used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Diana saw him hesitate; and then, with a movement that had in it the graceful courtesy of the Huguenot and the reverence of a fine spirit, he bent very low before her and kissed her hand.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards he went quietly away, and Meryl stood alone in the hall.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Afterwards he went quietly away, and Meryl stood alone in the hall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Shall I see your father to-night?" he asked, and she answered, "No, I will tell him myself.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Shall I see your father to-night?" he asked, and she answered, "No, I will tell him myself.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Shall I see your father to-night?" he asked, and she answered, "No, I will tell him myself.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Afterwards he went quietly away, and Meryl stood alone in the hall.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Diana saw him hesitate; and then, with a movement that had in it the graceful courtesy of the Huguenot and the reverence of a fine spirit, he bent very low before her and kissed her hand.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Diana saw him hesitate; and then, with a movement that had in it the graceful courtesy of the Huguenot and the reverence of a fine spirit, he bent very low before her and kissed her hand.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Diana saw him hesitate; and then, with a movement that had in it the graceful courtesy of the Huguenot and the reverence of a fine spirit, he bent very low before her and kissed her hand.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading Diana saw him hesitate; and then, with a movement that had in it the graceful courtesy of the Huguenot and the reverence of a fine spirit, he bent very low before her and kissed her hand.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I expect he will see you to-morrow."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Shall I see your father to-night?" he asked, and she answered, "No, I will tell him myself.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Diana saw him hesitate; and then, with a movement that had in it the graceful courtesy of the Huguenot and the reverence of a fine spirit, he bent very low before her and kissed her hand.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good night," and Meryl held out her hand.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Diana saw him hesitate; and then, with a movement that had in it the graceful courtesy of the Huguenot and the reverence of a fine spirit, he bent very low before her and kissed her hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Diana saw him hesitate; and then, with a movement that had in it the graceful courtesy of the Huguenot and the reverence of a fine spirit, he bent very low before her and kissed her hand.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Afterwards he went quietly away, and Meryl stood alone in the hall.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Good night," and Meryl held out her hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Shall I see your father to-night?" he asked, and she answered, "No, I will tell him myself.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "Good night," and Meryl held out her hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Good night," and Meryl held out her hand.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Diana saw him hesitate; and then, with a movement that had in it the graceful courtesy of the Huguenot and the reverence of a fine spirit, he bent very low before her and kissed her hand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Shall I see your father to-night?" he asked, and she answered, "No, I will tell him myself.
HuguenotnounUS /ˈhjuːɡənɑːt/
a French Calvinist of the 16th or 17th centuries
From this reading Diana saw him hesitate; and then, with a movement that had in it the graceful courtesy of the Huguenot and the reverence of a fine spirit, he bent very low before her and kissed her hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Shall I see your father to-night?" he asked, and she answered, "No, I will tell him myself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Diana saw him hesitate; and then, with a movement that had in it the graceful courtesy of the Huguenot and the reverence of a fine spirit, he bent very low before her and kissed her hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Diana saw him hesitate; and then, with a movement that had in it the graceful courtesy of the Huguenot and the reverence of a fine spirit, he bent very low before her and kissed her hand.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading Diana saw him hesitate; and then, with a movement that had in it the graceful courtesy of the Huguenot and the reverence of a fine spirit, he bent very low before her and kissed her hand.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Diana saw him hesitate; and then, with a movement that had in it the graceful courtesy of the Huguenot and the reverence of a fine spirit, he bent very low before her and kissed her hand.
Meryl
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From this reading "Good night," and Meryl held out her hand.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Diana saw him hesitate; and then, with a movement that had in it the graceful courtesy of the Huguenot and the reverence of a fine spirit, he bent very low before her and kissed her hand.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "Shall I see your father to-night?" he asked, and she answered, "No, I will tell him myself.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Good night," and Meryl held out her hand.
not any; not one
From this reading "Shall I see your father to-night?" he asked, and she answered, "No, I will tell him myself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Diana saw him hesitate; and then, with a movement that had in it the graceful courtesy of the Huguenot and the reverence of a fine spirit, he bent very low before her and kissed her hand.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Good night," and Meryl held out her hand.
with low volume
From this reading Afterwards he went quietly away, and Meryl stood alone in the hall.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading Diana saw him hesitate; and then, with a movement that had in it the graceful courtesy of the Huguenot and the reverence of a fine spirit, he bent very low before her and kissed her hand.
cut with a saw
From this reading Diana saw him hesitate; and then, with a movement that had in it the graceful courtesy of the Huguenot and the reverence of a fine spirit, he bent very low before her and kissed her hand.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Shall I see your father to-night?" he asked, and she answered, "No, I will tell him myself.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Shall I see your father to-night?" he asked, and she answered, "No, I will tell him myself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Shall I see your father to-night?" he asked, and she answered, "No, I will tell him myself.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Diana saw him hesitate; and then, with a movement that had in it the graceful courtesy of the Huguenot and the reverence of a fine spirit, he bent very low before her and kissed her hand.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Afterwards he went quietly away, and Meryl stood alone in the hall.
express in words
From this reading "Shall I see your father to-night?" he asked, and she answered, "No, I will tell him myself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Diana saw him hesitate; and then, with a movement that had in it the graceful courtesy of the Huguenot and the reverence of a fine spirit, he bent very low before her and kissed her hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Diana saw him hesitate; and then, with a movement that had in it the graceful courtesy of the Huguenot and the reverence of a fine spirit, he bent very low before her and kissed her hand.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Diana saw him hesitate; and then, with a movement that had in it the graceful courtesy of the Huguenot and the reverence of a fine spirit, he bent very low before her and kissed her hand.
to-morrow
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From this reading I expect he will see you to-morrow."
to-night
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From this reading "Shall I see your father to-night?" he asked, and she answered, "No, I will tell him myself.
precisely as stated
From this reading Diana saw him hesitate; and then, with a movement that had in it the graceful courtesy of the Huguenot and the reverence of a fine spirit, he bent very low before her and kissed her hand.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Afterwards he went quietly away, and Meryl stood alone in the hall.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Shall I see your father to-night?" he asked, and she answered, "No, I will tell him myself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Diana saw him hesitate; and then, with a movement that had in it the graceful courtesy of the Huguenot and the reverence of a fine spirit, he bent very low before her and kissed her hand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I expect he will see you to-morrow."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Shall I see your father to-night?" he asked, and she answered, "No, I will tell him myself.
