used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CONSUL'S COMMISSION "Hope tells a flattering tale, Delusive, vain, and hollow.
admittancenounUS /ədˈmɪtəns/
the right to enter
From this reading Not many hours later saw me seeking admittance to the stately but dilapidated hotel of the Comtesse de Baloit in the Faubourg St. Germain.
Ah
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From this reading Ah! let not Hope prevail, Lest disappointment follow."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I was determined to see Pelagie, and if possible alone, so I sent up word that a messenger from the First Consul desired to see Mademoiselle la Comtesse on business of importance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I feared, should I send up my own name, that the duchesse would not permit her to see me, but, had I known it, I could have sent no message less likely to win Pelagie's consent to an interview.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CONSUL'S COMMISSION "Hope tells a flattering tale, Delusive, vain, and hollow.
Baloit
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From this reading Not many hours later saw me seeking admittance to the stately but dilapidated hotel of the Comtesse de Baloit in the Faubourg St. Germain.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I was determined to see Pelagie, and if possible alone, so I sent up word that a messenger from the First Consul desired to see Mademoiselle la Comtesse on business of importance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not many hours later saw me seeking admittance to the stately but dilapidated hotel of the Comtesse de Baloit in the Faubourg St. Germain.
COMMISSIONnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading THE CONSUL'S COMMISSION "Hope tells a flattering tale, Delusive, vain, and hollow.
Comtesse
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From this reading Not many hours later saw me seeking admittance to the stately but dilapidated hotel of the Comtesse de Baloit in the Faubourg St. Germain.
permission to do something
From this reading I feared, should I send up my own name, that the duchesse would not permit her to see me, but, had I known it, I could have sent no message less likely to win Pelagie's consent to an interview.
ConsulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading I was determined to see Pelagie, and if possible alone, so I sent up word that a messenger from the First Consul desired to see Mademoiselle la Comtesse on business of importance.
CONSUL'S
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From this reading THE CONSUL'S COMMISSION "Hope tells a flattering tale, Delusive, vain, and hollow.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I feared, should I send up my own name, that the duchesse would not permit her to see me, but, had I known it, I could have sent no message less likely to win Pelagie's consent to an interview.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Not many hours later saw me seeking admittance to the stately but dilapidated hotel of the Comtesse de Baloit in the Faubourg St. Germain.
Delusiveadjective
inappropriate to reality or facts
From this reading THE CONSUL'S COMMISSION "Hope tells a flattering tale, Delusive, vain, and hollow.
wanted intensely
From this reading I was determined to see Pelagie, and if possible alone, so I sent up word that a messenger from the First Consul desired to see Mademoiselle la Comtesse on business of importance.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I was determined to see Pelagie, and if possible alone, so I sent up word that a messenger from the First Consul desired to see Mademoiselle la Comtesse on business of importance.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading Not many hours later saw me seeking admittance to the stately but dilapidated hotel of the Comtesse de Baloit in the Faubourg St. Germain.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Ah! let not Hope prevail, Lest disappointment follow."
duchesse
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From this reading I feared, should I send up my own name, that the duchesse would not permit her to see me, but, had I known it, I could have sent no message less likely to win Pelagie's consent to an interview.
Faubourgnoun
a New Orleans district lying outside the original city limits; used in combination with the names of various quarters of the city
From this reading Not many hours later saw me seeking admittance to the stately but dilapidated hotel of the Comtesse de Baloit in the Faubourg St. Germain.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I feared, should I send up my own name, that the duchesse would not permit her to see me, but, had I known it, I could have sent no message less likely to win Pelagie's consent to an interview.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I was determined to see Pelagie, and if possible alone, so I sent up word that a messenger from the First Consul desired to see Mademoiselle la Comtesse on business of importance.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading THE CONSUL'S COMMISSION "Hope tells a flattering tale, Delusive, vain, and hollow.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Ah! let not Hope prevail, Lest disappointment follow."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was determined to see Pelagie, and if possible alone, so I sent up word that a messenger from the First Consul desired to see Mademoiselle la Comtesse on business of importance.
