used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW CHEVALIER OF FRANCE "Our hopes, like towering falcons, aim At objects in an airy height."
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading A NEW CHEVALIER OF FRANCE "Our hopes, like towering falcons, aim At objects in an airy height."
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading A NEW CHEVALIER OF FRANCE "Our hopes, like towering falcons, aim At objects in an airy height."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Madame la Duchesse glared at the little figure lazily and haughtily reclining at ease in the deep-armed chair while we all stood meekly before him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A NEW CHEVALIER OF FRANCE "Our hopes, like towering falcons, aim At objects in an airy height."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Officer," said Bonaparte, in his iciest tones, "conduct Citizeness Capet and Citizen Le Moyne back to the salon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A NEW CHEVALIER OF FRANCE "Our hopes, like towering falcons, aim At objects in an airy height."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Officer," said Bonaparte, in his iciest tones, "conduct Citizeness Capet and Citizen Le Moyne back to the salon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have something to say to the others that it will not be necessary for them to hear.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Madame la Duchesse glared at the little figure lazily and haughtily reclining at ease in the deep-armed chair while we all stood meekly before him.
BonapartenounUS /ˈboʊnəpɑːrt/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading "Officer," said Bonaparte, in his iciest tones, "conduct Citizeness Capet and Citizen Le Moyne back to the salon.
Capetnoun
King of France elected in 987 and founding the Capetian dynasty (940-996)
From this reading "Officer," said Bonaparte, in his iciest tones, "conduct Citizeness Capet and Citizen Le Moyne back to the salon.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Madame la Duchesse glared at the little figure lazily and haughtily reclining at ease in the deep-armed chair while we all stood meekly before him.
CHEVALIERnounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading A NEW CHEVALIER OF FRANCE "Our hopes, like towering falcons, aim At objects in an airy height."
CitizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading "Officer," said Bonaparte, in his iciest tones, "conduct Citizeness Capet and Citizen Le Moyne back to the salon.
Citizeness
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From this reading "Officer," said Bonaparte, in his iciest tones, "conduct Citizeness Capet and Citizen Le Moyne back to the salon.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading "Officer," said Bonaparte, in his iciest tones, "conduct Citizeness Capet and Citizen Le Moyne back to the salon.
deep-armed
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From this reading Madame la Duchesse glared at the little figure lazily and haughtily reclining at ease in the deep-armed chair while we all stood meekly before him.
Duchesse
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From this reading Madame la Duchesse glared at the little figure lazily and haughtily reclining at ease in the deep-armed chair while we all stood meekly before him.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Madame la Duchesse glared at the little figure lazily and haughtily reclining at ease in the deep-armed chair while we all stood meekly before him.
falconsnounUS /ˈfælkənz/
plural of “falcon” — diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
From this reading A NEW CHEVALIER OF FRANCE "Our hopes, like towering falcons, aim At objects in an airy height."
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Madame la Duchesse glared at the little figure lazily and haughtily reclining at ease in the deep-armed chair while we all stood meekly before him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have something to say to the others that it will not be necessary for them to hear.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading A NEW CHEVALIER OF FRANCE "Our hopes, like towering falcons, aim At objects in an airy height."
glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading Madame la Duchesse glared at the little figure lazily and haughtily reclining at ease in the deep-armed chair while we all stood meekly before him.
haughtilyadverbUS /ˈhɔːtɪli/
in a haughty manner
From this reading Madame la Duchesse glared at the little figure lazily and haughtily reclining at ease in the deep-armed chair while we all stood meekly before him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have something to say to the others that it will not be necessary for them to hear.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I have something to say to the others that it will not be necessary for them to hear.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading A NEW CHEVALIER OF FRANCE "Our hopes, like towering falcons, aim At objects in an airy height."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Madame la Duchesse glared at the little figure lazily and haughtily reclining at ease in the deep-armed chair while we all stood meekly before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Officer," said Bonaparte, in his iciest tones, "conduct Citizeness Capet and Citizen Le Moyne back to the salon.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading A NEW CHEVALIER OF FRANCE "Our hopes, like towering falcons, aim At objects in an airy height."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have something to say to the others that it will not be necessary for them to hear.
