used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Three days after the evening thus spent by Gustave Rameau, Isaura was startled by a visit from M. de Mauleon.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Three days after the evening thus spent by Gustave Rameau, Isaura was startled by a visit from M. de Mauleon.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Your father’s second wife, afterwards Madame Selby, is no more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had not seen him since the commencement of the siege, and she did not recognise him at first glance in his military uniform.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had not seen him since the commencement of the siege, and she did not recognise him at first glance in his military uniform.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Three days after the evening thus spent by Gustave Rameau, Isaura was startled by a visit from M. de Mauleon.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading She had not seen him since the commencement of the siege, and she did not recognise him at first glance in his military uniform.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading She died some days since in a convent to which she had retired.”
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days after the evening thus spent by Gustave Rameau, Isaura was startled by a visit from M. de Mauleon.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Three days after the evening thus spent by Gustave Rameau, Isaura was startled by a visit from M. de Mauleon.
deceasenounUS /dɪˈsiːs/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She had not seen him since the commencement of the siege, and she did not recognise him at first glance in his military uniform.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading She died some days since in a convent to which she had retired.”
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Three days after the evening thus spent by Gustave Rameau, Isaura was startled by a visit from M. de Mauleon.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Your father’s second wife, afterwards Madame Selby, is no more.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She had not seen him since the commencement of the siege, and she did not recognise him at first glance in his military uniform.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Three days after the evening thus spent by Gustave Rameau, Isaura was startled by a visit from M. de Mauleon.
gentleradjectiveUS /ˈdʒentlər/
comparative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She had not seen him since the commencement of the siege, and she did not recognise him at first glance in his military uniform.
Gustave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three days after the evening thus spent by Gustave Rameau, Isaura was startled by a visit from M. de Mauleon.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had not seen him since the commencement of the siege, and she did not recognise him at first glance in his military uniform.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had not seen him since the commencement of the siege, and she did not recognise him at first glance in his military uniform.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had not seen him since the commencement of the siege, and she did not recognise him at first glance in his military uniform.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had not seen him since the commencement of the siege, and she did not recognise him at first glance in his military uniform.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your father’s second wife, afterwards Madame Selby, is no more.
Isaura
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three days after the evening thus spent by Gustave Rameau, Isaura was startled by a visit from M. de Mauleon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Three days after the evening thus spent by Gustave Rameau, Isaura was startled by a visit from M. de Mauleon.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Your father’s second wife, afterwards Madame Selby, is no more.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
Mauleon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three days after the evening thus spent by Gustave Rameau, Isaura was startled by a visit from M. de Mauleon.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading She had not seen him since the commencement of the siege, and she did not recognise him at first glance in his military uniform.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Your father’s second wife, afterwards Madame Selby, is no more.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
not any; not one
From this reading Your father’s second wife, afterwards Madame Selby, is no more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not seen him since the commencement of the siege, and she did not recognise him at first glance in his military uniform.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had not seen him since the commencement of the siege, and she did not recognise him at first glance in his military uniform.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
accept an excuse for
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
Rameaunoun
French composer of operas whose writings laid the foundation for the modern theory of harmony (1683-1764)
From this reading Three days after the evening thus spent by Gustave Rameau, Isaura was startled by a visit from M. de Mauleon.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading She had not seen him since the commencement of the siege, and she did not recognise him at first glance in his military uniform.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading She died some days since in a convent to which she had retired.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Your father’s second wife, afterwards Madame Selby, is no more.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had not seen him since the commencement of the siege, and she did not recognise him at first glance in his military uniform.
Selby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Your father’s second wife, afterwards Madame Selby, is no more.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had not seen him since the commencement of the siege, and she did not recognise him at first glance in his military uniform.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading She had not seen him since the commencement of the siege, and she did not recognise him at first glance in his military uniform.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She had not seen him since the commencement of the siege, and she did not recognise him at first glance in his military uniform.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She died some days since in a convent to which she had retired.”
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Three days after the evening thus spent by Gustave Rameau, Isaura was startled by a visit from M. de Mauleon.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Three days after the evening thus spent by Gustave Rameau, Isaura was startled by a visit from M. de Mauleon.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three days after the evening thus spent by Gustave Rameau, Isaura was startled by a visit from M. de Mauleon.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days after the evening thus spent by Gustave Rameau, Isaura was startled by a visit from M. de Mauleon.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Three days after the evening thus spent by Gustave Rameau, Isaura was startled by a visit from M. de Mauleon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading She had not seen him since the commencement of the siege, and she did not recognise him at first glance in his military uniform.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Three days after the evening thus spent by Gustave Rameau, Isaura was startled by a visit from M. de Mauleon.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Three days after the evening thus spent by Gustave Rameau, Isaura was startled by a visit from M. de Mauleon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She died some days since in a convent to which she had retired.”
which person or people
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Your father’s second wife, afterwards Madame Selby, is no more.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I trust you will pardon my intrusion, Mademoiselle,” he said, in the low sweet voice habitual to him in his gentler moods, “but I thought it became me to announce to you the decease of one who, I fear, did not discharge with much kindness the duties her connection with you imposed.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your father’s second wife, afterwards Madame Selby, is no more.
