used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Her every word and action disclaimed the idea of her being a coquette, while her honest preference for my society was apparent.
(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 VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If ever hate and cruelty were expressed in any human face, they were expressed in his.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Her every word and action disclaimed the idea of her being a coquette, while her honest preference for my society was apparent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we left the table I turned towards Voltaire, and I found that he was looking at us.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As we left the table I turned towards Voltaire, and I found that he was looking at us.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Her every word and action disclaimed the idea of her being a coquette, while her honest preference for my society was apparent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
coquettenoun
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
From this reading Her every word and action disclaimed the idea of her being a coquette, while her honest preference for my society was apparent.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading If ever hate and cruelty were expressed in any human face, they were expressed in his.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
disclaimedverbUS /dɪˈskleɪmd/
past form of “disclaim” — renounce a legal claim or title to
From this reading Her every word and action disclaimed the idea of her being a coquette, while her honest preference for my society was apparent.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
else
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From this reading VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
at any time
From this reading If ever hate and cruelty were expressed in any human face, they were expressed in his.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Her every word and action disclaimed the idea of her being a coquette, while her honest preference for my society was apparent.
communicated in words
From this reading If ever hate and cruelty were expressed in any human face, they were expressed in his.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading If ever hate and cruelty were expressed in any human face, they were expressed in his.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her every word and action disclaimed the idea of her being a coquette, while her honest preference for my society was apparent.
Forrest
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From this reading VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
set up or found
From this reading As we left the table I turned towards Voltaire, and I found that he was looking at us.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading If ever hate and cruelty were expressed in any human face, they were expressed in his.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As we left the table I turned towards Voltaire, and I found that he was looking at us.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If ever hate and cruelty were expressed in any human face, they were expressed in his.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Her every word and action disclaimed the idea of her being a coquette, while her honest preference for my society was apparent.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading If ever hate and cruelty were expressed in any human face, they were expressed in his.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her every word and action disclaimed the idea of her being a coquette, while her honest preference for my society was apparent.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If ever hate and cruelty were expressed in any human face, they were expressed in his.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If ever hate and cruelty were expressed in any human face, they were expressed in his.
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 As we left the table I turned towards Voltaire, and I found that he was looking at us.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading I was sure, too, that she liked me.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading As we left the table I turned towards Voltaire, and I found that he was looking at us.
lunch-time
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From this reading VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was sure, too, that she liked me.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading Her every word and action disclaimed the idea of her being a coquette, while her honest preference for my society was apparent.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was sure, too, that she liked me.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Her every word and action disclaimed the idea of her being a coquette, while her honest preference for my society was apparent.
in the near future
From this reading VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I was sure, too, that she liked me.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading As we left the table I turned towards Voltaire, and I found that he was looking at us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was sure, too, that she liked me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If ever hate and cruelty were expressed in any human face, they were expressed in his.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I was sure, too, that she liked me.
in the direction of
From this reading As we left the table I turned towards Voltaire, and I found that he was looking at us.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As we left the table I turned towards Voltaire, and I found that he was looking at us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As we left the table I turned towards Voltaire, and I found that he was looking at us.
VoltairenounUS /voʊlˈter/
French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)
From this reading As we left the table I turned towards Voltaire, and I found that he was looking at us.
VOLTAIRE'S
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From this reading VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was sure, too, that she liked me.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we left the table I turned towards Voltaire, and I found that he was looking at us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If ever hate and cruelty were expressed in any human face, they were expressed in his.
at the time that
From this reading VOLTAIRE'S STORY OF THE EAST When lunch-time came, I, to my delight, obtained a seat next to Miss Forrest, and soon I became oblivious to all else but her.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Her every word and action disclaimed the idea of her being a coquette, while her honest preference for my society was apparent.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Her every word and action disclaimed the idea of her being a coquette, while her honest preference for my society was apparent.
