used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now luncheon was over; the Princess at the telephone in her boudoir; Rue in the music-room with Neeland, still excited, anxious, confused.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Astonishment, mortification, anger, had left Neeland silent; and the convention known as luncheon had not appealed to him.
eagerly desirous
From this reading And now luncheon was over; the Princess at the telephone in her boudoir; Rue in the music-room with Neeland, still excited, anxious, confused.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Astonishment, mortification, anger, had left Neeland silent; and the convention known as luncheon had not appealed to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Astonishment, mortification, anger, had left Neeland silent; and the convention known as luncheon had not appealed to him.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Astonishment, mortification, anger, had left Neeland silent; and the convention known as luncheon had not appealed to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading And now luncheon was over; the Princess at the telephone in her boudoir; Rue in the music-room with Neeland, still excited, anxious, confused.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading But very little was said during that formality; and in the silence the serious nature of the episode which so suddenly had deprived the Princess of the olive-wood box and the papers it contained impressed Neeland more and more deeply.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But very little was said during that formality; and in the silence the serious nature of the episode which so suddenly had deprived the Princess of the olive-wood box and the papers it contained impressed Neeland more and more deeply.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
make calm or still
From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
clothing in general
From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading And now luncheon was over; the Princess at the telephone in her boudoir; Rue in the music-room with Neeland, still excited, anxious, confused.
gotten under control
From this reading But very little was said during that formality; and in the silence the serious nature of the episode which so suddenly had deprived the Princess of the olive-wood box and the papers it contained impressed Neeland more and more deeply.
conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading Astonishment, mortification, anger, had left Neeland silent; and the convention known as luncheon had not appealed to him.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The utter unexpectedness of the outrage--the helpless figure he had cut--infuriated him.
D'OR
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From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading But very little was said during that formality; and in the silence the serious nature of the episode which so suddenly had deprived the Princess of the olive-wood box and the papers it contained impressed Neeland more and more deeply.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading But very little was said during that formality; and in the silence the serious nature of the episode which so suddenly had deprived the Princess of the olive-wood box and the papers it contained impressed Neeland more and more deeply.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading But very little was said during that formality; and in the silence the serious nature of the episode which so suddenly had deprived the Princess of the olive-wood box and the papers it contained impressed Neeland more and more deeply.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading But very little was said during that formality; and in the silence the serious nature of the episode which so suddenly had deprived the Princess of the olive-wood box and the papers it contained impressed Neeland more and more deeply.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading And now luncheon was over; the Princess at the telephone in her boudoir; Rue in the music-room with Neeland, still excited, anxious, confused.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The utter unexpectedness of the outrage--the helpless figure he had cut--infuriated him.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading But very little was said during that formality; and in the silence the serious nature of the episode which so suddenly had deprived the Princess of the olive-wood box and the papers it contained impressed Neeland more and more deeply.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The utter unexpectedness of the outrage--the helpless figure he had cut--infuriated him.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading The utter unexpectedness of the outrage--the helpless figure he had cut--infuriated him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And now luncheon was over; the Princess at the telephone in her boudoir; Rue in the music-room with Neeland, still excited, anxious, confused.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Astonishment, mortification, anger, had left Neeland silent; and the convention known as luncheon had not appealed to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading But very little was said during that formality; and in the silence the serious nature of the episode which so suddenly had deprived the Princess of the olive-wood box and the papers it contained impressed Neeland more and more deeply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
infuriatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfjʊrieɪtɪd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading The utter unexpectedness of the outrage--the helpless figure he had cut--infuriated him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But very little was said during that formality; and in the silence the serious nature of the episode which so suddenly had deprived the Princess of the olive-wood box and the papers it contained impressed Neeland more and more deeply.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Astonishment, mortification, anger, had left Neeland silent; and the convention known as luncheon had not appealed to him.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Astonishment, mortification, anger, had left Neeland silent; and the convention known as luncheon had not appealed to him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But very little was said during that formality; and in the silence the serious nature of the episode which so suddenly had deprived the Princess of the olive-wood box and the papers it contained impressed Neeland more and more deeply.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
Marotte
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From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But very little was said during that formality; and in the silence the serious nature of the episode which so suddenly had deprived the Princess of the olive-wood box and the papers it contained impressed Neeland more and more deeply.
