candelabrum.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading But you've one talent that compels my highest esteem: I admire it even more than your acting, your singing, or the black art by which you make a whole audience madly in love with you."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A candelabrum with five candles was burning on the daintily spread table, at which the gay beauty sat with her friend, resting on her laurels after the first night of a new opera.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At this same late hour the boudoir of the singer, whose acquaintance we made at the Pagoda, looked very bright and cheerful.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading But you've one talent that compels my highest esteem: I admire it even more than your acting, your singing, or the black art by which you make a whole audience madly in love with you."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You were charming to-night, Adele," said Marquard, as he pushed back a plate filled with oyster shells and rose to light a cigar at the candelabrum.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this same late hour the boudoir of the singer, whose acquaintance we made at the Pagoda, looked very bright and cheerful.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading But you've one talent that compels my highest esteem: I admire it even more than your acting, your singing, or the black art by which you make a whole audience madly in love with you."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "You were charming to-night, Adele," said Marquard, as he pushed back a plate filled with oyster shells and rose to light a cigar at the candelabrum.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Really, loveliest of witches, you improve in each new part, and I shan't be surprised if one day you outgrow even me.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading A candelabrum with five candles was burning on the daintily spread table, at which the gay beauty sat with her friend, resting on her laurels after the first night of a new opera.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading But you've one talent that compels my highest esteem: I admire it even more than your acting, your singing, or the black art by which you make a whole audience madly in love with you."
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading At this same late hour the boudoir of the singer, whose acquaintance we made at the Pagoda, looked very bright and cheerful.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading At this same late hour the boudoir of the singer, whose acquaintance we made at the Pagoda, looked very bright and cheerful.
the act of burning something
From this reading A candelabrum with five candles was burning on the daintily spread table, at which the gay beauty sat with her friend, resting on her laurels after the first night of a new opera.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But you've one talent that compels my highest esteem: I admire it even more than your acting, your singing, or the black art by which you make a whole audience madly in love with you."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But you've one talent that compels my highest esteem: I admire it even more than your acting, your singing, or the black art by which you make a whole audience madly in love with you."
candelabrumnoun
branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights
From this reading A candelabrum with five candles was burning on the daintily spread table, at which the gay beauty sat with her friend, resting on her laurels after the first night of a new opera.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading A candelabrum with five candles was burning on the daintily spread table, at which the gay beauty sat with her friend, resting on her laurels after the first night of a new opera.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading "You were charming to-night, Adele," said Marquard, as he pushed back a plate filled with oyster shells and rose to light a cigar at the candelabrum.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading At this same late hour the boudoir of the singer, whose acquaintance we made at the Pagoda, looked very bright and cheerful.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading "You were charming to-night, Adele," said Marquard, as he pushed back a plate filled with oyster shells and rose to light a cigar at the candelabrum.
compelsverbUS /kəmˈpelz/
third-person singular of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading But you've one talent that compels my highest esteem: I admire it even more than your acting, your singing, or the black art by which you make a whole audience madly in love with you."
daintilyadverbUS /ˈdeɪntəliː/
in a dainty and fastidious manner
From this reading A candelabrum with five candles was burning on the daintily spread table, at which the gay beauty sat with her friend, resting on her laurels after the first night of a new opera.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Really, loveliest of witches, you improve in each new part, and I shan't be surprised if one day you outgrow even me.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Really, loveliest of witches, you improve in each new part, and I shan't be surprised if one day you outgrow even me.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading But you've one talent that compels my highest esteem: I admire it even more than your acting, your singing, or the black art by which you make a whole audience madly in love with you."
