accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading The next day I proposed to my new _dame de compagnie_, Miss Eliza Higgins, to dress herself quickly, in order to accompany me into the park.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading "_Et pourquoi pas?_" said I, naming Miss Higgins, with whom he conversed, as though her acquaintance had been the thing on earth most devoutly to be wished.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading "Who is your friend?" he continued, appearing to eye Miss Higgins with looks of admiration, much to my astonishment.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Am I not to be introduced to your friend?"
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading "Who is your friend?" he continued, appearing to eye Miss Higgins with looks of admiration, much to my astonishment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "How do you do? how do you do?" said Lord Fife, as he joined us near Cumberland Gate.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading "Who is your friend?" he continued, appearing to eye Miss Higgins with looks of admiration, much to my astonishment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Am I not to be introduced to your friend?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "_Et pourquoi pas?_" said I, naming Miss Higgins, with whom he conversed, as though her acquaintance had been the thing on earth most devoutly to be wished.
compagnie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day I proposed to my new _dame de compagnie_, Miss Eliza Higgins, to dress herself quickly, in order to accompany me into the park.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Who is your friend?" he continued, appearing to eye Miss Higgins with looks of admiration, much to my astonishment.
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading "_Et pourquoi pas?_" said I, naming Miss Higgins, with whom he conversed, as though her acquaintance had been the thing on earth most devoutly to be wished.
CumberlandnounUS /ˈkʌmbərlənd/
English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)
From this reading "How do you do? how do you do?" said Lord Fife, as he joined us near Cumberland Gate.
damenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading The next day I proposed to my new _dame de compagnie_, Miss Eliza Higgins, to dress herself quickly, in order to accompany me into the park.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day I proposed to my new _dame de compagnie_, Miss Eliza Higgins, to dress herself quickly, in order to accompany me into the park.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The next day I proposed to my new _dame de compagnie_, Miss Eliza Higgins, to dress herself quickly, in order to accompany me into the park.
devoutlyadverbUS /dɪˈvaʊtli/
in a devout and pious manner
From this reading "_Et pourquoi pas?_" said I, naming Miss Higgins, with whom he conversed, as though her acquaintance had been the thing on earth most devoutly to be wished.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How do you do? how do you do?" said Lord Fife, as he joined us near Cumberland Gate.
put on clothes
From this reading The next day I proposed to my new _dame de compagnie_, Miss Eliza Higgins, to dress herself quickly, in order to accompany me into the park.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "_Et pourquoi pas?_" said I, naming Miss Higgins, with whom he conversed, as though her acquaintance had been the thing on earth most devoutly to be wished.
Eliza
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day I proposed to my new _dame de compagnie_, Miss Eliza Higgins, to dress herself quickly, in order to accompany me into the park.
Et
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Et pourquoi pas?_" said I, naming Miss Higgins, with whom he conversed, as though her acquaintance had been the thing on earth most devoutly to be wished.
the organ of sight
From this reading "Who is your friend?" he continued, appearing to eye Miss Higgins with looks of admiration, much to my astonishment.
FifenounUS /faɪf/
a small high-pitched flute similar to a piccolo; has a shrill tone and is used chiefly to accompany drums in a marching band
From this reading "How do you do? how do you do?" said Lord Fife, as he joined us near Cumberland Gate.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Who is your friend?" he continued, appearing to eye Miss Higgins with looks of admiration, much to my astonishment.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading "How do you do? how do you do?" said Lord Fife, as he joined us near Cumberland Gate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "_Et pourquoi pas?_" said I, naming Miss Higgins, with whom he conversed, as though her acquaintance had been the thing on earth most devoutly to be wished.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How do you do? how do you do?" said Lord Fife, as he joined us near Cumberland Gate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "_Et pourquoi pas?_" said I, naming Miss Higgins, with whom he conversed, as though her acquaintance had been the thing on earth most devoutly to be wished.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The next day I proposed to my new _dame de compagnie_, Miss Eliza Higgins, to dress herself quickly, in order to accompany me into the park.
