used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
(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 Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading This assumption of the duties of a scout reminded the old soldier of the famous patrol of the night before the battle of Corbie.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading This assumption of the duties of a scout reminded the old soldier of the famous patrol of the night before the battle of Corbie.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
Cambes
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From this reading Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
capenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
CarmelitenounUS /ˈkɑːrməlaɪt/
a Roman Catholic friar wearing the white cloak of the Carmelite order; mendicant preachers
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
Corbie
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From this reading This assumption of the duties of a scout reminded the old soldier of the famous patrol of the night before the battle of Corbie.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Pompée descended the stairs and the viscountess followed.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading This assumption of the duties of a scout reminded the old soldier of the famous patrol of the night before the battle of Corbie.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading This assumption of the duties of a scout reminded the old soldier of the famous patrol of the night before the battle of Corbie.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Pompée descended the stairs and the viscountess followed.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading This assumption of the duties of a scout reminded the old soldier of the famous patrol of the night before the battle of Corbie.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This assumption of the duties of a scout reminded the old soldier of the famous patrol of the night before the battle of Corbie.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading This assumption of the duties of a scout reminded the old soldier of the famous patrol of the night before the battle of Corbie.
approval to do something
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
Pompée
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From this reading Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading This assumption of the duties of a scout reminded the old soldier of the famous patrol of the night before the battle of Corbie.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading This assumption of the duties of a scout reminded the old soldier of the famous patrol of the night before the battle of Corbie.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading This assumption of the duties of a scout reminded the old soldier of the famous patrol of the night before the battle of Corbie.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Pompée descended the stairs and the viscountess followed.
carry out
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This assumption of the duties of a scout reminded the old soldier of the famous patrol of the night before the battle of Corbie.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Madame de Cambes had finished her toilet,--a toilet all the more charming for its simplicity,--and throwing a light cape over her shoulders, motioned to Pompée to go before her.
viscountessnoun
a wife or widow of a viscount
From this reading Pompée descended the stairs and the viscountess followed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was almost dark, and thinking that she would be less likely to be observed on foot than in a carriage, she ordered her carriage to await her at one of the doors of the Carmelite church, near a chapel in which she had obtained permission for the marriage ceremony to take place.
XXnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading XX.
