32
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From this reading 'NUMBER 32.'
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a manuscript, and was entitled _La Vie de Monseigneur St. Fiacre_.
anew
From this reading 'St. Fiacre again!' said I.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
pleasantly occupied
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
chevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It was a manuscript, and was entitled _La Vie de Monseigneur St. Fiacre_.
devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading It was a manuscript, and was entitled _La Vie de Monseigneur St. Fiacre_.
Fiacre
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From this reading It was a manuscript, and was entitled _La Vie de Monseigneur St. Fiacre_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a manuscript, and was entitled _La Vie de Monseigneur St. Fiacre_.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading It was a manuscript, and was entitled _La Vie de Monseigneur St. Fiacre_.
go away from a place
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
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 Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading It was a manuscript, and was entitled _La Vie de Monseigneur St. Fiacre_.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
Monseigneur
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From this reading It was a manuscript, and was entitled _La Vie de Monseigneur St. Fiacre_.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
to a great degree or extent
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading 'NUMBER 32.'
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
Omelettenoun
beaten eggs or an egg mixture cooked until just set; may be folded around e.g. ham or cheese or jelly
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
PerceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
predecessornounUS /ˈpredəsesər/
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
six-and-forty
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From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
St
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From this reading It was a manuscript, and was entitled _La Vie de Monseigneur St. Fiacre_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
precisely as stated
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
VieverbUS /vaɪ/
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading It was a manuscript, and was entitled _La Vie de Monseigneur St. Fiacre_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Perceiving that I was becoming very dull and miserable, Martin Omelette brought me an old book, which he said had been left by my predecessor.
which person or people
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
a late time of life
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
an affirmative
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Yes, monsieur,' said he, 'and I hope it may serve to amuse you as much as it amused and consoled the poor chevalier, who for six-and-forty years----' 'Leave me, in the devil's name!'
