used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
accomplicenounUS /əˈkɑːm.plɪs/
A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.
From this reading Another man—an accomplice—snatched up the portfolio and replaced the securities with a bundle of old papers, carrying off the former.
(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 “But how do you know all this?”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Another man—an accomplice—snatched up the portfolio and replaced the securities with a bundle of old papers, carrying off the former.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another man—an accomplice—snatched up the portfolio and replaced the securities with a bundle of old papers, carrying off the former.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
for the reason that
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Another man—an accomplice—snatched up the portfolio and replaced the securities with a bundle of old papers, carrying off the former.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But how do you know all this?”
Béchoux
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From this reading Béchoux laughed heartily.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Another man—an accomplice—snatched up the portfolio and replaced the securities with a bundle of old papers, carrying off the former.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
collisionnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “But how do you know all this?”
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Another man—an accomplice—snatched up the portfolio and replaced the securities with a bundle of old papers, carrying off the former.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Béchoux laughed heartily.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
how
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From this reading “But how do you know all this?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Need I tell you the name of the second man?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “But how do you know all this?”
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Béchoux laughed heartily.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Another man—an accomplice—snatched up the portfolio and replaced the securities with a bundle of old papers, carrying off the former.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Need I tell you the name of the second man?”
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Need I tell you the name of the second man?”
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Another man—an accomplice—snatched up the portfolio and replaced the securities with a bundle of old papers, carrying off the former.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Another man—an accomplice—snatched up the portfolio and replaced the securities with a bundle of old papers, carrying off the former.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Another man—an accomplice—snatched up the portfolio and replaced the securities with a bundle of old papers, carrying off the former.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Another man—an accomplice—snatched up the portfolio and replaced the securities with a bundle of old papers, carrying off the former.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
a human being
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
portfolionounUS /pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/
a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather
From this reading Another man—an accomplice—snatched up the portfolio and replaced the securities with a bundle of old papers, carrying off the former.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading Another man—an accomplice—snatched up the portfolio and replaced the securities with a bundle of old papers, carrying off the former.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Need I tell you the name of the second man?”
securitiesnounUS /sɪˈkjʊrətiz/
plural of “security” — the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Another man—an accomplice—snatched up the portfolio and replaced the securities with a bundle of old papers, carrying off the former.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading Another man—an accomplice—snatched up the portfolio and replaced the securities with a bundle of old papers, carrying off the former.
sprawlingnounUS /ˈsprɔːlɪŋ/
an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
express in words
From this reading Need I tell you the name of the second man?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “But how do you know all this?”
Touffémont
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From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
not known
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Another man—an accomplice—snatched up the portfolio and replaced the securities with a bundle of old papers, carrying off the former.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
at the time that
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Because, when Monsieur Touffémont was strolling home from the House at one o’clock in the morning, a person unknown came into clumsy collision with him and sent him sprawling on the pavement.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But how do you know all this?”