iciest
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From this reading "Officer," said Bonaparte, in his iciest tones, "conduct Citizeness Capet and Citizen Le Moyne back to the salon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NEW CHEVALIER OF FRANCE "Our hopes, like towering falcons, aim At objects in an airy height."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have something to say to the others that it will not be necessary for them to hear.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Madame la Duchesse glared at the little figure lazily and haughtily reclining at ease in the deep-armed chair while we all stood meekly before him.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading Madame la Duchesse glared at the little figure lazily and haughtily reclining at ease in the deep-armed chair while we all stood meekly before him.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading "Officer," said Bonaparte, in his iciest tones, "conduct Citizeness Capet and Citizen Le Moyne back to the salon.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A NEW CHEVALIER OF FRANCE "Our hopes, like towering falcons, aim At objects in an airy height."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Madame la Duchesse glared at the little figure lazily and haughtily reclining at ease in the deep-armed chair while we all stood meekly before him.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame la Duchesse glared at the little figure lazily and haughtily reclining at ease in the deep-armed chair while we all stood meekly before him.
meeklyadverbUS /ˈmiːkli/
in a submissive or spiritless manner
From this reading Madame la Duchesse glared at the little figure lazily and haughtily reclining at ease in the deep-armed chair while we all stood meekly before him.
Moyne
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From this reading "Officer," said Bonaparte, in his iciest tones, "conduct Citizeness Capet and Citizen Le Moyne back to the salon.
absolutely essential
From this reading I have something to say to the others that it will not be necessary for them to hear.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading You need not return yourself until I ring for you."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW CHEVALIER OF FRANCE "Our hopes, like towering falcons, aim At objects in an airy height."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have something to say to the others that it will not be necessary for them to hear.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading A NEW CHEVALIER OF FRANCE "Our hopes, like towering falcons, aim At objects in an airy height."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NEW CHEVALIER OF FRANCE "Our hopes, like towering falcons, aim At objects in an airy height."
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Officer," said Bonaparte, in his iciest tones, "conduct Citizeness Capet and Citizen Le Moyne back to the salon.
others
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From this reading I have something to say to the others that it will not be necessary for them to hear.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A NEW CHEVALIER OF FRANCE "Our hopes, like towering falcons, aim At objects in an airy height."
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading Madame la Duchesse glared at the little figure lazily and haughtily reclining at ease in the deep-armed chair while we all stood meekly before him.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading You need not return yourself until I ring for you."
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading You need not return yourself until I ring for you."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Officer," said Bonaparte, in his iciest tones, "conduct Citizeness Capet and Citizen Le Moyne back to the salon.
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading "Officer," said Bonaparte, in his iciest tones, "conduct Citizeness Capet and Citizen Le Moyne back to the salon.
express in words
From this reading I have something to say to the others that it will not be necessary for them to hear.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I have something to say to the others that it will not be necessary for them to hear.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Madame la Duchesse glared at the little figure lazily and haughtily reclining at ease in the deep-armed chair while we all stood meekly before him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have something to say to the others that it will not be necessary for them to hear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Officer," said Bonaparte, in his iciest tones, "conduct Citizeness Capet and Citizen Le Moyne back to the salon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I have something to say to the others that it will not be necessary for them to hear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Officer," said Bonaparte, in his iciest tones, "conduct Citizeness Capet and Citizen Le Moyne back to the salon.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Officer," said Bonaparte, in his iciest tones, "conduct Citizeness Capet and Citizen Le Moyne back to the salon.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading A NEW CHEVALIER OF FRANCE "Our hopes, like towering falcons, aim At objects in an airy height."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading You need not return yourself until I ring for you."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Madame la Duchesse glared at the little figure lazily and haughtily reclining at ease in the deep-armed chair while we all stood meekly before him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Madame la Duchesse glared at the little figure lazily and haughtily reclining at ease in the deep-armed chair while we all stood meekly before him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I have something to say to the others that it will not be necessary for them to hear.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You need not return yourself until I ring for you."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading You need not return yourself until I ring for you."
