23rd
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From this reading Madame Valfier--the Comtesse--took the train to Petersburg, reached it that evening, presented the authority early next morning, and was back about midnight--that being the 23rd.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She impressed him very much by her courage and hopefulness; she was, I may remark, a handsome and attractive woman.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Madame Valfier--the Comtesse--took the train to Petersburg, reached it that evening, presented the authority early next morning, and was back about midnight--that being the 23rd.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She impressed him very much by her courage and hopefulness; she was, I may remark, a handsome and attractive woman.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The next day my brother's death was announced, certified by Migratz, and duly registered as the law of the place required."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Migratz returned immediately to my brother's house and remained there, the case being declared to be so critical as to require unremitting attention.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Migratz returned immediately to my brother's house and remained there, the case being declared to be so critical as to require unremitting attention.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading She impressed him very much by her courage and hopefulness; she was, I may remark, a handsome and attractive woman.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Madame Valfier--the Comtesse--took the train to Petersburg, reached it that evening, presented the authority early next morning, and was back about midnight--that being the 23rd.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Madame Valfier--the Comtesse--took the train to Petersburg, reached it that evening, presented the authority early next morning, and was back about midnight--that being the 23rd.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Migratz returned immediately to my brother's house and remained there, the case being declared to be so critical as to require unremitting attention.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Migratz returned immediately to my brother's house and remained there, the case being declared to be so critical as to require unremitting attention.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Migratz returned immediately to my brother's house and remained there, the case being declared to be so critical as to require unremitting attention.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She impressed him very much by her courage and hopefulness; she was, I may remark, a handsome and attractive woman.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Migratz returned immediately to my brother's house and remained there, the case being declared to be so critical as to require unremitting attention.
certifiedadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtəfaɪd/
endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements
From this reading The next day my brother's death was announced, certified by Migratz, and duly registered as the law of the place required."
Comtesse
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From this reading Madame Valfier--the Comtesse--took the train to Petersburg, reached it that evening, presented the authority early next morning, and was back about midnight--that being the 23rd.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading She impressed him very much by her courage and hopefulness; she was, I may remark, a handsome and attractive woman.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Migratz returned immediately to my brother's house and remained there, the case being declared to be so critical as to require unremitting attention.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day my brother's death was announced, certified by Migratz, and duly registered as the law of the place required."
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The next day my brother's death was announced, certified by Migratz, and duly registered as the law of the place required."
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Migratz returned immediately to my brother's house and remained there, the case being declared to be so critical as to require unremitting attention.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading The next day my brother's death was announced, certified by Migratz, and duly registered as the law of the place required."
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Madame Valfier--the Comtesse--took the train to Petersburg, reached it that evening, presented the authority early next morning, and was back about midnight--that being the 23rd.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Madame Valfier--the Comtesse--took the train to Petersburg, reached it that evening, presented the authority early next morning, and was back about midnight--that being the 23rd.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading She impressed him very much by her courage and hopefulness; she was, I may remark, a handsome and attractive woman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She impressed him very much by her courage and hopefulness; she was, I may remark, a handsome and attractive woman.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She impressed him very much by her courage and hopefulness; she was, I may remark, a handsome and attractive woman.
hopefulnessnounUS /ˈhoʊpfəlnɪs/
full of hope
From this reading She impressed him very much by her courage and hopefulness; she was, I may remark, a handsome and attractive woman.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Migratz returned immediately to my brother's house and remained there, the case being declared to be so critical as to require unremitting attention.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She impressed him very much by her courage and hopefulness; she was, I may remark, a handsome and attractive woman.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Migratz returned immediately to my brother's house and remained there, the case being declared to be so critical as to require unremitting attention.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading She impressed him very much by her courage and hopefulness; she was, I may remark, a handsome and attractive woman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Madame Valfier--the Comtesse--took the train to Petersburg, reached it that evening, presented the authority early next morning, and was back about midnight--that being the 23rd.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The next day my brother's death was announced, certified by Migratz, and duly registered as the law of the place required."
