used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Aurelia bent down her head, sighing, obeyed, and threw on her slave a sad look of adieu.
adieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading Aurelia bent down her head, sighing, obeyed, and threw on her slave a sad look of adieu.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Genevieve, with her mistress, was brought back to the house of Seigneur Chusa, the latter said to his wife, in an angry tone: 'Seek your chamber.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aurelia bent down her head, sighing, obeyed, and threw on her slave a sad look of adieu.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading When Genevieve, with her mistress, was brought back to the house of Seigneur Chusa, the latter said to his wife, in an angry tone: 'Seek your chamber.'
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Gremion then took Genevieve by the arm, and led her to a low room, a kind of cellar, destined for holding the leather sacks filled with oil, wine, and other provisions.
Aurelia
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From this reading Aurelia bent down her head, sighing, obeyed, and threw on her slave a sad look of adieu.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When Genevieve, with her mistress, was brought back to the house of Seigneur Chusa, the latter said to his wife, in an angry tone: 'Seek your chamber.'
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Aurelia bent down her head, sighing, obeyed, and threw on her slave a sad look of adieu.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When Genevieve, with her mistress, was brought back to the house of Seigneur Chusa, the latter said to his wife, in an angry tone: 'Seek your chamber.'
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Gremion then took Genevieve by the arm, and led her to a low room, a kind of cellar, destined for holding the leather sacks filled with oil, wine, and other provisions.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading Gremion then took Genevieve by the arm, and led her to a low room, a kind of cellar, destined for holding the leather sacks filled with oil, wine, and other provisions.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading When Genevieve, with her mistress, was brought back to the house of Seigneur Chusa, the latter said to his wife, in an angry tone: 'Seek your chamber.'
Chusa
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From this reading When Genevieve, with her mistress, was brought back to the house of Seigneur Chusa, the latter said to his wife, in an angry tone: 'Seek your chamber.'
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Genevieve's master pushed her so rudely that she slipped, and fell, from step to step, to the ground, whilst Gremion closed the massive door of this low chamber.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading This place was reached by descending a few steps.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Gremion then took Genevieve by the arm, and led her to a low room, a kind of cellar, destined for holding the leather sacks filled with oil, wine, and other provisions.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Genevieve's master pushed her so rudely that she slipped, and fell, from step to step, to the ground, whilst Gremion closed the massive door of this low chamber.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Aurelia bent down her head, sighing, obeyed, and threw on her slave a sad look of adieu.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Genevieve's master pushed her so rudely that she slipped, and fell, from step to step, to the ground, whilst Gremion closed the massive door of this low chamber.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading This place was reached by descending a few steps.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Gremion then took Genevieve by the arm, and led her to a low room, a kind of cellar, destined for holding the leather sacks filled with oil, wine, and other provisions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gremion then took Genevieve by the arm, and led her to a low room, a kind of cellar, destined for holding the leather sacks filled with oil, wine, and other provisions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Genevieve's master pushed her so rudely that she slipped, and fell, from step to step, to the ground, whilst Gremion closed the massive door of this low chamber.
Genevieve
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From this reading When Genevieve, with her mistress, was brought back to the house of Seigneur Chusa, the latter said to his wife, in an angry tone: 'Seek your chamber.'
Genevieve's
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From this reading Genevieve's master pushed her so rudely that she slipped, and fell, from step to step, to the ground, whilst Gremion closed the massive door of this low chamber.
Gremion
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From this reading Gremion then took Genevieve by the arm, and led her to a low room, a kind of cellar, destined for holding the leather sacks filled with oil, wine, and other provisions.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Genevieve's master pushed her so rudely that she slipped, and fell, from step to step, to the ground, whilst Gremion closed the massive door of this low chamber.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Aurelia bent down her head, sighing, obeyed, and threw on her slave a sad look of adieu.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Genevieve, with her mistress, was brought back to the house of Seigneur Chusa, the latter said to his wife, in an angry tone: 'Seek your chamber.'
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Genevieve, with her mistress, was brought back to the house of Seigneur Chusa, the latter said to his wife, in an angry tone: 'Seek your chamber.'
the act of retaining something
From this reading Gremion then took Genevieve by the arm, and led her to a low room, a kind of cellar, destined for holding the leather sacks filled with oil, wine, and other provisions.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Genevieve, with her mistress, was brought back to the house of Seigneur Chusa, the latter said to his wife, in an angry tone: 'Seek your chamber.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Genevieve, with her mistress, was brought back to the house of Seigneur Chusa, the latter said to his wife, in an angry tone: 'Seek your chamber.'
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Gremion then took Genevieve by the arm, and led her to a low room, a kind of cellar, destined for holding the leather sacks filled with oil, wine, and other provisions.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading When Genevieve, with her mistress, was brought back to the house of Seigneur Chusa, the latter said to his wife, in an angry tone: 'Seek your chamber.'
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading Gremion then took Genevieve by the arm, and led her to a low room, a kind of cellar, destined for holding the leather sacks filled with oil, wine, and other provisions.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Gremion then took Genevieve by the arm, and led her to a low room, a kind of cellar, destined for holding the leather sacks filled with oil, wine, and other provisions.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Aurelia bent down her head, sighing, obeyed, and threw on her slave a sad look of adieu.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Gremion then took Genevieve by the arm, and led her to a low room, a kind of cellar, destined for holding the leather sacks filled with oil, wine, and other provisions.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading Genevieve's master pushed her so rudely that she slipped, and fell, from step to step, to the ground, whilst Gremion closed the massive door of this low chamber.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Genevieve's master pushed her so rudely that she slipped, and fell, from step to step, to the ground, whilst Gremion closed the massive door of this low chamber.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading When Genevieve, with her mistress, was brought back to the house of Seigneur Chusa, the latter said to his wife, in an angry tone: 'Seek your chamber.'
