used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
affianced
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From this reading At her side was seated her lover and affianced husband, his dark, handsome features lighted up with an expression of proud triumph, almost amounting to scorn.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
Alice
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From this reading Then there was her friend and benefactress, Miss Alice, looking very beautiful, her face constantly changing from smiles to blushes--for the next day was to witness her marriage with the Chevalier Duvall.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading At her side was seated her lover and affianced husband, his dark, handsome features lighted up with an expression of proud triumph, almost amounting to scorn.
amountingverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪŋ/
-ing form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading At her side was seated her lover and affianced husband, his dark, handsome features lighted up with an expression of proud triumph, almost amounting to scorn.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At her side was seated her lover and affianced husband, his dark, handsome features lighted up with an expression of proud triumph, almost amounting to scorn.
Aubrey
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From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
AwfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Then there was her friend and benefactress, Miss Alice, looking very beautiful, her face constantly changing from smiles to blushes--for the next day was to witness her marriage with the Chevalier Duvall.
benefactressnoun
a woman benefactor
From this reading Then there was her friend and benefactress, Miss Alice, looking very beautiful, her face constantly changing from smiles to blushes--for the next day was to witness her marriage with the Chevalier Duvall.
betrayingverbUS /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
blushesnounUS /ˈblʌʃəz/
plural of “blush” — a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
From this reading Then there was her friend and benefactress, Miss Alice, looking very beautiful, her face constantly changing from smiles to blushes--for the next day was to witness her marriage with the Chevalier Duvall.
braidedadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪdɪd/
woven by (or as if by) braiding
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Then there was her friend and benefactress, Miss Alice, looking very beautiful, her face constantly changing from smiles to blushes--for the next day was to witness her marriage with the Chevalier Duvall.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
ChevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading Then there was her friend and benefactress, Miss Alice, looking very beautiful, her face constantly changing from smiles to blushes--for the next day was to witness her marriage with the Chevalier Duvall.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Then there was her friend and benefactress, Miss Alice, looking very beautiful, her face constantly changing from smiles to blushes--for the next day was to witness her marriage with the Chevalier Duvall.
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading At her side was seated her lover and affianced husband, his dark, handsome features lighted up with an expression of proud triumph, almost amounting to scorn.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Then there was her friend and benefactress, Miss Alice, looking very beautiful, her face constantly changing from smiles to blushes--for the next day was to witness her marriage with the Chevalier Duvall.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
the act of discovering something
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
put on clothes
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
drolladjectiveUS /droʊl/
comical in an odd or whimsical manner
From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
Duvall
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From this reading Then there was her friend and benefactress, Miss Alice, looking very beautiful, her face constantly changing from smiles to blushes--for the next day was to witness her marriage with the Chevalier Duvall.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
at any time
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading At her side was seated her lover and affianced husband, his dark, handsome features lighted up with an expression of proud triumph, almost amounting to scorn.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Then there was her friend and benefactress, Miss Alice, looking very beautiful, her face constantly changing from smiles to blushes--for the next day was to witness her marriage with the Chevalier Duvall.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading At her side was seated her lover and affianced husband, his dark, handsome features lighted up with an expression of proud triumph, almost amounting to scorn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then there was her friend and benefactress, Miss Alice, looking very beautiful, her face constantly changing from smiles to blushes--for the next day was to witness her marriage with the Chevalier Duvall.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Then there was her friend and benefactress, Miss Alice, looking very beautiful, her face constantly changing from smiles to blushes--for the next day was to witness her marriage with the Chevalier Duvall.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then there was her friend and benefactress, Miss Alice, looking very beautiful, her face constantly changing from smiles to blushes--for the next day was to witness her marriage with the Chevalier Duvall.
Goldworthy's
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From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
Grimsby
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From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading At her side was seated her lover and affianced husband, his dark, handsome features lighted up with an expression of proud triumph, almost amounting to scorn.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At her side was seated her lover and affianced husband, his dark, handsome features lighted up with an expression of proud triumph, almost amounting to scorn.
HonorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
huesnounUS /hjuːz/
plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading At her side was seated her lover and affianced husband, his dark, handsome features lighted up with an expression of proud triumph, almost amounting to scorn.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
immediately past
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
set afire or burning
From this reading At her side was seated her lover and affianced husband, his dark, handsome features lighted up with an expression of proud triumph, almost amounting to scorn.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading At her side was seated her lover and affianced husband, his dark, handsome features lighted up with an expression of proud triumph, almost amounting to scorn.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Then there was her friend and benefactress, Miss Alice, looking very beautiful, her face constantly changing from smiles to blushes--for the next day was to witness her marriage with the Chevalier Duvall.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
easily agitated
From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Then there was her friend and benefactress, Miss Alice, looking very beautiful, her face constantly changing from smiles to blushes--for the next day was to witness her marriage with the Chevalier Duvall.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
OutragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
PackagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
petiteadjectiveUS /pəˈtiːt/
very small
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
prettieradjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiər/
comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading At her side was seated her lover and affianced husband, his dark, handsome features lighted up with an expression of proud triumph, almost amounting to scorn.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
sarcasticadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading At her side was seated her lover and affianced husband, his dark, handsome features lighted up with an expression of proud triumph, almost amounting to scorn.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading At her side was seated her lover and affianced husband, his dark, handsome features lighted up with an expression of proud triumph, almost amounting to scorn.
sensualadjectiveUS /ˈsenʃəwəl/
marked by the appetites and passions of the body
From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At her side was seated her lover and affianced husband, his dark, handsome features lighted up with an expression of proud triumph, almost amounting to scorn.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Then there was her friend and benefactress, Miss Alice, looking very beautiful, her face constantly changing from smiles to blushes--for the next day was to witness her marriage with the Chevalier Duvall.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
tastefullyadverbUS /ˈteɪstfəli/
with taste; in a tasteful manner
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then there was her friend and benefactress, Miss Alice, looking very beautiful, her face constantly changing from smiles to blushes--for the next day was to witness her marriage with the Chevalier Duvall.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
Tickels
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From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
TimothynounUS /ˈtɪməθi/
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading At her side was seated her lover and affianced husband, his dark, handsome features lighted up with an expression of proud triumph, almost amounting to scorn.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At her side was seated her lover and affianced husband, his dark, handsome features lighted up with an expression of proud triumph, almost amounting to scorn.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
precisely as stated
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Then there was Corporal Grimsby, very shabby, very sarcastic, and very droll; near him sat the Honorable Timothy Tickels, wearing upon his sensual countenance a look of uneasiness, and occasionally betraying a degree of nervous agitation that indicated a mind ill at ease.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The Stolen Package.--The Midnight Outrage.--The Marriage, and Awful Discovery._ A very merry party were assembled in the elegant parlor of Mr. Goldworthy's superb mansion in Howard street about two weeks after the events described in the last chapter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was Fanny Aubrey herself, looking prettier than ever, with her splendid hair tastefully braided, her graceful, _petite_ form set off to advantage by an elegant dress, and her lovely countenance radiant with the hues of health and happiness.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Then there was her friend and benefactress, Miss Alice, looking very beautiful, her face constantly changing from smiles to blushes--for the next day was to witness her marriage with the Chevalier Duvall.