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving the Vice-Consul, they reached the station and there parted.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame Valfier--the Comtesse--took the train to Petersburg, reached it that evening, presented the authority early next morning, and was back about midnight--that being the 23rd.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading She impressed him very much by her courage and hopefulness; she was, I may remark, a handsome and attractive woman.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Madame Valfier--the Comtesse--took the train to Petersburg, reached it that evening, presented the authority early next morning, and was back about midnight--that being the 23rd.
Migratz
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From this reading Migratz returned immediately to my brother's house and remained there, the case being declared to be so critical as to require unremitting attention.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Madame Valfier--the Comtesse--took the train to Petersburg, reached it that evening, presented the authority early next morning, and was back about midnight--that being the 23rd.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She impressed him very much by her courage and hopefulness; she was, I may remark, a handsome and attractive woman.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Migratz returned immediately to my brother's house and remained there, the case being declared to be so critical as to require unremitting attention.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Madame Valfier--the Comtesse--took the train to Petersburg, reached it that evening, presented the authority early next morning, and was back about midnight--that being the 23rd.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day my brother's death was announced, certified by Migratz, and duly registered as the law of the place required."
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Leaving the Vice-Consul, they reached the station and there parted.
PetersburgnounUS /ˈpiːtərzbərɡ/
a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
From this reading Madame Valfier--the Comtesse--took the train to Petersburg, reached it that evening, presented the authority early next morning, and was back about midnight--that being the 23rd.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The next day my brother's death was announced, certified by Migratz, and duly registered as the law of the place required."
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Madame Valfier--the Comtesse--took the train to Petersburg, reached it that evening, presented the authority early next morning, and was back about midnight--that being the 23rd.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Leaving the Vice-Consul, they reached the station and there parted.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading The next day my brother's death was announced, certified by Migratz, and duly registered as the law of the place required."
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Migratz returned immediately to my brother's house and remained there, the case being declared to be so critical as to require unremitting attention.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading She impressed him very much by her courage and hopefulness; she was, I may remark, a handsome and attractive woman.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Migratz returned immediately to my brother's house and remained there, the case being declared to be so critical as to require unremitting attention.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The next day my brother's death was announced, certified by Migratz, and duly registered as the law of the place required."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Migratz returned immediately to my brother's house and remained there, the case being declared to be so critical as to require unremitting attention.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She impressed him very much by her courage and hopefulness; she was, I may remark, a handsome and attractive woman.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Migratz returned immediately to my brother's house and remained there, the case being declared to be so critical as to require unremitting attention.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Leaving the Vice-Consul, they reached the station and there parted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Madame Valfier--the Comtesse--took the train to Petersburg, reached it that evening, presented the authority early next morning, and was back about midnight--that being the 23rd.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leaving the Vice-Consul, they reached the station and there parted.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Leaving the Vice-Consul, they reached the station and there parted.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leaving the Vice-Consul, they reached the station and there parted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Migratz returned immediately to my brother's house and remained there, the case being declared to be so critical as to require unremitting attention.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Madame Valfier--the Comtesse--took the train to Petersburg, reached it that evening, presented the authority early next morning, and was back about midnight--that being the 23rd.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Madame Valfier--the Comtesse--took the train to Petersburg, reached it that evening, presented the authority early next morning, and was back about midnight--that being the 23rd.
unremittingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading Migratz returned immediately to my brother's house and remained there, the case being declared to be so critical as to require unremitting attention.
Valfier
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From this reading Madame Valfier--the Comtesse--took the train to Petersburg, reached it that evening, presented the authority early next morning, and was back about midnight--that being the 23rd.
precisely as stated
From this reading She impressed him very much by her courage and hopefulness; she was, I may remark, a handsome and attractive woman.
Vice-Consul
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From this reading Leaving the Vice-Consul, they reached the station and there parted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She impressed him very much by her courage and hopefulness; she was, I may remark, a handsome and attractive woman.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She impressed him very much by her courage and hopefulness; she was, I may remark, a handsome and attractive woman.
