used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VISION OF LOVE A week after her visit to Somervell Street, the thing which Diana had dreaded came to pass.
accompanistnounUS /əˈkʌmpənəst/
a person who provides musical accompaniment (usually on a piano)
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading The mind, brooding apprehensively upon what may conceivably occur, exaggerates the possibilities of the situation, enhancing all the disagreeable details, and oblivious of any mitigating circumstances which may, quite probably, accompany it.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading To many of us the anticipation of an unpleasant happening is far more agonising than the actual thing itself.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE VISION OF LOVE A week after her visit to Somervell Street, the thing which Diana had dreaded came to pass.
agonisingadjective
extremely painful
From this reading To many of us the anticipation of an unpleasant happening is far more agonising than the actual thing itself.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The mind, brooding apprehensively upon what may conceivably occur, exaggerates the possibilities of the situation, enhancing all the disagreeable details, and oblivious of any mitigating circumstances which may, quite probably, accompany it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To many of us the anticipation of an unpleasant happening is far more agonising than the actual thing itself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading To many of us the anticipation of an unpleasant happening is far more agonising than the actual thing itself.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The mind, brooding apprehensively upon what may conceivably occur, exaggerates the possibilities of the situation, enhancing all the disagreeable details, and oblivious of any mitigating circumstances which may, quite probably, accompany it.
apprehensivelyadverb
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading The mind, brooding apprehensively upon what may conceivably occur, exaggerates the possibilities of the situation, enhancing all the disagreeable details, and oblivious of any mitigating circumstances which may, quite probably, accompany it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
bidsnounUS /bɪdz/
plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading There is sound sense and infinite comfort, if you look for it, in the old saying which bids us not to cross our bridges till we come to them.
bridgesnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəz/
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
From this reading There is sound sense and infinite comfort, if you look for it, in the old saying which bids us not to cross our bridges till we come to them.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading The mind, brooding apprehensively upon what may conceivably occur, exaggerates the possibilities of the situation, enhancing all the disagreeable details, and oblivious of any mitigating circumstances which may, quite probably, accompany it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE VISION OF LOVE A week after her visit to Somervell Street, the thing which Diana had dreaded came to pass.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The mind, brooding apprehensively upon what may conceivably occur, exaggerates the possibilities of the situation, enhancing all the disagreeable details, and oblivious of any mitigating circumstances which may, quite probably, accompany it.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There is sound sense and infinite comfort, if you look for it, in the old saying which bids us not to cross our bridges till we come to them.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading There is sound sense and infinite comfort, if you look for it, in the old saying which bids us not to cross our bridges till we come to them.
compagnie
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From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
conceivablyadverbUS /kənˈsiːvəbli/
within the realm of possibility
From this reading The mind, brooding apprehensively upon what may conceivably occur, exaggerates the possibilities of the situation, enhancing all the disagreeable details, and oblivious of any mitigating circumstances which may, quite probably, accompany it.
travel across or pass over
From this reading There is sound sense and infinite comfort, if you look for it, in the old saying which bids us not to cross our bridges till we come to them.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
damenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
true confidential information
From this reading The mind, brooding apprehensively upon what may conceivably occur, exaggerates the possibilities of the situation, enhancing all the disagreeable details, and oblivious of any mitigating circumstances which may, quite probably, accompany it.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading THE VISION OF LOVE A week after her visit to Somervell Street, the thing which Diana had dreaded came to pass.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading The mind, brooding apprehensively upon what may conceivably occur, exaggerates the possibilities of the situation, enhancing all the disagreeable details, and oblivious of any mitigating circumstances which may, quite probably, accompany it.
donnanounUS /ˈdɑːnə/
an Italian woman of rank
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading THE VISION OF LOVE A week after her visit to Somervell Street, the thing which Diana had dreaded came to pass.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
EmbassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
enhancingverbUS /enˈhænsɪŋ/
-ing form of “enhance” — increase
From this reading The mind, brooding apprehensively upon what may conceivably occur, exaggerates the possibilities of the situation, enhancing all the disagreeable details, and oblivious of any mitigating circumstances which may, quite probably, accompany it.
exaggeratesverbUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪts/
third-person singular of “exaggerate” — to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
From this reading The mind, brooding apprehensively upon what may conceivably occur, exaggerates the possibilities of the situation, enhancing all the disagreeable details, and oblivious of any mitigating circumstances which may, quite probably, accompany it.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading To many of us the anticipation of an unpleasant happening is far more agonising than the actual thing itself.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is sound sense and infinite comfort, if you look for it, in the old saying which bids us not to cross our bridges till we come to them.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE VISION OF LOVE A week after her visit to Somervell Street, the thing which Diana had dreaded came to pass.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading To many of us the anticipation of an unpleasant happening is far more agonising than the actual thing itself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE VISION OF LOVE A week after her visit to Somervell Street, the thing which Diana had dreaded came to pass.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There is sound sense and infinite comfort, if you look for it, in the old saying which bids us not to cross our bridges till we come to them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is sound sense and infinite comfort, if you look for it, in the old saying which bids us not to cross our bridges till we come to them.
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading There is sound sense and infinite comfort, if you look for it, in the old saying which bids us not to cross our bridges till we come to them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To many of us the anticipation of an unpleasant happening is far more agonising than the actual thing itself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The mind, brooding apprehensively upon what may conceivably occur, exaggerates the possibilities of the situation, enhancing all the disagreeable details, and oblivious of any mitigating circumstances which may, quite probably, accompany it.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading To many of us the anticipation of an unpleasant happening is far more agonising than the actual thing itself.
