activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading She went her ways as before, displaying, perhaps, an increased activity, visiting the distressed, administering to the sick.
administeringverbUS /ædˈmɪnɪstɜːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading She went her ways as before, displaying, perhaps, an increased activity, visiting the distressed, administering to the sick.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She went her ways as before, displaying, perhaps, an increased activity, visiting the distressed, administering to the sick.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mademoiselle Brunelle was puzzled, and watched her in idle surprise, marvelling that the squeeze, so carefully calculated, should so signally have failed in its effect.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It occurred to none of the party that under the same exterior she was another woman.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She went her ways as before, displaying, perhaps, an increased activity, visiting the distressed, administering to the sick.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She went her ways as before, displaying, perhaps, an increased activity, visiting the distressed, administering to the sick.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
fearless and daring
From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
Brunelle
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From this reading Mademoiselle Brunelle was puzzled, and watched her in idle surprise, marvelling that the squeeze, so carefully calculated, should so signally have failed in its effect.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Mademoiselle Brunelle was puzzled, and watched her in idle surprise, marvelling that the squeeze, so carefully calculated, should so signally have failed in its effect.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Mademoiselle Brunelle was puzzled, and watched her in idle surprise, marvelling that the squeeze, so carefully calculated, should so signally have failed in its effect.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading CHECK.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading She went her ways as before, displaying, perhaps, an increased activity, visiting the distressed, administering to the sick.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading She went her ways as before, displaying, perhaps, an increased activity, visiting the distressed, administering to the sick.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Mademoiselle Brunelle was puzzled, and watched her in idle surprise, marvelling that the squeeze, so carefully calculated, should so signally have failed in its effect.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading It occurred to none of the party that under the same exterior she was another woman.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Mademoiselle Brunelle was puzzled, and watched her in idle surprise, marvelling that the squeeze, so carefully calculated, should so signally have failed in its effect.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
Gabrielle
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From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mademoiselle Brunelle was puzzled, and watched her in idle surprise, marvelling that the squeeze, so carefully calculated, should so signally have failed in its effect.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
not in action or at work
From this reading Mademoiselle Brunelle was puzzled, and watched her in idle surprise, marvelling that the squeeze, so carefully calculated, should so signally have failed in its effect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading She went her ways as before, displaying, perhaps, an increased activity, visiting the distressed, administering to the sick.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It occurred to none of the party that under the same exterior she was another woman.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mademoiselle Brunelle was puzzled, and watched her in idle surprise, marvelling that the squeeze, so carefully calculated, should so signally have failed in its effect.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading Mademoiselle Brunelle was puzzled, and watched her in idle surprise, marvelling that the squeeze, so carefully calculated, should so signally have failed in its effect.
marvelling
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From this reading Mademoiselle Brunelle was puzzled, and watched her in idle surprise, marvelling that the squeeze, so carefully calculated, should so signally have failed in its effect.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
not one, and not any
From this reading It occurred to none of the party that under the same exterior she was another woman.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It occurred to none of the party that under the same exterior she was another woman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It occurred to none of the party that under the same exterior she was another woman.
by chance
From this reading She went her ways as before, displaying, perhaps, an increased activity, visiting the distressed, administering to the sick.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Mademoiselle Brunelle was puzzled, and watched her in idle surprise, marvelling that the squeeze, so carefully calculated, should so signally have failed in its effect.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It occurred to none of the party that under the same exterior she was another woman.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mademoiselle Brunelle was puzzled, and watched her in idle surprise, marvelling that the squeeze, so carefully calculated, should so signally have failed in its effect.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading She went her ways as before, displaying, perhaps, an increased activity, visiting the distressed, administering to the sick.
signallyadverb
as a signal
From this reading Mademoiselle Brunelle was puzzled, and watched her in idle surprise, marvelling that the squeeze, so carefully calculated, should so signally have failed in its effect.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
squeezeverbUS /skwiːz/
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading Mademoiselle Brunelle was puzzled, and watched her in idle surprise, marvelling that the squeeze, so carefully calculated, should so signally have failed in its effect.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Mademoiselle Brunelle was puzzled, and watched her in idle surprise, marvelling that the squeeze, so carefully calculated, should so signally have failed in its effect.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
a special situation
From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It occurred to none of the party that under the same exterior she was another woman.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading She went her ways as before, displaying, perhaps, an increased activity, visiting the distressed, administering to the sick.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It occurred to none of the party that under the same exterior she was another woman.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Mademoiselle Brunelle was puzzled, and watched her in idle surprise, marvelling that the squeeze, so carefully calculated, should so signally have failed in its effect.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading She went her ways as before, displaying, perhaps, an increased activity, visiting the distressed, administering to the sick.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went her ways as before, displaying, perhaps, an increased activity, visiting the distressed, administering to the sick.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Gabrielle learned to practise her new art so well that day followed day in usual routine without suspicion being aroused of the bold thing she had done.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It occurred to none of the party that under the same exterior she was another woman.
