used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Mildred was thoroughly upset by the interview with Baron de Croiseuil, for she realized that a grave warning had been given her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
(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 Not for a moment did she regret the attitude she had taken up; indeed, pride had left no alternative, but all the same she was conscious of a feeling of uneasiness, and looked forward with impatience to meeting her husband.
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading Not for a moment did she regret the attitude she had taken up; indeed, pride had left no alternative, but all the same she was conscious of a feeling of uneasiness, and looked forward with impatience to meeting her husband.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
any thing at all
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Did you give Mr. Gaunt my message?” she asked when he appeared.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Did you give Mr. Gaunt my message?” she asked when he appeared.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Not for a moment did she regret the attitude she had taken up; indeed, pride had left no alternative, but all the same she was conscious of a feeling of uneasiness, and looked forward with impatience to meeting her husband.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Lady Mildred was thoroughly upset by the interview with Baron de Croiseuil, for she realized that a grave warning had been given her.
Baron'snounUS /ˈbærənz/
possessive form of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lady Mildred was thoroughly upset by the interview with Baron de Croiseuil, for she realized that a grave warning had been given her.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not for a moment did she regret the attitude she had taken up; indeed, pride had left no alternative, but all the same she was conscious of a feeling of uneasiness, and looked forward with impatience to meeting her husband.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lady Mildred was thoroughly upset by the interview with Baron de Croiseuil, for she realized that a grave warning had been given her.
CongonounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡoʊ/
a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Not for a moment did she regret the attitude she had taken up; indeed, pride had left no alternative, but all the same she was conscious of a feeling of uneasiness, and looked forward with impatience to meeting her husband.
Croiseuil
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From this reading Lady Mildred was thoroughly upset by the interview with Baron de Croiseuil, for she realized that a grave warning had been given her.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Lady Mildred was thoroughly upset by the interview with Baron de Croiseuil, for she realized that a grave warning had been given her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not for a moment did she regret the attitude she had taken up; indeed, pride had left no alternative, but all the same she was conscious of a feeling of uneasiness, and looked forward with impatience to meeting her husband.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
at any time
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Not for a moment did she regret the attitude she had taken up; indeed, pride had left no alternative, but all the same she was conscious of a feeling of uneasiness, and looked forward with impatience to meeting her husband.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading She waited restlessly for the footman whom she had sent to see if he had returned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lady Mildred was thoroughly upset by the interview with Baron de Croiseuil, for she realized that a grave warning had been given her.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Not for a moment did she regret the attitude she had taken up; indeed, pride had left no alternative, but all the same she was conscious of a feeling of uneasiness, and looked forward with impatience to meeting her husband.
GauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Did you give Mr. Gaunt my message?” she asked when he appeared.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Lady Mildred was thoroughly upset by the interview with Baron de Croiseuil, for she realized that a grave warning had been given her.
death of a person
From this reading Lady Mildred was thoroughly upset by the interview with Baron de Croiseuil, for she realized that a grave warning had been given her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Mildred was thoroughly upset by the interview with Baron de Croiseuil, for she realized that a grave warning had been given her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Mildred was thoroughly upset by the interview with Baron de Croiseuil, for she realized that a grave warning had been given her.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Not for a moment did she regret the attitude she had taken up; indeed, pride had left no alternative, but all the same she was conscious of a feeling of uneasiness, and looked forward with impatience to meeting her husband.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She waited restlessly for the footman whom she had sent to see if he had returned.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Not for a moment did she regret the attitude she had taken up; indeed, pride had left no alternative, but all the same she was conscious of a feeling of uneasiness, and looked forward with impatience to meeting her husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Not for a moment did she regret the attitude she had taken up; indeed, pride had left no alternative, but all the same she was conscious of a feeling of uneasiness, and looked forward with impatience to meeting her husband.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Lady Mildred was thoroughly upset by the interview with Baron de Croiseuil, for she realized that a grave warning had been given her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Mildred was thoroughly upset by the interview with Baron de Croiseuil, for she realized that a grave warning had been given her.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Not for a moment did she regret the attitude she had taken up; indeed, pride had left no alternative, but all the same she was conscious of a feeling of uneasiness, and looked forward with impatience to meeting her husband.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Not for a moment did she regret the attitude she had taken up; indeed, pride had left no alternative, but all the same she was conscious of a feeling of uneasiness, and looked forward with impatience to meeting her husband.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Not for a moment did she regret the attitude she had taken up; indeed, pride had left no alternative, but all the same she was conscious of a feeling of uneasiness, and looked forward with impatience to meeting her husband.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading “Did you give Mr. Gaunt my message?” she asked when he appeared.
