used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
Abbé's
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From this reading The count's remark seemed to settle the question of the Abbé's identity, and I hastened to Frances with the news.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading She assured me that she was ready to die of fright, but showed no outward sign of dissolution, and when I complimented her on her power of self-control, said:-- "Fortunately, I am part hypocrite, and can easily act a part."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading She assured me that she was ready to die of fright, but showed no outward sign of dissolution, and when I complimented her on her power of self-control, said:-- "Fortunately, I am part hypocrite, and can easily act a part."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading She assured me that she was ready to die of fright, but showed no outward sign of dissolution, and when I complimented her on her power of self-control, said:-- "Fortunately, I am part hypocrite, and can easily act a part."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The king and a dozen other gentlemen will be present," he said, "but there will be no ladies.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Monsieur l'Abbé, being of the church, is not a ladies' man, and besides, ladies have sharper eyes than men, and might see much that is intended to remain unseen."
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Monsieur l'Abbé, being of the church, is not a ladies' man, and besides, ladies have sharper eyes than men, and might see much that is intended to remain unseen."
Bettina
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From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
BoisenounUS /ˈbɔɪzi/
the capital and largest city of Idaho
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The king and a dozen other gentlemen will be present," he said, "but there will be no ladies.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading She assured me that she was ready to die of fright, but showed no outward sign of dissolution, and when I complimented her on her power of self-control, said:-- "Fortunately, I am part hypocrite, and can easily act a part."
Charing
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From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Monsieur l'Abbé, being of the church, is not a ladies' man, and besides, ladies have sharper eyes than men, and might see much that is intended to remain unseen."
complimentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləmentɪd/
past form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading She assured me that she was ready to die of fright, but showed no outward sign of dissolution, and when I complimented her on her power of self-control, said:-- "Fortunately, I am part hypocrite, and can easily act a part."
count's
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From this reading The count's remark seemed to settle the question of the Abbé's identity, and I hastened to Frances with the news.
travel across or pass over
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading She assured me that she was ready to die of fright, but showed no outward sign of dissolution, and when I complimented her on her power of self-control, said:-- "Fortunately, I am part hypocrite, and can easily act a part."
dissolutionnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/
separation into component parts
From this reading She assured me that she was ready to die of fright, but showed no outward sign of dissolution, and when I complimented her on her power of self-control, said:-- "Fortunately, I am part hypocrite, and can easily act a part."
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "The king and a dozen other gentlemen will be present," he said, "but there will be no ladies.
du
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From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading She assured me that she was ready to die of fright, but showed no outward sign of dissolution, and when I complimented her on her power of self-control, said:-- "Fortunately, I am part hypocrite, and can easily act a part."
EMBASSYnounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Monsieur l'Abbé, being of the church, is not a ladies' man, and besides, ladies have sharper eyes than men, and might see much that is intended to remain unseen."
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading She assured me that she was ready to die of fright, but showed no outward sign of dissolution, and when I complimented her on her power of self-control, said:-- "Fortunately, I am part hypocrite, and can easily act a part."
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The count's remark seemed to settle the question of the Abbé's identity, and I hastened to Frances with the news.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading She assured me that she was ready to die of fright, but showed no outward sign of dissolution, and when I complimented her on her power of self-control, said:-- "Fortunately, I am part hypocrite, and can easily act a part."
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "The king and a dozen other gentlemen will be present," he said, "but there will be no ladies.
Grammont
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From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading The count's remark seemed to settle the question of the Abbé's identity, and I hastened to Frances with the news.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Monsieur l'Abbé, being of the church, is not a ladies' man, and besides, ladies have sharper eyes than men, and might see much that is intended to remain unseen."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She assured me that she was ready to die of fright, but showed no outward sign of dissolution, and when I complimented her on her power of self-control, said:-- "Fortunately, I am part hypocrite, and can easily act a part."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
hypocritenounUS /ˈhɪpəkrɪt/
a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
From this reading She assured me that she was ready to die of fright, but showed no outward sign of dissolution, and when I complimented her on her power of self-control, said:-- "Fortunately, I am part hypocrite, and can easily act a part."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading The count's remark seemed to settle the question of the Abbé's identity, and I hastened to Frances with the news.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Monsieur l'Abbé, being of the church, is not a ladies' man, and besides, ladies have sharper eyes than men, and might see much that is intended to remain unseen."
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Monsieur l'Abbé, being of the church, is not a ladies' man, and besides, ladies have sharper eyes than men, and might see much that is intended to remain unseen."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "The king and a dozen other gentlemen will be present," he said, "but there will be no ladies.
l'Abbé
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From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "The king and a dozen other gentlemen will be present," he said, "but there will be no ladies.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Monsieur l'Abbé, being of the church, is not a ladies' man, and besides, ladies have sharper eyes than men, and might see much that is intended to remain unseen."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
come together
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
the force of workers available
From this reading Monsieur l'Abbé, being of the church, is not a ladies' man, and besides, ladies have sharper eyes than men, and might see much that is intended to remain unseen."
