used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
agitatingadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪŋ/
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading In the mean time, different emotions were agitating violently the bosoms of the two lovely heiresses of the duke.
(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 Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Confidence did not exist between them, for confidence requires congeniality of mind, and those of the fair cousins were essentially different.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading When they reached the castle, each of them retired to her separate apartment to ruminate upon what had passed.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Marianne had been the attendant of Rosabella from her childhood; and haughty as the Princess naturally was, she was, like many other haughty people, completely the slave of her servant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Marianne had been the attendant of Rosabella from her childhood; and haughty as the Princess naturally was, she was, like many other haughty people, completely the slave of her servant.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Confidence did not exist between them, for confidence requires congeniality of mind, and those of the fair cousins were essentially different.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
bosoms
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From this reading In the mean time, different emotions were agitating violently the bosoms of the two lovely heiresses of the duke.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading When they reached the castle, each of them retired to her separate apartment to ruminate upon what had passed.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading Marianne had been the attendant of Rosabella from her childhood; and haughty as the Princess naturally was, she was, like many other haughty people, completely the slave of her servant.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Marianne had been the attendant of Rosabella from her childhood; and haughty as the Princess naturally was, she was, like many other haughty people, completely the slave of her servant.
confidantsnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədænts/
plural of “confidant” — someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Confidence did not exist between them, for confidence requires congeniality of mind, and those of the fair cousins were essentially different.
congenialitynounUS /kənˌdʒiːniˈæləti/
compatibility between persons
From this reading Confidence did not exist between them, for confidence requires congeniality of mind, and those of the fair cousins were essentially different.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Confidence did not exist between them, for confidence requires congeniality of mind, and those of the fair cousins were essentially different.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Confidence did not exist between them, for confidence requires congeniality of mind, and those of the fair cousins were essentially different.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading In the mean time, different emotions were agitating violently the bosoms of the two lovely heiresses of the duke.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading In the mean time, different emotions were agitating violently the bosoms of the two lovely heiresses of the duke.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading When they reached the castle, each of them retired to her separate apartment to ruminate upon what had passed.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading In the mean time, different emotions were agitating violently the bosoms of the two lovely heiresses of the duke.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading Confidence did not exist between them, for confidence requires congeniality of mind, and those of the fair cousins were essentially different.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading Confidence did not exist between them, for confidence requires congeniality of mind, and those of the fair cousins were essentially different.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Confidence did not exist between them, for confidence requires congeniality of mind, and those of the fair cousins were essentially different.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Confidence did not exist between them, for confidence requires congeniality of mind, and those of the fair cousins were essentially different.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Marianne had been the attendant of Rosabella from her childhood; and haughty as the Princess naturally was, she was, like many other haughty people, completely the slave of her servant.
an established custom
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When they reached the castle, each of them retired to her separate apartment to ruminate upon what had passed.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading Marianne had been the attendant of Rosabella from her childhood; and haughty as the Princess naturally was, she was, like many other haughty people, completely the slave of her servant.
heiressesnounUS /ˈerəsɪz/
plural of “heiress” — a female heir
From this reading In the mean time, different emotions were agitating violently the bosoms of the two lovely heiresses of the duke.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When they reached the castle, each of them retired to her separate apartment to ruminate upon what had passed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the mean time, different emotions were agitating violently the bosoms of the two lovely heiresses of the duke.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Marianne had been the attendant of Rosabella from her childhood; and haughty as the Princess naturally was, she was, like many other haughty people, completely the slave of her servant.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading In the mean time, different emotions were agitating violently the bosoms of the two lovely heiresses of the duke.
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 Marianne had been the attendant of Rosabella from her childhood; and haughty as the Princess naturally was, she was, like many other haughty people, completely the slave of her servant.
Marianne
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From this reading Marianne had been the attendant of Rosabella from her childhood; and haughty as the Princess naturally was, she was, like many other haughty people, completely the slave of her servant.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading In the mean time, different emotions were agitating violently the bosoms of the two lovely heiresses of the duke.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Confidence did not exist between them, for confidence requires congeniality of mind, and those of the fair cousins were essentially different.
as might be expected
From this reading Marianne had been the attendant of Rosabella from her childhood; and haughty as the Princess naturally was, she was, like many other haughty people, completely the slave of her servant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Confidence did not exist between them, for confidence requires congeniality of mind, and those of the fair cousins were essentially different.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the mean time, different emotions were agitating violently the bosoms of the two lovely heiresses of the duke.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Marianne had been the attendant of Rosabella from her childhood; and haughty as the Princess naturally was, she was, like many other haughty people, completely the slave of her servant.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When they reached the castle, each of them retired to her separate apartment to ruminate upon what had passed.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Marianne had been the attendant of Rosabella from her childhood; and haughty as the Princess naturally was, she was, like many other haughty people, completely the slave of her servant.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
on the contrary
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When they reached the castle, each of them retired to her separate apartment to ruminate upon what had passed.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Confidence did not exist between them, for confidence requires congeniality of mind, and those of the fair cousins were essentially different.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading When they reached the castle, each of them retired to her separate apartment to ruminate upon what had passed.
Rosabella
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From this reading Marianne had been the attendant of Rosabella from her childhood; and haughty as the Princess naturally was, she was, like many other haughty people, completely the slave of her servant.
ruminateverbUS /ˈruːmɪneɪt/
chew the cuds
From this reading When they reached the castle, each of them retired to her separate apartment to ruminate upon what had passed.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading When they reached the castle, each of them retired to her separate apartment to ruminate upon what had passed.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Marianne had been the attendant of Rosabella from her childhood; and haughty as the Princess naturally was, she was, like many other haughty people, completely the slave of her servant.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Marianne had been the attendant of Rosabella from her childhood; and haughty as the Princess naturally was, she was, like many other haughty people, completely the slave of her servant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the mean time, different emotions were agitating violently the bosoms of the two lovely heiresses of the duke.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When they reached the castle, each of them retired to her separate apartment to ruminate upon what had passed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they reached the castle, each of them retired to her separate apartment to ruminate upon what had passed.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Confidence did not exist between them, for confidence requires congeniality of mind, and those of the fair cousins were essentially different.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the mean time, different emotions were agitating violently the bosoms of the two lovely heiresses of the duke.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When they reached the castle, each of them retired to her separate apartment to ruminate upon what had passed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the mean time, different emotions were agitating violently the bosoms of the two lovely heiresses of the duke.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When they reached the castle, each of them retired to her separate apartment to ruminate upon what had passed.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading In the mean time, different emotions were agitating violently the bosoms of the two lovely heiresses of the duke.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the mean time, different emotions were agitating violently the bosoms of the two lovely heiresses of the duke.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When they reached the castle, each of them retired to her separate apartment to ruminate upon what had passed.
at the time that
From this reading When they reached the castle, each of them retired to her separate apartment to ruminate upon what had passed.
belonging to which person
From this reading Each princess, however, had a favourite attendant, or rather a companion, in whose bosom she was in the habit of pouring her thoughts; and, on their arrival at the castle, they parted immediately, equally eager to find their respective confidants, and inform them of all that had happened.
