used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading "Alas, that I should return to find his place empty!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading "It is, indeed," said the captain, taking her hand, and bending over it with graceful _empressement_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
CAPTIVEnounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE RETURNED CAPTIVE.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
a female human offspring
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
any strong feeling
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
empressement
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From this reading "It is, indeed," said the captain, taking her hand, and bending over it with graceful _empressement_.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading "Alas, that I should return to find his place empty!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Alas, that I should return to find his place empty!
at or to or toward the front
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "And is it, indeed, poor John's old friend, Captain Murpoint?" she said, with a little smile.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading "It is, indeed," said the captain, taking her hand, and bending over it with graceful _empressement_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Alas, that I should return to find his place empty!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "And is it, indeed, poor John's old friend, Captain Murpoint?" she said, with a little smile.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And is it, indeed, poor John's old friend, Captain Murpoint?" she said, with a little smile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And is it, indeed, poor John's old friend, Captain Murpoint?" she said, with a little smile.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "And is it, indeed, poor John's old friend, Captain Murpoint?" she said, with a little smile.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
masteringnounUS /ˈmæstərɪŋ/
becoming proficient in the use of something; having mastery of
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
Mildmay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
Murpoint
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "It is, indeed," said the captain, taking her hand, and bending over it with graceful _empressement_.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Alas, that I should return to find his place empty!
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "And is it, indeed, poor John's old friend, Captain Murpoint?" she said, with a little smile.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Alas, that I should return to find his place empty!
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RETURNED CAPTIVE.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "And is it, indeed, poor John's old friend, Captain Murpoint?" she said, with a little smile.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And is it, indeed, poor John's old friend, Captain Murpoint?" she said, with a little smile.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Alas, that I should return to find his place empty!
an instance of visual perception
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "And is it, indeed, poor John's old friend, Captain Murpoint?" she said, with a little smile.
not in physical motion
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "It is, indeed," said the captain, taking her hand, and bending over it with graceful _empressement_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Alas, that I should return to find his place empty!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURNED CAPTIVE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Alas, that I should return to find his place empty!
well-bredadjective
of good upbringing
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the few minutes consumed by Captain Murpoint in mastering the emotion which the sight of his old friend's daughter had produced, Mrs. Mildmay had recovered from her astonishment, and, with her well-bred composure still a little shaken, came forward, with outstretched hand.