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading Astonishment, mortification, anger, had left Neeland silent; and the convention known as luncheon had not appealed to him.
music-room
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From this reading And now luncheon was over; the Princess at the telephone in her boudoir; Rue in the music-room with Neeland, still excited, anxious, confused.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But very little was said during that formality; and in the silence the serious nature of the episode which so suddenly had deprived the Princess of the olive-wood box and the papers it contained impressed Neeland more and more deeply.
Neeland
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From this reading And now luncheon was over; the Princess at the telephone in her boudoir; Rue in the music-room with Neeland, still excited, anxious, confused.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Astonishment, mortification, anger, had left Neeland silent; and the convention known as luncheon had not appealed to him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now luncheon was over; the Princess at the telephone in her boudoir; Rue in the music-room with Neeland, still excited, anxious, confused.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But very little was said during that formality; and in the silence the serious nature of the episode which so suddenly had deprived the Princess of the olive-wood box and the papers it contained impressed Neeland more and more deeply.
olive-wood
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From this reading But very little was said during that formality; and in the silence the serious nature of the episode which so suddenly had deprived the Princess of the olive-wood box and the papers it contained impressed Neeland more and more deeply.
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And now luncheon was over; the Princess at the telephone in her boudoir; Rue in the music-room with Neeland, still excited, anxious, confused.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading But very little was said during that formality; and in the silence the serious nature of the episode which so suddenly had deprived the Princess of the olive-wood box and the papers it contained impressed Neeland more and more deeply.
perpetratedverbUS /ˈpɜːrpətreɪtɪd/
past form of “perpetrate” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
a human being
From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading And now luncheon was over; the Princess at the telephone in her boudoir; Rue in the music-room with Neeland, still excited, anxious, confused.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But very little was said during that formality; and in the silence the serious nature of the episode which so suddenly had deprived the Princess of the olive-wood box and the papers it contained impressed Neeland more and more deeply.
self-respectingadjectiveUS /ˌselfrɪˈspektɪŋ/
having or showing self-esteem
From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading But very little was said during that formality; and in the silence the serious nature of the episode which so suddenly had deprived the Princess of the olive-wood box and the papers it contained impressed Neeland more and more deeply.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading But very little was said during that formality; and in the silence the serious nature of the episode which so suddenly had deprived the Princess of the olive-wood box and the papers it contained impressed Neeland more and more deeply.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But very little was said during that formality; and in the silence the serious nature of the episode which so suddenly had deprived the Princess of the olive-wood box and the papers it contained impressed Neeland more and more deeply.
SOLEIL
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From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
not in physical motion
From this reading And now luncheon was over; the Princess at the telephone in her boudoir; Rue in the music-room with Neeland, still excited, anxious, confused.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But very little was said during that formality; and in the silence the serious nature of the episode which so suddenly had deprived the Princess of the olive-wood box and the papers it contained impressed Neeland more and more deeply.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading And now luncheon was over; the Princess at the telephone in her boudoir; Rue in the music-room with Neeland, still excited, anxious, confused.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But very little was said during that formality; and in the silence the serious nature of the episode which so suddenly had deprived the Princess of the olive-wood box and the papers it contained impressed Neeland more and more deeply.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Astonishment, mortification, anger, had left Neeland silent; and the convention known as luncheon had not appealed to him.
unexpectednessnoun
extraordinariness by virtue of being unexpected
From this reading The utter unexpectedness of the outrage--the helpless figure he had cut--infuriated him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading RUE SOLEIL D'OR Marotte, the butler, in dry clothes, had served luncheon--a silent, respectable, self-respecting man, calm in his fury at the incredible outrage perpetrated upon his person.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading The utter unexpectedness of the outrage--the helpless figure he had cut--infuriated him.
precisely as stated
From this reading But very little was said during that formality; and in the silence the serious nature of the episode which so suddenly had deprived the Princess of the olive-wood box and the papers it contained impressed Neeland more and more deeply.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And now luncheon was over; the Princess at the telephone in her boudoir; Rue in the music-room with Neeland, still excited, anxious, confused.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But very little was said during that formality; and in the silence the serious nature of the episode which so suddenly had deprived the Princess of the olive-wood box and the papers it contained impressed Neeland more and more deeply.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And now luncheon was over; the Princess at the telephone in her boudoir; Rue in the music-room with Neeland, still excited, anxious, confused.
