used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Then she signed to the two maids, who were apparently preparing to withdraw, to remain in the room; and as Lord Wentworth, lost in admiration, said nothing, she determined to break the silence herself.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "It is to Lord Wentworth, governor of Calais, that I am speaking, I believe?" said she.
AMOROUSadjectiveUS /ˈæmərəs/
inclined toward or displaying love
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
angelicadjectiveUS /ˌænˈdʒelɪk/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
from appearances alone
From this reading Then she signed to the two maids, who were apparently preparing to withdraw, to remain in the room; and as Lord Wentworth, lost in admiration, said nothing, she determined to break the silence herself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
awaitsverbUS /əˈweɪts/
third-person singular of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading "Lord Wentworth, Madame, your obedient servant, awaits your commands."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "It is to Lord Wentworth, governor of Calais, that I am speaking, I believe?" said she.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
terminate
From this reading Then she signed to the two maids, who were apparently preparing to withdraw, to remain in the room; and as Lord Wentworth, lost in admiration, said nothing, she determined to break the silence herself.
CalaisnounUS /kəˈleɪ/
a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England
From this reading "It is to Lord Wentworth, governor of Calais, that I am speaking, I believe?" said she.
make calm or still
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
CastronounUS /ˈkæstroʊ/
Cuban socialist leader who overthrew a dictator in 1959 and established a Marxist socialist state in Cuba (born in 1927)
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading "Lord Wentworth, Madame, your obedient servant, awaits your commands."
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Then she signed to the two maids, who were apparently preparing to withdraw, to remain in the room; and as Lord Wentworth, lost in admiration, said nothing, she determined to break the silence herself.
Diane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
a young female
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
the head of a state government
From this reading "It is to Lord Wentworth, governor of Calais, that I am speaking, I believe?" said she.
governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then she signed to the two maids, who were apparently preparing to withdraw, to remain in the room; and as Lord Wentworth, lost in admiration, said nothing, she determined to break the silence herself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It is to Lord Wentworth, governor of Calais, that I am speaking, I believe?" said she.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then she signed to the two maids, who were apparently preparing to withdraw, to remain in the room; and as Lord Wentworth, lost in admiration, said nothing, she determined to break the silence herself.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is to Lord Wentworth, governor of Calais, that I am speaking, I believe?" said she.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is to Lord Wentworth, governor of Calais, that I am speaking, I believe?" said she.
JAILERnounUS /ˈdʒeɪlər/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Then she signed to the two maids, who were apparently preparing to withdraw, to remain in the room; and as Lord Wentworth, lost in admiration, said nothing, she determined to break the silence herself.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading "Lord Wentworth, Madame, your obedient servant, awaits your commands."
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading Then she signed to the two maids, who were apparently preparing to withdraw, to remain in the room; and as Lord Wentworth, lost in admiration, said nothing, she determined to break the silence herself.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Then she signed to the two maids, who were apparently preparing to withdraw, to remain in the room; and as Lord Wentworth, lost in admiration, said nothing, she determined to break the silence herself.
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading "Lord Wentworth, Madame, your obedient servant, awaits your commands."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
potencynounUS /ˈpoʊtənsi/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Then she signed to the two maids, who were apparently preparing to withdraw, to remain in the room; and as Lord Wentworth, lost in admiration, said nothing, she determined to break the silence herself.
queenlyadjective
having the rank of or resembling or befitting a queen
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Then she signed to the two maids, who were apparently preparing to withdraw, to remain in the room; and as Lord Wentworth, lost in admiration, said nothing, she determined to break the silence herself.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Then she signed to the two maids, who were apparently preparing to withdraw, to remain in the room; and as Lord Wentworth, lost in admiration, said nothing, she determined to break the silence herself.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then she signed to the two maids, who were apparently preparing to withdraw, to remain in the room; and as Lord Wentworth, lost in admiration, said nothing, she determined to break the silence herself.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "Lord Wentworth, Madame, your obedient servant, awaits your commands."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading Then she signed to the two maids, who were apparently preparing to withdraw, to remain in the room; and as Lord Wentworth, lost in admiration, said nothing, she determined to break the silence herself.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Then she signed to the two maids, who were apparently preparing to withdraw, to remain in the room; and as Lord Wentworth, lost in admiration, said nothing, she determined to break the silence herself.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "It is to Lord Wentworth, governor of Calais, that I am speaking, I believe?" said she.
carry out
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is to Lord Wentworth, governor of Calais, that I am speaking, I believe?" said she.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she signed to the two maids, who were apparently preparing to withdraw, to remain in the room; and as Lord Wentworth, lost in admiration, said nothing, she determined to break the silence herself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then she signed to the two maids, who were apparently preparing to withdraw, to remain in the room; and as Lord Wentworth, lost in admiration, said nothing, she determined to break the silence herself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beneath her apparent calmness there was, however, much anguish of mind; and the poor girl trembled inwardly as she acknowledged the governor's salutation, and with a queenly gesture motioned him to take his seat on a couch a few paces away from her.
Wentworth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then she signed to the two maids, who were apparently preparing to withdraw, to remain in the room; and as Lord Wentworth, lost in admiration, said nothing, she determined to break the silence herself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
which person or people
From this reading Then she signed to the two maids, who were apparently preparing to withdraw, to remain in the room; and as Lord Wentworth, lost in admiration, said nothing, she determined to break the silence herself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE AMOROUS JAILER Diane de Castro received Lord Wentworth with the calm and modest dignity which lent an irresistible potency and charm to her angelic expression and her lovely features.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Then she signed to the two maids, who were apparently preparing to withdraw, to remain in the room; and as Lord Wentworth, lost in admiration, said nothing, she determined to break the silence herself.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Lord Wentworth, Madame, your obedient servant, awaits your commands."