Higgins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day I proposed to my new _dame de compagnie_, Miss Eliza Higgins, to dress herself quickly, in order to accompany me into the park.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How do you do? how do you do?" said Lord Fife, as he joined us near Cumberland Gate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The next day I proposed to my new _dame de compagnie_, Miss Eliza Higgins, to dress herself quickly, in order to accompany me into the park.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day I proposed to my new _dame de compagnie_, Miss Eliza Higgins, to dress herself quickly, in order to accompany me into the park.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The next day I proposed to my new _dame de compagnie_, Miss Eliza Higgins, to dress herself quickly, in order to accompany me into the park.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading "Am I not to be introduced to your friend?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is your friend?" he continued, appearing to eye Miss Higgins with looks of admiration, much to my astonishment.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading "How do you do? how do you do?" said Lord Fife, as he joined us near Cumberland Gate.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Who is your friend?" he continued, appearing to eye Miss Higgins with looks of admiration, much to my astonishment.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "How do you do? how do you do?" said Lord Fife, as he joined us near Cumberland Gate.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next day I proposed to my new _dame de compagnie_, Miss Eliza Higgins, to dress herself quickly, in order to accompany me into the park.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The next day I proposed to my new _dame de compagnie_, Miss Eliza Higgins, to dress herself quickly, in order to accompany me into the park.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "_Et pourquoi pas?_" said I, naming Miss Higgins, with whom he conversed, as though her acquaintance had been the thing on earth most devoutly to be wished.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Who is your friend?" he continued, appearing to eye Miss Higgins with looks of admiration, much to my astonishment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The next day I proposed to my new _dame de compagnie_, Miss Eliza Higgins, to dress herself quickly, in order to accompany me into the park.
namingnounUS /ˈneɪmɪŋ/
the verbal act of naming
From this reading "_Et pourquoi pas?_" said I, naming Miss Higgins, with whom he conversed, as though her acquaintance had been the thing on earth most devoutly to be wished.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "How do you do? how do you do?" said Lord Fife, as he joined us near Cumberland Gate.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The next day I proposed to my new _dame de compagnie_, Miss Eliza Higgins, to dress herself quickly, in order to accompany me into the park.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day I proposed to my new _dame de compagnie_, Miss Eliza Higgins, to dress herself quickly, in order to accompany me into the park.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Am I not to be introduced to your friend?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Who is your friend?" he continued, appearing to eye Miss Higgins with looks of admiration, much to my astonishment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "_Et pourquoi pas?_" said I, naming Miss Higgins, with whom he conversed, as though her acquaintance had been the thing on earth most devoutly to be wished.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The next day I proposed to my new _dame de compagnie_, Miss Eliza Higgins, to dress herself quickly, in order to accompany me into the park.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The next day I proposed to my new _dame de compagnie_, Miss Eliza Higgins, to dress herself quickly, in order to accompany me into the park.
pasnounUS /pɑːz/
(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)
From this reading "_Et pourquoi pas?_" said I, naming Miss Higgins, with whom he conversed, as though her acquaintance had been the thing on earth most devoutly to be wished.
pourquoi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Et pourquoi pas?_" said I, naming Miss Higgins, with whom he conversed, as though her acquaintance had been the thing on earth most devoutly to be wished.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The next day I proposed to my new _dame de compagnie_, Miss Eliza Higgins, to dress herself quickly, in order to accompany me into the park.
with speed
From this reading The next day I proposed to my new _dame de compagnie_, Miss Eliza Higgins, to dress herself quickly, in order to accompany me into the park.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "How do you do? how do you do?" said Lord Fife, as he joined us near Cumberland Gate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day I proposed to my new _dame de compagnie_, Miss Eliza Higgins, to dress herself quickly, in order to accompany me into the park.
a special situation
From this reading "_Et pourquoi pas?_" said I, naming Miss Higgins, with whom he conversed, as though her acquaintance had been the thing on earth most devoutly to be wished.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "_Et pourquoi pas?_" said I, naming Miss Higgins, with whom he conversed, as though her acquaintance had been the thing on earth most devoutly to be wished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day I proposed to my new _dame de compagnie_, Miss Eliza Higgins, to dress herself quickly, in order to accompany me into the park.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "How do you do? how do you do?" said Lord Fife, as he joined us near Cumberland Gate.
which person or people
From this reading "Who is your friend?" he continued, appearing to eye Miss Higgins with looks of admiration, much to my astonishment.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "_Et pourquoi pas?_" said I, naming Miss Higgins, with whom he conversed, as though her acquaintance had been the thing on earth most devoutly to be wished.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading "_Et pourquoi pas?_" said I, naming Miss Higgins, with whom he conversed, as though her acquaintance had been the thing on earth most devoutly to be wished.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Who is your friend?" he continued, appearing to eye Miss Higgins with looks of admiration, much to my astonishment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How do you do? how do you do?" said Lord Fife, as he joined us near Cumberland Gate.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who is your friend?" he continued, appearing to eye Miss Higgins with looks of admiration, much to my astonishment.
