used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At their first interview they conversed familiarly, kissing one another without embarrassment, and without a blush, as if their intimacy had dated back several years.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They lived quite at ease in their new situation, with a tranquillity and an independence that were perfect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two sweethearts from the commencement found their intrigue necessary, inevitable and quite natural.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading At their first interview they conversed familiarly, kissing one another without embarrassment, and without a blush, as if their intimacy had dated back several years.
appointmentsnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading They made their appointments.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Thérèse being unable to go out, it was arranged that Laurent should come to see her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At their first interview they conversed familiarly, kissing one another without embarrassment, and without a blush, as if their intimacy had dated back several years.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At their first interview they conversed familiarly, kissing one another without embarrassment, and without a blush, as if their intimacy had dated back several years.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading At their first interview they conversed familiarly, kissing one another without embarrassment, and without a blush, as if their intimacy had dated back several years.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Thérèse being unable to go out, it was arranged that Laurent should come to see her.
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading At their first interview they conversed familiarly, kissing one another without embarrassment, and without a blush, as if their intimacy had dated back several years.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Thérèse being unable to go out, it was arranged that Laurent should come to see her.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading The two sweethearts from the commencement found their intrigue necessary, inevitable and quite natural.
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading At their first interview they conversed familiarly, kissing one another without embarrassment, and without a blush, as if their intimacy had dated back several years.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading At their first interview they conversed familiarly, kissing one another without embarrassment, and without a blush, as if their intimacy had dated back several years.
move gently or carefully
From this reading They lived quite at ease in their new situation, with a tranquillity and an independence that were perfect.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading At their first interview they conversed familiarly, kissing one another without embarrassment, and without a blush, as if their intimacy had dated back several years.
familiarlyadverb
in an intimately familiar manner
From this reading At their first interview they conversed familiarly, kissing one another without embarrassment, and without a blush, as if their intimacy had dated back several years.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At their first interview they conversed familiarly, kissing one another without embarrassment, and without a blush, as if their intimacy had dated back several years.
set up or found
From this reading The two sweethearts from the commencement found their intrigue necessary, inevitable and quite natural.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The two sweethearts from the commencement found their intrigue necessary, inevitable and quite natural.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Thérèse being unable to go out, it was arranged that Laurent should come to see her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At their first interview they conversed familiarly, kissing one another without embarrassment, and without a blush, as if their intimacy had dated back several years.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thérèse being unable to go out, it was arranged that Laurent should come to see her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At their first interview they conversed familiarly, kissing one another without embarrassment, and without a blush, as if their intimacy had dated back several years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They lived quite at ease in their new situation, with a tranquillity and an independence that were perfect.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading They lived quite at ease in their new situation, with a tranquillity and an independence that were perfect.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading The two sweethearts from the commencement found their intrigue necessary, inevitable and quite natural.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading At their first interview they conversed familiarly, kissing one another without embarrassment, and without a blush, as if their intimacy had dated back several years.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading At their first interview they conversed familiarly, kissing one another without embarrassment, and without a blush, as if their intimacy had dated back several years.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading The two sweethearts from the commencement found their intrigue necessary, inevitable and quite natural.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thérèse being unable to go out, it was arranged that Laurent should come to see her.
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading At their first interview they conversed familiarly, kissing one another without embarrassment, and without a blush, as if their intimacy had dated back several years.
Laurent
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From this reading Thérèse being unable to go out, it was arranged that Laurent should come to see her.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading They lived quite at ease in their new situation, with a tranquillity and an independence that were perfect.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They made their appointments.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The two sweethearts from the commencement found their intrigue necessary, inevitable and quite natural.
absolutely essential
From this reading The two sweethearts from the commencement found their intrigue necessary, inevitable and quite natural.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They lived quite at ease in their new situation, with a tranquillity and an independence that were perfect.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At their first interview they conversed familiarly, kissing one another without embarrassment, and without a blush, as if their intimacy had dated back several years.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Thérèse being unable to go out, it was arranged that Laurent should come to see her.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading They lived quite at ease in their new situation, with a tranquillity and an independence that were perfect.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The two sweethearts from the commencement found their intrigue necessary, inevitable and quite natural.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Thérèse being unable to go out, it was arranged that Laurent should come to see her.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading At their first interview they conversed familiarly, kissing one another without embarrassment, and without a blush, as if their intimacy had dated back several years.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Thérèse being unable to go out, it was arranged that Laurent should come to see her.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading They lived quite at ease in their new situation, with a tranquillity and an independence that were perfect.
sweetheartsnounUS /ˈswiːthɑːrts/
plural of “sweetheart” — a person loved by another person
From this reading The two sweethearts from the commencement found their intrigue necessary, inevitable and quite natural.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They lived quite at ease in their new situation, with a tranquillity and an independence that were perfect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two sweethearts from the commencement found their intrigue necessary, inevitable and quite natural.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two sweethearts from the commencement found their intrigue necessary, inevitable and quite natural.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At their first interview they conversed familiarly, kissing one another without embarrassment, and without a blush, as if their intimacy had dated back several years.
Thérèse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thérèse being unable to go out, it was arranged that Laurent should come to see her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thérèse being unable to go out, it was arranged that Laurent should come to see her.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading They lived quite at ease in their new situation, with a tranquillity and an independence that were perfect.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two sweethearts from the commencement found their intrigue necessary, inevitable and quite natural.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Thérèse being unable to go out, it was arranged that Laurent should come to see her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thérèse being unable to go out, it was arranged that Laurent should come to see her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They lived quite at ease in their new situation, with a tranquillity and an independence that were perfect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They lived quite at ease in their new situation, with a tranquillity and an independence that were perfect.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading At their first interview they conversed familiarly, kissing one another without embarrassment, and without a blush, as if their intimacy had dated back several years.
a late time of life
From this reading At their first interview they conversed familiarly, kissing one another without embarrassment, and without a blush, as if their intimacy had dated back several years.
