used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lord and Lady Vaulabel withdrew early from the ball that evening, and accompanying them to Government House went a very white and unnaturally composed girl.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “Lady Vaulabel tells me,” began his excellency, “that she was about to explain to you the mutual obligations that the founders of our respective families were able to render to each other.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Lady Vaulabel tells me,” began his excellency, “that she was about to explain to you the mutual obligations that the founders of our respective families were able to render to each other.”
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading Lord and Lady Vaulabel withdrew early from the ball that evening, and accompanying them to Government House went a very white and unnaturally composed girl.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lord and Lady Vaulabel withdrew early from the ball that evening, and accompanying them to Government House went a very white and unnaturally composed girl.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Their first endeavor was to draw her thoughts away from her unhappy lover, whose pale set face they knew was haunting her.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Lord and Lady Vaulabel withdrew early from the ball that evening, and accompanying them to Government House went a very white and unnaturally composed girl.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Lady Vaulabel tells me,” began his excellency, “that she was about to explain to you the mutual obligations that the founders of our respective families were able to render to each other.”
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Lord and Lady Vaulabel withdrew early from the ball that evening, and accompanying them to Government House went a very white and unnaturally composed girl.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Their first endeavor was to draw her thoughts away from her unhappy lover, whose pale set face they knew was haunting her.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “Lady Vaulabel tells me,” began his excellency, “that she was about to explain to you the mutual obligations that the founders of our respective families were able to render to each other.”
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Lord and Lady Vaulabel withdrew early from the ball that evening, and accompanying them to Government House went a very white and unnaturally composed girl.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Their first endeavor was to draw her thoughts away from her unhappy lover, whose pale set face they knew was haunting her.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Lord and Lady Vaulabel withdrew early from the ball that evening, and accompanying them to Government House went a very white and unnaturally composed girl.
excellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading “Lady Vaulabel tells me,” began his excellency, “that she was about to explain to you the mutual obligations that the founders of our respective families were able to render to each other.”
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “Lady Vaulabel tells me,” began his excellency, “that she was about to explain to you the mutual obligations that the founders of our respective families were able to render to each other.”
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Their first endeavor was to draw her thoughts away from her unhappy lover, whose pale set face they knew was haunting her.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading “Lady Vaulabel tells me,” began his excellency, “that she was about to explain to you the mutual obligations that the founders of our respective families were able to render to each other.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Their first endeavor was to draw her thoughts away from her unhappy lover, whose pale set face they knew was haunting her.
foundersnounUS /ˈfaʊndərz/
plural of “founder” — inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading “Lady Vaulabel tells me,” began his excellency, “that she was about to explain to you the mutual obligations that the founders of our respective families were able to render to each other.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lord and Lady Vaulabel withdrew early from the ball that evening, and accompanying them to Government House went a very white and unnaturally composed girl.
a young female
From this reading Lord and Lady Vaulabel withdrew early from the ball that evening, and accompanying them to Government House went a very white and unnaturally composed girl.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Lord and Lady Vaulabel withdrew early from the ball that evening, and accompanying them to Government House went a very white and unnaturally composed girl.
hauntingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
continually recurring to the mind
From this reading Their first endeavor was to draw her thoughts away from her unhappy lover, whose pale set face they knew was haunting her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Lady Vaulabel tells me,” began his excellency, “that she was about to explain to you the mutual obligations that the founders of our respective families were able to render to each other.”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Lord and Lady Vaulabel withdrew early from the ball that evening, and accompanying them to Government House went a very white and unnaturally composed girl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
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 Their first endeavor was to draw her thoughts away from her unhappy lover, whose pale set face they knew was haunting her.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lord and Lady Vaulabel withdrew early from the ball that evening, and accompanying them to Government House went a very white and unnaturally composed girl.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord and Lady Vaulabel withdrew early from the ball that evening, and accompanying them to Government House went a very white and unnaturally composed girl.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Their first endeavor was to draw her thoughts away from her unhappy lover, whose pale set face they knew was haunting her.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Lady Vaulabel tells me,” began his excellency, “that she was about to explain to you the mutual obligations that the founders of our respective families were able to render to each other.”
