used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FIESTA ALTHOUGH Mercedes could not speak English she knew French very well, and therefore through this medium the girls were able to become well acquainted.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading A FIESTA ALTHOUGH Mercedes could not speak English she knew French very well, and therefore through this medium the girls were able to become well acquainted.
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading They found this new friend a simple-hearted, gentle Spanish girl with an eager mind, and such accomplishments as gave a denial to the impression that Spanish girls must not be expected to be in the least intellectual.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading A FIESTA ALTHOUGH Mercedes could not speak English she knew French very well, and therefore through this medium the girls were able to become well acquainted.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A FIESTA ALTHOUGH Mercedes could not speak English she knew French very well, and therefore through this medium the girls were able to become well acquainted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They found this new friend a simple-hearted, gentle Spanish girl with an eager mind, and such accomplishments as gave a denial to the impression that Spanish girls must not be expected to be in the least intellectual.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FIESTA ALTHOUGH Mercedes could not speak English she knew French very well, and therefore through this medium the girls were able to become well acquainted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They found this new friend a simple-hearted, gentle Spanish girl with an eager mind, and such accomplishments as gave a denial to the impression that Spanish girls must not be expected to be in the least intellectual.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading "It makes me quite ashamed of myself to hear how well she speaks French," said Nan, "and to know that she expects to master English and German, to say nothing of Italian.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They found this new friend a simple-hearted, gentle Spanish girl with an eager mind, and such accomplishments as gave a denial to the impression that Spanish girls must not be expected to be in the least intellectual.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A FIESTA ALTHOUGH Mercedes could not speak English she knew French very well, and therefore through this medium the girls were able to become well acquainted.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "So," said Mercedes, "the next time you come I shall speak to you in English."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A FIESTA ALTHOUGH Mercedes could not speak English she knew French very well, and therefore through this medium the girls were able to become well acquainted.
denialnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading They found this new friend a simple-hearted, gentle Spanish girl with an eager mind, and such accomplishments as gave a denial to the impression that Spanish girls must not be expected to be in the least intellectual.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading They found this new friend a simple-hearted, gentle Spanish girl with an eager mind, and such accomplishments as gave a denial to the impression that Spanish girls must not be expected to be in the least intellectual.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading A FIESTA ALTHOUGH Mercedes could not speak English she knew French very well, and therefore through this medium the girls were able to become well acquainted.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading They found this new friend a simple-hearted, gentle Spanish girl with an eager mind, and such accomplishments as gave a denial to the impression that Spanish girls must not be expected to be in the least intellectual.
expectsverbUS /ɪkˈspekts/
third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "It makes me quite ashamed of myself to hear how well she speaks French," said Nan, "and to know that she expects to master English and German, to say nothing of Italian.
FIESTAnounUS /fiˈestə/
an elaborate party (often outdoors)
From this reading A FIESTA ALTHOUGH Mercedes could not speak English she knew French very well, and therefore through this medium the girls were able to become well acquainted.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading She and her sister had a French governess for several years and were to have an English one the following year.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She and her sister had a French governess for several years and were to have an English one the following year.
set up or found
From this reading They found this new friend a simple-hearted, gentle Spanish girl with an eager mind, and such accomplishments as gave a denial to the impression that Spanish girls must not be expected to be in the least intellectual.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading A FIESTA ALTHOUGH Mercedes could not speak English she knew French very well, and therefore through this medium the girls were able to become well acquainted.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They found this new friend a simple-hearted, gentle Spanish girl with an eager mind, and such accomplishments as gave a denial to the impression that Spanish girls must not be expected to be in the least intellectual.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They found this new friend a simple-hearted, gentle Spanish girl with an eager mind, and such accomplishments as gave a denial to the impression that Spanish girls must not be expected to be in the least intellectual.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading They found this new friend a simple-hearted, gentle Spanish girl with an eager mind, and such accomplishments as gave a denial to the impression that Spanish girls must not be expected to be in the least intellectual.