Germain
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From this reading Not many hours later saw me seeking admittance to the stately but dilapidated hotel of the Comtesse de Baloit in the Faubourg St. Germain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I feared, should I send up my own name, that the duchesse would not permit her to see me, but, had I known it, I could have sent no message less likely to win Pelagie's consent to an interview.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I feared, should I send up my own name, that the duchesse would not permit her to see me, but, had I known it, I could have sent no message less likely to win Pelagie's consent to an interview.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I feared, should I send up my own name, that the duchesse would not permit her to see me, but, had I known it, I could have sent no message less likely to win Pelagie's consent to an interview.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading THE CONSUL'S COMMISSION "Hope tells a flattering tale, Delusive, vain, and hollow.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading THE CONSUL'S COMMISSION "Hope tells a flattering tale, Delusive, vain, and hollow.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Not many hours later saw me seeking admittance to the stately but dilapidated hotel of the Comtesse de Baloit in the Faubourg St. Germain.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Not many hours later saw me seeking admittance to the stately but dilapidated hotel of the Comtesse de Baloit in the Faubourg St. Germain.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was determined to see Pelagie, and if possible alone, so I sent up word that a messenger from the First Consul desired to see Mademoiselle la Comtesse on business of importance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I was determined to see Pelagie, and if possible alone, so I sent up word that a messenger from the First Consul desired to see Mademoiselle la Comtesse on business of importance.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading I was determined to see Pelagie, and if possible alone, so I sent up word that a messenger from the First Consul desired to see Mademoiselle la Comtesse on business of importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not many hours later saw me seeking admittance to the stately but dilapidated hotel of the Comtesse de Baloit in the Faubourg St. Germain.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading I feared, should I send up my own name, that the duchesse would not permit her to see me, but, had I known it, I could have sent no message less likely to win Pelagie's consent to an interview.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I feared, should I send up my own name, that the duchesse would not permit her to see me, but, had I known it, I could have sent no message less likely to win Pelagie's consent to an interview.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I feared, should I send up my own name, that the duchesse would not permit her to see me, but, had I known it, I could have sent no message less likely to win Pelagie's consent to an interview.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading I was determined to see Pelagie, and if possible alone, so I sent up word that a messenger from the First Consul desired to see Mademoiselle la Comtesse on business of importance.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Not many hours later saw me seeking admittance to the stately but dilapidated hotel of the Comtesse de Baloit in the Faubourg St. Germain.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading I feared, should I send up my own name, that the duchesse would not permit her to see me, but, had I known it, I could have sent no message less likely to win Pelagie's consent to an interview.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Ah! let not Hope prevail, Lest disappointment follow."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Ah! let not Hope prevail, Lest disappointment follow."
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading I feared, should I send up my own name, that the duchesse would not permit her to see me, but, had I known it, I could have sent no message less likely to win Pelagie's consent to an interview.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading I was determined to see Pelagie, and if possible alone, so I sent up word that a messenger from the First Consul desired to see Mademoiselle la Comtesse on business of importance.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Not many hours later saw me seeking admittance to the stately but dilapidated hotel of the Comtesse de Baloit in the Faubourg St. Germain.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not many hours later saw me seeking admittance to the stately but dilapidated hotel of the Comtesse de Baloit in the Faubourg St. Germain.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading I feared, should I send up my own name, that the duchesse would not permit her to see me, but, had I known it, I could have sent no message less likely to win Pelagie's consent to an interview.
a person who carries a message
From this reading I was determined to see Pelagie, and if possible alone, so I sent up word that a messenger from the First Consul desired to see Mademoiselle la Comtesse on business of importance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I feared, should I send up my own name, that the duchesse would not permit her to see me, but, had I known it, I could have sent no message less likely to win Pelagie's consent to an interview.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I feared, should I send up my own name, that the duchesse would not permit her to see me, but, had I known it, I could have sent no message less likely to win Pelagie's consent to an interview.
not any; not one
From this reading I feared, should I send up my own name, that the duchesse would not permit her to see me, but, had I known it, I could have sent no message less likely to win Pelagie's consent to an interview.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ah! let not Hope prevail, Lest disappointment follow."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not many hours later saw me seeking admittance to the stately but dilapidated hotel of the Comtesse de Baloit in the Faubourg St. Germain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was determined to see Pelagie, and if possible alone, so I sent up word that a messenger from the First Consul desired to see Mademoiselle la Comtesse on business of importance.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I feared, should I send up my own name, that the duchesse would not permit her to see me, but, had I known it, I could have sent no message less likely to win Pelagie's consent to an interview.
