used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A ROOM IN THE HOTEL AT RAMBOUILLET.
anew
From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading A woman, who was waiting, came out hastily, and respectfully assisted the ladies to alight, and then guided them through the passages of the hotel, preceded by a valet carrying lights.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading A door opened, Madame Desroches drew back to allow Helene and Sister Therese to pass, and they soon found themselves on a soft and easy sofa, in front of a bright fire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading A woman, who was waiting, came out hastily, and respectfully assisted the ladies to alight, and then guided them through the passages of the hotel, preceded by a valet carrying lights.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A ROOM IN THE HOTEL AT RAMBOUILLET.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A door opened, Madame Desroches drew back to allow Helene and Sister Therese to pass, and they soon found themselves on a soft and easy sofa, in front of a bright fire.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading A door opened, Madame Desroches drew back to allow Helene and Sister Therese to pass, and they soon found themselves on a soft and easy sofa, in front of a bright fire.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A woman, who was waiting, came out hastily, and respectfully assisted the ladies to alight, and then guided them through the passages of the hotel, preceded by a valet carrying lights.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A woman, who was waiting, came out hastily, and respectfully assisted the ladies to alight, and then guided them through the passages of the hotel, preceded by a valet carrying lights.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Ten minutes later the carriage stopped at the Tigre-Royal.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A woman, who was waiting, came out hastily, and respectfully assisted the ladies to alight, and then guided them through the passages of the hotel, preceded by a valet carrying lights.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
Desroches
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From this reading A door opened, Madame Desroches drew back to allow Helene and Sister Therese to pass, and they soon found themselves on a soft and easy sofa, in front of a bright fire.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A door opened, Madame Desroches drew back to allow Helene and Sister Therese to pass, and they soon found themselves on a soft and easy sofa, in front of a bright fire.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading A door opened, Madame Desroches drew back to allow Helene and Sister Therese to pass, and they soon found themselves on a soft and easy sofa, in front of a bright fire.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading A door opened, Madame Desroches drew back to allow Helene and Sister Therese to pass, and they soon found themselves on a soft and easy sofa, in front of a bright fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A door opened, Madame Desroches drew back to allow Helene and Sister Therese to pass, and they soon found themselves on a soft and easy sofa, in front of a bright fire.
set up or found
From this reading A door opened, Madame Desroches drew back to allow Helene and Sister Therese to pass, and they soon found themselves on a soft and easy sofa, in front of a bright fire.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A door opened, Madame Desroches drew back to allow Helene and Sister Therese to pass, and they soon found themselves on a soft and easy sofa, in front of a bright fire.
Gaston
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From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading A woman, who was waiting, came out hastily, and respectfully assisted the ladies to alight, and then guided them through the passages of the hotel, preceded by a valet carrying lights.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading A woman, who was waiting, came out hastily, and respectfully assisted the ladies to alight, and then guided them through the passages of the hotel, preceded by a valet carrying lights.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
Helene
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From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A ROOM IN THE HOTEL AT RAMBOUILLET.
how
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From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A ROOM IN THE HOTEL AT RAMBOUILLET.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading A woman, who was waiting, came out hastily, and respectfully assisted the ladies to alight, and then guided them through the passages of the hotel, preceded by a valet carrying lights.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Ten minutes later the carriage stopped at the Tigre-Royal.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading A woman, who was waiting, came out hastily, and respectfully assisted the ladies to alight, and then guided them through the passages of the hotel, preceded by a valet carrying lights.
