used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MEDJE At the count's question, the girl passed her small white hand slowly across her forehead, and in a low voice said:
from one side of something to the other
From this reading MEDJE At the count's question, the girl passed her small white hand slowly across her forehead, and in a low voice said:
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am she who no longer has any family, for her family has been tortured; she has no native country, for it has exiled her; no friend, for her only one is in the power of his enemies."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MEDJE At the count's question, the girl passed her small white hand slowly across her forehead, and in a low voice said:
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, I am Medje," she proudly answered, throwing back her veil and revealing a countenance of superb beauty.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I am she who no longer has any family, for her family has been tortured; she has no native country, for it has exiled her; no friend, for her only one is in the power of his enemies."
ArabiannounUS /əˈreɪbiən/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading Coucou now hastened up, and as he beheld the young Arabian, he excitedly exclaimed:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Coucou now hastened up, and as he beheld the young Arabian, he excitedly exclaimed:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MEDJE At the count's question, the girl passed her small white hand slowly across her forehead, and in a low voice said:
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Yes, I am Medje," she proudly answered, throwing back her veil and revealing a countenance of superb beauty.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading "Yes, I am Medje," she proudly answered, throwing back her veil and revealing a countenance of superb beauty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I am she who no longer has any family, for her family has been tortured; she has no native country, for it has exiled her; no friend, for her only one is in the power of his enemies."
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Coucou now hastened up, and as he beheld the young Arabian, he excitedly exclaimed:
Coucou
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From this reading Coucou now hastened up, and as he beheld the young Arabian, he excitedly exclaimed:
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "Then your name is Medje?" exclaimed the count in a sudden fit of joyful inspiration.
count's
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From this reading MEDJE At the count's question, the girl passed her small white hand slowly across her forehead, and in a low voice said:
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading "Yes, I am Medje," she proudly answered, throwing back her veil and revealing a countenance of superb beauty.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "I am she who no longer has any family, for her family has been tortured; she has no native country, for it has exiled her; no friend, for her only one is in the power of his enemies."
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading "I am she who no longer has any family, for her family has been tortured; she has no native country, for it has exiled her; no friend, for her only one is in the power of his enemies."
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading Coucou now hastened up, and as he beheld the young Arabian, he excitedly exclaimed:
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Then your name is Medje?" exclaimed the count in a sudden fit of joyful inspiration.
exiledverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪld/
past form of “exile” — expel from a country
From this reading "I am she who no longer has any family, for her family has been tortured; she has no native country, for it has exiled her; no friend, for her only one is in the power of his enemies."
a social unit living together
From this reading "I am she who no longer has any family, for her family has been tortured; she has no native country, for it has exiled her; no friend, for her only one is in the power of his enemies."
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "Then your name is Medje?" exclaimed the count in a sudden fit of joyful inspiration.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am she who no longer has any family, for her family has been tortured; she has no native country, for it has exiled her; no friend, for her only one is in the power of his enemies."
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading MEDJE At the count's question, the girl passed her small white hand slowly across her forehead, and in a low voice said:
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I am she who no longer has any family, for her family has been tortured; she has no native country, for it has exiled her; no friend, for her only one is in the power of his enemies."
a young female
From this reading MEDJE At the count's question, the girl passed her small white hand slowly across her forehead, and in a low voice said:
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading MEDJE At the count's question, the girl passed her small white hand slowly across her forehead, and in a low voice said:
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am she who no longer has any family, for her family has been tortured; she has no native country, for it has exiled her; no friend, for her only one is in the power of his enemies."
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Coucou now hastened up, and as he beheld the young Arabian, he excitedly exclaimed:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Coucou now hastened up, and as he beheld the young Arabian, he excitedly exclaimed:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MEDJE At the count's question, the girl passed her small white hand slowly across her forehead, and in a low voice said:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am she who no longer has any family, for her family has been tortured; she has no native country, for it has exiled her; no friend, for her only one is in the power of his enemies."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am she who no longer has any family, for her family has been tortured; she has no native country, for it has exiled her; no friend, for her only one is in the power of his enemies."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MEDJE At the count's question, the girl passed her small white hand slowly across her forehead, and in a low voice said:
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading "Then your name is Medje?" exclaimed the count in a sudden fit of joyful inspiration.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am she who no longer has any family, for her family has been tortured; she has no native country, for it has exiled her; no friend, for her only one is in the power of his enemies."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I am she who no longer has any family, for her family has been tortured; she has no native country, for it has exiled her; no friend, for her only one is in the power of his enemies."
