used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Baron de Naarboveck is giving an entertainment here shortly, and the captain was going to take part in it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Baron de Naarboveck is giving an entertainment here shortly, and the captain was going to take part in it.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading As he was very much of an artist we counted on his doing some menus in colour for us: I simply went to see him with a message from Mademoiselle Wilhelmine."...
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he was very much of an artist we counted on his doing some menus in colour for us: I simply went to see him with a message from Mademoiselle Wilhelmine."...
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Baron de Naarboveck is giving an entertainment here shortly, and the captain was going to take part in it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Bobinette replied, quite naturally: "To be sure I can, Monsieur.
Bobinette
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From this reading Bobinette replied, quite naturally: "To be sure I can, Monsieur.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Bobinette replied, quite naturally: "To be sure I can, Monsieur.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Baron de Naarboveck is giving an entertainment here shortly, and the captain was going to take part in it.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading As he was very much of an artist we counted on his doing some menus in colour for us: I simply went to see him with a message from Mademoiselle Wilhelmine."...
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive, but could you tell me the nature of ... this communication?"
without stop or interruption
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading As he was very much of an artist we counted on his doing some menus in colour for us: I simply went to see him with a message from Mademoiselle Wilhelmine."...
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Baron de Naarboveck is giving an entertainment here shortly, and the captain was going to take part in it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading As he was very much of an artist we counted on his doing some menus in colour for us: I simply went to see him with a message from Mademoiselle Wilhelmine."...
move gently or carefully
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Baron de Naarboveck is giving an entertainment here shortly, and the captain was going to take part in it.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
Fandor
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From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As he was very much of an artist we counted on his doing some menus in colour for us: I simply went to see him with a message from Mademoiselle Wilhelmine."...
the act of giving
From this reading Baron de Naarboveck is giving an entertainment here shortly, and the captain was going to take part in it.
the act of departing
From this reading Baron de Naarboveck is giving an entertainment here shortly, and the captain was going to take part in it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Baron de Naarboveck is giving an entertainment here shortly, and the captain was going to take part in it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he was very much of an artist we counted on his doing some menus in colour for us: I simply went to see him with a message from Mademoiselle Wilhelmine."...
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he was very much of an artist we counted on his doing some menus in colour for us: I simply went to see him with a message from Mademoiselle Wilhelmine."...
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Bobinette replied, quite naturally: "To be sure I can, Monsieur.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
inquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Baron de Naarboveck is giving an entertainment here shortly, and the captain was going to take part in it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Baron de Naarboveck is giving an entertainment here shortly, and the captain was going to take part in it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading As he was very much of an artist we counted on his doing some menus in colour for us: I simply went to see him with a message from Mademoiselle Wilhelmine."...
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
menusnounUS /ˈmenjuːz/
plural of “menu” — a list of dishes available at a restaurant
From this reading As he was very much of an artist we counted on his doing some menus in colour for us: I simply went to see him with a message from Mademoiselle Wilhelmine."...
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading As he was very much of an artist we counted on his doing some menus in colour for us: I simply went to see him with a message from Mademoiselle Wilhelmine."...
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Bobinette replied, quite naturally: "To be sure I can, Monsieur.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As he was very much of an artist we counted on his doing some menus in colour for us: I simply went to see him with a message from Mademoiselle Wilhelmine."...
Naarboveck
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From this reading Baron de Naarboveck is giving an entertainment here shortly, and the captain was going to take part in it.
as might be expected
From this reading Bobinette replied, quite naturally: "To be sure I can, Monsieur.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive, but could you tell me the nature of ... this communication?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Baron de Naarboveck is giving an entertainment here shortly, and the captain was going to take part in it.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Bobinette replied, quite naturally: "To be sure I can, Monsieur.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Bobinette replied, quite naturally: "To be sure I can, Monsieur.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As he was very much of an artist we counted on his doing some menus in colour for us: I simply went to see him with a message from Mademoiselle Wilhelmine."...
for a short time
From this reading Baron de Naarboveck is giving an entertainment here shortly, and the captain was going to take part in it.
and nothing more
From this reading As he was very much of an artist we counted on his doing some menus in colour for us: I simply went to see him with a message from Mademoiselle Wilhelmine."...
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As he was very much of an artist we counted on his doing some menus in colour for us: I simply went to see him with a message from Mademoiselle Wilhelmine."...
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Bobinette replied, quite naturally: "To be sure I can, Monsieur.
carry out
From this reading Baron de Naarboveck is giving an entertainment here shortly, and the captain was going to take part in it.
express in words
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive, but could you tell me the nature of ... this communication?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive, but could you tell me the nature of ... this communication?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he was very much of an artist we counted on his doing some menus in colour for us: I simply went to see him with a message from Mademoiselle Wilhelmine."...
precisely as stated
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Baron de Naarboveck is giving an entertainment here shortly, and the captain was going to take part in it.
look attentively
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As he was very much of an artist we counted on his doing some menus in colour for us: I simply went to see him with a message from Mademoiselle Wilhelmine."...
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As he was very much of an artist we counted on his doing some menus in colour for us: I simply went to see him with a message from Mademoiselle Wilhelmine."...
which person or people
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
Wilhelmine
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From this reading As he was very much of an artist we counted on his doing some menus in colour for us: I simply went to see him with a message from Mademoiselle Wilhelmine."...
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he was very much of an artist we counted on his doing some menus in colour for us: I simply went to see him with a message from Mademoiselle Wilhelmine."...
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "You will think me very inquisitive," continued Fandor, who pretended not to look at the young woman, in order to put her more at her ease, but who, in reality, did not lose a single change of expression on her pretty face, for he could watch its reflection in a mirror.
