afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
anew
From this reading Again and again she went over in retrospect every moment of the two hours she had spent in that great house in the Faubourg St. Germain.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But he would be back to-morrow, and in the morning of the next day they were to begin riding together.
BaileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading How kind these two ladies had been to her, Paul's gentle sister and his stately little fairy-like godmother!
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But he would be back to-morrow, and in the morning of the next day they were to begin riding together.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he would be back to-morrow, and in the morning of the next day they were to begin riding together.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
du
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From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
Duchesse's
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From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Again and again she went over in retrospect every moment of the two hours she had spent in that great house in the Faubourg St. Germain.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
fairy-like
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From this reading How kind these two ladies had been to her, Paul's gentle sister and his stately little fairy-like godmother!
Faubourgnoun
a New Orleans district lying outside the original city limits; used in combination with the names of various quarters of the city
From this reading Again and again she went over in retrospect every moment of the two hours she had spent in that great house in the Faubourg St. Germain.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading How kind these two ladies had been to her, Paul's gentle sister and his stately little fairy-like godmother!
Germain
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From this reading Again and again she went over in retrospect every moment of the two hours she had spent in that great house in the Faubourg St. Germain.
godmothernounUS /ˈɡɑːdmʌðər/
any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading How kind these two ladies had been to her, Paul's gentle sister and his stately little fairy-like godmother!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Again and again she went over in retrospect every moment of the two hours she had spent in that great house in the Faubourg St. Germain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Again and again she went over in retrospect every moment of the two hours she had spent in that great house in the Faubourg St. Germain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he would be back to-morrow, and in the morning of the next day they were to begin riding together.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How kind these two ladies had been to her, Paul's gentle sister and his stately little fairy-like godmother!
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Again and again she went over in retrospect every moment of the two hours she had spent in that great house in the Faubourg St. Germain.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Again and again she went over in retrospect every moment of the two hours she had spent in that great house in the Faubourg St. Germain.
how
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From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But he would be back to-morrow, and in the morning of the next day they were to begin riding together.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading How kind these two ladies had been to her, Paul's gentle sister and his stately little fairy-like godmother!
LacnounUS /læk/
resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects; used in e.g. varnishes and sealing wax
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading How kind these two ladies had been to her, Paul's gentle sister and his stately little fairy-like godmother!
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading How kind these two ladies had been to her, Paul's gentle sister and his stately little fairy-like godmother!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
Marquisenoun
a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
a particular point in time
From this reading Again and again she went over in retrospect every moment of the two hours she had spent in that great house in the Faubourg St. Germain.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But he would be back to-morrow, and in the morning of the next day they were to begin riding together.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But he would be back to-morrow, and in the morning of the next day they were to begin riding together.
not divisible by two
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But he would be back to-morrow, and in the morning of the next day they were to begin riding together.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Again and again she went over in retrospect every moment of the two hours she had spent in that great house in the Faubourg St. Germain.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading How kind these two ladies had been to her, Paul's gentle sister and his stately little fairy-like godmother!
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
retrospectnounUS /ˈretrəspekt/
contemplation of things past
From this reading Again and again she went over in retrospect every moment of the two hours she had spent in that great house in the Faubourg St. Germain.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading But he would be back to-morrow, and in the morning of the next day they were to begin riding together.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Again and again she went over in retrospect every moment of the two hours she had spent in that great house in the Faubourg St. Germain.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading How kind these two ladies had been to her, Paul's gentle sister and his stately little fairy-like godmother!
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Again and again she went over in retrospect every moment of the two hours she had spent in that great house in the Faubourg St. Germain.
St
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From this reading Again and again she went over in retrospect every moment of the two hours she had spent in that great house in the Faubourg St. Germain.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading How kind these two ladies had been to her, Paul's gentle sister and his stately little fairy-like godmother!
not in physical motion
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
Sylvia
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From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Again and again she went over in retrospect every moment of the two hours she had spent in that great house in the Faubourg St. Germain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading How kind these two ladies had been to her, Paul's gentle sister and his stately little fairy-like godmother!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he would be back to-morrow, and in the morning of the next day they were to begin riding together.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
to-morrow
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From this reading But he would be back to-morrow, and in the morning of the next day they were to begin riding together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading But he would be back to-morrow, and in the morning of the next day they were to begin riding together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Again and again she went over in retrospect every moment of the two hours she had spent in that great house in the Faubourg St. Germain.
precisely as stated
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Again and again she went over in retrospect every moment of the two hours she had spent in that great house in the Faubourg St. Germain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But he would be back to-morrow, and in the morning of the next day they were to begin riding together.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The day after her memorable expedition to Paris opened pleasantly for Sylvia Bailey, though it was odd how dull and lifeless the Villa du Lac seemed to be without Count Paul.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But he would be back to-morrow, and in the morning of the next day they were to begin riding together.
but in spite of that
From this reading But the Duchesse's manner had been very formal, almost solemn; and as for the other--Sylvia could still feel the dim, yet terribly searching, eyes fixed on her face, and she wondered nervously what sort of effect she had produced on the old Marquise.
