used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SPRAT AND THE WHALE.
the state of being absent
From this reading A few moments were enough for the two to enter the château again, where their absence had begun to arouse curiosity, though the guests were too well bred to make general remarks.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
anew
From this reading A few moments were enough for the two to enter the château again, where their absence had begun to arouse curiosity, though the guests were too well bred to make general remarks.
Aimée
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From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
in addition
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SPRAT AND THE WHALE.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading A few moments were enough for the two to enter the château again, where their absence had begun to arouse curiosity, though the guests were too well bred to make general remarks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With the cue that these "slow," tame gatherings were but the cloak to more important conclaves, Césarine studied them as never before.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading With the cue that these "slow," tame gatherings were but the cloak to more important conclaves, Césarine studied them as never before.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A few moments were enough for the two to enter the château again, where their absence had begun to arouse curiosity, though the guests were too well bred to make general remarks.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading A few moments were enough for the two to enter the château again, where their absence had begun to arouse curiosity, though the guests were too well bred to make general remarks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading With the cue that these "slow," tame gatherings were but the cloak to more important conclaves, Césarine studied them as never before.
châteaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading A few moments were enough for the two to enter the château again, where their absence had begun to arouse curiosity, though the guests were too well bred to make general remarks.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was clear.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading With the cue that these "slow," tame gatherings were but the cloak to more important conclaves, Césarine studied them as never before.
conclaves
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cuenounUS /kjuː/
an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech
From this reading With the cue that these "slow," tame gatherings were but the cloak to more important conclaves, Césarine studied them as never before.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading A few moments were enough for the two to enter the château again, where their absence had begun to arouse curiosity, though the guests were too well bred to make general remarks.
Césarine
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Delaporte
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Derclée
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From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A few moments were enough for the two to enter the château again, where their absence had begun to arouse curiosity, though the guests were too well bred to make general remarks.
to come or go into
From this reading A few moments were enough for the two to enter the château again, where their absence had begun to arouse curiosity, though the guests were too well bred to make general remarks.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few moments were enough for the two to enter the château again, where their absence had begun to arouse curiosity, though the guests were too well bred to make general remarks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A few moments were enough for the two to enter the château again, where their absence had begun to arouse curiosity, though the guests were too well bred to make general remarks.
gatheringsnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋz/
plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place
From this reading With the cue that these "slow," tame gatherings were but the cloak to more important conclaves, Césarine studied them as never before.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A few moments were enough for the two to enter the château again, where their absence had begun to arouse curiosity, though the guests were too well bred to make general remarks.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A few moments were enough for the two to enter the château again, where their absence had begun to arouse curiosity, though the guests were too well bred to make general remarks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A few moments were enough for the two to enter the château again, where their absence had begun to arouse curiosity, though the guests were too well bred to make general remarks.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
of great significance or value
From this reading With the cue that these "slow," tame gatherings were but the cloak to more important conclaves, Césarine studied them as never before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was clear.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
engage in
From this reading A few moments were enough for the two to enter the château again, where their absence had begun to arouse curiosity, though the guests were too well bred to make general remarks.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A few moments were enough for the two to enter the château again, where their absence had begun to arouse curiosity, though the guests were too well bred to make general remarks.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With the cue that these "slow," tame gatherings were but the cloak to more important conclaves, Césarine studied them as never before.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading With the cue that these "slow," tame gatherings were but the cloak to more important conclaves, Césarine studied them as never before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading A few moments were enough for the two to enter the château again, where their absence had begun to arouse curiosity, though the guests were too well bred to make general remarks.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading With the cue that these "slow," tame gatherings were but the cloak to more important conclaves, Césarine studied them as never before.
SPRATnoun
small fatty European fish; usually smoked or canned like sardines
From this reading A SPRAT AND THE WHALE.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading With the cue that these "slow," tame gatherings were but the cloak to more important conclaves, Césarine studied them as never before.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading With the cue that these "slow," tame gatherings were but the cloak to more important conclaves, Césarine studied them as never before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With the cue that these "slow," tame gatherings were but the cloak to more important conclaves, Césarine studied them as never before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SPRAT AND THE WHALE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A few moments were enough for the two to enter the château again, where their absence had begun to arouse curiosity, though the guests were too well bred to make general remarks.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading With the cue that these "slow," tame gatherings were but the cloak to more important conclaves, Césarine studied them as never before.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading With the cue that these "slow," tame gatherings were but the cloak to more important conclaves, Césarine studied them as never before.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A few moments were enough for the two to enter the château again, where their absence had begun to arouse curiosity, though the guests were too well bred to make general remarks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few moments were enough for the two to enter the château again, where their absence had begun to arouse curiosity, though the guests were too well bred to make general remarks.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A few moments were enough for the two to enter the château again, where their absence had begun to arouse curiosity, though the guests were too well bred to make general remarks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A few moments were enough for the two to enter the château again, where their absence had begun to arouse curiosity, though the guests were too well bred to make general remarks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was clear.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
(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 A few moments were enough for the two to enter the château again, where their absence had begun to arouse curiosity, though the guests were too well bred to make general remarks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few moments were enough for the two to enter the château again, where their absence had begun to arouse curiosity, though the guests were too well bred to make general remarks.
WHALEnounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading A SPRAT AND THE WHALE.
in or at the place that
From this reading A few moments were enough for the two to enter the château again, where their absence had begun to arouse curiosity, though the guests were too well bred to make general remarks.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
which person or people
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the cue that these "slow," tame gatherings were but the cloak to more important conclaves, Césarine studied them as never before.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Here and there were groups which did not waste a word on the accent of Mademoiselle Delaporte, the early history of Aimée Derclée, or the latest episode in the stage and boudoir history of "the Beauty who is also the Stupid Beast."
