used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What a blessed thing it was to have so accommodating a brother as Pharamond!
abbenounUS /ˈæbi/
a French abbot
From this reading The prodigies having been sent to bed, and the evening meal being leisurely discussed, the abbe became inquisitive anent the latest intelligence from Spa.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
accommodatingadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪŋ/
helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation
From this reading What a blessed thing it was to have so accommodating a brother as Pharamond!
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading The eccentric schemer was true to his word, as grateful Phebus acknowledged with eyes more watery than usual.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
anent
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From this reading The prodigies having been sent to bed, and the evening meal being leisurely discussed, the abbe became inquisitive anent the latest intelligence from Spa.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The eccentric schemer was true to his word, as grateful Phebus acknowledged with eyes more watery than usual.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The prodigies having been sent to bed, and the evening meal being leisurely discussed, the abbe became inquisitive anent the latest intelligence from Spa.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The prodigies having been sent to bed, and the evening meal being leisurely discussed, the abbe became inquisitive anent the latest intelligence from Spa.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The prodigies having been sent to bed, and the evening meal being leisurely discussed, the abbe became inquisitive anent the latest intelligence from Spa.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The prodigies having been sent to bed, and the evening meal being leisurely discussed, the abbe became inquisitive anent the latest intelligence from Spa.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading What a blessed thing it was to have so accommodating a brother as Pharamond!
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading What a blessed thing it was to have so accommodating a brother as Pharamond!
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
chevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
carefully weighed
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The prodigies having been sent to bed, and the evening meal being leisurely discussed, the abbe became inquisitive anent the latest intelligence from Spa.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading The eccentric schemer was true to his word, as grateful Phebus acknowledged with eyes more watery than usual.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The prodigies having been sent to bed, and the evening meal being leisurely discussed, the abbe became inquisitive anent the latest intelligence from Spa.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The eccentric schemer was true to his word, as grateful Phebus acknowledged with eyes more watery than usual.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The prodigies having been sent to bed, and the evening meal being leisurely discussed, the abbe became inquisitive anent the latest intelligence from Spa.
furtivelyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrtɪvli/
in a furtive manner
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading The eccentric schemer was true to his word, as grateful Phebus acknowledged with eyes more watery than usual.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What a blessed thing it was to have so accommodating a brother as Pharamond!
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The prodigies having been sent to bed, and the evening meal being leisurely discussed, the abbe became inquisitive anent the latest intelligence from Spa.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The eccentric schemer was true to his word, as grateful Phebus acknowledged with eyes more watery than usual.
the state of being honored
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
inquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading The prodigies having been sent to bed, and the evening meal being leisurely discussed, the abbe became inquisitive anent the latest intelligence from Spa.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The prodigies having been sent to bed, and the evening meal being leisurely discussed, the abbe became inquisitive anent the latest intelligence from Spa.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What a blessed thing it was to have so accommodating a brother as Pharamond!
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading The prodigies having been sent to bed, and the evening meal being leisurely discussed, the abbe became inquisitive anent the latest intelligence from Spa.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading The prodigies having been sent to bed, and the evening meal being leisurely discussed, the abbe became inquisitive anent the latest intelligence from Spa.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The prodigies having been sent to bed, and the evening meal being leisurely discussed, the abbe became inquisitive anent the latest intelligence from Spa.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The eccentric schemer was true to his word, as grateful Phebus acknowledged with eyes more watery than usual.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
Pharamond
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From this reading What a blessed thing it was to have so accommodating a brother as Pharamond!
Phebus
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From this reading The eccentric schemer was true to his word, as grateful Phebus acknowledged with eyes more watery than usual.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
prodigiesnounUS /ˈprɑːdədʒiz/
plural of “prodigy” — an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration
From this reading The prodigies having been sent to bed, and the evening meal being leisurely discussed, the abbe became inquisitive anent the latest intelligence from Spa.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
schemernounUS /ˈskiːmər/
a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
From this reading The eccentric schemer was true to his word, as grateful Phebus acknowledged with eyes more watery than usual.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The prodigies having been sent to bed, and the evening meal being leisurely discussed, the abbe became inquisitive anent the latest intelligence from Spa.
smirchnoun
a blemish made by dirt
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading What a blessed thing it was to have so accommodating a brother as Pharamond!
SpanounUS /spɑː/
a health resort near a spring or at the seaside
From this reading The prodigies having been sent to bed, and the evening meal being leisurely discussed, the abbe became inquisitive anent the latest intelligence from Spa.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
TEMPTATIONnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading TEMPTATION.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The eccentric schemer was true to his word, as grateful Phebus acknowledged with eyes more watery than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The eccentric schemer was true to his word, as grateful Phebus acknowledged with eyes more watery than usual.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
a special situation
From this reading What a blessed thing it was to have so accommodating a brother as Pharamond!
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The eccentric schemer was true to his word, as grateful Phebus acknowledged with eyes more watery than usual.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The eccentric schemer was true to his word, as grateful Phebus acknowledged with eyes more watery than usual.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The eccentric schemer was true to his word, as grateful Phebus acknowledged with eyes more watery than usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The eccentric schemer was true to his word, as grateful Phebus acknowledged with eyes more watery than usual.
wateryadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtəri/
filled with water
From this reading The eccentric schemer was true to his word, as grateful Phebus acknowledged with eyes more watery than usual.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a blessed thing it was to have so accommodating a brother as Pharamond!
whimsicaladjectiveUS /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
belonging to which person
From this reading The chevalier grew hot and cold as he considered the chance that was about to be thrown in his way, a golden chance--and between whimsical little prayers for success, he gazed furtively now and then at the other brother, whose honour he was so ready to smirch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The eccentric schemer was true to his word, as grateful Phebus acknowledged with eyes more watery than usual.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The eccentric schemer was true to his word, as grateful Phebus acknowledged with eyes more watery than usual.