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading "Then your name is Medje?" exclaimed the count in a sudden fit of joyful inspiration.
for more time
From this reading "I am she who no longer has any family, for her family has been tortured; she has no native country, for it has exiled her; no friend, for her only one is in the power of his enemies."
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading MEDJE At the count's question, the girl passed her small white hand slowly across her forehead, and in a low voice said:
MEDJE
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From this reading MEDJE At the count's question, the girl passed her small white hand slowly across her forehead, and in a low voice said:
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Then your name is Medje?" exclaimed the count in a sudden fit of joyful inspiration.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading "I am she who no longer has any family, for her family has been tortured; she has no native country, for it has exiled her; no friend, for her only one is in the power of his enemies."
not any; not one
From this reading "I am she who no longer has any family, for her family has been tortured; she has no native country, for it has exiled her; no friend, for her only one is in the power of his enemies."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Coucou now hastened up, and as he beheld the young Arabian, he excitedly exclaimed:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I am she who no longer has any family, for her family has been tortured; she has no native country, for it has exiled her; no friend, for her only one is in the power of his enemies."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I am she who no longer has any family, for her family has been tortured; she has no native country, for it has exiled her; no friend, for her only one is in the power of his enemies."
and nothing more
From this reading "I am she who no longer has any family, for her family has been tortured; she has no native country, for it has exiled her; no friend, for her only one is in the power of his enemies."
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading MEDJE At the count's question, the girl passed her small white hand slowly across her forehead, and in a low voice said:
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "I am she who no longer has any family, for her family has been tortured; she has no native country, for it has exiled her; no friend, for her only one is in the power of his enemies."
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading "Yes, I am Medje," she proudly answered, throwing back her veil and revealing a countenance of superb beauty.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading MEDJE At the count's question, the girl passed her small white hand slowly across her forehead, and in a low voice said:
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "Yes, I am Medje," she proudly answered, throwing back her veil and revealing a countenance of superb beauty.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading MEDJE At the count's question, the girl passed her small white hand slowly across her forehead, and in a low voice said:
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am she who no longer has any family, for her family has been tortured; she has no native country, for it has exiled her; no friend, for her only one is in the power of his enemies."
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading MEDJE At the count's question, the girl passed her small white hand slowly across her forehead, and in a low voice said:
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MEDJE At the count's question, the girl passed her small white hand slowly across her forehead, and in a low voice said:
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading "Then your name is Medje?" exclaimed the count in a sudden fit of joyful inspiration.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading "Yes, I am Medje," she proudly answered, throwing back her veil and revealing a countenance of superb beauty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MEDJE At the count's question, the girl passed her small white hand slowly across her forehead, and in a low voice said:
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then your name is Medje?" exclaimed the count in a sudden fit of joyful inspiration.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "Yes, I am Medje," she proudly answered, throwing back her veil and revealing a countenance of superb beauty.
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading "I am she who no longer has any family, for her family has been tortured; she has no native country, for it has exiled her; no friend, for her only one is in the power of his enemies."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Coucou now hastened up, and as he beheld the young Arabian, he excitedly exclaimed:
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading "Yes, I am Medje," she proudly answered, throwing back her veil and revealing a countenance of superb beauty.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading MEDJE At the count's question, the girl passed her small white hand slowly across her forehead, and in a low voice said:
a Caucasian
From this reading MEDJE At the count's question, the girl passed her small white hand slowly across her forehead, and in a low voice said:
which person or people
From this reading "I am she who no longer has any family, for her family has been tortured; she has no native country, for it has exiled her; no friend, for her only one is in the power of his enemies."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I am Medje," she proudly answered, throwing back her veil and revealing a countenance of superb beauty.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Coucou now hastened up, and as he beheld the young Arabian, he excitedly exclaimed:
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Then your name is Medje?" exclaimed the count in a sudden fit of joyful inspiration.
