used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
amiablyadverbUS /ˈeɪmiəbli/
in an affable manner
From this reading In vain Madame Grandin corrected him and pointed out amiably that he was lying.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
any thing at all
From this reading But Madame Grandin herself grew capable of believing anything when she saw a real, live marquis sitting in a chair discussing wedding plans with Diane.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading But Madame Grandin herself grew capable of believing anything when she saw a real, live marquis sitting in a chair discussing wedding plans with Diane.
BRIDALadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading THE BRIDAL VEIL The Grandins were perfectly satisfied with Mademoiselle Rose, to Diane’s infinite chagrin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Madame Grandin herself grew capable of believing anything when she saw a real, live marquis sitting in a chair discussing wedding plans with Diane.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading But Madame Grandin herself grew capable of believing anything when she saw a real, live marquis sitting in a chair discussing wedding plans with Diane.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading THE BRIDAL VEIL The Grandins were perfectly satisfied with Mademoiselle Rose, to Diane’s infinite chagrin.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading But Madame Grandin herself grew capable of believing anything when she saw a real, live marquis sitting in a chair discussing wedding plans with Diane.
chateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading In vain Madame Grandin corrected him and pointed out amiably that he was lying.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This reconciled them to Diane’s marriage, which, of course, overwhelmed them with its splendor.
Diane
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From this reading But Madame Grandin herself grew capable of believing anything when she saw a real, live marquis sitting in a chair discussing wedding plans with Diane.
Diane's
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From this reading THE BRIDAL VEIL The Grandins were perfectly satisfied with Mademoiselle Rose, to Diane’s infinite chagrin.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading But Madame Grandin herself grew capable of believing anything when she saw a real, live marquis sitting in a chair discussing wedding plans with Diane.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
Grandin
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From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
Grandins
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From this reading THE BRIDAL VEIL The Grandins were perfectly satisfied with Mademoiselle Rose, to Diane’s infinite chagrin.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But Madame Grandin herself grew capable of believing anything when she saw a real, live marquis sitting in a chair discussing wedding plans with Diane.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But Madame Grandin herself grew capable of believing anything when she saw a real, live marquis sitting in a chair discussing wedding plans with Diane.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In vain Madame Grandin corrected him and pointed out amiably that he was lying.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In vain Madame Grandin corrected him and pointed out amiably that he was lying.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading THE BRIDAL VEIL The Grandins were perfectly satisfied with Mademoiselle Rose, to Diane’s infinite chagrin.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This reconciled them to Diane’s marriage, which, of course, overwhelmed them with its splendor.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading But Madame Grandin herself grew capable of believing anything when she saw a real, live marquis sitting in a chair discussing wedding plans with Diane.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading In vain Madame Grandin corrected him and pointed out amiably that he was lying.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading In vain Madame Grandin corrected him and pointed out amiably that he was lying.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading THE BRIDAL VEIL The Grandins were perfectly satisfied with Mademoiselle Rose, to Diane’s infinite chagrin.
magnifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmæɡnəfaɪd/
enlarged to an abnormal degree
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading This reconciled them to Diane’s marriage, which, of course, overwhelmed them with its splendor.
mediæval
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From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This reconciled them to Diane’s marriage, which, of course, overwhelmed them with its splendor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In vain Madame Grandin corrected him and pointed out amiably that he was lying.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading This reconciled them to Diane’s marriage, which, of course, overwhelmed them with its splendor.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading THE BRIDAL VEIL The Grandins were perfectly satisfied with Mademoiselle Rose, to Diane’s infinite chagrin.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading But Madame Grandin herself grew capable of believing anything when she saw a real, live marquis sitting in a chair discussing wedding plans with Diane.
having a point
From this reading In vain Madame Grandin corrected him and pointed out amiably that he was lying.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But Madame Grandin herself grew capable of believing anything when she saw a real, live marquis sitting in a chair discussing wedding plans with Diane.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading This reconciled them to Diane’s marriage, which, of course, overwhelmed them with its splendor.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE BRIDAL VEIL The Grandins were perfectly satisfied with Mademoiselle Rose, to Diane’s infinite chagrin.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading THE BRIDAL VEIL The Grandins were perfectly satisfied with Mademoiselle Rose, to Diane’s infinite chagrin.
cut with a saw
From this reading But Madame Grandin herself grew capable of believing anything when she saw a real, live marquis sitting in a chair discussing wedding plans with Diane.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Madame Grandin herself grew capable of believing anything when she saw a real, live marquis sitting in a chair discussing wedding plans with Diane.
shooting-box
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From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading But Madame Grandin herself grew capable of believing anything when she saw a real, live marquis sitting in a chair discussing wedding plans with Diane.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading This reconciled them to Diane’s marriage, which, of course, overwhelmed them with its splendor.
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 Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BRIDAL VEIL The Grandins were perfectly satisfied with Mademoiselle Rose, to Diane’s infinite chagrin.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This reconciled them to Diane’s marriage, which, of course, overwhelmed them with its splendor.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This reconciled them to Diane’s marriage, which, of course, overwhelmed them with its splendor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BRIDAL VEIL The Grandins were perfectly satisfied with Mademoiselle Rose, to Diane’s infinite chagrin.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In vain Madame Grandin corrected him and pointed out amiably that he was lying.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading THE BRIDAL VEIL The Grandins were perfectly satisfied with Mademoiselle Rose, to Diane’s infinite chagrin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Grandin let his imagination loose, and told so many lies about the Marquis’ shooting-box, which was magnified first into a large country house, then into a chateau, and finally into a mediæval castle, that he really came to believe the story himself.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading But Madame Grandin herself grew capable of believing anything when she saw a real, live marquis sitting in a chair discussing wedding plans with Diane.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BRIDAL VEIL The Grandins were perfectly satisfied with Mademoiselle Rose, to Diane’s infinite chagrin.
at the time that
From this reading But Madame Grandin herself grew capable of believing anything when she saw a real, live marquis sitting in a chair discussing wedding plans with Diane.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This reconciled them to Diane’s marriage, which, of course, overwhelmed them with its splendor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BRIDAL VEIL The Grandins were perfectly satisfied with Mademoiselle Rose, to Diane’s infinite chagrin.
