used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Louis found Mariette working patiently beside her godmother, who was apparently sound asleep in her bed and oblivious of her unfortunate lot for a few moments, at least.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading "Have you heard of the terrible accident on the Versailles road?"
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading The young man's extreme pallor, the alteration of his features and their painful expression, struck Mariette at once and filled her with grave apprehensions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Louis found Mariette working patiently beside her godmother, who was apparently sound asleep in her bed and oblivious of her unfortunate lot for a few moments, at least.
from appearances alone
From this reading Louis found Mariette working patiently beside her godmother, who was apparently sound asleep in her bed and oblivious of her unfortunate lot for a few moments, at least.
apprehensionsnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃənz/
plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading The young man's extreme pallor, the alteration of his features and their painful expression, struck Mariette at once and filled her with grave apprehensions.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Louis found Mariette working patiently beside her godmother, who was apparently sound asleep in her bed and oblivious of her unfortunate lot for a few moments, at least.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Louis found Mariette working patiently beside her godmother, who was apparently sound asleep in her bed and oblivious of her unfortunate lot for a few moments, at least.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Louis found Mariette working patiently beside her godmother, who was apparently sound asleep in her bed and oblivious of her unfortunate lot for a few moments, at least.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Louis found Mariette working patiently beside her godmother, who was apparently sound asleep in her bed and oblivious of her unfortunate lot for a few moments, at least.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "My God! something has happened, Louis!" she cried, coming quickly toward him.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "My God! something has happened, Louis!" she cried, coming quickly toward him.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The young man's extreme pallor, the alteration of his features and their painful expression, struck Mariette at once and filled her with grave apprehensions.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The young man's extreme pallor, the alteration of his features and their painful expression, struck Mariette at once and filled her with grave apprehensions.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The young man's extreme pallor, the alteration of his features and their painful expression, struck Mariette at once and filled her with grave apprehensions.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Louis found Mariette working patiently beside her godmother, who was apparently sound asleep in her bed and oblivious of her unfortunate lot for a few moments, at least.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The young man's extreme pallor, the alteration of his features and their painful expression, struck Mariette at once and filled her with grave apprehensions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Louis found Mariette working patiently beside her godmother, who was apparently sound asleep in her bed and oblivious of her unfortunate lot for a few moments, at least.
set up or found
From this reading Louis found Mariette working patiently beside her godmother, who was apparently sound asleep in her bed and oblivious of her unfortunate lot for a few moments, at least.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "My God! something has happened, Louis!" she cried, coming quickly toward him.
godmothernounUS /ˈɡɑːdmʌðər/
any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading Louis found Mariette working patiently beside her godmother, who was apparently sound asleep in her bed and oblivious of her unfortunate lot for a few moments, at least.
death of a person
From this reading The young man's extreme pallor, the alteration of his features and their painful expression, struck Mariette at once and filled her with grave apprehensions.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "My God! something has happened, Louis!" she cried, coming quickly toward him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My God! something has happened, Louis!" she cried, coming quickly toward him.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have you heard of the terrible accident on the Versailles road?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, something terrible has happened, Mariette," he said sadly.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Have you heard of the terrible accident on the Versailles road?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Louis found Mariette working patiently beside her godmother, who was apparently sound asleep in her bed and oblivious of her unfortunate lot for a few moments, at least.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "My God! something has happened, Louis!" she cried, coming quickly toward him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The young man's extreme pallor, the alteration of his features and their painful expression, struck Mariette at once and filled her with grave apprehensions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Louis found Mariette working patiently beside her godmother, who was apparently sound asleep in her bed and oblivious of her unfortunate lot for a few moments, at least.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Louis found Mariette working patiently beside her godmother, who was apparently sound asleep in her bed and oblivious of her unfortunate lot for a few moments, at least.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Louis found Mariette working patiently beside her godmother, who was apparently sound asleep in her bed and oblivious of her unfortunate lot for a few moments, at least.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
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man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man's extreme pallor, the alteration of his features and their painful expression, struck Mariette at once and filled her with grave apprehensions.
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From this reading Louis found Mariette working patiently beside her godmother, who was apparently sound asleep in her bed and oblivious of her unfortunate lot for a few moments, at least.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Louis found Mariette working patiently beside her godmother, who was apparently sound asleep in her bed and oblivious of her unfortunate lot for a few moments, at least.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My God! something has happened, Louis!" she cried, coming quickly toward him.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading Louis found Mariette working patiently beside her godmother, who was apparently sound asleep in her bed and oblivious of her unfortunate lot for a few moments, at least.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Louis found Mariette working patiently beside her godmother, who was apparently sound asleep in her bed and oblivious of her unfortunate lot for a few moments, at least.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Have you heard of the terrible accident on the Versailles road?"
on one occasion
From this reading The young man's extreme pallor, the alteration of his features and their painful expression, struck Mariette at once and filled her with grave apprehensions.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading The young man's extreme pallor, the alteration of his features and their painful expression, struck Mariette at once and filled her with grave apprehensions.
pallornoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading The young man's extreme pallor, the alteration of his features and their painful expression, struck Mariette at once and filled her with grave apprehensions.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Louis found Mariette working patiently beside her godmother, who was apparently sound asleep in her bed and oblivious of her unfortunate lot for a few moments, at least.
with speed
From this reading "My God! something has happened, Louis!" she cried, coming quickly toward him.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "Have you heard of the terrible accident on the Versailles road?"
in an unfortunate way
From this reading "Yes, something terrible has happened, Mariette," he said sadly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, something terrible has happened, Mariette," he said sadly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My God! something has happened, Louis!" she cried, coming quickly toward him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "My God! something has happened, Louis!" she cried, coming quickly toward him.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Louis found Mariette working patiently beside her godmother, who was apparently sound asleep in her bed and oblivious of her unfortunate lot for a few moments, at least.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The young man's extreme pallor, the alteration of his features and their painful expression, struck Mariette at once and filled her with grave apprehensions.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "Yes, something terrible has happened, Mariette," he said sadly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The young man's extreme pallor, the alteration of his features and their painful expression, struck Mariette at once and filled her with grave apprehensions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The young man's extreme pallor, the alteration of his features and their painful expression, struck Mariette at once and filled her with grave apprehensions.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "My God! something has happened, Louis!" she cried, coming quickly toward him.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Louis found Mariette working patiently beside her godmother, who was apparently sound asleep in her bed and oblivious of her unfortunate lot for a few moments, at least.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading "Have you heard of the terrible accident on the Versailles road?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Louis found Mariette working patiently beside her godmother, who was apparently sound asleep in her bed and oblivious of her unfortunate lot for a few moments, at least.
which person or people
From this reading Louis found Mariette working patiently beside her godmother, who was apparently sound asleep in her bed and oblivious of her unfortunate lot for a few moments, at least.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The young man's extreme pallor, the alteration of his features and their painful expression, struck Mariette at once and filled her with grave apprehensions.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Louis found Mariette working patiently beside her godmother, who was apparently sound asleep in her bed and oblivious of her unfortunate lot for a few moments, at least.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, something terrible has happened, Mariette," he said sadly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Have you heard of the terrible accident on the Versailles road?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man's extreme pallor, the alteration of his features and their painful expression, struck Mariette at once and filled her with grave apprehensions.
