used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Trimousette under a sharp spur became articulate, and the latent vast energy and spirit she possessed was instantly developed by blows and hammerings as sparks are struck from the dull black flint.
(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 Exactly one week from the night of his arrest and imprisonment he was once more at large, and all through the courage, resource, and seductive powers of his quiet, sombre-eyed, shrinking young wife.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DIANE’S OPINION It was one thing to catch the Duke of Belgarde and another thing to keep him.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading DIANE’S OPINION It was one thing to catch the Duke of Belgarde and another thing to keep him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Trimousette under a sharp spur became articulate, and the latent vast energy and spirit she possessed was instantly developed by blows and hammerings as sparks are struck from the dull black flint.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Exactly one week from the night of his arrest and imprisonment he was once more at large, and all through the courage, resource, and seductive powers of his quiet, sombre-eyed, shrinking young wife.
articulateverbUS /ɑːrˈtɪkjəleɪt/
provide with a joint
From this reading Trimousette under a sharp spur became articulate, and the latent vast energy and spirit she possessed was instantly developed by blows and hammerings as sparks are struck from the dull black flint.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Trimousette under a sharp spur became articulate, and the latent vast energy and spirit she possessed was instantly developed by blows and hammerings as sparks are struck from the dull black flint.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Exactly one week from the night of his arrest and imprisonment he was once more at large, and all through the courage, resource, and seductive powers of his quiet, sombre-eyed, shrinking young wife.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Trimousette under a sharp spur became articulate, and the latent vast energy and spirit she possessed was instantly developed by blows and hammerings as sparks are struck from the dull black flint.
Belgarde
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From this reading DIANE’S OPINION It was one thing to catch the Duke of Belgarde and another thing to keep him.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Trimousette under a sharp spur became articulate, and the latent vast energy and spirit she possessed was instantly developed by blows and hammerings as sparks are struck from the dull black flint.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading Trimousette under a sharp spur became articulate, and the latent vast energy and spirit she possessed was instantly developed by blows and hammerings as sparks are struck from the dull black flint.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Trimousette under a sharp spur became articulate, and the latent vast energy and spirit she possessed was instantly developed by blows and hammerings as sparks are struck from the dull black flint.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading DIANE’S OPINION It was one thing to catch the Duke of Belgarde and another thing to keep him.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Exactly one week from the night of his arrest and imprisonment he was once more at large, and all through the courage, resource, and seductive powers of his quiet, sombre-eyed, shrinking young wife.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Trimousette under a sharp spur became articulate, and the latent vast energy and spirit she possessed was instantly developed by blows and hammerings as sparks are struck from the dull black flint.
DIANE'S
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From this reading DIANE’S OPINION It was one thing to catch the Duke of Belgarde and another thing to keep him.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading DIANE’S OPINION It was one thing to catch the Duke of Belgarde and another thing to keep him.
duke'snounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The night of the duke’s arrest Trimousette shed not one tear on parting with the man she loved.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Trimousette under a sharp spur became articulate, and the latent vast energy and spirit she possessed was instantly developed by blows and hammerings as sparks are struck from the dull black flint.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Trimousette under a sharp spur became articulate, and the latent vast energy and spirit she possessed was instantly developed by blows and hammerings as sparks are struck from the dull black flint.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Exactly one week from the night of his arrest and imprisonment he was once more at large, and all through the courage, resource, and seductive powers of his quiet, sombre-eyed, shrinking young wife.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The duke thought her rather insensate and would have relished a few tears from her.
flintnounUS /flɪnt/
a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
From this reading Trimousette under a sharp spur became articulate, and the latent vast energy and spirit she possessed was instantly developed by blows and hammerings as sparks are struck from the dull black flint.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Exactly one week from the night of his arrest and imprisonment he was once more at large, and all through the courage, resource, and seductive powers of his quiet, sombre-eyed, shrinking young wife.
hammerings
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From this reading Trimousette under a sharp spur became articulate, and the latent vast energy and spirit she possessed was instantly developed by blows and hammerings as sparks are struck from the dull black flint.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The duke thought her rather insensate and would have relished a few tears from her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Exactly one week from the night of his arrest and imprisonment he was once more at large, and all through the courage, resource, and seductive powers of his quiet, sombre-eyed, shrinking young wife.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The duke thought her rather insensate and would have relished a few tears from her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DIANE’S OPINION It was one thing to catch the Duke of Belgarde and another thing to keep him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Exactly one week from the night of his arrest and imprisonment he was once more at large, and all through the courage, resource, and seductive powers of his quiet, sombre-eyed, shrinking young wife.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading Exactly one week from the night of his arrest and imprisonment he was once more at large, and all through the courage, resource, and seductive powers of his quiet, sombre-eyed, shrinking young wife.
insensateadjective
devoid of feeling and consciousness and animation
From this reading The duke thought her rather insensate and would have relished a few tears from her.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Trimousette under a sharp spur became articulate, and the latent vast energy and spirit she possessed was instantly developed by blows and hammerings as sparks are struck from the dull black flint.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DIANE’S OPINION It was one thing to catch the Duke of Belgarde and another thing to keep him.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading DIANE’S OPINION It was one thing to catch the Duke of Belgarde and another thing to keep him.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Exactly one week from the night of his arrest and imprisonment he was once more at large, and all through the courage, resource, and seductive powers of his quiet, sombre-eyed, shrinking young wife.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading Trimousette under a sharp spur became articulate, and the latent vast energy and spirit she possessed was instantly developed by blows and hammerings as sparks are struck from the dull black flint.
