used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Adeline, forcing a smile upon her features, said she had not rested well, for that she had had very disturbed dreams: she was about to describe them, but a strong and involuntary impulse prevented her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Adeline, forcing a smile upon her features, said she had not rested well, for that she had had very disturbed dreams: she was about to describe them, but a strong and involuntary impulse prevented her.
Adeline
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Adeline appeared at breakfast, her harassed and languid countenance struck Madame La Motte, who inquired if she was ill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Adeline appeared at breakfast, her harassed and languid countenance struck Madame La Motte, who inquired if she was ill.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When Adeline appeared at breakfast, her harassed and languid countenance struck Madame La Motte, who inquired if she was ill.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When these prodigies Do so conjointly meet, let not men say, _These are their reasons; they are natural_; For I believe they are portentous things.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Adeline appeared at breakfast, her harassed and languid countenance struck Madame La Motte, who inquired if she was ill.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading When these prodigies Do so conjointly meet, let not men say, _These are their reasons; they are natural_; For I believe they are portentous things.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading When Adeline appeared at breakfast, her harassed and languid countenance struck Madame La Motte, who inquired if she was ill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Adeline, forcing a smile upon her features, said she had not rested well, for that she had had very disturbed dreams: she was about to describe them, but a strong and involuntary impulse prevented her.
conjointlyadverb
in conjunction with; combined
From this reading When these prodigies Do so conjointly meet, let not men say, _These are their reasons; they are natural_; For I believe they are portentous things.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading When Adeline appeared at breakfast, her harassed and languid countenance struck Madame La Motte, who inquired if she was ill.
CÆSAR
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JULIUS CÆSAR.
give a description of
From this reading Adeline, forcing a smile upon her features, said she had not rested well, for that she had had very disturbed dreams: she was about to describe them, but a strong and involuntary impulse prevented her.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Adeline, forcing a smile upon her features, said she had not rested well, for that she had had very disturbed dreams: she was about to describe them, but a strong and involuntary impulse prevented her.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When these prodigies Do so conjointly meet, let not men say, _These are their reasons; they are natural_; For I believe they are portentous things.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Adeline, forcing a smile upon her features, said she had not rested well, for that she had had very disturbed dreams: she was about to describe them, but a strong and involuntary impulse prevented her.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Adeline, forcing a smile upon her features, said she had not rested well, for that she had had very disturbed dreams: she was about to describe them, but a strong and involuntary impulse prevented her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When these prodigies Do so conjointly meet, let not men say, _These are their reasons; they are natural_; For I believe they are portentous things.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading Adeline, forcing a smile upon her features, said she had not rested well, for that she had had very disturbed dreams: she was about to describe them, but a strong and involuntary impulse prevented her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Adeline, forcing a smile upon her features, said she had not rested well, for that she had had very disturbed dreams: she was about to describe them, but a strong and involuntary impulse prevented her.
harassedadjectiveUS /hərˈæst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading When Adeline appeared at breakfast, her harassed and languid countenance struck Madame La Motte, who inquired if she was ill.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Adeline appeared at breakfast, her harassed and languid countenance struck Madame La Motte, who inquired if she was ill.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When these prodigies Do so conjointly meet, let not men say, _These are their reasons; they are natural_; For I believe they are portentous things.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When Adeline appeared at breakfast, her harassed and languid countenance struck Madame La Motte, who inquired if she was ill.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading When Adeline appeared at breakfast, her harassed and languid countenance struck Madame La Motte, who inquired if she was ill.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Adeline, forcing a smile upon her features, said she had not rested well, for that she had had very disturbed dreams: she was about to describe them, but a strong and involuntary impulse prevented her.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading When Adeline appeared at breakfast, her harassed and languid countenance struck Madame La Motte, who inquired if she was ill.
involuntaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlənteri/
not subject to the control of the will
From this reading Adeline, forcing a smile upon her features, said she had not rested well, for that she had had very disturbed dreams: she was about to describe them, but a strong and involuntary impulse prevented her.
JULIUS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JULIUS CÆSAR.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading When Adeline appeared at breakfast, her harassed and languid countenance struck Madame La Motte, who inquired if she was ill.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading When Adeline appeared at breakfast, her harassed and languid countenance struck Madame La Motte, who inquired if she was ill.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading When these prodigies Do so conjointly meet, let not men say, _These are their reasons; they are natural_; For I believe they are portentous things.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading When Adeline appeared at breakfast, her harassed and languid countenance struck Madame La Motte, who inquired if she was ill.
come together
From this reading When these prodigies Do so conjointly meet, let not men say, _These are their reasons; they are natural_; For I believe they are portentous things.
the force of workers available
From this reading When these prodigies Do so conjointly meet, let not men say, _These are their reasons; they are natural_; For I believe they are portentous things.
