used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At _déjeuner_ Lola reappeared in radiant spirits, cajoling, irresistible, and full of stories about the Duke.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
accostedverbUS /əˈkɑːstɪd/
past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The Duke was so enormously interested in Hugo and anxious to make his acquaintance, had heard of his lovely place, his splendid hunters, his first-rate shooting.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
annexedverbUS /ˈænekst/
past form of “annex” — take (territory) as if by conquest
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The Duke was so enormously interested in Hugo and anxious to make his acquaintance, had heard of his lovely place, his splendid hunters, his first-rate shooting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At _déjeuner_ Lola reappeared in radiant spirits, cajoling, irresistible, and full of stories about the Duke.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
Blagdon
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From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She was dining with the Duke that night, and would bring off the introduction later; Hugo was both mollified and flattered.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She was dining with the Duke that night, and would bring off the introduction later; Hugo was both mollified and flattered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
cajolingverbUS /kəˈdʒoʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “cajole” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading At _déjeuner_ Lola reappeared in radiant spirits, cajoling, irresistible, and full of stories about the Duke.
CasinonounUS /kəˈsiːnoʊ/
a public building for gambling and entertainment
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
CorbettnounUS /ˈkɔːrbɪt/
United States heavyweight boxing champion (1866-1933)
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
despoiledadjective
having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading She was dining with the Duke that night, and would bring off the introduction later; Hugo was both mollified and flattered.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
déjeuner
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From this reading At _déjeuner_ Lola reappeared in radiant spirits, cajoling, irresistible, and full of stories about the Duke.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
enormouslyadverbUS /ɪˈnɔːrməsli/
extremely
From this reading The Duke was so enormously interested in Hugo and anxious to make his acquaintance, had heard of his lovely place, his splendid hunters, his first-rate shooting.
first-rateadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrˈstreɪt/
of the highest quality
From this reading The Duke was so enormously interested in Hugo and anxious to make his acquaintance, had heard of his lovely place, his splendid hunters, his first-rate shooting.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading She was dining with the Duke that night, and would bring off the introduction later; Hugo was both mollified and flattered.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She had met him in Paris, Vienna, and Marienbad, they were old _old_ friends.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading At _déjeuner_ Lola reappeared in radiant spirits, cajoling, irresistible, and full of stories about the Duke.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had met him in Paris, Vienna, and Marienbad, they were old _old_ friends.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The Duke was so enormously interested in Hugo and anxious to make his acquaintance, had heard of his lovely place, his splendid hunters, his first-rate shooting.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Duke was so enormously interested in Hugo and anxious to make his acquaintance, had heard of his lovely place, his splendid hunters, his first-rate shooting.
HugonounUS /ˈhjuːɡoʊ/
French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)
From this reading The Duke was so enormously interested in Hugo and anxious to make his acquaintance, had heard of his lovely place, his splendid hunters, his first-rate shooting.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading The Duke was so enormously interested in Hugo and anxious to make his acquaintance, had heard of his lovely place, his splendid hunters, his first-rate shooting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At _déjeuner_ Lola reappeared in radiant spirits, cajoling, irresistible, and full of stories about the Duke.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The Duke was so enormously interested in Hugo and anxious to make his acquaintance, had heard of his lovely place, his splendid hunters, his first-rate shooting.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading She was dining with the Duke that night, and would bring off the introduction later; Hugo was both mollified and flattered.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading At _déjeuner_ Lola reappeared in radiant spirits, cajoling, irresistible, and full of stories about the Duke.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She was dining with the Duke that night, and would bring off the introduction later; Hugo was both mollified and flattered.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
the act of departing
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
Lola
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From this reading At _déjeuner_ Lola reappeared in radiant spirits, cajoling, irresistible, and full of stories about the Duke.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading The Duke was so enormously interested in Hugo and anxious to make his acquaintance, had heard of his lovely place, his splendid hunters, his first-rate shooting.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
engage in
From this reading The Duke was so enormously interested in Hugo and anxious to make his acquaintance, had heard of his lovely place, his splendid hunters, his first-rate shooting.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
Marienbad
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From this reading She had met him in Paris, Vienna, and Marienbad, they were old _old_ friends.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading She had met him in Paris, Vienna, and Marienbad, they were old _old_ friends.
mollifiedverbUS /ˈmɑːləfaɪd/
inflected form of “mollify” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading She was dining with the Duke that night, and would bring off the introduction later; Hugo was both mollified and flattered.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She was dining with the Duke that night, and would bring off the introduction later; Hugo was both mollified and flattered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At _déjeuner_ Lola reappeared in radiant spirits, cajoling, irresistible, and full of stories about the Duke.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She was dining with the Duke that night, and would bring off the introduction later; Hugo was both mollified and flattered.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She had met him in Paris, Vienna, and Marienbad, they were old _old_ friends.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading She had met him in Paris, Vienna, and Marienbad, they were old _old_ friends.
parleynounUS /ˈpɑːrli/
a negotiation between enemies
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The Duke was so enormously interested in Hugo and anxious to make his acquaintance, had heard of his lovely place, his splendid hunters, his first-rate shooting.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading At _déjeuner_ Lola reappeared in radiant spirits, cajoling, irresistible, and full of stories about the Duke.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading At _déjeuner_ Lola reappeared in radiant spirits, cajoling, irresistible, and full of stories about the Duke.
Sauntering
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From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had met him in Paris, Vienna, and Marienbad, they were old _old_ friends.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The Duke was so enormously interested in Hugo and anxious to make his acquaintance, had heard of his lovely place, his splendid hunters, his first-rate shooting.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Duke was so enormously interested in Hugo and anxious to make his acquaintance, had heard of his lovely place, his splendid hunters, his first-rate shooting.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading At _déjeuner_ Lola reappeared in radiant spirits, cajoling, irresistible, and full of stories about the Duke.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The Duke was so enormously interested in Hugo and anxious to make his acquaintance, had heard of his lovely place, his splendid hunters, his first-rate shooting.
plural of “story” — 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 At _déjeuner_ Lola reappeared in radiant spirits, cajoling, irresistible, and full of stories about the Duke.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was dining with the Duke that night, and would bring off the introduction later; Hugo was both mollified and flattered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had met him in Paris, Vienna, and Marienbad, they were old _old_ friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
unaffectedly
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From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
ViennanounUS /viˈenə/
the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss
From this reading She had met him in Paris, Vienna, and Marienbad, they were old _old_ friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had met him in Paris, Vienna, and Marienbad, they were old _old_ friends.
at the time that
From this reading Sauntering along the Casino terrace enjoying a morning cigar, attended by the Baron and Mrs. Corbett, Blagdon was unaffectedly disgusted when a gigantic and majestic Grand Duke accosted the latter, and after a brief parley annexed the lady, to accompany and amuse _him_--leaving the great man, deserted and despoiled.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was dining with the Duke that night, and would bring off the introduction later; Hugo was both mollified and flattered.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was dining with the Duke that night, and would bring off the introduction later; Hugo was both mollified and flattered.