divisible by two
From this reading "Really, loveliest of witches, you improve in each new part, and I shan't be surprised if one day you outgrow even me.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading "You were charming to-night, Adele," said Marquard, as he pushed back a plate filled with oyster shells and rose to light a cigar at the candelabrum.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A candelabrum with five candles was burning on the daintily spread table, at which the gay beauty sat with her friend, resting on her laurels after the first night of a new opera.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A candelabrum with five candles was burning on the daintily spread table, at which the gay beauty sat with her friend, resting on her laurels after the first night of a new opera.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A candelabrum with five candles was burning on the daintily spread table, at which the gay beauty sat with her friend, resting on her laurels after the first night of a new opera.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading A candelabrum with five candles was burning on the daintily spread table, at which the gay beauty sat with her friend, resting on her laurels after the first night of a new opera.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You were charming to-night, Adele," said Marquard, as he pushed back a plate filled with oyster shells and rose to light a cigar at the candelabrum.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A candelabrum with five candles was burning on the daintily spread table, at which the gay beauty sat with her friend, resting on her laurels after the first night of a new opera.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But you've one talent that compels my highest esteem: I admire it even more than your acting, your singing, or the black art by which you make a whole audience madly in love with you."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At this same late hour the boudoir of the singer, whose acquaintance we made at the Pagoda, looked very bright and cheerful.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Really, loveliest of witches, you improve in each new part, and I shan't be surprised if one day you outgrow even me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Really, loveliest of witches, you improve in each new part, and I shan't be surprised if one day you outgrow even me.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading "Really, loveliest of witches, you improve in each new part, and I shan't be surprised if one day you outgrow even me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Really, loveliest of witches, you improve in each new part, and I shan't be surprised if one day you outgrow even me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But you've one talent that compels my highest esteem: I admire it even more than your acting, your singing, or the black art by which you make a whole audience madly in love with you."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading At this same late hour the boudoir of the singer, whose acquaintance we made at the Pagoda, looked very bright and cheerful.
laurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading A candelabrum with five candles was burning on the daintily spread table, at which the gay beauty sat with her friend, resting on her laurels after the first night of a new opera.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "You were charming to-night, Adele," said Marquard, as he pushed back a plate filled with oyster shells and rose to light a cigar at the candelabrum.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At this same late hour the boudoir of the singer, whose acquaintance we made at the Pagoda, looked very bright and cheerful.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But you've one talent that compels my highest esteem: I admire it even more than your acting, your singing, or the black art by which you make a whole audience madly in love with you."
loveliest
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From this reading "Really, loveliest of witches, you improve in each new part, and I shan't be surprised if one day you outgrow even me.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At this same late hour the boudoir of the singer, whose acquaintance we made at the Pagoda, looked very bright and cheerful.
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading But you've one talent that compels my highest esteem: I admire it even more than your acting, your singing, or the black art by which you make a whole audience madly in love with you."
engage in
From this reading But you've one talent that compels my highest esteem: I admire it even more than your acting, your singing, or the black art by which you make a whole audience madly in love with you."
Marquard
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From this reading "You were charming to-night, Adele," said Marquard, as he pushed back a plate filled with oyster shells and rose to light a cigar at the candelabrum.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Really, loveliest of witches, you improve in each new part, and I shan't be surprised if one day you outgrow even me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But you've one talent that compels my highest esteem: I admire it even more than your acting, your singing, or the black art by which you make a whole audience madly in love with you."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But you've one talent that compels my highest esteem: I admire it even more than your acting, your singing, or the black art by which you make a whole audience madly in love with you."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A candelabrum with five candles was burning on the daintily spread table, at which the gay beauty sat with her friend, resting on her laurels after the first night of a new opera.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A candelabrum with five candles was burning on the daintily spread table, at which the gay beauty sat with her friend, resting on her laurels after the first night of a new opera.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At this same late hour the boudoir of the singer, whose acquaintance we made at the Pagoda, looked very bright and cheerful.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A candelabrum with five candles was burning on the daintily spread table, at which the gay beauty sat with her friend, resting on her laurels after the first night of a new opera.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Really, loveliest of witches, you improve in each new part, and I shan't be surprised if one day you outgrow even me.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading A candelabrum with five candles was burning on the daintily spread table, at which the gay beauty sat with her friend, resting on her laurels after the first night of a new opera.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But you've one talent that compels my highest esteem: I admire it even more than your acting, your singing, or the black art by which you make a whole audience madly in love with you."
outgrowverbUS /ˌaʊtˈɡroʊ/
grow too large or too mature for
From this reading "Really, loveliest of witches, you improve in each new part, and I shan't be surprised if one day you outgrow even me.
oysternounUS /ˈɔɪstər/
marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
From this reading "You were charming to-night, Adele," said Marquard, as he pushed back a plate filled with oyster shells and rose to light a cigar at the candelabrum.
PagodanounUS /pəˈɡoʊdə/
an Asian temple; usually a pyramidal tower with an upward curving roof
From this reading At this same late hour the boudoir of the singer, whose acquaintance we made at the Pagoda, looked very bright and cheerful.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Really, loveliest of witches, you improve in each new part, and I shan't be surprised if one day you outgrow even me.