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading “Lady Vaulabel tells me,” began his excellency, “that she was about to explain to you the mutual obligations that the founders of our respective families were able to render to each other.”
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “Lady Vaulabel tells me,” began his excellency, “that she was about to explain to you the mutual obligations that the founders of our respective families were able to render to each other.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Lady Vaulabel tells me,” began his excellency, “that she was about to explain to you the mutual obligations that the founders of our respective families were able to render to each other.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Lady Vaulabel tells me,” began his excellency, “that she was about to explain to you the mutual obligations that the founders of our respective families were able to render to each other.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Their first endeavor was to draw her thoughts away from her unhappy lover, whose pale set face they knew was haunting her.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
perturbedadjectiveUS /pərˈtɜːrbd/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading “Lady Vaulabel tells me,” began his excellency, “that she was about to explain to you the mutual obligations that the founders of our respective families were able to render to each other.”
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading “Lady Vaulabel tells me,” began his excellency, “that she was about to explain to you the mutual obligations that the founders of our respective families were able to render to each other.”
Identical; not different.
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Their first endeavor was to draw her thoughts away from her unhappy lover, whose pale set face they knew was haunting her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Lady Vaulabel tells me,” began his excellency, “that she was about to explain to you the mutual obligations that the founders of our respective families were able to render to each other.”
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading “Lady Vaulabel tells me,” began his excellency, “that she was about to explain to you the mutual obligations that the founders of our respective families were able to render to each other.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lord and Lady Vaulabel withdrew early from the ball that evening, and accompanying them to Government House went a very white and unnaturally composed girl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lord and Lady Vaulabel withdrew early from the ball that evening, and accompanying them to Government House went a very white and unnaturally composed girl.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Lord and Lady Vaulabel withdrew early from the ball that evening, and accompanying them to Government House went a very white and unnaturally composed girl.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Their first endeavor was to draw her thoughts away from her unhappy lover, whose pale set face they knew was haunting her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lord and Lady Vaulabel withdrew early from the ball that evening, and accompanying them to Government House went a very white and unnaturally composed girl.
treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Their first endeavor was to draw her thoughts away from her unhappy lover, whose pale set face they knew was haunting her.
unnaturallyadverbUS /ənˈnætʃərəli/
in an unnatural way
From this reading Lord and Lady Vaulabel withdrew early from the ball that evening, and accompanying them to Government House went a very white and unnaturally composed girl.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
Vaulabel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord and Lady Vaulabel withdrew early from the ball that evening, and accompanying them to Government House went a very white and unnaturally composed girl.
precisely as stated
From this reading Lord and Lady Vaulabel withdrew early from the ball that evening, and accompanying them to Government House went a very white and unnaturally composed girl.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their first endeavor was to draw her thoughts away from her unhappy lover, whose pale set face they knew was haunting her.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lord and Lady Vaulabel withdrew early from the ball that evening, and accompanying them to Government House went a very white and unnaturally composed girl.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
a Caucasian
From this reading Lord and Lady Vaulabel withdrew early from the ball that evening, and accompanying them to Government House went a very white and unnaturally composed girl.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
belonging to which person
From this reading Their first endeavor was to draw her thoughts away from her unhappy lover, whose pale set face they knew was haunting her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Lord and Lady Vaulabel withdrew early from the ball that evening, and accompanying them to Government House went a very white and unnaturally composed girl.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, your excellency, she was.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Lady Vaulabel tells me,” began his excellency, “that she was about to explain to you the mutual obligations that the founders of our respective families were able to render to each other.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Upon reaching their own apartments, the two distinguished people sat down near the young girl, whom they were treating with a kind and exquisite consideration, which at the same time consoled and surprised her in her perturbed state of mind.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Yes, your excellency, she was.”
