used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONFIDENCES "This," thought Lionel, as he waited for her return, "is a queer business, a very queer business indeed.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading Here we have the indispensable ingredients for an adventure--night, a pretty actress, and an impecunious young man who has played the Noble 'Ero.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Here we have the indispensable ingredients for an adventure--night, a pretty actress, and an impecunious young man who has played the Noble 'Ero.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here we have the indispensable ingredients for an adventure--night, a pretty actress, and an impecunious young man who has played the Noble 'Ero.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here we have the indispensable ingredients for an adventure--night, a pretty actress, and an impecunious young man who has played the Noble 'Ero.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CONFIDENCES "This," thought Lionel, as he waited for her return, "is a queer business, a very queer business indeed.
behavesverbUS /bɪˈheɪvz/
third-person singular of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading The lady sweeps the 'Ero off in a chariot, takes him to her dressing-room, behaves with surprising propriety (quite like an ordinary mortal, in fact), and proceeds to tell him a tale worthy of a writer of feuilletons.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading CONFIDENCES "This," thought Lionel, as he waited for her return, "is a queer business, a very queer business indeed.
chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading The lady sweeps the 'Ero off in a chariot, takes him to her dressing-room, behaves with surprising propriety (quite like an ordinary mortal, in fact), and proceeds to tell him a tale worthy of a writer of feuilletons.
CONFIDENCESnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading CONFIDENCES "This," thought Lionel, as he waited for her return, "is a queer business, a very queer business indeed.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What does it mean?
dressing-room
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From this reading The lady sweeps the 'Ero off in a chariot, takes him to her dressing-room, behaves with surprising propriety (quite like an ordinary mortal, in fact), and proceeds to tell him a tale worthy of a writer of feuilletons.
Ero
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From this reading Here we have the indispensable ingredients for an adventure--night, a pretty actress, and an impecunious young man who has played the Noble 'Ero.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The lady sweeps the 'Ero off in a chariot, takes him to her dressing-room, behaves with surprising propriety (quite like an ordinary mortal, in fact), and proceeds to tell him a tale worthy of a writer of feuilletons.
feuilletons
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From this reading The lady sweeps the 'Ero off in a chariot, takes him to her dressing-room, behaves with surprising propriety (quite like an ordinary mortal, in fact), and proceeds to tell him a tale worthy of a writer of feuilletons.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CONFIDENCES "This," thought Lionel, as he waited for her return, "is a queer business, a very queer business indeed.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading What happens?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here we have the indispensable ingredients for an adventure--night, a pretty actress, and an impecunious young man who has played the Noble 'Ero.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Here we have the indispensable ingredients for an adventure--night, a pretty actress, and an impecunious young man who has played the Noble 'Ero.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CONFIDENCES "This," thought Lionel, as he waited for her return, "is a queer business, a very queer business indeed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CONFIDENCES "This," thought Lionel, as he waited for her return, "is a queer business, a very queer business indeed.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here we have the indispensable ingredients for an adventure--night, a pretty actress, and an impecunious young man who has played the Noble 'Ero.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The lady sweeps the 'Ero off in a chariot, takes him to her dressing-room, behaves with surprising propriety (quite like an ordinary mortal, in fact), and proceeds to tell him a tale worthy of a writer of feuilletons.
impecuniousadjective
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading Here we have the indispensable ingredients for an adventure--night, a pretty actress, and an impecunious young man who has played the Noble 'Ero.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lady sweeps the 'Ero off in a chariot, takes him to her dressing-room, behaves with surprising propriety (quite like an ordinary mortal, in fact), and proceeds to tell him a tale worthy of a writer of feuilletons.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading CONFIDENCES "This," thought Lionel, as he waited for her return, "is a queer business, a very queer business indeed.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading Here we have the indispensable ingredients for an adventure--night, a pretty actress, and an impecunious young man who has played the Noble 'Ero.
ingredientsnounUS /ˌɪnˈɡriːdiənts/
plural of “ingredient” — a component of a mixture or compound
From this reading Here we have the indispensable ingredients for an adventure--night, a pretty actress, and an impecunious young man who has played the Noble 'Ero.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONFIDENCES "This," thought Lionel, as he waited for her return, "is a queer business, a very queer business indeed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What does it mean?
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The lady sweeps the 'Ero off in a chariot, takes him to her dressing-room, behaves with surprising propriety (quite like an ordinary mortal, in fact), and proceeds to tell him a tale worthy of a writer of feuilletons.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The lady sweeps the 'Ero off in a chariot, takes him to her dressing-room, behaves with surprising propriety (quite like an ordinary mortal, in fact), and proceeds to tell him a tale worthy of a writer of feuilletons.
Lionel
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From this reading CONFIDENCES "This," thought Lionel, as he waited for her return, "is a queer business, a very queer business indeed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Here we have the indispensable ingredients for an adventure--night, a pretty actress, and an impecunious young man who has played the Noble 'Ero.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading What does it mean?
subject to death
From this reading The lady sweeps the 'Ero off in a chariot, takes him to her dressing-room, behaves with surprising propriety (quite like an ordinary mortal, in fact), and proceeds to tell him a tale worthy of a writer of feuilletons.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Here we have the indispensable ingredients for an adventure--night, a pretty actress, and an impecunious young man who has played the Noble 'Ero.
NobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Here we have the indispensable ingredients for an adventure--night, a pretty actress, and an impecunious young man who has played the Noble 'Ero.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The lady sweeps the 'Ero off in a chariot, takes him to her dressing-room, behaves with surprising propriety (quite like an ordinary mortal, in fact), and proceeds to tell him a tale worthy of a writer of feuilletons.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The lady sweeps the 'Ero off in a chariot, takes him to her dressing-room, behaves with surprising propriety (quite like an ordinary mortal, in fact), and proceeds to tell him a tale worthy of a writer of feuilletons.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The lady sweeps the 'Ero off in a chariot, takes him to her dressing-room, behaves with surprising propriety (quite like an ordinary mortal, in fact), and proceeds to tell him a tale worthy of a writer of feuilletons.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Here we have the indispensable ingredients for an adventure--night, a pretty actress, and an impecunious young man who has played the Noble 'Ero.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Here we have the indispensable ingredients for an adventure--night, a pretty actress, and an impecunious young man who has played the Noble 'Ero.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The lady sweeps the 'Ero off in a chariot, takes him to her dressing-room, behaves with surprising propriety (quite like an ordinary mortal, in fact), and proceeds to tell him a tale worthy of a writer of feuilletons.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading The lady sweeps the 'Ero off in a chariot, takes him to her dressing-room, behaves with surprising propriety (quite like an ordinary mortal, in fact), and proceeds to tell him a tale worthy of a writer of feuilletons.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading CONFIDENCES "This," thought Lionel, as he waited for her return, "is a queer business, a very queer business indeed.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The lady sweeps the 'Ero off in a chariot, takes him to her dressing-room, behaves with surprising propriety (quite like an ordinary mortal, in fact), and proceeds to tell him a tale worthy of a writer of feuilletons.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading CONFIDENCES "This," thought Lionel, as he waited for her return, "is a queer business, a very queer business indeed.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading The lady sweeps the 'Ero off in a chariot, takes him to her dressing-room, behaves with surprising propriety (quite like an ordinary mortal, in fact), and proceeds to tell him a tale worthy of a writer of feuilletons.
sweepsnounUS /swiːps/
plural of “sweep” — a wide scope
From this reading The lady sweeps the 'Ero off in a chariot, takes him to her dressing-room, behaves with surprising propriety (quite like an ordinary mortal, in fact), and proceeds to tell him a tale worthy of a writer of feuilletons.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The lady sweeps the 'Ero off in a chariot, takes him to her dressing-room, behaves with surprising propriety (quite like an ordinary mortal, in fact), and proceeds to tell him a tale worthy of a writer of feuilletons.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The lady sweeps the 'Ero off in a chariot, takes him to her dressing-room, behaves with surprising propriety (quite like an ordinary mortal, in fact), and proceeds to tell him a tale worthy of a writer of feuilletons.
express in words
From this reading The lady sweeps the 'Ero off in a chariot, takes him to her dressing-room, behaves with surprising propriety (quite like an ordinary mortal, in fact), and proceeds to tell him a tale worthy of a writer of feuilletons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Here we have the indispensable ingredients for an adventure--night, a pretty actress, and an impecunious young man who has played the Noble 'Ero.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading CONFIDENCES "This," thought Lionel, as he waited for her return, "is a queer business, a very queer business indeed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading CONFIDENCES "This," thought Lionel, as he waited for her return, "is a queer business, a very queer business indeed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lady sweeps the 'Ero off in a chariot, takes him to her dressing-room, behaves with surprising propriety (quite like an ordinary mortal, in fact), and proceeds to tell him a tale worthy of a writer of feuilletons.
precisely as stated
From this reading CONFIDENCES "This," thought Lionel, as he waited for her return, "is a queer business, a very queer business indeed.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading CONFIDENCES "This," thought Lionel, as he waited for her return, "is a queer business, a very queer business indeed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Here we have the indispensable ingredients for an adventure--night, a pretty actress, and an impecunious young man who has played the Noble 'Ero.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What happens?
which person or people
From this reading Here we have the indispensable ingredients for an adventure--night, a pretty actress, and an impecunious young man who has played the Noble 'Ero.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The lady sweeps the 'Ero off in a chariot, takes him to her dressing-room, behaves with surprising propriety (quite like an ordinary mortal, in fact), and proceeds to tell him a tale worthy of a writer of feuilletons.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The lady sweeps the 'Ero off in a chariot, takes him to her dressing-room, behaves with surprising propriety (quite like an ordinary mortal, in fact), and proceeds to tell him a tale worthy of a writer of feuilletons.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The lady sweeps the 'Ero off in a chariot, takes him to her dressing-room, behaves with surprising propriety (quite like an ordinary mortal, in fact), and proceeds to tell him a tale worthy of a writer of feuilletons.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Here we have the indispensable ingredients for an adventure--night, a pretty actress, and an impecunious young man who has played the Noble 'Ero.