Lermontof
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From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There is sound sense and infinite comfort, if you look for it, in the old saying which bids us not to cross our bridges till we come to them.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THE VISION OF LOVE A week after her visit to Somervell Street, the thing which Diana had dreaded came to pass.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading To many of us the anticipation of an unpleasant happening is far more agonising than the actual thing itself.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The mind, brooding apprehensively upon what may conceivably occur, exaggerates the possibilities of the situation, enhancing all the disagreeable details, and oblivious of any mitigating circumstances which may, quite probably, accompany it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The mind, brooding apprehensively upon what may conceivably occur, exaggerates the possibilities of the situation, enhancing all the disagreeable details, and oblivious of any mitigating circumstances which may, quite probably, accompany it.
mitigatingverbUS /ˈmɪtəɡeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “mitigate” — lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
From this reading The mind, brooding apprehensively upon what may conceivably occur, exaggerates the possibilities of the situation, enhancing all the disagreeable details, and oblivious of any mitigating circumstances which may, quite probably, accompany it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To many of us the anticipation of an unpleasant happening is far more agonising than the actual thing itself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is sound sense and infinite comfort, if you look for it, in the old saying which bids us not to cross our bridges till we come to them.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading The mind, brooding apprehensively upon what may conceivably occur, exaggerates the possibilities of the situation, enhancing all the disagreeable details, and oblivious of any mitigating circumstances which may, quite probably, accompany it.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading The mind, brooding apprehensively upon what may conceivably occur, exaggerates the possibilities of the situation, enhancing all the disagreeable details, and oblivious of any mitigating circumstances which may, quite probably, accompany it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VISION OF LOVE A week after her visit to Somervell Street, the thing which Diana had dreaded came to pass.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There is sound sense and infinite comfort, if you look for it, in the old saying which bids us not to cross our bridges till we come to them.
Olga
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From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There is sound sense and infinite comfort, if you look for it, in the old saying which bids us not to cross our bridges till we come to them.
go across or through
From this reading THE VISION OF LOVE A week after her visit to Somervell Street, the thing which Diana had dreaded came to pass.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading The mind, brooding apprehensively upon what may conceivably occur, exaggerates the possibilities of the situation, enhancing all the disagreeable details, and oblivious of any mitigating circumstances which may, quite probably, accompany it.
primanounUS /ˈpriːmə/
used primarily as eating apples
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The mind, brooding apprehensively upon what may conceivably occur, exaggerates the possibilities of the situation, enhancing all the disagreeable details, and oblivious of any mitigating circumstances which may, quite probably, accompany it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The mind, brooding apprehensively upon what may conceivably occur, exaggerates the possibilities of the situation, enhancing all the disagreeable details, and oblivious of any mitigating circumstances which may, quite probably, accompany it.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading There is sound sense and infinite comfort, if you look for it, in the old saying which bids us not to cross our bridges till we come to them.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading There is sound sense and infinite comfort, if you look for it, in the old saying which bids us not to cross our bridges till we come to them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The mind, brooding apprehensively upon what may conceivably occur, exaggerates the possibilities of the situation, enhancing all the disagreeable details, and oblivious of any mitigating circumstances which may, quite probably, accompany it.
Somervell
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From this reading THE VISION OF LOVE A week after her visit to Somervell Street, the thing which Diana had dreaded came to pass.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There is sound sense and infinite comfort, if you look for it, in the old saying which bids us not to cross our bridges till we come to them.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE VISION OF LOVE A week after her visit to Somervell Street, the thing which Diana had dreaded came to pass.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To many of us the anticipation of an unpleasant happening is far more agonising than the actual thing itself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VISION OF LOVE A week after her visit to Somervell Street, the thing which Diana had dreaded came to pass.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There is sound sense and infinite comfort, if you look for it, in the old saying which bids us not to cross our bridges till we come to them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is sound sense and infinite comfort, if you look for it, in the old saying which bids us not to cross our bridges till we come to them.
a special situation
From this reading THE VISION OF LOVE A week after her visit to Somervell Street, the thing which Diana had dreaded came to pass.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
up to a particular time
From this reading There is sound sense and infinite comfort, if you look for it, in the old saying which bids us not to cross our bridges till we come to them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VISION OF LOVE A week after her visit to Somervell Street, the thing which Diana had dreaded came to pass.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading To many of us the anticipation of an unpleasant happening is far more agonising than the actual thing itself.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The mind, brooding apprehensively upon what may conceivably occur, exaggerates the possibilities of the situation, enhancing all the disagreeable details, and oblivious of any mitigating circumstances which may, quite probably, accompany it.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To many of us the anticipation of an unpleasant happening is far more agonising than the actual thing itself.
a vivid mental image
From this reading THE VISION OF LOVE A week after her visit to Somervell Street, the thing which Diana had dreaded came to pass.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE VISION OF LOVE A week after her visit to Somervell Street, the thing which Diana had dreaded came to pass.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There is sound sense and infinite comfort, if you look for it, in the old saying which bids us not to cross our bridges till we come to them.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE VISION OF LOVE A week after her visit to Somervell Street, the thing which Diana had dreaded came to pass.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The mind, brooding apprehensively upon what may conceivably occur, exaggerates the possibilities of the situation, enhancing all the disagreeable details, and oblivious of any mitigating circumstances which may, quite probably, accompany it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE VISION OF LOVE A week after her visit to Somervell Street, the thing which Diana had dreaded came to pass.
which person or people
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was attending a reception at the French Embassy, and as she made her way through the crowded rooms, followed by Olga Lermontof--who frequently added to the duties of accompanist those of _dame de compagnie_ to the great _prima donna_--she came suddenly face to face with Max.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There is sound sense and infinite comfort, if you look for it, in the old saying which bids us not to cross our bridges till we come to them.
