used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Master Marcel," the champion observed, "it must be about the plot that Rufin thinks to have discovered."
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Master Marcel," the champion observed, "it must be about the plot that Rufin thinks to have discovered."
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading "Master Marcel," the champion observed, "it must be about the plot that Rufin thinks to have discovered."
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading "Jocelyn, your friend Rufin wishes to speak to you without delay."
Denise
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From this reading Jocelyn opened and Denise said to him:
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Master Marcel," the champion observed, "it must be about the plot that Rufin thinks to have discovered."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
Etienne
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From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Jocelyn, your friend Rufin wishes to speak to you without delay."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Master Marcel," the champion observed, "it must be about the plot that Rufin thinks to have discovered."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jocelyn opened and Denise said to him:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Master Marcel," the champion observed, "it must be about the plot that Rufin thinks to have discovered."
Jocelyn
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From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
MarcelnounUS /mɑːrˈsel/
a hairdo characterized by deep regular waves that are made by a heated curling iron
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Master Marcel," the champion observed, "it must be about the plot that Rufin thinks to have discovered."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Master Marcel," the champion observed, "it must be about the plot that Rufin thinks to have discovered."
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Master Marcel," the champion observed, "it must be about the plot that Rufin thinks to have discovered."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Jocelyn opened and Denise said to him:
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading "Master Marcel," the champion observed, "it must be about the plot that Rufin thinks to have discovered."
PLOTTERSnounUS /ˈplɑːtərz/
plural of “plotter” — a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
From this reading PLOTTERS UNCOVERED.
Rufin
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From this reading "Jocelyn, your friend Rufin wishes to speak to you without delay."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Jocelyn opened and Denise said to him:
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
express in speech
From this reading "Jocelyn, your friend Rufin wishes to speak to you without delay."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading "Master Marcel," the champion observed, "it must be about the plot that Rufin thinks to have discovered."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
transfigured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
UNCOVEREDadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌvərd/
not covered with clothing
From this reading PLOTTERS UNCOVERED.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
at the time that
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "Jocelyn, your friend Rufin wishes to speak to you without delay."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Jocelyn, your friend Rufin wishes to speak to you without delay."
wondermentnounUS /ˈwʌndərmənt/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
Wrapt
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From this reading Wrapt in wonderment and admiration, Jocelyn was contemplating the noble figure of Etienne Marcel that now seemed transfigured in the brilliancy of the sentiments he had given utterance to, when a knock was heard at the door.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Jocelyn, your friend Rufin wishes to speak to you without delay."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Jocelyn, your friend Rufin wishes to speak to you without delay."