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Monsieur l'Abbé, being of the church, is not a ladies' man, and besides, ladies have sharper eyes than men, and might see much that is intended to remain unseen."
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Monsieur l'Abbé, being of the church, is not a ladies' man, and besides, ladies have sharper eyes than men, and might see much that is intended to remain unseen."
information about recent and important events
From this reading The count's remark seemed to settle the question of the Abbé's identity, and I hastened to Frances with the news.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
not any; not one
From this reading "The king and a dozen other gentlemen will be present," he said, "but there will be no ladies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Monsieur l'Abbé, being of the church, is not a ladies' man, and besides, ladies have sharper eyes than men, and might see much that is intended to remain unseen."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Monsieur l'Abbé, being of the church, is not a ladies' man, and besides, ladies have sharper eyes than men, and might see much that is intended to remain unseen."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She assured me that she was ready to die of fright, but showed no outward sign of dissolution, and when I complimented her on her power of self-control, said:-- "Fortunately, I am part hypocrite, and can easily act a part."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "The king and a dozen other gentlemen will be present," he said, "but there will be no ladies.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading She assured me that she was ready to die of fright, but showed no outward sign of dissolution, and when I complimented her on her power of self-control, said:-- "Fortunately, I am part hypocrite, and can easily act a part."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She assured me that she was ready to die of fright, but showed no outward sign of dissolution, and when I complimented her on her power of self-control, said:-- "Fortunately, I am part hypocrite, and can easily act a part."
PERILOUSadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading She assured me that she was ready to die of fright, but showed no outward sign of dissolution, and when I complimented her on her power of self-control, said:-- "Fortunately, I am part hypocrite, and can easily act a part."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "The king and a dozen other gentlemen will be present," he said, "but there will be no ladies.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The count's remark seemed to settle the question of the Abbé's identity, and I hastened to Frances with the news.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She assured me that she was ready to die of fright, but showed no outward sign of dissolution, and when I complimented her on her power of self-control, said:-- "Fortunately, I am part hypocrite, and can easily act a part."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Monsieur l'Abbé, being of the church, is not a ladies' man, and besides, ladies have sharper eyes than men, and might see much that is intended to remain unseen."
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The count's remark seemed to settle the question of the Abbé's identity, and I hastened to Frances with the news.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The king and a dozen other gentlemen will be present," he said, "but there will be no ladies.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Monsieur l'Abbé, being of the church, is not a ladies' man, and besides, ladies have sharper eyes than men, and might see much that is intended to remain unseen."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The count's remark seemed to settle the question of the Abbé's identity, and I hastened to Frances with the news.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading She assured me that she was ready to die of fright, but showed no outward sign of dissolution, and when I complimented her on her power of self-control, said:-- "Fortunately, I am part hypocrite, and can easily act a part."
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading The count's remark seemed to settle the question of the Abbé's identity, and I hastened to Frances with the news.
sharpernounUS /ˈʃɑːrpər/
a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games
From this reading Monsieur l'Abbé, being of the church, is not a ladies' man, and besides, ladies have sharper eyes than men, and might see much that is intended to remain unseen."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She assured me that she was ready to die of fright, but showed no outward sign of dissolution, and when I complimented her on her power of self-control, said:-- "Fortunately, I am part hypocrite, and can easily act a part."
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She assured me that she was ready to die of fright, but showed no outward sign of dissolution, and when I complimented her on her power of self-control, said:-- "Fortunately, I am part hypocrite, and can easily act a part."
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading She assured me that she was ready to die of fright, but showed no outward sign of dissolution, and when I complimented her on her power of self-control, said:-- "Fortunately, I am part hypocrite, and can easily act a part."
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Monsieur l'Abbé, being of the church, is not a ladies' man, and besides, ladies have sharper eyes than men, and might see much that is intended to remain unseen."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The king and a dozen other gentlemen will be present," he said, "but there will be no ladies.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "The king and a dozen other gentlemen will be present," he said, "but there will be no ladies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading Monsieur l'Abbé, being of the church, is not a ladies' man, and besides, ladies have sharper eyes than men, and might see much that is intended to remain unseen."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She assured me that she was ready to die of fright, but showed no outward sign of dissolution, and when I complimented her on her power of self-control, said:-- "Fortunately, I am part hypocrite, and can easily act a part."
at the time that
From this reading She assured me that she was ready to die of fright, but showed no outward sign of dissolution, and when I complimented her on her power of self-control, said:-- "Fortunately, I am part hypocrite, and can easily act a part."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The king and a dozen other gentlemen will be present," he said, "but there will be no ladies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A PERILOUS EMBASSY Four or five days after our visit to Bettina, I met De Grammont at Charing Cross, and he surprised me with an invitation to his house that night to meet Monsieur l'Abbé du Boise at supper.
