used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading But that first morning’s experience was the most painful; afterwards she was to find that to accompany visitors herself was not nearly so trying.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading To that, she thought, she would become almost accustomed in time.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But that first morning’s experience was the most painful; afterwards she was to find that to accompany visitors herself was not nearly so trying.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To that, she thought, she would become almost accustomed in time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Valentine had anticipated this.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading To that, she thought, she would become almost accustomed in time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that first morning’s experience was the most painful; afterwards she was to find that to accompany visitors herself was not nearly so trying.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
caretakernounUS /ˈkerteɪkər/
a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person)
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It was certainly one drop less in the cup of desecration that the family portraits were not displayed to the public view.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
desecrationnounUS /desəˈkreɪʃən/
blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
From this reading It was certainly one drop less in the cup of desecration that the family portraits were not displayed to the public view.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading It was certainly one drop less in the cup of desecration that the family portraits were not displayed to the public view.
let fall to the ground
From this reading It was certainly one drop less in the cup of desecration that the family portraits were not displayed to the public view.
Duchesse
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From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading But that first morning’s experience was the most painful; afterwards she was to find that to accompany visitors herself was not nearly so trying.
a social unit living together
From this reading It was certainly one drop less in the cup of desecration that the family portraits were not displayed to the public view.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But that first morning’s experience was the most painful; afterwards she was to find that to accompany visitors herself was not nearly so trying.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But that first morning’s experience was the most painful; afterwards she was to find that to accompany visitors herself was not nearly so trying.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Valentine had anticipated this.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But that first morning’s experience was the most painful; afterwards she was to find that to accompany visitors herself was not nearly so trying.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To that, she thought, she would become almost accustomed in time.
initiatedverbUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪtəd/
past form of “initiate” — bring into being
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
initiationnounUS /ˌɪnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was certainly one drop less in the cup of desecration that the family portraits were not displayed to the public view.
JASPERnounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was certainly one drop less in the cup of desecration that the family portraits were not displayed to the public view.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But that first morning’s experience was the most painful; afterwards she was to find that to accompany visitors herself was not nearly so trying.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But that first morning’s experience was the most painful; afterwards she was to find that to accompany visitors herself was not nearly so trying.
as might be expected
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But that first morning’s experience was the most painful; afterwards she was to find that to accompany visitors herself was not nearly so trying.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But that first morning’s experience was the most painful; afterwards she was to find that to accompany visitors herself was not nearly so trying.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was certainly one drop less in the cup of desecration that the family portraits were not displayed to the public view.
others
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From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading But that first morning’s experience was the most painful; afterwards she was to find that to accompany visitors herself was not nearly so trying.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
portraitsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrəts/
plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading It was certainly one drop less in the cup of desecration that the family portraits were not displayed to the public view.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It was certainly one drop less in the cup of desecration that the family portraits were not displayed to the public view.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But that first morning’s experience was the most painful; afterwards she was to find that to accompany visitors herself was not nearly so trying.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Valentine had anticipated this.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To that, she thought, she would become almost accustomed in time.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To that, she thought, she would become almost accustomed in time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
hard to endure
From this reading But that first morning’s experience was the most painful; afterwards she was to find that to accompany visitors herself was not nearly so trying.
Trélan
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From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading Valentine had anticipated this.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was certainly one drop less in the cup of desecration that the family portraits were not displayed to the public view.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading But that first morning’s experience was the most painful; afterwards she was to find that to accompany visitors herself was not nearly so trying.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was certainly one drop less in the cup of desecration that the family portraits were not displayed to the public view.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE JASPER CUP The morning that the Duchesse de Trélan was led through the show portions of her own mansion by the former caretaker, to be initiated into what she was to point out to others, was naturally an initiation into a strange kind of discipline as well.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To that, she thought, she would become almost accustomed in time.
