used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I want a word with you," he said in his ear.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading "Yes, I think it would better be in private--that is, if you can accomplish it in this bedlam."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Pelletan's Skeleton As he left the dining-room that evening, Rushford crooked an imperious finger at Monsieur Pelletan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Oh, I haf a place, monsieur, where no one will intrude," and Pelletan led the way through the hotel office to a little door back of the desk.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pelletan's Skeleton As he left the dining-room that evening, Rushford crooked an imperious finger at Monsieur Pelletan.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "In private, monsieur?" asked the little Frenchman, with some trepidation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pelletan's Skeleton As he left the dining-room that evening, Rushford crooked an imperious finger at Monsieur Pelletan.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Oh, I haf a place, monsieur, where no one will intrude," and Pelletan led the way through the hotel office to a little door back of the desk.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Yes, I think it would better be in private--that is, if you can accomplish it in this bedlam."
bedlamnounUS /ˈbedləm/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading "Yes, I think it would better be in private--that is, if you can accomplish it in this bedlam."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Yes, I think it would better be in private--that is, if you can accomplish it in this bedlam."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Yes, I think it would better be in private--that is, if you can accomplish it in this bedlam."
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading Pelletan's Skeleton As he left the dining-room that evening, Rushford crooked an imperious finger at Monsieur Pelletan.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading "Oh, I haf a place, monsieur, where no one will intrude," and Pelletan led the way through the hotel office to a little door back of the desk.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Pelletan's Skeleton As he left the dining-room that evening, Rushford crooked an imperious finger at Monsieur Pelletan.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Oh, I haf a place, monsieur, where no one will intrude," and Pelletan led the way through the hotel office to a little door back of the desk.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "I want a word with you," he said in his ear.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Pelletan's Skeleton As he left the dining-room that evening, Rushford crooked an imperious finger at Monsieur Pelletan.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Pelletan's Skeleton As he left the dining-room that evening, Rushford crooked an imperious finger at Monsieur Pelletan.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading "In private, monsieur?" asked the little Frenchman, with some trepidation.
haf
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From this reading "Oh, I haf a place, monsieur, where no one will intrude," and Pelletan led the way through the hotel office to a little door back of the desk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pelletan's Skeleton As he left the dining-room that evening, Rushford crooked an imperious finger at Monsieur Pelletan.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I want a word with you," he said in his ear.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "Oh, I haf a place, monsieur, where no one will intrude," and Pelletan led the way through the hotel office to a little door back of the desk.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want a word with you," he said in his ear.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Yes, I think it would better be in private--that is, if you can accomplish it in this bedlam."
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading Pelletan's Skeleton As he left the dining-room that evening, Rushford crooked an imperious finger at Monsieur Pelletan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I want a word with you," he said in his ear.
intrudeverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːd/
enter uninvited
From this reading "Oh, I haf a place, monsieur, where no one will intrude," and Pelletan led the way through the hotel office to a little door back of the desk.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, I think it would better be in private--that is, if you can accomplish it in this bedlam."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, I think it would better be in private--that is, if you can accomplish it in this bedlam."
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading "Oh, I haf a place, monsieur, where no one will intrude," and Pelletan led the way through the hotel office to a little door back of the desk.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Pelletan's Skeleton As he left the dining-room that evening, Rushford crooked an imperious finger at Monsieur Pelletan.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "In private, monsieur?" asked the little Frenchman, with some trepidation.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Pelletan's Skeleton As he left the dining-room that evening, Rushford crooked an imperious finger at Monsieur Pelletan.
not any; not one
From this reading "Oh, I haf a place, monsieur, where no one will intrude," and Pelletan led the way through the hotel office to a little door back of the desk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Oh, I haf a place, monsieur, where no one will intrude," and Pelletan led the way through the hotel office to a little door back of the desk.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Oh, I haf a place, monsieur, where no one will intrude," and Pelletan led the way through the hotel office to a little door back of the desk.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, I haf a place, monsieur, where no one will intrude," and Pelletan led the way through the hotel office to a little door back of the desk.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Oh, I haf a place, monsieur, where no one will intrude," and Pelletan led the way through the hotel office to a little door back of the desk.
Pelletan
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From this reading Pelletan's Skeleton As he left the dining-room that evening, Rushford crooked an imperious finger at Monsieur Pelletan.
Pelletan's
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From this reading Pelletan's Skeleton As he left the dining-room that evening, Rushford crooked an imperious finger at Monsieur Pelletan.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Oh, I haf a place, monsieur, where no one will intrude," and Pelletan led the way through the hotel office to a little door back of the desk.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading "In private, monsieur?" asked the little Frenchman, with some trepidation.
Rushford
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From this reading Pelletan's Skeleton As he left the dining-room that evening, Rushford crooked an imperious finger at Monsieur Pelletan.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I want a word with you," he said in his ear.
SkeletonnounUS /ˈskelətən/
something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading Pelletan's Skeleton As he left the dining-room that evening, Rushford crooked an imperious finger at Monsieur Pelletan.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "In private, monsieur?" asked the little Frenchman, with some trepidation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pelletan's Skeleton As he left the dining-room that evening, Rushford crooked an imperious finger at Monsieur Pelletan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pelletan's Skeleton As he left the dining-room that evening, Rushford crooked an imperious finger at Monsieur Pelletan.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Yes, I think it would better be in private--that is, if you can accomplish it in this bedlam."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Yes, I think it would better be in private--that is, if you can accomplish it in this bedlam."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Oh, I haf a place, monsieur, where no one will intrude," and Pelletan led the way through the hotel office to a little door back of the desk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Oh, I haf a place, monsieur, where no one will intrude," and Pelletan led the way through the hotel office to a little door back of the desk.
trepidationnounUS /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/
a feeling of alarm or dread
From this reading "In private, monsieur?" asked the little Frenchman, with some trepidation.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want a word with you," he said in his ear.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Oh, I haf a place, monsieur, where no one will intrude," and Pelletan led the way through the hotel office to a little door back of the desk.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Oh, I haf a place, monsieur, where no one will intrude," and Pelletan led the way through the hotel office to a little door back of the desk.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Oh, I haf a place, monsieur, where no one will intrude," and Pelletan led the way through the hotel office to a little door back of the desk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I want a word with you," he said in his ear.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "I want a word with you," he said in his ear.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Yes, I think it would better be in private--that is, if you can accomplish it in this bedlam."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I think it would better be in private--that is, if you can accomplish it in this bedlam."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I want a word with you," he said in his ear.
