used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And Berwick, knowing, as Roger did not, what was before her, felt for her a profound pity and esteem.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading She trusted and admired him as all discerning women did, and often asked herself if the little Prince of Wales would ever be half the man his tall, taciturn, half-brother was.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE party did not leave Châlons until the sun had come out, which was after midday.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She trusted and admired him as all discerning women did, and often asked herself if the little Prince of Wales would ever be half the man his tall, taciturn, half-brother was.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “YOU HAVE BROUGHT ME TO THE GATE OF PARADISE AND HAVE SHOWN ME THE GLORY OF THE BEAUTY WITHIN--AND THEN HAVE THRUST ME AWAY!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Berwick, as usual, rode with Michelle.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She trusted and admired him as all discerning women did, and often asked herself if the little Prince of Wales would ever be half the man his tall, taciturn, half-brother was.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “YOU HAVE BROUGHT ME TO THE GATE OF PARADISE AND HAVE SHOWN ME THE GLORY OF THE BEAUTY WITHIN--AND THEN HAVE THRUST ME AWAY!”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She trusted and admired him as all discerning women did, and often asked herself if the little Prince of Wales would ever be half the man his tall, taciturn, half-brother was.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading “YOU HAVE BROUGHT ME TO THE GATE OF PARADISE AND HAVE SHOWN ME THE GLORY OF THE BEAUTY WITHIN--AND THEN HAVE THRUST ME AWAY!”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And Berwick, knowing, as Roger did not, what was before her, felt for her a profound pity and esteem.
Berwick
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From this reading Berwick, as usual, rode with Michelle.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “YOU HAVE BROUGHT ME TO THE GATE OF PARADISE AND HAVE SHOWN ME THE GLORY OF THE BEAUTY WITHIN--AND THEN HAVE THRUST ME AWAY!”
Châlons
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From this reading THE party did not leave Châlons until the sun had come out, which was after midday.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE party did not leave Châlons until the sun had come out, which was after midday.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE party did not leave Châlons until the sun had come out, which was after midday.
discerningadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
having or revealing keen insight and good judgment
From this reading She trusted and admired him as all discerning women did, and often asked herself if the little Prince of Wales would ever be half the man his tall, taciturn, half-brother was.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading And Berwick, knowing, as Roger did not, what was before her, felt for her a profound pity and esteem.
at any time
From this reading She trusted and admired him as all discerning women did, and often asked herself if the little Prince of Wales would ever be half the man his tall, taciturn, half-brother was.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading And Berwick, knowing, as Roger did not, what was before her, felt for her a profound pity and esteem.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And Berwick, knowing, as Roger did not, what was before her, felt for her a profound pity and esteem.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading “YOU HAVE BROUGHT ME TO THE GATE OF PARADISE AND HAVE SHOWN ME THE GLORY OF THE BEAUTY WITHIN--AND THEN HAVE THRUST ME AWAY!”
a state of high honor
From this reading “YOU HAVE BROUGHT ME TO THE GATE OF PARADISE AND HAVE SHOWN ME THE GLORY OF THE BEAUTY WITHIN--AND THEN HAVE THRUST ME AWAY!”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE party did not leave Châlons until the sun had come out, which was after midday.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading She trusted and admired him as all discerning women did, and often asked herself if the little Prince of Wales would ever be half the man his tall, taciturn, half-brother was.
half-brothernoun
a brother who has only one parent in common with you
From this reading She trusted and admired him as all discerning women did, and often asked herself if the little Prince of Wales would ever be half the man his tall, taciturn, half-brother was.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “YOU HAVE BROUGHT ME TO THE GATE OF PARADISE AND HAVE SHOWN ME THE GLORY OF THE BEAUTY WITHIN--AND THEN HAVE THRUST ME AWAY!”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And Berwick, knowing, as Roger did not, what was before her, felt for her a profound pity and esteem.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She trusted and admired him as all discerning women did, and often asked herself if the little Prince of Wales would ever be half the man his tall, taciturn, half-brother was.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She trusted and admired him as all discerning women did, and often asked herself if the little Prince of Wales would ever be half the man his tall, taciturn, half-brother was.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She trusted and admired him as all discerning women did, and often asked herself if the little Prince of Wales would ever be half the man his tall, taciturn, half-brother was.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She trusted and admired him as all discerning women did, and often asked herself if the little Prince of Wales would ever be half the man his tall, taciturn, half-brother was.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading And Berwick, knowing, as Roger did not, what was before her, felt for her a profound pity and esteem.
go away from a place
From this reading THE party did not leave Châlons until the sun had come out, which was after midday.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She trusted and admired him as all discerning women did, and often asked herself if the little Prince of Wales would ever be half the man his tall, taciturn, half-brother was.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She trusted and admired him as all discerning women did, and often asked herself if the little Prince of Wales would ever be half the man his tall, taciturn, half-brother was.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “YOU HAVE BROUGHT ME TO THE GATE OF PARADISE AND HAVE SHOWN ME THE GLORY OF THE BEAUTY WITHIN--AND THEN HAVE THRUST ME AWAY!”