held dear
From this reading The night of the duke’s arrest Trimousette shed not one tear on parting with the man she loved.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The night of the duke’s arrest Trimousette shed not one tear on parting with the man she loved.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Exactly one week from the night of his arrest and imprisonment he was once more at large, and all through the courage, resource, and seductive powers of his quiet, sombre-eyed, shrinking young wife.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Exactly one week from the night of his arrest and imprisonment he was once more at large, and all through the courage, resource, and seductive powers of his quiet, sombre-eyed, shrinking young wife.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The night of the duke’s arrest Trimousette shed not one tear on parting with the man she loved.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DIANE’S OPINION It was one thing to catch the Duke of Belgarde and another thing to keep him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The night of the duke’s arrest Trimousette shed not one tear on parting with the man she loved.
on one occasion
From this reading Exactly one week from the night of his arrest and imprisonment he was once more at large, and all through the courage, resource, and seductive powers of his quiet, sombre-eyed, shrinking young wife.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DIANE’S OPINION It was one thing to catch the Duke of Belgarde and another thing to keep him.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading DIANE’S OPINION It was one thing to catch the Duke of Belgarde and another thing to keep him.
the act of departing politely
From this reading The night of the duke’s arrest Trimousette shed not one tear on parting with the man she loved.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Trimousette under a sharp spur became articulate, and the latent vast energy and spirit she possessed was instantly developed by blows and hammerings as sparks are struck from the dull black flint.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Exactly one week from the night of his arrest and imprisonment he was once more at large, and all through the courage, resource, and seductive powers of his quiet, sombre-eyed, shrinking young wife.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Exactly one week from the night of his arrest and imprisonment he was once more at large, and all through the courage, resource, and seductive powers of his quiet, sombre-eyed, shrinking young wife.
on the contrary
From this reading The duke thought her rather insensate and would have relished a few tears from her.
relishedverbUS /ˈrelɪʃt/
past form of “relish” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The duke thought her rather insensate and would have relished a few tears from her.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Exactly one week from the night of his arrest and imprisonment he was once more at large, and all through the courage, resource, and seductive powers of his quiet, sombre-eyed, shrinking young wife.
seductiveadjectiveUS /sɪˈdʌktɪv/
tending to entice into a desired action or state
From this reading Exactly one week from the night of his arrest and imprisonment he was once more at large, and all through the courage, resource, and seductive powers of his quiet, sombre-eyed, shrinking young wife.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Trimousette under a sharp spur became articulate, and the latent vast energy and spirit she possessed was instantly developed by blows and hammerings as sparks are struck from the dull black flint.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Trimousette under a sharp spur became articulate, and the latent vast energy and spirit she possessed was instantly developed by blows and hammerings as sparks are struck from the dull black flint.
get rid of
From this reading The night of the duke’s arrest Trimousette shed not one tear on parting with the man she loved.
shrinkingnounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
From this reading Exactly one week from the night of his arrest and imprisonment he was once more at large, and all through the courage, resource, and seductive powers of his quiet, sombre-eyed, shrinking young wife.
sombre-eyed
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From this reading Exactly one week from the night of his arrest and imprisonment he was once more at large, and all through the courage, resource, and seductive powers of his quiet, sombre-eyed, shrinking young wife.
sparksnounUS /spɑːrks/
plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light
From this reading Trimousette under a sharp spur became articulate, and the latent vast energy and spirit she possessed was instantly developed by blows and hammerings as sparks are struck from the dull black flint.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Trimousette under a sharp spur became articulate, and the latent vast energy and spirit she possessed was instantly developed by blows and hammerings as sparks are struck from the dull black flint.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Trimousette under a sharp spur became articulate, and the latent vast energy and spirit she possessed was instantly developed by blows and hammerings as sparks are struck from the dull black flint.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Trimousette under a sharp spur became articulate, and the latent vast energy and spirit she possessed was instantly developed by blows and hammerings as sparks are struck from the dull black flint.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading The night of the duke’s arrest Trimousette shed not one tear on parting with the man she loved.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading The duke thought her rather insensate and would have relished a few tears from her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DIANE’S OPINION It was one thing to catch the Duke of Belgarde and another thing to keep him.
a special situation
From this reading DIANE’S OPINION It was one thing to catch the Duke of Belgarde and another thing to keep him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The duke thought her rather insensate and would have relished a few tears from her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Exactly one week from the night of his arrest and imprisonment he was once more at large, and all through the courage, resource, and seductive powers of his quiet, sombre-eyed, shrinking young wife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DIANE’S OPINION It was one thing to catch the Duke of Belgarde and another thing to keep him.
Trimousette
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From this reading Trimousette under a sharp spur became articulate, and the latent vast energy and spirit she possessed was instantly developed by blows and hammerings as sparks are struck from the dull black flint.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Trimousette under a sharp spur became articulate, and the latent vast energy and spirit she possessed was instantly developed by blows and hammerings as sparks are struck from the dull black flint.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Trimousette under a sharp spur became articulate, and the latent vast energy and spirit she possessed was instantly developed by blows and hammerings as sparks are struck from the dull black flint.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DIANE’S OPINION It was one thing to catch the Duke of Belgarde and another thing to keep him.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Exactly one week from the night of his arrest and imprisonment he was once more at large, and all through the courage, resource, and seductive powers of his quiet, sombre-eyed, shrinking young wife.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Exactly one week from the night of his arrest and imprisonment he was once more at large, and all through the courage, resource, and seductive powers of his quiet, sombre-eyed, shrinking young wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The night of the duke’s arrest Trimousette shed not one tear on parting with the man she loved.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The duke thought her rather insensate and would have relished a few tears from her.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Exactly one week from the night of his arrest and imprisonment he was once more at large, and all through the courage, resource, and seductive powers of his quiet, sombre-eyed, shrinking young wife.