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Aurelia bent down her head, sighing, obeyed, and threw on her slave a sad look of adieu.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Genevieve, with her mistress, was brought back to the house of Seigneur Chusa, the latter said to his wife, in an angry tone: 'Seek your chamber.'
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Gremion then took Genevieve by the arm, and led her to a low room, a kind of cellar, destined for holding the leather sacks filled with oil, wine, and other provisions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Aurelia bent down her head, sighing, obeyed, and threw on her slave a sad look of adieu.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Gremion then took Genevieve by the arm, and led her to a low room, a kind of cellar, destined for holding the leather sacks filled with oil, wine, and other provisions.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This place was reached by descending a few steps.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Gremion then took Genevieve by the arm, and led her to a low room, a kind of cellar, destined for holding the leather sacks filled with oil, wine, and other provisions.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Genevieve's master pushed her so rudely that she slipped, and fell, from step to step, to the ground, whilst Gremion closed the massive door of this low chamber.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading This place was reached by descending a few steps.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Gremion then took Genevieve by the arm, and led her to a low room, a kind of cellar, destined for holding the leather sacks filled with oil, wine, and other provisions.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading Genevieve's master pushed her so rudely that she slipped, and fell, from step to step, to the ground, whilst Gremion closed the massive door of this low chamber.
sacksnounUS /sæks/
plural of “sack” — a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading Gremion then took Genevieve by the arm, and led her to a low room, a kind of cellar, destined for holding the leather sacks filled with oil, wine, and other provisions.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Aurelia bent down her head, sighing, obeyed, and threw on her slave a sad look of adieu.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When Genevieve, with her mistress, was brought back to the house of Seigneur Chusa, the latter said to his wife, in an angry tone: 'Seek your chamber.'
try to get or reach
From this reading When Genevieve, with her mistress, was brought back to the house of Seigneur Chusa, the latter said to his wife, in an angry tone: 'Seek your chamber.'
Seigneurnoun
a man of rank in the ancient regime
From this reading When Genevieve, with her mistress, was brought back to the house of Seigneur Chusa, the latter said to his wife, in an angry tone: 'Seek your chamber.'
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Genevieve's master pushed her so rudely that she slipped, and fell, from step to step, to the ground, whilst Gremion closed the massive door of this low chamber.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Aurelia bent down her head, sighing, obeyed, and threw on her slave a sad look of adieu.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Aurelia bent down her head, sighing, obeyed, and threw on her slave a sad look of adieu.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Genevieve's master pushed her so rudely that she slipped, and fell, from step to step, to the ground, whilst Gremion closed the massive door of this low chamber.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Genevieve's master pushed her so rudely that she slipped, and fell, from step to step, to the ground, whilst Gremion closed the massive door of this low chamber.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Genevieve's master pushed her so rudely that she slipped, and fell, from step to step, to the ground, whilst Gremion closed the massive door of this low chamber.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading This place was reached by descending a few steps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Genevieve's master pushed her so rudely that she slipped, and fell, from step to step, to the ground, whilst Gremion closed the massive door of this low chamber.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Genevieve, with her mistress, was brought back to the house of Seigneur Chusa, the latter said to his wife, in an angry tone: 'Seek your chamber.'
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Gremion then took Genevieve by the arm, and led her to a low room, a kind of cellar, destined for holding the leather sacks filled with oil, wine, and other provisions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This place was reached by descending a few steps.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Aurelia bent down her head, sighing, obeyed, and threw on her slave a sad look of adieu.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Genevieve, with her mistress, was brought back to the house of Seigneur Chusa, the latter said to his wife, in an angry tone: 'Seek your chamber.'
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading When Genevieve, with her mistress, was brought back to the house of Seigneur Chusa, the latter said to his wife, in an angry tone: 'Seek your chamber.'
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Gremion then took Genevieve by the arm, and led her to a low room, a kind of cellar, destined for holding the leather sacks filled with oil, wine, and other provisions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Genevieve, with her mistress, was brought back to the house of Seigneur Chusa, the latter said to his wife, in an angry tone: 'Seek your chamber.'
at the time that
From this reading When Genevieve, with her mistress, was brought back to the house of Seigneur Chusa, the latter said to his wife, in an angry tone: 'Seek your chamber.'
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Genevieve's master pushed her so rudely that she slipped, and fell, from step to step, to the ground, whilst Gremion closed the massive door of this low chamber.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading When Genevieve, with her mistress, was brought back to the house of Seigneur Chusa, the latter said to his wife, in an angry tone: 'Seek your chamber.'
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Gremion then took Genevieve by the arm, and led her to a low room, a kind of cellar, destined for holding the leather sacks filled with oil, wine, and other provisions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Genevieve, with her mistress, was brought back to the house of Seigneur Chusa, the latter said to his wife, in an angry tone: 'Seek your chamber.'
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When Genevieve, with her mistress, was brought back to the house of Seigneur Chusa, the latter said to his wife, in an angry tone: 'Seek your chamber.'