Michelle
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From this reading Berwick, as usual, rode with Michelle.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading THE party did not leave Châlons until the sun had come out, which was after midday.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE party did not leave Châlons until the sun had come out, which was after midday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “YOU HAVE BROUGHT ME TO THE GATE OF PARADISE AND HAVE SHOWN ME THE GLORY OF THE BEAUTY WITHIN--AND THEN HAVE THRUST ME AWAY!”
many times at short intervals
From this reading She trusted and admired him as all discerning women did, and often asked herself if the little Prince of Wales would ever be half the man his tall, taciturn, half-brother was.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE party did not leave Châlons until the sun had come out, which was after midday.
PARADISEnounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “YOU HAVE BROUGHT ME TO THE GATE OF PARADISE AND HAVE SHOWN ME THE GLORY OF THE BEAUTY WITHIN--AND THEN HAVE THRUST ME AWAY!”
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE party did not leave Châlons until the sun had come out, which was after midday.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading And Berwick, knowing, as Roger did not, what was before her, felt for her a profound pity and esteem.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading She trusted and admired him as all discerning women did, and often asked herself if the little Prince of Wales would ever be half the man his tall, taciturn, half-brother was.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading And Berwick, knowing, as Roger did not, what was before her, felt for her a profound pity and esteem.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Berwick, as usual, rode with Michelle.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And Berwick, knowing, as Roger did not, what was before her, felt for her a profound pity and esteem.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She trusted and admired him as all discerning women did, and often asked herself if the little Prince of Wales would ever be half the man his tall, taciturn, half-brother was.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “YOU HAVE BROUGHT ME TO THE GATE OF PARADISE AND HAVE SHOWN ME THE GLORY OF THE BEAUTY WITHIN--AND THEN HAVE THRUST ME AWAY!”
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE party did not leave Châlons until the sun had come out, which was after midday.
taciturnadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/
habitually reserved and uncommunicative
From this reading She trusted and admired him as all discerning women did, and often asked herself if the little Prince of Wales would ever be half the man his tall, taciturn, half-brother was.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading She trusted and admired him as all discerning women did, and often asked herself if the little Prince of Wales would ever be half the man his tall, taciturn, half-brother was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “YOU HAVE BROUGHT ME TO THE GATE OF PARADISE AND HAVE SHOWN ME THE GLORY OF THE BEAUTY WITHIN--AND THEN HAVE THRUST ME AWAY!”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “YOU HAVE BROUGHT ME TO THE GATE OF PARADISE AND HAVE SHOWN ME THE GLORY OF THE BEAUTY WITHIN--AND THEN HAVE THRUST ME AWAY!”
push forcefully
From this reading “YOU HAVE BROUGHT ME TO THE GATE OF PARADISE AND HAVE SHOWN ME THE GLORY OF THE BEAUTY WITHIN--AND THEN HAVE THRUST ME AWAY!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “YOU HAVE BROUGHT ME TO THE GATE OF PARADISE AND HAVE SHOWN ME THE GLORY OF THE BEAUTY WITHIN--AND THEN HAVE THRUST ME AWAY!”
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading She trusted and admired him as all discerning women did, and often asked herself if the little Prince of Wales would ever be half the man his tall, taciturn, half-brother was.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE party did not leave Châlons until the sun had come out, which was after midday.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Berwick, as usual, rode with Michelle.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading She trusted and admired him as all discerning women did, and often asked herself if the little Prince of Wales would ever be half the man his tall, taciturn, half-brother was.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE party did not leave Châlons until the sun had come out, which was after midday.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And Berwick, knowing, as Roger did not, what was before her, felt for her a profound pity and esteem.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE party did not leave Châlons until the sun had come out, which was after midday.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Berwick, as usual, rode with Michelle.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “YOU HAVE BROUGHT ME TO THE GATE OF PARADISE AND HAVE SHOWN ME THE GLORY OF THE BEAUTY WITHIN--AND THEN HAVE THRUST ME AWAY!”
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She trusted and admired him as all discerning women did, and often asked herself if the little Prince of Wales would ever be half the man his tall, taciturn, half-brother was.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She trusted and admired him as all discerning women did, and often asked herself if the little Prince of Wales would ever be half the man his tall, taciturn, half-brother was.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “YOU HAVE BROUGHT ME TO THE GATE OF PARADISE AND HAVE SHOWN ME THE GLORY OF THE BEAUTY WITHIN--AND THEN HAVE THRUST ME AWAY!”