Motte
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Adeline appeared at breakfast, her harassed and languid countenance struck Madame La Motte, who inquired if she was ill.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading When these prodigies Do so conjointly meet, let not men say, _These are their reasons; they are natural_; For I believe they are portentous things.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When these prodigies Do so conjointly meet, let not men say, _These are their reasons; they are natural_; For I believe they are portentous things.
portentousadjectiveUS /pɔːrˈtentəs/
of momentous or ominous significance
From this reading When these prodigies Do so conjointly meet, let not men say, _These are their reasons; they are natural_; For I believe they are portentous things.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Adeline, forcing a smile upon her features, said she had not rested well, for that she had had very disturbed dreams: she was about to describe them, but a strong and involuntary impulse prevented her.
prodigiesnounUS /ˈprɑːdədʒiz/
plural of “prodigy” — an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration
From this reading When these prodigies Do so conjointly meet, let not men say, _These are their reasons; they are natural_; For I believe they are portentous things.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading When these prodigies Do so conjointly meet, let not men say, _These are their reasons; they are natural_; For I believe they are portentous things.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Adeline, forcing a smile upon her features, said she had not rested well, for that she had had very disturbed dreams: she was about to describe them, but a strong and involuntary impulse prevented her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Adeline, forcing a smile upon her features, said she had not rested well, for that she had had very disturbed dreams: she was about to describe them, but a strong and involuntary impulse prevented her.
express in words
From this reading When these prodigies Do so conjointly meet, let not men say, _These are their reasons; they are natural_; For I believe they are portentous things.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Adeline appeared at breakfast, her harassed and languid countenance struck Madame La Motte, who inquired if she was ill.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Adeline, forcing a smile upon her features, said she had not rested well, for that she had had very disturbed dreams: she was about to describe them, but a strong and involuntary impulse prevented her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When these prodigies Do so conjointly meet, let not men say, _These are their reasons; they are natural_; For I believe they are portentous things.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Adeline, forcing a smile upon her features, said she had not rested well, for that she had had very disturbed dreams: she was about to describe them, but a strong and involuntary impulse prevented her.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading When Adeline appeared at breakfast, her harassed and languid countenance struck Madame La Motte, who inquired if she was ill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Adeline, forcing a smile upon her features, said she had not rested well, for that she had had very disturbed dreams: she was about to describe them, but a strong and involuntary impulse prevented her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When these prodigies Do so conjointly meet, let not men say, _These are their reasons; they are natural_; For I believe they are portentous things.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Adeline, forcing a smile upon her features, said she had not rested well, for that she had had very disturbed dreams: she was about to describe them, but a strong and involuntary impulse prevented her.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When these prodigies Do so conjointly meet, let not men say, _These are their reasons; they are natural_; For I believe they are portentous things.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When these prodigies Do so conjointly meet, let not men say, _These are their reasons; they are natural_; For I believe they are portentous things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading When these prodigies Do so conjointly meet, let not men say, _These are their reasons; they are natural_; For I believe they are portentous things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Adeline, forcing a smile upon her features, said she had not rested well, for that she had had very disturbed dreams: she was about to describe them, but a strong and involuntary impulse prevented her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Adeline, forcing a smile upon her features, said she had not rested well, for that she had had very disturbed dreams: she was about to describe them, but a strong and involuntary impulse prevented her.
precisely as stated
From this reading Adeline, forcing a smile upon her features, said she had not rested well, for that she had had very disturbed dreams: she was about to describe them, but a strong and involuntary impulse prevented her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Adeline appeared at breakfast, her harassed and languid countenance struck Madame La Motte, who inquired if she was ill.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Adeline, forcing a smile upon her features, said she had not rested well, for that she had had very disturbed dreams: she was about to describe them, but a strong and involuntary impulse prevented her.
at the time that
From this reading When these prodigies Do so conjointly meet, let not men say, _These are their reasons; they are natural_; For I believe they are portentous things.
which person or people
From this reading When Adeline appeared at breakfast, her harassed and languid countenance struck Madame La Motte, who inquired if she was ill.
