Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading Constant rushed towards the curtains which screened the Emperor's room, and then, losing courage, although he was known to be a stout-hearted man, he came running back to Talleyrand for advice.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading The first was tall and graceful, with a smiling face, and an affable though dignified manner.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Constant rushed towards the curtains which screened the Emperor's room, and then, losing courage, although he was known to be a stout-hearted man, he came running back to Talleyrand for advice.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

a formal public statement

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Constant rushed towards the curtains which screened the Emperor's room, and then, losing courage, although he was known to be a stout-hearted man, he came running back to Talleyrand for advice.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Constant rushed towards the curtains which screened the Emperor's room, and then, losing courage, although he was known to be a stout-hearted man, he came running back to Talleyrand for advice.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

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From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Constant rushed towards the curtains which screened the Emperor's room, and then, losing courage, although he was known to be a stout-hearted man, he came running back to Talleyrand for advice.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Constant rushed towards the curtains which screened the Emperor's room, and then, losing courage, although he was known to be a stout-hearted man, he came running back to Talleyrand for advice.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Constant rushed towards the curtains which screened the Emperor's room, and then, losing courage, although he was known to be a stout-hearted man, he came running back to Talleyrand for advice.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Constant rushed towards the curtains which screened the Emperor's room, and then, losing courage, although he was known to be a stout-hearted man, he came running back to Talleyrand for advice.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading The first was tall and graceful, with a smiling face, and an affable though dignified manner.

an official engaged in international negotiations

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

any strong feeling

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

possessive form of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire

From this reading Constant rushed towards the curtains which screened the Emperor's room, and then, losing courage, although he was known to be a stout-hearted man, he came running back to Talleyrand for advice.

a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading It was too late now, however, for Roustem the Mameluke had opened the door, and two ladies had entered the room.

a movement into or inward

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The first was tall and graceful, with a smiling face, and an affable though dignified manner.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first was tall and graceful, with a smiling face, and an affable though dignified manner.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading The first was tall and graceful, with a smiling face, and an affable though dignified manner.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was too late now, however, for Roustem the Mameluke had opened the door, and two ladies had entered the room.

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From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Constant rushed towards the curtains which screened the Emperor's room, and then, losing courage, although he was known to be a stout-hearted man, he came running back to Talleyrand for advice.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was too late now, however, for Roustem the Mameluke had opened the door, and two ladies had entered the room.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was too late now, however, for Roustem the Mameluke had opened the door, and two ladies had entered the room.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Constant rushed towards the curtains which screened the Emperor's room, and then, losing courage, although he was known to be a stout-hearted man, he came running back to Talleyrand for advice.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was too late now, however, for Roustem the Mameluke had opened the door, and two ladies had entered the room.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Constant rushed towards the curtains which screened the Emperor's room, and then, losing courage, although he was known to be a stout-hearted man, he came running back to Talleyrand for advice.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The first was tall and graceful, with a smiling face, and an affable though dignified manner.

hide under a false appearance

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

naughtily or annoyingly playful

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was too late now, however, for Roustem the Mameluke had opened the door, and two ladies had entered the room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

on one occasion

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading It was too late now, however, for Roustem the Mameluke had opened the door, and two ladies had entered the room.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

above and across; more than

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

on the contrary

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Constant rushed towards the curtains which screened the Emperor's room, and then, losing courage, although he was known to be a stout-hearted man, he came running back to Talleyrand for advice.

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From this reading It was too late now, however, for Roustem the Mameluke had opened the door, and two ladies had entered the room.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Constant rushed towards the curtains which screened the Emperor's room, and then, losing courage, although he was known to be a stout-hearted man, he came running back to Talleyrand for advice.

done under pressure

From this reading Constant rushed towards the curtains which screened the Emperor's room, and then, losing courage, although he was known to be a stout-hearted man, he came running back to Talleyrand for advice.

past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

From this reading Constant rushed towards the curtains which screened the Emperor's room, and then, losing courage, although he was known to be a stout-hearted man, he came running back to Talleyrand for advice.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading The first was tall and graceful, with a smiling face, and an affable though dignified manner.

a painful and involuntary muscular contraction

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

not in physical motion

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

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From this reading Constant rushed towards the curtains which screened the Emperor's room, and then, losing courage, although he was known to be a stout-hearted man, he came running back to Talleyrand for advice.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The first was tall and graceful, with a smiling face, and an affable though dignified manner.

French statesman (1754-1838)

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Constant rushed towards the curtains which screened the Emperor's room, and then, losing courage, although he was known to be a stout-hearted man, he came running back to Talleyrand for advice.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The first was tall and graceful, with a smiling face, and an affable though dignified manner.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was too late now, however, for Roustem the Mameluke had opened the door, and two ladies had entered the room.

in the direction of

From this reading Constant rushed towards the curtains which screened the Emperor's room, and then, losing courage, although he was known to be a stout-hearted man, he came running back to Talleyrand for advice.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was too late now, however, for Roustem the Mameluke had opened the door, and two ladies had entered the room.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

during the time that

From this reading The spasm which passed over them was caused, however, rather by mischievous amusement than by consternation, while Berthier--who had an honest affection for both Napoleon and Josephine--ran frantically to the door as if to bar the Empress from entering.

which person or people

From this reading JOSEPHINE At this unexpected announcement Talleyrand and Berthier looked at each other in silence, and for once the trained features of the great diplomatist, who lived behind a mask, betrayed the fact that he was still capable of emotion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The first was tall and graceful, with a smiling face, and an affable though dignified manner.