used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "By the way, did I not hear that you had found a poodle, my children?
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading The description was too accurate for the Children to deceive themselves, and that afternoon Juliette carried the dog to a magnificent house which was nothing less than the residence of the comtesse de Grand Ecusson.
advertiseverbUS /ˈædvərtaɪz/
call attention to
From this reading Doubtless it is the poodle for which they advertise.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The description was too accurate for the Children to deceive themselves, and that afternoon Juliette carried the dog to a magnificent house which was nothing less than the residence of the comtesse de Grand Ecusson.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And he produced a copy of a journal in which "a handsome reward" was promised for the restoration of an animal which resembled their protege to a tuft.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And he produced a copy of a journal in which "a handsome reward" was promised for the restoration of an animal which resembled their protege to a tuft.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading And he produced a copy of a journal in which "a handsome reward" was promised for the restoration of an animal which resembled their protege to a tuft.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "By the way, did I not hear that you had found a poodle, my children?
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The description was too accurate for the Children to deceive themselves, and that afternoon Juliette carried the dog to a magnificent house which was nothing less than the residence of the comtesse de Grand Ecusson.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "By the way, did I not hear that you had found a poodle, my children?
comtesse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The description was too accurate for the Children to deceive themselves, and that afternoon Juliette carried the dog to a magnificent house which was nothing less than the residence of the comtesse de Grand Ecusson.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading And he produced a copy of a journal in which "a handsome reward" was promised for the restoration of an animal which resembled their protege to a tuft.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The description was too accurate for the Children to deceive themselves, and that afternoon Juliette carried the dog to a magnificent house which was nothing less than the residence of the comtesse de Grand Ecusson.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading The description was too accurate for the Children to deceive themselves, and that afternoon Juliette carried the dog to a magnificent house which was nothing less than the residence of the comtesse de Grand Ecusson.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading The description was too accurate for the Children to deceive themselves, and that afternoon Juliette carried the dog to a magnificent house which was nothing less than the residence of the comtesse de Grand Ecusson.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "By the way, did I not hear that you had found a poodle, my children?
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The description was too accurate for the Children to deceive themselves, and that afternoon Juliette carried the dog to a magnificent house which was nothing less than the residence of the comtesse de Grand Ecusson.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless it is the poodle for which they advertise.
Ecusson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The description was too accurate for the Children to deceive themselves, and that afternoon Juliette carried the dog to a magnificent house which was nothing less than the residence of the comtesse de Grand Ecusson.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Doubtless it is the poodle for which they advertise.
set up or found
From this reading "By the way, did I not hear that you had found a poodle, my children?
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The description was too accurate for the Children to deceive themselves, and that afternoon Juliette carried the dog to a magnificent house which was nothing less than the residence of the comtesse de Grand Ecusson.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "By the way, did I not hear that you had found a poodle, my children?
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading And he produced a copy of a journal in which "a handsome reward" was promised for the restoration of an animal which resembled their protege to a tuft.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And he produced a copy of a journal in which "a handsome reward" was promised for the restoration of an animal which resembled their protege to a tuft.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "By the way, did I not hear that you had found a poodle, my children?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The description was too accurate for the Children to deceive themselves, and that afternoon Juliette carried the dog to a magnificent house which was nothing less than the residence of the comtesse de Grand Ecusson.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "By the way, did I not hear that you had found a poodle, my children?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And he produced a copy of a journal in which "a handsome reward" was promised for the restoration of an animal which resembled their protege to a tuft.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Doubtless it is the poodle for which they advertise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Doubtless it is the poodle for which they advertise.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading And he produced a copy of a journal in which "a handsome reward" was promised for the restoration of an animal which resembled their protege to a tuft.
Juliette
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The description was too accurate for the Children to deceive themselves, and that afternoon Juliette carried the dog to a magnificent house which was nothing less than the residence of the comtesse de Grand Ecusson.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The description was too accurate for the Children to deceive themselves, and that afternoon Juliette carried the dog to a magnificent house which was nothing less than the residence of the comtesse de Grand Ecusson.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading The description was too accurate for the Children to deceive themselves, and that afternoon Juliette carried the dog to a magnificent house which was nothing less than the residence of the comtesse de Grand Ecusson.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "By the way, did I not hear that you had found a poodle, my children?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "By the way, did I not hear that you had found a poodle, my children?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The description was too accurate for the Children to deceive themselves, and that afternoon Juliette carried the dog to a magnificent house which was nothing less than the residence of the comtesse de Grand Ecusson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And he produced a copy of a journal in which "a handsome reward" was promised for the restoration of an animal which resembled their protege to a tuft.
poodlenounUS /ˈpuːdəl/
an intelligent dog with a heavy curly solid-colored coat that is usually clipped; an old breed sometimes trained as sporting dogs or as performing dogs
From this reading "By the way, did I not hear that you had found a poodle, my children?
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading And he produced a copy of a journal in which "a handsome reward" was promised for the restoration of an animal which resembled their protege to a tuft.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading And he produced a copy of a journal in which "a handsome reward" was promised for the restoration of an animal which resembled their protege to a tuft.
protegenounUS /ˈproʊtəʒeɪ/
a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career
From this reading And he produced a copy of a journal in which "a handsome reward" was promised for the restoration of an animal which resembled their protege to a tuft.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading And he produced a copy of a journal in which "a handsome reward" was promised for the restoration of an animal which resembled their protege to a tuft.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The description was too accurate for the Children to deceive themselves, and that afternoon Juliette carried the dog to a magnificent house which was nothing less than the residence of the comtesse de Grand Ecusson.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading And he produced a copy of a journal in which "a handsome reward" was promised for the restoration of an animal which resembled their protege to a tuft.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading And he produced a copy of a journal in which "a handsome reward" was promised for the restoration of an animal which resembled their protege to a tuft.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See!"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The description was too accurate for the Children to deceive themselves, and that afternoon Juliette carried the dog to a magnificent house which was nothing less than the residence of the comtesse de Grand Ecusson.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "By the way, did I not hear that you had found a poodle, my children?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "By the way, did I not hear that you had found a poodle, my children?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And he produced a copy of a journal in which "a handsome reward" was promised for the restoration of an animal which resembled their protege to a tuft.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The description was too accurate for the Children to deceive themselves, and that afternoon Juliette carried the dog to a magnificent house which was nothing less than the residence of the comtesse de Grand Ecusson.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doubtless it is the poodle for which they advertise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And he produced a copy of a journal in which "a handsome reward" was promised for the restoration of an animal which resembled their protege to a tuft.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The description was too accurate for the Children to deceive themselves, and that afternoon Juliette carried the dog to a magnificent house which was nothing less than the residence of the comtesse de Grand Ecusson.
tuftnounUS /tʌft/
a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
From this reading And he produced a copy of a journal in which "a handsome reward" was promised for the restoration of an animal which resembled their protege to a tuft.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And he produced a copy of a journal in which "a handsome reward" was promised for the restoration of an animal which resembled their protege to a tuft.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "By the way, did I not hear that you had found a poodle, my children?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Doubtless it is the poodle for which they advertise.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "By the way, did I not hear that you had found a poodle, my children?
