used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You here, Mademoiselle de Lamourie!” he exclaimed, with a surprise that his courtesy could not quite conceal.
for the reason that
From this reading “This, monsieur,” she said, in a brave confusion, “is my friend, here for a moment because of my foolish desire to see him.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading I beg you”— But he interrupted, reluctantly enough:
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading “This, monsieur,” she said, in a brave confusion, “is my friend, here for a moment because of my foolish desire to see him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I beg you”— But he interrupted, reluctantly enough:
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading “You here, Mademoiselle de Lamourie!” he exclaimed, with a surprise that his courtesy could not quite conceal.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading “This, monsieur,” she said, in a brave confusion, “is my friend, here for a moment because of my foolish desire to see him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “You here, Mademoiselle de Lamourie!” he exclaimed, with a surprise that his courtesy could not quite conceal.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading “You here, Mademoiselle de Lamourie!” he exclaimed, with a surprise that his courtesy could not quite conceal.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Over Gaspereau Ridge “Monsieur Waldron!” cried Yvonne faintly.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading “You here, Mademoiselle de Lamourie!” he exclaimed, with a surprise that his courtesy could not quite conceal.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading “This, monsieur,” she said, in a brave confusion, “is my friend, here for a moment because of my foolish desire to see him.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I beg you”— But he interrupted, reluctantly enough:
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “You here, Mademoiselle de Lamourie!” he exclaimed, with a surprise that his courtesy could not quite conceal.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading Over Gaspereau Ridge “Monsieur Waldron!” cried Yvonne faintly.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading “This, monsieur,” she said, in a brave confusion, “is my friend, here for a moment because of my foolish desire to see him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “This, monsieur,” she said, in a brave confusion, “is my friend, here for a moment because of my foolish desire to see him.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “This, monsieur,” she said, in a brave confusion, “is my friend, here for a moment because of my foolish desire to see him.
Gaspereau
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From this reading Over Gaspereau Ridge “Monsieur Waldron!” cried Yvonne faintly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “It hurts me, mademoiselle, to have to say that your friend is my prisoner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You here, Mademoiselle de Lamourie!” he exclaimed, with a surprise that his courtesy could not quite conceal.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “You here, Mademoiselle de Lamourie!” he exclaimed, with a surprise that his courtesy could not quite conceal.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “This, monsieur,” she said, in a brave confusion, “is my friend, here for a moment because of my foolish desire to see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “You here, Mademoiselle de Lamourie!” he exclaimed, with a surprise that his courtesy could not quite conceal.
hurtsnounUS /hɜːrts/
plural of “hurt” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading “It hurts me, mademoiselle, to have to say that your friend is my prisoner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I beg you”— But he interrupted, reluctantly enough:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “This, monsieur,” she said, in a brave confusion, “is my friend, here for a moment because of my foolish desire to see him.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading I beg you”— But he interrupted, reluctantly enough:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This, monsieur,” she said, in a brave confusion, “is my friend, here for a moment because of my foolish desire to see him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It hurts me, mademoiselle, to have to say that your friend is my prisoner.
Lamourie
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From this reading “You here, Mademoiselle de Lamourie!” he exclaimed, with a surprise that his courtesy could not quite conceal.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading “You here, Mademoiselle de Lamourie!” he exclaimed, with a surprise that his courtesy could not quite conceal.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It hurts me, mademoiselle, to have to say that your friend is my prisoner.
a particular point in time
From this reading “This, monsieur,” she said, in a brave confusion, “is my friend, here for a moment because of my foolish desire to see him.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Over Gaspereau Ridge “Monsieur Waldron!” cried Yvonne faintly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “This, monsieur,” she said, in a brave confusion, “is my friend, here for a moment because of my foolish desire to see him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “You here, Mademoiselle de Lamourie!” he exclaimed, with a surprise that his courtesy could not quite conceal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “This, monsieur,” she said, in a brave confusion, “is my friend, here for a moment because of my foolish desire to see him.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over Gaspereau Ridge “Monsieur Waldron!” cried Yvonne faintly.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading “It hurts me, mademoiselle, to have to say that your friend is my prisoner.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “You here, Mademoiselle de Lamourie!” he exclaimed, with a surprise that his courtesy could not quite conceal.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading I beg you”— But he interrupted, reluctantly enough:
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading Over Gaspereau Ridge “Monsieur Waldron!” cried Yvonne faintly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “This, monsieur,” she said, in a brave confusion, “is my friend, here for a moment because of my foolish desire to see him.
express in words
From this reading “It hurts me, mademoiselle, to have to say that your friend is my prisoner.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “This, monsieur,” she said, in a brave confusion, “is my friend, here for a moment because of my foolish desire to see him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “This, monsieur,” she said, in a brave confusion, “is my friend, here for a moment because of my foolish desire to see him.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading “You here, Mademoiselle de Lamourie!” he exclaimed, with a surprise that his courtesy could not quite conceal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You here, Mademoiselle de Lamourie!” he exclaimed, with a surprise that his courtesy could not quite conceal.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This, monsieur,” she said, in a brave confusion, “is my friend, here for a moment because of my foolish desire to see him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “This, monsieur,” she said, in a brave confusion, “is my friend, here for a moment because of my foolish desire to see him.
Waldron
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From this reading Over Gaspereau Ridge “Monsieur Waldron!” cried Yvonne faintly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “You here, Mademoiselle de Lamourie!” he exclaimed, with a surprise that his courtesy could not quite conceal.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You here, Mademoiselle de Lamourie!” he exclaimed, with a surprise that his courtesy could not quite conceal.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It hurts me, mademoiselle, to have to say that your friend is my prisoner.
Yvonne
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From this reading Over Gaspereau Ridge “Monsieur Waldron!” cried Yvonne faintly.