(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 "You were charming to-night, Adele," said Marquard, as he pushed back a plate filled with oyster shells and rose to light a cigar at the candelabrum.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading "You were charming to-night, Adele," said Marquard, as he pushed back a plate filled with oyster shells and rose to light a cigar at the candelabrum.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Really, loveliest of witches, you improve in each new part, and I shan't be surprised if one day you outgrow even me.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A candelabrum with five candles was burning on the daintily spread table, at which the gay beauty sat with her friend, resting on her laurels after the first night of a new opera.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "You were charming to-night, Adele," said Marquard, as he pushed back a plate filled with oyster shells and rose to light a cigar at the candelabrum.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You were charming to-night, Adele," said Marquard, as he pushed back a plate filled with oyster shells and rose to light a cigar at the candelabrum.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At this same late hour the boudoir of the singer, whose acquaintance we made at the Pagoda, looked very bright and cheerful.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A candelabrum with five candles was burning on the daintily spread table, at which the gay beauty sat with her friend, resting on her laurels after the first night of a new opera.
shan't
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From this reading "Really, loveliest of witches, you improve in each new part, and I shan't be surprised if one day you outgrow even me.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading "You were charming to-night, Adele," said Marquard, as he pushed back a plate filled with oyster shells and rose to light a cigar at the candelabrum.
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading At this same late hour the boudoir of the singer, whose acquaintance we made at the Pagoda, looked very bright and cheerful.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading But you've one talent that compels my highest esteem: I admire it even more than your acting, your singing, or the black art by which you make a whole audience madly in love with you."
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading A candelabrum with five candles was burning on the daintily spread table, at which the gay beauty sat with her friend, resting on her laurels after the first night of a new opera.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "Really, loveliest of witches, you improve in each new part, and I shan't be surprised if one day you outgrow even me.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A candelabrum with five candles was burning on the daintily spread table, at which the gay beauty sat with her friend, resting on her laurels after the first night of a new opera.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading But you've one talent that compels my highest esteem: I admire it even more than your acting, your singing, or the black art by which you make a whole audience madly in love with you."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But you've one talent that compels my highest esteem: I admire it even more than your acting, your singing, or the black art by which you make a whole audience madly in love with you."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But you've one talent that compels my highest esteem: I admire it even more than your acting, your singing, or the black art by which you make a whole audience madly in love with you."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At this same late hour the boudoir of the singer, whose acquaintance we made at the Pagoda, looked very bright and cheerful.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this same late hour the boudoir of the singer, whose acquaintance we made at the Pagoda, looked very bright and cheerful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You were charming to-night, Adele," said Marquard, as he pushed back a plate filled with oyster shells and rose to light a cigar at the candelabrum.
to-night
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From this reading "You were charming to-night, Adele," said Marquard, as he pushed back a plate filled with oyster shells and rose to light a cigar at the candelabrum.
precisely as stated
From this reading At this same late hour the boudoir of the singer, whose acquaintance we made at the Pagoda, looked very bright and cheerful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A candelabrum with five candles was burning on the daintily spread table, at which the gay beauty sat with her friend, resting on her laurels after the first night of a new opera.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At this same late hour the boudoir of the singer, whose acquaintance we made at the Pagoda, looked very bright and cheerful.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You were charming to-night, Adele," said Marquard, as he pushed back a plate filled with oyster shells and rose to light a cigar at the candelabrum.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A candelabrum with five candles was burning on the daintily spread table, at which the gay beauty sat with her friend, resting on her laurels after the first night of a new opera.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But you've one talent that compels my highest esteem: I admire it even more than your acting, your singing, or the black art by which you make a whole audience madly in love with you."
belonging to which person
From this reading At this same late hour the boudoir of the singer, whose acquaintance we made at the Pagoda, looked very bright and cheerful.
witchesnounUS /ˈwɪtʃəz/
plural of “witch” — a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading "Really, loveliest of witches, you improve in each new part, and I shan't be surprised if one day you outgrow even me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A candelabrum with five candles was burning on the daintily spread table, at which the gay beauty sat with her friend, resting on her laurels after the first night of a new opera.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You were charming to-night, Adele," said Marquard, as he pushed back a plate filled with oyster shells and rose to light a cigar at the candelabrum.
you've
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From this reading But you've one talent that compels my highest esteem: I admire it even more than your acting, your singing, or the black art by which you make a whole audience madly in love with you."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But you've one talent that compels my highest esteem: I admire it even more than your acting, your singing, or the black art by which you make a whole audience madly in love with you."