a person of German nationality
From this reading "It makes me quite ashamed of myself to hear how well she speaks French," said Nan, "and to know that she expects to master English and German, to say nothing of Italian.
a young female
From this reading They found this new friend a simple-hearted, gentle Spanish girl with an eager mind, and such accomplishments as gave a denial to the impression that Spanish girls must not be expected to be in the least intellectual.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A FIESTA ALTHOUGH Mercedes could not speak English she knew French very well, and therefore through this medium the girls were able to become well acquainted.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading She and her sister had a French governess for several years and were to have an English one the following year.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She and her sister had a French governess for several years and were to have an English one the following year.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She and her sister had a French governess for several years and were to have an English one the following year.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "It makes me quite ashamed of myself to hear how well she speaks French," said Nan, "and to know that she expects to master English and German, to say nothing of Italian.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She and her sister had a French governess for several years and were to have an English one the following year.
how
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From this reading "It makes me quite ashamed of myself to hear how well she speaks French," said Nan, "and to know that she expects to master English and German, to say nothing of Italian.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "So," said Mercedes, "the next time you come I shall speak to you in English."
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading They found this new friend a simple-hearted, gentle Spanish girl with an eager mind, and such accomplishments as gave a denial to the impression that Spanish girls must not be expected to be in the least intellectual.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They found this new friend a simple-hearted, gentle Spanish girl with an eager mind, and such accomplishments as gave a denial to the impression that Spanish girls must not be expected to be in the least intellectual.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading They found this new friend a simple-hearted, gentle Spanish girl with an eager mind, and such accomplishments as gave a denial to the impression that Spanish girls must not be expected to be in the least intellectual.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It makes me quite ashamed of myself to hear how well she speaks French," said Nan, "and to know that she expects to master English and German, to say nothing of Italian.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading "It makes me quite ashamed of myself to hear how well she speaks French," said Nan, "and to know that she expects to master English and German, to say nothing of Italian.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A FIESTA ALTHOUGH Mercedes could not speak English she knew French very well, and therefore through this medium the girls were able to become well acquainted.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "It makes me quite ashamed of myself to hear how well she speaks French," said Nan, "and to know that she expects to master English and German, to say nothing of Italian.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading They found this new friend a simple-hearted, gentle Spanish girl with an eager mind, and such accomplishments as gave a denial to the impression that Spanish girls must not be expected to be in the least intellectual.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "It makes me quite ashamed of myself to hear how well she speaks French," said Nan, "and to know that she expects to master English and German, to say nothing of Italian.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "It makes me quite ashamed of myself to hear how well she speaks French," said Nan, "and to know that she expects to master English and German, to say nothing of Italian.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It makes me quite ashamed of myself to hear how well she speaks French," said Nan, "and to know that she expects to master English and German, to say nothing of Italian.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading A FIESTA ALTHOUGH Mercedes could not speak English she knew French very well, and therefore through this medium the girls were able to become well acquainted.
Mercedes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FIESTA ALTHOUGH Mercedes could not speak English she knew French very well, and therefore through this medium the girls were able to become well acquainted.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading They found this new friend a simple-hearted, gentle Spanish girl with an eager mind, and such accomplishments as gave a denial to the impression that Spanish girls must not be expected to be in the least intellectual.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They found this new friend a simple-hearted, gentle Spanish girl with an eager mind, and such accomplishments as gave a denial to the impression that Spanish girls must not be expected to be in the least intellectual.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "It makes me quite ashamed of myself to hear how well she speaks French," said Nan, "and to know that she expects to master English and German, to say nothing of Italian.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading "It makes me quite ashamed of myself to hear how well she speaks French," said Nan, "and to know that she expects to master English and German, to say nothing of Italian.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They found this new friend a simple-hearted, gentle Spanish girl with an eager mind, and such accomplishments as gave a denial to the impression that Spanish girls must not be expected to be in the least intellectual.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "So," said Mercedes, "the next time you come I shall speak to you in English."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A FIESTA ALTHOUGH Mercedes could not speak English she knew French very well, and therefore through this medium the girls were able to become well acquainted.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "It makes me quite ashamed of myself to hear how well she speaks French," said Nan, "and to know that she expects to master English and German, to say nothing of Italian.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It makes me quite ashamed of myself to hear how well she speaks French," said Nan, "and to know that she expects to master English and German, to say nothing of Italian.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She and her sister had a French governess for several years and were to have an English one the following year.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "It makes me quite ashamed of myself to hear how well she speaks French," said Nan, "and to know that she expects to master English and German, to say nothing of Italian.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "So," said Mercedes, "the next time you come I shall speak to you in English."
