commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading He vaguely felt that this woman was not accustomed to menial service, but he knew that any suggestion of sympathy was more than he could compass.
amenitiesnounUS /əˈmenətiz/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading Oscard was not good at the enunciation of those small amenities which are supposed to soothe the feelings of the temporarily debased.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He vaguely felt that this woman was not accustomed to menial service, but he knew that any suggestion of sympathy was more than he could compass.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Oscard was not good at the enunciation of those small amenities which are supposed to soothe the feelings of the temporarily debased.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Take heed of still waters; they quick pass away.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He vaguely felt that this woman was not accustomed to menial service, but he knew that any suggestion of sympathy was more than he could compass.
chocolate-colouredadjective
having the color of dark chocolate
From this reading So he merely spoke to her more gently than to the men, and perhaps she understood, despite her chocolate-coloured skin.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading He vaguely felt that this woman was not accustomed to menial service, but he knew that any suggestion of sympathy was more than he could compass.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He vaguely felt that this woman was not accustomed to menial service, but he knew that any suggestion of sympathy was more than he could compass.
debasedadjectiveUS /dəˈbeɪst/
mixed with impurities
From this reading Oscard was not good at the enunciation of those small amenities which are supposed to soothe the feelings of the temporarily debased.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading So he merely spoke to her more gently than to the men, and perhaps she understood, despite her chocolate-coloured skin.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
Durnovo's
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From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
enunciationnoun
the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience
From this reading Oscard was not good at the enunciation of those small amenities which are supposed to soothe the feelings of the temporarily debased.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Oscard was not good at the enunciation of those small amenities which are supposed to soothe the feelings of the temporarily debased.
fellow-servant
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From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He vaguely felt that this woman was not accustomed to menial service, but he knew that any suggestion of sympathy was more than he could compass.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
in a gradual manner
From this reading So he merely spoke to her more gently than to the men, and perhaps she understood, despite her chocolate-coloured skin.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Oscard was not good at the enunciation of those small amenities which are supposed to soothe the feelings of the temporarily debased.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He vaguely felt that this woman was not accustomed to menial service, but he knew that any suggestion of sympathy was more than he could compass.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Take heed of still waters; they quick pass away.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He vaguely felt that this woman was not accustomed to menial service, but he knew that any suggestion of sympathy was more than he could compass.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
Marie
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From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
the force of workers available
From this reading So he merely spoke to her more gently than to the men, and perhaps she understood, despite her chocolate-coloured skin.
menialadjectiveUS /ˈmiːniəl/
used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
From this reading He vaguely felt that this woman was not accustomed to menial service, but he knew that any suggestion of sympathy was more than he could compass.
and nothing more
From this reading So he merely spoke to her more gently than to the men, and perhaps she understood, despite her chocolate-coloured skin.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He vaguely felt that this woman was not accustomed to menial service, but he knew that any suggestion of sympathy was more than he could compass.
Msala
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From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Oscard was not good at the enunciation of those small amenities which are supposed to soothe the feelings of the temporarily debased.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Take heed of still waters; they quick pass away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
Oscard
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From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
go across or through
From this reading Take heed of still waters; they quick pass away.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
by chance
From this reading So he merely spoke to her more gently than to the men, and perhaps she understood, despite her chocolate-coloured skin.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Take heed of still waters; they quick pass away.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He vaguely felt that this woman was not accustomed to menial service, but he knew that any suggestion of sympathy was more than he could compass.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So he merely spoke to her more gently than to the men, and perhaps she understood, despite her chocolate-coloured skin.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading So he merely spoke to her more gently than to the men, and perhaps she understood, despite her chocolate-coloured skin.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Oscard was not good at the enunciation of those small amenities which are supposed to soothe the feelings of the temporarily debased.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he merely spoke to her more gently than to the men, and perhaps she understood, despite her chocolate-coloured skin.
sootheverbUS /suːð/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Oscard was not good at the enunciation of those small amenities which are supposed to soothe the feelings of the temporarily debased.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading So he merely spoke to her more gently than to the men, and perhaps she understood, despite her chocolate-coloured skin.
not in physical motion
From this reading Take heed of still waters; they quick pass away.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading He vaguely felt that this woman was not accustomed to menial service, but he knew that any suggestion of sympathy was more than he could compass.
required or under orders
From this reading Oscard was not good at the enunciation of those small amenities which are supposed to soothe the feelings of the temporarily debased.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading He vaguely felt that this woman was not accustomed to menial service, but he knew that any suggestion of sympathy was more than he could compass.
carry out
From this reading Take heed of still waters; they quick pass away.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading Oscard was not good at the enunciation of those small amenities which are supposed to soothe the feelings of the temporarily debased.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He vaguely felt that this woman was not accustomed to menial service, but he knew that any suggestion of sympathy was more than he could compass.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Take heed of still waters; they quick pass away.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He vaguely felt that this woman was not accustomed to menial service, but he knew that any suggestion of sympathy was more than he could compass.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Oscard was not good at the enunciation of those small amenities which are supposed to soothe the feelings of the temporarily debased.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading So he merely spoke to her more gently than to the men, and perhaps she understood, despite her chocolate-coloured skin.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading He vaguely felt that this woman was not accustomed to menial service, but he knew that any suggestion of sympathy was more than he could compass.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Take heed of still waters; they quick pass away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Guy Oscard was sitting on the natural terrace in front of Durnovo's house at Msala, and Marie attended to his simple wants with that patient dignity which suggested the recollection of better times, and appealed strongly to the manhood of her fellow-servant Joseph.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He vaguely felt that this woman was not accustomed to menial service, but he knew that any suggestion of sympathy was more than he could compass.
