used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading It even"--reviewing the impression first made upon him at sight of the actress--"sent a shiver through me!"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
alighting
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From this reading Here the carriage drew up sharply before the marquis' home, and Francois, hastily alighting, threw open the door.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading "Well, he didn't look as though he had been particularly amused.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It even"--reviewing the impression first made upon him at sight of the actress--"sent a shiver through me!"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Well, he didn't look as though he had been particularly amused.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Here the carriage drew up sharply before the marquis' home, and Francois, hastily alighting, threw open the door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no wonder he was startled!
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Here the carriage drew up sharply before the marquis' home, and Francois, hastily alighting, threw open the door.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
didn't
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From this reading "Well, he didn't look as though he had been particularly amused.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Here the carriage drew up sharply before the marquis' home, and Francois, hastily alighting, threw open the door.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Here the carriage drew up sharply before the marquis' home, and Francois, hastily alighting, threw open the door.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
divisible by two
From this reading It even"--reviewing the impression first made upon him at sight of the actress--"sent a shiver through me!"
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It even"--reviewing the impression first made upon him at sight of the actress--"sent a shiver through me!"
Francois
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From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
a man of refinement
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Well, he didn't look as though he had been particularly amused.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Here the carriage drew up sharply before the marquis' home, and Francois, hastily alighting, threw open the door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, he didn't look as though he had been particularly amused.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the carriage drew up sharply before the marquis' home, and Francois, hastily alighting, threw open the door.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It even"--reviewing the impression first made upon him at sight of the actress--"sent a shiver through me!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading It even"--reviewing the impression first made upon him at sight of the actress--"sent a shiver through me!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It even"--reviewing the impression first made upon him at sight of the actress--"sent a shiver through me!"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Well, he didn't look as though he had been particularly amused.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It even"--reviewing the impression first made upon him at sight of the actress--"sent a shiver through me!"
marquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
not any; not one
From this reading But no wonder he was startled!
nobleman'snounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmənz/
possessive form of “nobleman” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Here the carriage drew up sharply before the marquis' home, and Francois, hastily alighting, threw open the door.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "Well, he didn't look as though he had been particularly amused.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
by chance
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
precipitousadjectiveUS /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
reviewingverbUS /riˈvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading It even"--reviewing the impression first made upon him at sight of the actress--"sent a shiver through me!"
ruminatedverbUS /ˈruːmɪneɪtɪd/
past form of “ruminate” — chew the cuds
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It even"--reviewing the impression first made upon him at sight of the actress--"sent a shiver through me!"
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Here the carriage drew up sharply before the marquis' home, and Francois, hastily alighting, threw open the door.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading It even"--reviewing the impression first made upon him at sight of the actress--"sent a shiver through me!"
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It even"--reviewing the impression first made upon him at sight of the actress--"sent a shiver through me!"
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading But no wonder he was startled!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Well, he didn't look as though he had been particularly amused.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Here the carriage drew up sharply before the marquis' home, and Francois, hastily alighting, threw open the door.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It even"--reviewing the impression first made upon him at sight of the actress--"sent a shiver through me!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Here the carriage drew up sharply before the marquis' home, and Francois, hastily alighting, threw open the door.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It even"--reviewing the impression first made upon him at sight of the actress--"sent a shiver through me!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But no wonder he was startled!
(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 "Well, he didn't look as though he had been particularly amused.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading But no wonder he was startled!
the words that are spoken
From this reading THE PASSING OF A FINE GENTLEMAN "'Perhaps she will fail, and that will amuse me,'" ruminated Francois on his high seat next to the coachman, repeating the marquis' words, as they drove home after the nobleman's precipitous retreat from the theater.
