used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading If her task was difficult, Pascherette seemed not in the least disturbed; rather in her sharp eyes lurked something of bravado at having escaped her mistress's anger so easily.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Art sure of thyself, Pascherette?" asked the giant, ill at ease for his little companion.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Art sure of thyself, Pascherette?" asked the giant, ill at ease for his little companion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If her task was difficult, Pascherette seemed not in the least disturbed; rather in her sharp eyes lurked something of bravado at having escaped her mistress's anger so easily.
bravadonounUS /brəˈvɑːdoʊ/
a swaggering show of courage
From this reading If her task was difficult, Pascherette seemed not in the least disturbed; rather in her sharp eyes lurked something of bravado at having escaped her mistress's anger so easily.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Art sure of thyself, Pascherette?" asked the giant, ill at ease for his little companion.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading If her task was difficult, Pascherette seemed not in the least disturbed; rather in her sharp eyes lurked something of bravado at having escaped her mistress's anger so easily.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
having the place or position changed
From this reading If her task was difficult, Pascherette seemed not in the least disturbed; rather in her sharp eyes lurked something of bravado at having escaped her mistress's anger so easily.
Dolores
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From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
move gently or carefully
From this reading "Art sure of thyself, Pascherette?" asked the giant, ill at ease for his little companion.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading If her task was difficult, Pascherette seemed not in the least disturbed; rather in her sharp eyes lurked something of bravado at having escaped her mistress's anger so easily.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading If her task was difficult, Pascherette seemed not in the least disturbed; rather in her sharp eyes lurked something of bravado at having escaped her mistress's anger so easily.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading And this expression perplexed Milo.
opinion or judgment
From this reading If her task was difficult, Pascherette seemed not in the least disturbed; rather in her sharp eyes lurked something of bravado at having escaped her mistress's anger so easily.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Art sure of thyself, Pascherette?" asked the giant, ill at ease for his little companion.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading "Art sure of thyself, Pascherette?" asked the giant, ill at ease for his little companion.
giant'snounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
possessive form of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading If her task was difficult, Pascherette seemed not in the least disturbed; rather in her sharp eyes lurked something of bravado at having escaped her mistress's anger so easily.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PASCHERETTE UNVEILS HER PURPOSE.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Art sure of thyself, Pascherette?" asked the giant, ill at ease for his little companion.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If her task was difficult, Pascherette seemed not in the least disturbed; rather in her sharp eyes lurked something of bravado at having escaped her mistress's anger so easily.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "Art sure of thyself, Pascherette?" asked the giant, ill at ease for his little companion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading If her task was difficult, Pascherette seemed not in the least disturbed; rather in her sharp eyes lurked something of bravado at having escaped her mistress's anger so easily.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
lurkedverbUS /lɜːrkt/
past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading If her task was difficult, Pascherette seemed not in the least disturbed; rather in her sharp eyes lurked something of bravado at having escaped her mistress's anger so easily.
MilonounUS /ˈmaɪloʊ/
small drought-resistant sorghums having large yellow or whitish grains
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
mistress's
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From this reading If her task was difficult, Pascherette seemed not in the least disturbed; rather in her sharp eyes lurked something of bravado at having escaped her mistress's anger so easily.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
octoroonnoun
an offspring of a quadroon and a white parent; a person who is one-eighth black
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
PASCHERETTE
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From this reading PASCHERETTE UNVEILS HER PURPOSE.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading And this expression perplexed Milo.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
portalsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəlz/
plural of “portal” — a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading PASCHERETTE UNVEILS HER PURPOSE.
on the contrary
From this reading If her task was difficult, Pascherette seemed not in the least disturbed; rather in her sharp eyes lurked something of bravado at having escaped her mistress's anger so easily.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If her task was difficult, Pascherette seemed not in the least disturbed; rather in her sharp eyes lurked something of bravado at having escaped her mistress's anger so easily.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading If her task was difficult, Pascherette seemed not in the least disturbed; rather in her sharp eyes lurked something of bravado at having escaped her mistress's anger so easily.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If her task was difficult, Pascherette seemed not in the least disturbed; rather in her sharp eyes lurked something of bravado at having escaped her mistress's anger so easily.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading If her task was difficult, Pascherette seemed not in the least disturbed; rather in her sharp eyes lurked something of bravado at having escaped her mistress's anger so easily.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Art sure of thyself, Pascherette?" asked the giant, ill at ease for his little companion.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading If her task was difficult, Pascherette seemed not in the least disturbed; rather in her sharp eyes lurked something of bravado at having escaped her mistress's anger so easily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this expression perplexed Milo.
thyself
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From this reading "Art sure of thyself, Pascherette?" asked the giant, ill at ease for his little companion.
UNVEILSverbUS /ənˈveɪlz/
third-person singular of “unveil” — remove the veil from
From this reading PASCHERETTE UNVEILS HER PURPOSE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant's face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon.