Mildred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Mildred was thoroughly upset by the interview with Baron de Croiseuil, for she realized that a grave warning had been given her.
a particular point in time
From this reading Not for a moment did she regret the attitude she had taken up; indeed, pride had left no alternative, but all the same she was conscious of a feeling of uneasiness, and looked forward with impatience to meeting her husband.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Did you give Mr. Gaunt my message?” she asked when he appeared.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Did you give Mr. Gaunt my message?” she asked when he appeared.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
not any; not one
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not for a moment did she regret the attitude she had taken up; indeed, pride had left no alternative, but all the same she was conscious of a feeling of uneasiness, and looked forward with impatience to meeting her husband.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not for a moment did she regret the attitude she had taken up; indeed, pride had left no alternative, but all the same she was conscious of a feeling of uneasiness, and looked forward with impatience to meeting her husband.
and nothing more
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Not for a moment did she regret the attitude she had taken up; indeed, pride had left no alternative, but all the same she was conscious of a feeling of uneasiness, and looked forward with impatience to meeting her husband.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Lady Mildred was thoroughly upset by the interview with Baron de Croiseuil, for she realized that a grave warning had been given her.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Not for a moment did she regret the attitude she had taken up; indeed, pride had left no alternative, but all the same she was conscious of a feeling of uneasiness, and looked forward with impatience to meeting her husband.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading She waited restlessly for the footman whom she had sent to see if he had returned.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She waited restlessly for the footman whom she had sent to see if he had returned.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Not for a moment did she regret the attitude she had taken up; indeed, pride had left no alternative, but all the same she was conscious of a feeling of uneasiness, and looked forward with impatience to meeting her husband.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She waited restlessly for the footman whom she had sent to see if he had returned.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She waited restlessly for the footman whom she had sent to see if he had returned.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Mildred was thoroughly upset by the interview with Baron de Croiseuil, for she realized that a grave warning had been given her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Not for a moment did she regret the attitude she had taken up; indeed, pride had left no alternative, but all the same she was conscious of a feeling of uneasiness, and looked forward with impatience to meeting her husband.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lady Mildred was thoroughly upset by the interview with Baron de Croiseuil, for she realized that a grave warning had been given her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lady Mildred was thoroughly upset by the interview with Baron de Croiseuil, for she realized that a grave warning had been given her.
thinlyadverbUS /ˈθɪnli/
without force or sincere effort
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Lady Mildred was thoroughly upset by the interview with Baron de Croiseuil, for she realized that a grave warning had been given her.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Not for a moment did she regret the attitude she had taken up; indeed, pride had left no alternative, but all the same she was conscious of a feeling of uneasiness, and looked forward with impatience to meeting her husband.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Not for a moment did she regret the attitude she had taken up; indeed, pride had left no alternative, but all the same she was conscious of a feeling of uneasiness, and looked forward with impatience to meeting her husband.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading Lady Mildred was thoroughly upset by the interview with Baron de Croiseuil, for she realized that a grave warning had been given her.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading She waited restlessly for the footman whom she had sent to see if he had returned.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Lady Mildred was thoroughly upset by the interview with Baron de Croiseuil, for she realized that a grave warning had been given her.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Mildred was thoroughly upset by the interview with Baron de Croiseuil, for she realized that a grave warning had been given her.
at the time that
From this reading When her anger subsided, it was only natural that she should be curious about her husband’s past life in the Congo, and although she knew that Gaunt had been no saint, it was difficult to believe that he had ever done anything to warrant the Baron’s thinly disguised threat.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She waited restlessly for the footman whom she had sent to see if he had returned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lady Mildred was thoroughly upset by the interview with Baron de Croiseuil, for she realized that a grave warning had been given her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Did you give Mr. Gaunt my message?” she asked when he appeared.
