used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
Amélie
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From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As a matter of precaution, they arranged to have no further meetings in London and to join one another in Dover on a day which should be previously designated.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading As a matter of precaution, they arranged to have no further meetings in London and to join one another in Dover on a day which should be previously designated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of precaution, they arranged to have no further meetings in London and to join one another in Dover on a day which should be previously designated.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before leaving, the young Marquis said to his host:
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
a period of 100 years
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
chrysolites
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From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
colloquynounUS /ˈkɑːləkwi/
a conversation especially a formal one
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As a matter of precaution, they arranged to have no further meetings in London and to join one another in Dover on a day which should be previously designated.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading As a matter of precaution, they arranged to have no further meetings in London and to join one another in Dover on a day which should be previously designated.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
diminutiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/
very small
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
DovernounUS /ˈdoʊvər/
the capital of the state of Delaware
From this reading As a matter of precaution, they arranged to have no further meetings in London and to join one another in Dover on a day which should be previously designated.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
eighteenthadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the seventeenth in position
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If you wish to make a generous return for a trifling service--give me this picture."
framingnounUS /ˈfreɪmɪŋ/
formulation of the plans and important details
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading As a matter of precaution, they arranged to have no further meetings in London and to join one another in Dover on a day which should be previously designated.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading "If you wish to make a generous return for a trifling service--give me this picture."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "If you wish to make a generous return for a trifling service--give me this picture."
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As a matter of precaution, they arranged to have no further meetings in London and to join one another in Dover on a day which should be previously designated.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before leaving, the young Marquis said to his host:
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Before leaving, the young Marquis said to his host:
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you wish to make a generous return for a trifling service--give me this picture."
imitateverbUS /ˈɪməteɪt/
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading As a matter of precaution, they arranged to have no further meetings in London and to join one another in Dover on a day which should be previously designated.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
the act of departing
From this reading Before leaving, the young Marquis said to his host:
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading As a matter of precaution, they arranged to have no further meetings in London and to join one another in Dover on a day which should be previously designated.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
engage in
From this reading "If you wish to make a generous return for a trifling service--give me this picture."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading Before leaving, the young Marquis said to his host:
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of precaution, they arranged to have no further meetings in London and to join one another in Dover on a day which should be previously designated.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If you wish to make a generous return for a trifling service--give me this picture."
medallionnounUS /məˈdæljən/
any of various large ancient Greek coins
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading As a matter of precaution, they arranged to have no further meetings in London and to join one another in Dover on a day which should be previously designated.
MINIATUREnounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
miniaturesnounUS /ˈmɪniətʃərz/
plural of “miniature” — painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
not any; not one
From this reading As a matter of precaution, they arranged to have no further meetings in London and to join one another in Dover on a day which should be previously designated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a matter of precaution, they arranged to have no further meetings in London and to join one another in Dover on a day which should be previously designated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As a matter of precaution, they arranged to have no further meetings in London and to join one another in Dover on a day which should be previously designated.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As a matter of precaution, they arranged to have no further meetings in London and to join one another in Dover on a day which should be previously designated.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
patriciannounUS /pəˈtrɪʃən/
a person of refined upbringing and manners
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading "If you wish to make a generous return for a trifling service--give me this picture."
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading As a matter of precaution, they arranged to have no further meetings in London and to join one another in Dover on a day which should be previously designated.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading As a matter of precaution, they arranged to have no further meetings in London and to join one another in Dover on a day which should be previously designated.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "If you wish to make a generous return for a trifling service--give me this picture."
rivetedverbUS /ˈrɪvətɪd/
past form of “rivet” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Before leaving, the young Marquis said to his host:
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "If you wish to make a generous return for a trifling service--give me this picture."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
tentativeadjectiveUS /ˈtentətɪv/
under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "If you wish to make a generous return for a trifling service--give me this picture."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading "If you wish to make a generous return for a trifling service--give me this picture."
not expected or anticipated
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His eyes were riveted upon a medallion displaying the face of a lady of patrician beauty, which, with other miniatures, was set in a framing of diminutive chrysolites, stones much used during the eighteenth century and which imitate in a marvelous manner the brilliancy of diamonds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "If you wish to make a generous return for a trifling service--give me this picture."
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MINIATURE In the long colloquy which Amélie and her father held with their unexpected guest, they planned a voyage to France which should be a tentative effort to master the paths and places leading to their proposed goal.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you wish to make a generous return for a trifling service--give me this picture."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Before leaving, the young Marquis said to his host:
