used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
anew
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The turning-point of the malady must soon arrive, and this crisis safely passed, we may expect to see the Count in as good health as before."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The turning-point of the malady must soon arrive, and this crisis safely passed, we may expect to see the Count in as good health as before."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "My dear mademoiselle," I said to her, with forced cheerfulness, "we must not be despondent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The turning-point of the malady must soon arrive, and this crisis safely passed, we may expect to see the Count in as good health as before."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading "My dear mademoiselle," I said to her, with forced cheerfulness, "we must not be despondent.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The turning-point of the malady must soon arrive, and this crisis safely passed, we may expect to see the Count in as good health as before."
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading The turning-point of the malady must soon arrive, and this crisis safely passed, we may expect to see the Count in as good health as before."
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear mademoiselle," I said to her, with forced cheerfulness, "we must not be despondent.
despondentadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɑːndənt/
without or almost without hope
From this reading "My dear mademoiselle," I said to her, with forced cheerfulness, "we must not be despondent.
disprovedverbUS /dɪˈspruːvd/
past form of “disprove” — prove to be false
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The turning-point of the malady must soon arrive, and this crisis safely passed, we may expect to see the Count in as good health as before."
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading MARIE LAGOUTTE RELATES HER EXPERIENCE.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading "My dear mademoiselle," I said to her, with forced cheerfulness, "we must not be despondent.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The turning-point of the malady must soon arrive, and this crisis safely passed, we may expect to see the Count in as good health as before."
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The turning-point of the malady must soon arrive, and this crisis safely passed, we may expect to see the Count in as good health as before."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MARIE LAGOUTTE RELATES HER EXPERIENCE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The turning-point of the malady must soon arrive, and this crisis safely passed, we may expect to see the Count in as good health as before."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
LAGOUTTE
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From this reading MARIE LAGOUTTE RELATES HER EXPERIENCE.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading "My dear mademoiselle," I said to her, with forced cheerfulness, "we must not be despondent.
maladynounUS /ˈmælədi/
any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading The turning-point of the malady must soon arrive, and this crisis safely passed, we may expect to see the Count in as good health as before."
MARIE
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From this reading MARIE LAGOUTTE RELATES HER EXPERIENCE.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The turning-point of the malady must soon arrive, and this crisis safely passed, we may expect to see the Count in as good health as before."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "My dear mademoiselle," I said to her, with forced cheerfulness, "we must not be despondent.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear mademoiselle," I said to her, with forced cheerfulness, "we must not be despondent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "My dear mademoiselle," I said to her, with forced cheerfulness, "we must not be despondent.
Odile
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From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
pallornoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The turning-point of the malady must soon arrive, and this crisis safely passed, we may expect to see the Count in as good health as before."
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
RELATESverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading MARIE LAGOUTTE RELATES HER EXPERIENCE.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading The turning-point of the malady must soon arrive, and this crisis safely passed, we may expect to see the Count in as good health as before."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My dear mademoiselle," I said to her, with forced cheerfulness, "we must not be despondent.
cut with a saw
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The turning-point of the malady must soon arrive, and this crisis safely passed, we may expect to see the Count in as good health as before."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
in the near future
From this reading The turning-point of the malady must soon arrive, and this crisis safely passed, we may expect to see the Count in as good health as before."
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The turning-point of the malady must soon arrive, and this crisis safely passed, we may expect to see the Count in as good health as before."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
turning-point
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From this reading The turning-point of the malady must soon arrive, and this crisis safely passed, we may expect to see the Count in as good health as before."
underlyingadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
in the nature of something though not readily apparent
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
not known
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
precisely as stated
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "My dear mademoiselle," I said to her, with forced cheerfulness, "we must not be despondent.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
showing sorrow
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
at the time that
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "My dear mademoiselle," I said to her, with forced cheerfulness, "we must not be despondent.
the words that are spoken
From this reading She looked at me with an expression of gratitude for my wish to console her, but underlying it, I felt there was a quiet conviction to the contrary, and I realized the weakness of my position when I reflected that she might very probably be possessed of facts, unknown to me, which entirely disproved my words.
wretchednessnoun
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading When I again saw Odile her expression was one of complete wretchedness; her swollen eyes told me that she had been weeping long, and her extreme pallor and weariness cut me to the heart.
