used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Marcel's countenance at first displayed deep disappointment, but as he read on, it was lighted up by a ray of joy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Expecting news from Suzanne, and fearing with good reason his servant's inquisitiveness, he had indeed asked him for the future to deliver his letters to himself only.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Marcel's countenance at first displayed deep disappointment, but as he read on, it was lighted up by a ray of joy.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Expecting news from Suzanne, and fearing with good reason his servant's inquisitiveness, he had indeed asked him for the future to deliver his letters to himself only.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was present therefore, in spite of her master, at the delivery of the mysterious letter.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He sought for various pretexts to send Veronica away, but the woman too discovered excellent reasons for not going out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He sought for various pretexts to send Veronica away, but the woman too discovered excellent reasons for not going out.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Marcel's countenance at first displayed deep disappointment, but as he read on, it was lighted up by a ray of joy.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Marcel's countenance at first displayed deep disappointment, but as he read on, it was lighted up by a ray of joy.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Marcel's countenance at first displayed deep disappointment, but as he read on, it was lighted up by a ray of joy.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Expecting news from Suzanne, and fearing with good reason his servant's inquisitiveness, he had indeed asked him for the future to deliver his letters to himself only.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading She was present therefore, in spite of her master, at the delivery of the mysterious letter.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Marcel's countenance at first displayed deep disappointment, but as he read on, it was lighted up by a ray of joy.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He sought for various pretexts to send Veronica away, but the woman too discovered excellent reasons for not going out.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Marcel's countenance at first displayed deep disappointment, but as he read on, it was lighted up by a ray of joy.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He sought for various pretexts to send Veronica away, but the woman too discovered excellent reasons for not going out.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Expecting news from Suzanne, and fearing with good reason his servant's inquisitiveness, he had indeed asked him for the future to deliver his letters to himself only.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Expecting news from Suzanne, and fearing with good reason his servant's inquisitiveness, he had indeed asked him for the future to deliver his letters to himself only.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading He waited with feverish impatience for the postman's return.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Marcel's countenance at first displayed deep disappointment, but as he read on, it was lighted up by a ray of joy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He waited with feverish impatience for the postman's return.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Expecting news from Suzanne, and fearing with good reason his servant's inquisitiveness, he had indeed asked him for the future to deliver his letters to himself only.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Expecting news from Suzanne, and fearing with good reason his servant's inquisitiveness, he had indeed asked him for the future to deliver his letters to himself only.
the act of departing
From this reading He sought for various pretexts to send Veronica away, but the woman too discovered excellent reasons for not going out.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Expecting news from Suzanne, and fearing with good reason his servant's inquisitiveness, he had indeed asked him for the future to deliver his letters to himself only.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Expecting news from Suzanne, and fearing with good reason his servant's inquisitiveness, he had indeed asked him for the future to deliver his letters to himself only.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He waited with feverish impatience for the postman's return.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was present therefore, in spite of her master, at the delivery of the mysterious letter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Expecting news from Suzanne, and fearing with good reason his servant's inquisitiveness, he had indeed asked him for the future to deliver his letters to himself only.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Expecting news from Suzanne, and fearing with good reason his servant's inquisitiveness, he had indeed asked him for the future to deliver his letters to himself only.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Expecting news from Suzanne, and fearing with good reason his servant's inquisitiveness, he had indeed asked him for the future to deliver his letters to himself only.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading He waited with feverish impatience for the postman's return.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was present therefore, in spite of her master, at the delivery of the mysterious letter.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Expecting news from Suzanne, and fearing with good reason his servant's inquisitiveness, he had indeed asked him for the future to deliver his letters to himself only.
inquisitivenessnoun
a state of active curiosity
From this reading Expecting news from Suzanne, and fearing with good reason his servant's inquisitiveness, he had indeed asked him for the future to deliver his letters to himself only.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Marcel's countenance at first displayed deep disappointment, but as he read on, it was lighted up by a ray of joy.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Marcel's countenance at first displayed deep disappointment, but as he read on, it was lighted up by a ray of joy.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She was present therefore, in spite of her master, at the delivery of the mysterious letter.
the literary culture
From this reading Expecting news from Suzanne, and fearing with good reason his servant's inquisitiveness, he had indeed asked him for the future to deliver his letters to himself only.
set afire or burning
From this reading Marcel's countenance at first displayed deep disappointment, but as he read on, it was lighted up by a ray of joy.
