used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "'T was a moment ago," I answered, in great good-humor at his discomfiture, "that you claimed wit was as important a factor as fleetness of foot in the winning of a race.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
in the past
From this reading "'T was a moment ago," I answered, in great good-humor at his discomfiture, "that you claimed wit was as important a factor as fleetness of foot in the winning of a race.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "_Sacre_!" he exclaimed presently, turning toward me, his face flushed, and forgetful of all his well-practised graces.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "'T was an unworthy trick, Master Wayland, and one I am not likely to forget."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "'T was an unworthy trick, Master Wayland, and one I am not likely to forget."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_Sacre_!" he exclaimed presently, turning toward me, his face flushed, and forgetful of all his well-practised graces.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "'T was a moment ago," I answered, in great good-humor at his discomfiture, "that you claimed wit was as important a factor as fleetness of foot in the winning of a race.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "'T was a moment ago," I answered, in great good-humor at his discomfiture, "that you claimed wit was as important a factor as fleetness of foot in the winning of a race.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading "'T was a moment ago," I answered, in great good-humor at his discomfiture, "that you claimed wit was as important a factor as fleetness of foot in the winning of a race.
Croix
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From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did no more than illustrate your theory, Monsieur."
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading "'T was a moment ago," I answered, in great good-humor at his discomfiture, "that you claimed wit was as important a factor as fleetness of foot in the winning of a race.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "_Sacre_!" he exclaimed presently, turning toward me, his face flushed, and forgetful of all his well-practised graces.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "_Sacre_!" he exclaimed presently, turning toward me, his face flushed, and forgetful of all his well-practised graces.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading "'T was a moment ago," I answered, in great good-humor at his discomfiture, "that you claimed wit was as important a factor as fleetness of foot in the winning of a race.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
fleetnessnoun
rapidity of movement
From this reading "'T was a moment ago," I answered, in great good-humor at his discomfiture, "that you claimed wit was as important a factor as fleetness of foot in the winning of a race.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading "_Sacre_!" he exclaimed presently, turning toward me, his face flushed, and forgetful of all his well-practised graces.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "'T was a moment ago," I answered, in great good-humor at his discomfiture, "that you claimed wit was as important a factor as fleetness of foot in the winning of a race.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "'T was an unworthy trick, Master Wayland, and one I am not likely to forget."
forgetfuladjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡetfəl/
(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
From this reading "_Sacre_!" he exclaimed presently, turning toward me, his face flushed, and forgetful of all his well-practised graces.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
GLIMPSESnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
good-humor
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From this reading "'T was a moment ago," I answered, in great good-humor at his discomfiture, "that you claimed wit was as important a factor as fleetness of foot in the winning of a race.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "_Sacre_!" he exclaimed presently, turning toward me, his face flushed, and forgetful of all his well-practised graces.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "'T was a moment ago," I answered, in great good-humor at his discomfiture, "that you claimed wit was as important a factor as fleetness of foot in the winning of a race.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "_Sacre_!" he exclaimed presently, turning toward me, his face flushed, and forgetful of all his well-practised graces.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "_Sacre_!" he exclaimed presently, turning toward me, his face flushed, and forgetful of all his well-practised graces.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading I did no more than illustrate your theory, Monsieur."
of great significance or value
From this reading "'T was a moment ago," I answered, in great good-humor at his discomfiture, "that you claimed wit was as important a factor as fleetness of foot in the winning of a race.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "'T was an unworthy trick, Master Wayland, and one I am not likely to forget."
Mademoiselle's
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From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "'T was an unworthy trick, Master Wayland, and one I am not likely to forget."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "_Sacre_!" he exclaimed presently, turning toward me, his face flushed, and forgetful of all his well-practised graces.
a particular point in time
From this reading "'T was a moment ago," I answered, in great good-humor at his discomfiture, "that you claimed wit was as important a factor as fleetness of foot in the winning of a race.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading I did no more than illustrate your theory, Monsieur."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I did no more than illustrate your theory, Monsieur."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
not any; not one
From this reading I did no more than illustrate your theory, Monsieur."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "'T was an unworthy trick, Master Wayland, and one I am not likely to forget."
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "'T was an unworthy trick, Master Wayland, and one I am not likely to forget."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
in the near future
From this reading "_Sacre_!" he exclaimed presently, turning toward me, his face flushed, and forgetful of all his well-practised graces.
any competition
From this reading "'T was a moment ago," I answered, in great good-humor at his discomfiture, "that you claimed wit was as important a factor as fleetness of foot in the winning of a race.
Sacre
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From this reading "_Sacre_!" he exclaimed presently, turning toward me, his face flushed, and forgetful of all his well-practised graces.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading "'T was an unworthy trick, Master Wayland, and one I am not likely to forget."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I did no more than illustrate your theory, Monsieur."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "'T was a moment ago," I answered, in great good-humor at his discomfiture, "that you claimed wit was as important a factor as fleetness of foot in the winning of a race.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading I did no more than illustrate your theory, Monsieur."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "'T was an unworthy trick, Master Wayland, and one I am not likely to forget."
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "_Sacre_!" he exclaimed presently, turning toward me, his face flushed, and forgetful of all his well-practised graces.
a just detectable amount
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading "'T was an unworthy trick, Master Wayland, and one I am not likely to forget."
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "_Sacre_!" he exclaimed presently, turning toward me, his face flushed, and forgetful of all his well-practised graces.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading "'T was an unworthy trick, Master Wayland, and one I am not likely to forget."
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
having passed out of existence
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "'T was an unworthy trick, Master Wayland, and one I am not likely to forget."
WaylandnounUS /ˈweɪlənd/
(European mythology) a supernatural smith and king of the elves; identified with Norse Volund
From this reading "'T was an unworthy trick, Master Wayland, and one I am not likely to forget."
well-practised
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From this reading "_Sacre_!" he exclaimed presently, turning toward me, his face flushed, and forgetful of all his well-practised graces.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading "'T was a moment ago," I answered, in great good-humor at his discomfiture, "that you claimed wit was as important a factor as fleetness of foot in the winning of a race.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading "'T was a moment ago," I answered, in great good-humor at his discomfiture, "that you claimed wit was as important a factor as fleetness of foot in the winning of a race.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GLIMPSES OF DANGER If any trace of anger held place in my heart, it utterly vanished as I noted the bewildered surprise with which De Croix gazed after Mademoiselle's departing figure.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "'T was a moment ago," I answered, in great good-humor at his discomfiture, "that you claimed wit was as important a factor as fleetness of foot in the winning of a race.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I did no more than illustrate your theory, Monsieur."
