used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Mademoiselle wishes a table--for herself alone!" he repeated doubtfully.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was obvious that Mademoiselle was of the class which does not frequent night cafes alone, but after all that was scarcely Monsieur Albert's concern.
in the past
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading THE FALLING OF THE HANDKERCHIEF Monsieur Albert looked over her shoulder for the man who must surely be in attendance--but he looked in vain.
Albert'snounUS /ˈælbərts/
possessive form of “albert” — prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading It was obvious that Mademoiselle was of the class which does not frequent night cafes alone, but after all that was scarcely Monsieur Albert's concern.
(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 It was obvious that Mademoiselle was of the class which does not frequent night cafes alone, but after all that was scarcely Monsieur Albert's concern.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "Mademoiselle wishes a table--for herself alone!" he repeated doubtfully.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "If you please," she answered.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading THE FALLING OF THE HANDKERCHIEF Monsieur Albert looked over her shoulder for the man who must surely be in attendance--but he looked in vain.
barriersnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE FALLING OF THE HANDKERCHIEF Monsieur Albert looked over her shoulder for the man who must surely be in attendance--but he looked in vain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE FALLING OF THE HANDKERCHIEF Monsieur Albert looked over her shoulder for the man who must surely be in attendance--but he looked in vain.
cafesnounUS /ˌkæˈfeɪz/
plural of “cafe” — a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading It was obvious that Mademoiselle was of the class which does not frequent night cafes alone, but after all that was scarcely Monsieur Albert's concern.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading It was obvious that Mademoiselle was of the class which does not frequent night cafes alone, but after all that was scarcely Monsieur Albert's concern.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading It was obvious that Mademoiselle was of the class which does not frequent night cafes alone, but after all that was scarcely Monsieur Albert's concern.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was obvious that Mademoiselle was of the class which does not frequent night cafes alone, but after all that was scarcely Monsieur Albert's concern.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading "Mademoiselle wishes a table--for herself alone!" he repeated doubtfully.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading THE FALLING OF THE HANDKERCHIEF Monsieur Albert looked over her shoulder for the man who must surely be in attendance--but he looked in vain.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
Flossie
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From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FALLING OF THE HANDKERCHIEF Monsieur Albert looked over her shoulder for the man who must surely be in attendance--but he looked in vain.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading It was obvious that Mademoiselle was of the class which does not frequent night cafes alone, but after all that was scarcely Monsieur Albert's concern.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading THE FALLING OF THE HANDKERCHIEF Monsieur Albert looked over her shoulder for the man who must surely be in attendance--but he looked in vain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FALLING OF THE HANDKERCHIEF Monsieur Albert looked over her shoulder for the man who must surely be in attendance--but he looked in vain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FALLING OF THE HANDKERCHIEF Monsieur Albert looked over her shoulder for the man who must surely be in attendance--but he looked in vain.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Mademoiselle wishes a table--for herself alone!" he repeated doubtfully.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you please," she answered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FALLING OF THE HANDKERCHIEF Monsieur Albert looked over her shoulder for the man who must surely be in attendance--but he looked in vain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was obvious that Mademoiselle was of the class which does not frequent night cafes alone, but after all that was scarcely Monsieur Albert's concern.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE FALLING OF THE HANDKERCHIEF Monsieur Albert looked over her shoulder for the man who must surely be in attendance--but he looked in vain.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading "Mademoiselle wishes a table--for herself alone!" he repeated doubtfully.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE FALLING OF THE HANDKERCHIEF Monsieur Albert looked over her shoulder for the man who must surely be in attendance--but he looked in vain.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading THE FALLING OF THE HANDKERCHIEF Monsieur Albert looked over her shoulder for the man who must surely be in attendance--but he looked in vain.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE FALLING OF THE HANDKERCHIEF Monsieur Albert looked over her shoulder for the man who must surely be in attendance--but he looked in vain.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was obvious that Mademoiselle was of the class which does not frequent night cafes alone, but after all that was scarcely Monsieur Albert's concern.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was obvious that Mademoiselle was of the class which does not frequent night cafes alone, but after all that was scarcely Monsieur Albert's concern.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading It was obvious that Mademoiselle was of the class which does not frequent night cafes alone, but after all that was scarcely Monsieur Albert's concern.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FALLING OF THE HANDKERCHIEF Monsieur Albert looked over her shoulder for the man who must surely be in attendance--but he looked in vain.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE FALLING OF THE HANDKERCHIEF Monsieur Albert looked over her shoulder for the man who must surely be in attendance--but he looked in vain.
by chance
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "If you please," she answered.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Mademoiselle wishes a table--for herself alone!" he repeated doubtfully.
Identical; not different.
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
only a very short time before
From this reading It was obvious that Mademoiselle was of the class which does not frequent night cafes alone, but after all that was scarcely Monsieur Albert's concern.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If you please," she answered.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading THE FALLING OF THE HANDKERCHIEF Monsieur Albert looked over her shoulder for the man who must surely be in attendance--but he looked in vain.
solesnounUS /soʊlz/
plural of “sol” — a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading THE FALLING OF THE HANDKERCHIEF Monsieur Albert looked over her shoulder for the man who must surely be in attendance--but he looked in vain.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "Mademoiselle wishes a table--for herself alone!" he repeated doubtfully.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was obvious that Mademoiselle was of the class which does not frequent night cafes alone, but after all that was scarcely Monsieur Albert's concern.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FALLING OF THE HANDKERCHIEF Monsieur Albert looked over her shoulder for the man who must surely be in attendance--but he looked in vain.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading THE FALLING OF THE HANDKERCHIEF Monsieur Albert looked over her shoulder for the man who must surely be in attendance--but he looked in vain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was obvious that Mademoiselle was of the class which does not frequent night cafes alone, but after all that was scarcely Monsieur Albert's concern.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was obvious that Mademoiselle was of the class which does not frequent night cafes alone, but after all that was scarcely Monsieur Albert's concern.
which person or people
From this reading THE FALLING OF THE HANDKERCHIEF Monsieur Albert looked over her shoulder for the man who must surely be in attendance--but he looked in vain.
belonging to which person
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "Mademoiselle wishes a table--for herself alone!" he repeated doubtfully.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She came perhaps from that strange land of the free, whose daughters had long ago kicked over the barriers of sex with the same abandon that Mademoiselle Flossie would display the soles of her feet a few hours later in their national dance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you please," she answered.