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 Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading A door opened, Madame Desroches drew back to allow Helene and Sister Therese to pass, and they soon found themselves on a soft and easy sofa, in front of a bright fire.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
come together
From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Ten minutes later the carriage stopped at the Tigre-Royal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A woman, who was waiting, came out hastily, and respectfully assisted the ladies to alight, and then guided them through the passages of the hotel, preceded by a valet carrying lights.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A door opened, Madame Desroches drew back to allow Helene and Sister Therese to pass, and they soon found themselves on a soft and easy sofa, in front of a bright fire.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A door opened, Madame Desroches drew back to allow Helene and Sister Therese to pass, and they soon found themselves on a soft and easy sofa, in front of a bright fire.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A woman, who was waiting, came out hastily, and respectfully assisted the ladies to alight, and then guided them through the passages of the hotel, preceded by a valet carrying lights.
go across or through
From this reading A door opened, Madame Desroches drew back to allow Helene and Sister Therese to pass, and they soon found themselves on a soft and easy sofa, in front of a bright fire.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading A woman, who was waiting, came out hastily, and respectfully assisted the ladies to alight, and then guided them through the passages of the hotel, preceded by a valet carrying lights.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading A woman, who was waiting, came out hastily, and respectfully assisted the ladies to alight, and then guided them through the passages of the hotel, preceded by a valet carrying lights.
RAMBOUILLETnoun
hardy sheep developed from the merino producing both good mutton and fine wool
From this reading A ROOM IN THE HOTEL AT RAMBOUILLET.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading A woman, who was waiting, came out hastily, and respectfully assisted the ladies to alight, and then guided them through the passages of the hotel, preceded by a valet carrying lights.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A ROOM IN THE HOTEL AT RAMBOUILLET.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading A door opened, Madame Desroches drew back to allow Helene and Sister Therese to pass, and they soon found themselves on a soft and easy sofa, in front of a bright fire.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading A door opened, Madame Desroches drew back to allow Helene and Sister Therese to pass, and they soon found themselves on a soft and easy sofa, in front of a bright fire.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading A door opened, Madame Desroches drew back to allow Helene and Sister Therese to pass, and they soon found themselves on a soft and easy sofa, in front of a bright fire.
in the near future
From this reading A door opened, Madame Desroches drew back to allow Helene and Sister Therese to pass, and they soon found themselves on a soft and easy sofa, in front of a bright fire.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Ten minutes later the carriage stopped at the Tigre-Royal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten minutes later the carriage stopped at the Tigre-Royal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A ROOM IN THE HOTEL AT RAMBOUILLET.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A woman, who was waiting, came out hastily, and respectfully assisted the ladies to alight, and then guided them through the passages of the hotel, preceded by a valet carrying lights.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A door opened, Madame Desroches drew back to allow Helene and Sister Therese to pass, and they soon found themselves on a soft and easy sofa, in front of a bright fire.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A woman, who was waiting, came out hastily, and respectfully assisted the ladies to alight, and then guided them through the passages of the hotel, preceded by a valet carrying lights.
Therese
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From this reading A door opened, Madame Desroches drew back to allow Helene and Sister Therese to pass, and they soon found themselves on a soft and easy sofa, in front of a bright fire.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A woman, who was waiting, came out hastily, and respectfully assisted the ladies to alight, and then guided them through the passages of the hotel, preceded by a valet carrying lights.
Tigre-Royal
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From this reading Ten minutes later the carriage stopped at the Tigre-Royal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading A woman, who was waiting, came out hastily, and respectfully assisted the ladies to alight, and then guided them through the passages of the hotel, preceded by a valet carrying lights.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading A woman, who was waiting, came out hastily, and respectfully assisted the ladies to alight, and then guided them through the passages of the hotel, preceded by a valet carrying lights.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A woman, who was waiting, came out hastily, and respectfully assisted the ladies to alight, and then guided them through the passages of the hotel, preceded by a valet carrying lights.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
which person or people
From this reading A woman, who was waiting, came out hastily, and respectfully assisted the ladies to alight, and then guided them through the passages of the hotel, preceded by a valet carrying lights.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A woman, who was waiting, came out hastily, and respectfully assisted the ladies to alight, and then guided them through the passages of the hotel, preceded by a valet carrying lights.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Gaston went away without saying how they were to meet again; but Helene thought that he would certainty manage that, and she contented herself with watching him as long as she could.