Pelagie
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From this reading I was determined to see Pelagie, and if possible alone, so I sent up word that a messenger from the First Consul desired to see Mademoiselle la Comtesse on business of importance.
Pelagie's
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From this reading I feared, should I send up my own name, that the duchesse would not permit her to see me, but, had I known it, I could have sent no message less likely to win Pelagie's consent to an interview.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading I feared, should I send up my own name, that the duchesse would not permit her to see me, but, had I known it, I could have sent no message less likely to win Pelagie's consent to an interview.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I was determined to see Pelagie, and if possible alone, so I sent up word that a messenger from the First Consul desired to see Mademoiselle la Comtesse on business of importance.
prevailverbUS /prɪˈveɪl/
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading Ah! let not Hope prevail, Lest disappointment follow."
cut with a saw
From this reading Not many hours later saw me seeking admittance to the stately but dilapidated hotel of the Comtesse de Baloit in the Faubourg St. Germain.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I was determined to see Pelagie, and if possible alone, so I sent up word that a messenger from the First Consul desired to see Mademoiselle la Comtesse on business of importance.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Not many hours later saw me seeking admittance to the stately but dilapidated hotel of the Comtesse de Baloit in the Faubourg St. Germain.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading I feared, should I send up my own name, that the duchesse would not permit her to see me, but, had I known it, I could have sent no message less likely to win Pelagie's consent to an interview.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading I was determined to see Pelagie, and if possible alone, so I sent up word that a messenger from the First Consul desired to see Mademoiselle la Comtesse on business of importance.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I feared, should I send up my own name, that the duchesse would not permit her to see me, but, had I known it, I could have sent no message less likely to win Pelagie's consent to an interview.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was determined to see Pelagie, and if possible alone, so I sent up word that a messenger from the First Consul desired to see Mademoiselle la Comtesse on business of importance.
St
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From this reading Not many hours later saw me seeking admittance to the stately but dilapidated hotel of the Comtesse de Baloit in the Faubourg St. Germain.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Not many hours later saw me seeking admittance to the stately but dilapidated hotel of the Comtesse de Baloit in the Faubourg St. Germain.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE CONSUL'S COMMISSION "Hope tells a flattering tale, Delusive, vain, and hollow.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading THE CONSUL'S COMMISSION "Hope tells a flattering tale, Delusive, vain, and hollow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was determined to see Pelagie, and if possible alone, so I sent up word that a messenger from the First Consul desired to see Mademoiselle la Comtesse on business of importance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONSUL'S COMMISSION "Hope tells a flattering tale, Delusive, vain, and hollow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not many hours later saw me seeking admittance to the stately but dilapidated hotel of the Comtesse de Baloit in the Faubourg St. Germain.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I was determined to see Pelagie, and if possible alone, so I sent up word that a messenger from the First Consul desired to see Mademoiselle la Comtesse on business of importance.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading THE CONSUL'S COMMISSION "Hope tells a flattering tale, Delusive, vain, and hollow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was determined to see Pelagie, and if possible alone, so I sent up word that a messenger from the First Consul desired to see Mademoiselle la Comtesse on business of importance.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading I feared, should I send up my own name, that the duchesse would not permit her to see me, but, had I known it, I could have sent no message less likely to win Pelagie's consent to an interview.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I was determined to see Pelagie, and if possible alone, so I sent up word that a messenger from the First Consul desired to see Mademoiselle la Comtesse on business of importance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I feared, should I send up my own name, that the duchesse would not permit her to see me, but, had I known it, I could have sent no message less likely to win Pelagie's consent to an interview.