Marcel's
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From this reading Marcel's countenance at first displayed deep disappointment, but as he read on, it was lighted up by a ray of joy.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading She was present therefore, in spite of her master, at the delivery of the mysterious letter.
of an obscure nature
From this reading She was present therefore, in spite of her master, at the delivery of the mysterious letter.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Expecting news from Suzanne, and fearing with good reason his servant's inquisitiveness, he had indeed asked him for the future to deliver his letters to himself only.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He sought for various pretexts to send Veronica away, but the woman too discovered excellent reasons for not going out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was present therefore, in spite of her master, at the delivery of the mysterious letter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Marcel's countenance at first displayed deep disappointment, but as he read on, it was lighted up by a ray of joy.
and nothing more
From this reading Expecting news from Suzanne, and fearing with good reason his servant's inquisitiveness, he had indeed asked him for the future to deliver his letters to himself only.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He sought for various pretexts to send Veronica away, but the woman too discovered excellent reasons for not going out.
postman's
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From this reading He waited with feverish impatience for the postman's return.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She was present therefore, in spite of her master, at the delivery of the mysterious letter.
pretexts
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From this reading He sought for various pretexts to send Veronica away, but the woman too discovered excellent reasons for not going out.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Marcel's countenance at first displayed deep disappointment, but as he read on, it was lighted up by a ray of joy.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Marcel's countenance at first displayed deep disappointment, but as he read on, it was lighted up by a ray of joy.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Expecting news from Suzanne, and fearing with good reason his servant's inquisitiveness, he had indeed asked him for the future to deliver his letters to himself only.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He sought for various pretexts to send Veronica away, but the woman too discovered excellent reasons for not going out.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He waited with feverish impatience for the postman's return.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading He sought for various pretexts to send Veronica away, but the woman too discovered excellent reasons for not going out.
servant's
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From this reading Expecting news from Suzanne, and fearing with good reason his servant's inquisitiveness, he had indeed asked him for the future to deliver his letters to himself only.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was present therefore, in spite of her master, at the delivery of the mysterious letter.
that is looked for
From this reading He sought for various pretexts to send Veronica away, but the woman too discovered excellent reasons for not going out.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading She was present therefore, in spite of her master, at the delivery of the mysterious letter.
Suzanne
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From this reading Expecting news from Suzanne, and fearing with good reason his servant's inquisitiveness, he had indeed asked him for the future to deliver his letters to himself only.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He waited with feverish impatience for the postman's return.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading She was present therefore, in spite of her master, at the delivery of the mysterious letter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Expecting news from Suzanne, and fearing with good reason his servant's inquisitiveness, he had indeed asked him for the future to deliver his letters to himself only.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He sought for various pretexts to send Veronica away, but the woman too discovered excellent reasons for not going out.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Marcel's countenance at first displayed deep disappointment, but as he read on, it was lighted up by a ray of joy.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading He sought for various pretexts to send Veronica away, but the woman too discovered excellent reasons for not going out.
VeronicanounUS /vərˈɑːnɪkə/
any plant of the genus Veronica
From this reading He sought for various pretexts to send Veronica away, but the woman too discovered excellent reasons for not going out.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He waited with feverish impatience for the postman's return.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was present therefore, in spite of her master, at the delivery of the mysterious letter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He waited with feverish impatience for the postman's return.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He sought for various pretexts to send Veronica away, but the woman too discovered excellent reasons for not going out.