express in words
From this reading "It makes me quite ashamed of myself to hear how well she speaks French," said Nan, "and to know that she expects to master English and German, to say nothing of Italian.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading She and her sister had a French governess for several years and were to have an English one the following year.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "So," said Mercedes, "the next time you come I shall speak to you in English."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FIESTA ALTHOUGH Mercedes could not speak English she knew French very well, and therefore through this medium the girls were able to become well acquainted.
simple-hearted
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From this reading They found this new friend a simple-hearted, gentle Spanish girl with an eager mind, and such accomplishments as gave a denial to the impression that Spanish girls must not be expected to be in the least intellectual.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She and her sister had a French governess for several years and were to have an English one the following year.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So," said Mercedes, "the next time you come I shall speak to you in English."
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading They found this new friend a simple-hearted, gentle Spanish girl with an eager mind, and such accomplishments as gave a denial to the impression that Spanish girls must not be expected to be in the least intellectual.
express in speech
From this reading A FIESTA ALTHOUGH Mercedes could not speak English she knew French very well, and therefore through this medium the girls were able to become well acquainted.
speaksverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading "It makes me quite ashamed of myself to hear how well she speaks French," said Nan, "and to know that she expects to master English and German, to say nothing of Italian.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They found this new friend a simple-hearted, gentle Spanish girl with an eager mind, and such accomplishments as gave a denial to the impression that Spanish girls must not be expected to be in the least intellectual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They found this new friend a simple-hearted, gentle Spanish girl with an eager mind, and such accomplishments as gave a denial to the impression that Spanish girls must not be expected to be in the least intellectual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FIESTA ALTHOUGH Mercedes could not speak English she knew French very well, and therefore through this medium the girls were able to become well acquainted.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading A FIESTA ALTHOUGH Mercedes could not speak English she knew French very well, and therefore through this medium the girls were able to become well acquainted.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They found this new friend a simple-hearted, gentle Spanish girl with an eager mind, and such accomplishments as gave a denial to the impression that Spanish girls must not be expected to be in the least intellectual.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A FIESTA ALTHOUGH Mercedes could not speak English she knew French very well, and therefore through this medium the girls were able to become well acquainted.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A FIESTA ALTHOUGH Mercedes could not speak English she knew French very well, and therefore through this medium the girls were able to become well acquainted.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "So," said Mercedes, "the next time you come I shall speak to you in English."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FIESTA ALTHOUGH Mercedes could not speak English she knew French very well, and therefore through this medium the girls were able to become well acquainted.
precisely as stated
From this reading A FIESTA ALTHOUGH Mercedes could not speak English she knew French very well, and therefore through this medium the girls were able to become well acquainted.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading A FIESTA ALTHOUGH Mercedes could not speak English she knew French very well, and therefore through this medium the girls were able to become well acquainted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A FIESTA ALTHOUGH Mercedes could not speak English she knew French very well, and therefore through this medium the girls were able to become well acquainted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They found this new friend a simple-hearted, gentle Spanish girl with an eager mind, and such accomplishments as gave a denial to the impression that Spanish girls must not be expected to be in the least intellectual.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading She and her sister had a French governess for several years and were to have an English one the following year.
a late time of life
From this reading She and her sister had a French governess for several years and were to have an English one the following year.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So," said Mercedes, "the next time you come I shall speak to you in English."
