Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading The Marquise loved her as devotedly as she had loved her own daughter; Coursegol regarded her with an affection whose fervor was mingled with the deference he owed to the children of his master.

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

From this reading The Marquise loved her as devotedly as she had loved her own daughter; Coursegol regarded her with an affection whose fervor was mingled with the deference he owed to the children of his master.

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

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

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

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading The first companion of her childish play was Philip, who called her sister; and she pillowed her fair head on the bosom of the Marquise without a shadow of fear and fondly called her mother.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The first companion of her childish play was Philip, who called her sister; and she pillowed her fair head on the bosom of the Marquise without a shadow of fear and fondly called her mother.

past form of “caress” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

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From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading THE CHILDHOOD OF DOLORES.

indicating a lack of maturity

From this reading The first companion of her childish play was Philip, who called her sister; and she pillowed her fair head on the bosom of the Marquise without a shadow of fear and fondly called her mother.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The Marquise loved her as devotedly as she had loved her own daughter; Coursegol regarded her with an affection whose fervor was mingled with the deference he owed to the children of his master.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The first companion of her childish play was Philip, who called her sister; and she pillowed her fair head on the bosom of the Marquise without a shadow of fear and fondly called her mother.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Nothing was left undone to render the illusion complete in the eyes of the members of the household and in her own.

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From this reading The Marquise loved her as devotedly as she had loved her own daughter; Coursegol regarded her with an affection whose fervor was mingled with the deference he owed to the children of his master.

a female human offspring

From this reading The Marquise loved her as devotedly as she had loved her own daughter; Coursegol regarded her with an affection whose fervor was mingled with the deference he owed to the children of his master.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

From this reading The Marquise loved her as devotedly as she had loved her own daughter; Coursegol regarded her with an affection whose fervor was mingled with the deference he owed to the children of his master.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

with devotion

From this reading The Marquise loved her as devotedly as she had loved her own daughter; Coursegol regarded her with an affection whose fervor was mingled with the deference he owed to the children of his master.

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From this reading THE CHILDHOOD OF DOLORES.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Nothing was left undone to render the illusion complete in the eyes of the members of the household and in her own.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The first companion of her childish play was Philip, who called her sister; and she pillowed her fair head on the bosom of the Marquise without a shadow of fear and fondly called her mother.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The first companion of her childish play was Philip, who called her sister; and she pillowed her fair head on the bosom of the Marquise without a shadow of fear and fondly called her mother.

feelings of great warmth and intensity

From this reading The Marquise loved her as devotedly as she had loved her own daughter; Coursegol regarded her with an affection whose fervor was mingled with the deference he owed to the children of his master.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first companion of her childish play was Philip, who called her sister; and she pillowed her fair head on the bosom of the Marquise without a shadow of fear and fondly called her mother.

with fondness; with love

From this reading The first companion of her childish play was Philip, who called her sister; and she pillowed her fair head on the bosom of the Marquise without a shadow of fear and fondly called her mother.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

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

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

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

From this reading The Marquise loved her as devotedly as she had loved her own daughter; Coursegol regarded her with an affection whose fervor was mingled with the deference he owed to the children of his master.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The first companion of her childish play was Philip, who called her sister; and she pillowed her fair head on the bosom of the Marquise without a shadow of fear and fondly called her mother.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Nothing was left undone to render the illusion complete in the eyes of the members of the household and in her own.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The Marquise loved her as devotedly as she had loved her own daughter; Coursegol regarded her with an affection whose fervor was mingled with the deference he owed to the children of his master.

a social unit living together

From this reading Nothing was left undone to render the illusion complete in the eyes of the members of the household and in her own.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

an erroneous mental representation

From this reading Nothing was left undone to render the illusion complete in the eyes of the members of the household and in her own.

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

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Nothing was left undone to render the illusion complete in the eyes of the members of the household and in her own.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

something that is lost

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

held dear

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

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From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The Marquise loved her as devotedly as she had loved her own daughter; Coursegol regarded her with an affection whose fervor was mingled with the deference he owed to the children of his master.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Nothing was left undone to render the illusion complete in the eyes of the members of the household and in her own.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading The Marquise loved her as devotedly as she had loved her own daughter; Coursegol regarded her with an affection whose fervor was mingled with the deference he owed to the children of his master.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The first companion of her childish play was Philip, who called her sister; and she pillowed her fair head on the bosom of the Marquise without a shadow of fear and fondly called her mother.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing was left undone to render the illusion complete in the eyes of the members of the household and in her own.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CHILDHOOD OF DOLORES.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The first companion of her childish play was Philip, who called her sister; and she pillowed her fair head on the bosom of the Marquise without a shadow of fear and fondly called her mother.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading The Marquise loved her as devotedly as she had loved her own daughter; Coursegol regarded her with an affection whose fervor was mingled with the deference he owed to the children of his master.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Nothing was left undone to render the illusion complete in the eyes of the members of the household and in her own.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

inflected form of “pet” — stroke or caress gently

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading The first companion of her childish play was Philip, who called her sister; and she pillowed her fair head on the bosom of the Marquise without a shadow of fear and fondly called her mother.

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

From this reading The first companion of her childish play was Philip, who called her sister; and she pillowed her fair head on the bosom of the Marquise without a shadow of fear and fondly called her mother.

participate in games or sport

From this reading The first companion of her childish play was Philip, who called her sister; and she pillowed her fair head on the bosom of the Marquise without a shadow of fear and fondly called her mother.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading The Marquise loved her as devotedly as she had loved her own daughter; Coursegol regarded her with an affection whose fervor was mingled with the deference he owed to the children of his master.

cause to become

From this reading Nothing was left undone to render the illusion complete in the eyes of the members of the household and in her own.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading The first companion of her childish play was Philip, who called her sister; and she pillowed her fair head on the bosom of the Marquise without a shadow of fear and fondly called her mother.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading The first companion of her childish play was Philip, who called her sister; and she pillowed her fair head on the bosom of the Marquise without a shadow of fear and fondly called her mother.

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

From this reading THE CHILDHOOD OF DOLORES.

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

From this reading Nothing was left undone to render the illusion complete in the eyes of the members of the household and in her own.

not done

From this reading Nothing was left undone to render the illusion complete in the eyes of the members of the household and in her own.

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

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

in or at the place that

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

which person or people

From this reading The first companion of her childish play was Philip, who called her sister; and she pillowed her fair head on the bosom of the Marquise without a shadow of fear and fondly called her mother.

belonging to which person

From this reading Dolores passed a happy childhood in the Chateau de Chamondrin, where she was loved, petted and caressed as if she had been the little Martha whose loss had deprived the Marquise of reason for many dreary months.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Marquise loved her as devotedly as she had loved her own daughter; Coursegol regarded her with an affection whose fervor was mingled with the deference he owed to the children of his master.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The first companion of her childish play was Philip, who called her sister; and she pillowed her fair head on the bosom of the Marquise without a shadow of fear and fondly called her mother.