Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A thimble of cognac did it.

anew

From this reading Again came an unconfirmed report that a shepherd lad while alternately playing on his Biniou and fishing for eels at the confluence of the Elle and Isole, had seen a werewolf in Laïs Woods.

plural of “airman” — someone who operates an aircraft

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

in an alternating sequence or position

From this reading Again came an unconfirmed report that a shepherd lad while alternately playing on his Biniou and fishing for eels at the confluence of the Elle and Isole, had seen a werewolf in Laïs Woods.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Again came an unconfirmed report that a shepherd lad while alternately playing on his Biniou and fishing for eels at the confluence of the Elle and Isole, had seen a werewolf in Laïs Woods.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading The Loup Garou walked on two legs and had assumed the shape of a man with no features except two enormous eyes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Again came an unconfirmed report that a shepherd lad while alternately playing on his Biniou and fishing for eels at the confluence of the Elle and Isole, had seen a werewolf in Laïs Woods.

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From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

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From this reading Again came an unconfirmed report that a shepherd lad while alternately playing on his Biniou and fishing for eels at the confluence of the Elle and Isole, had seen a werewolf in Laïs Woods.

a general officer ranking below a major general

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the Icelander was very drunk.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

high quality grape brandy distilled in the Cognac district of France

From this reading A thimble of cognac did it.

a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers)

From this reading Again came an unconfirmed report that a shepherd lad while alternately playing on his Biniou and fishing for eels at the confluence of the Elle and Isole, had seen a werewolf in Laïs Woods.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading A thimble of cognac did it.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading But the Icelander was very drunk.

plural of “eel” — the fatty flesh of eel; an elongate fish found in fresh water in Europe and America; large eels are usually smoked or pickled

From this reading Again came an unconfirmed report that a shepherd lad while alternately playing on his Biniou and fishing for eels at the confluence of the Elle and Isole, had seen a werewolf in Laïs Woods.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Again came an unconfirmed report that a shepherd lad while alternately playing on his Biniou and fishing for eels at the confluence of the Elle and Isole, had seen a werewolf in Laïs Woods.

half the width of an em

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading The Loup Garou walked on two legs and had assumed the shape of a man with no features except two enormous eyes.

apart from; not including

From this reading The Loup Garou walked on two legs and had assumed the shape of a man with no features except two enormous eyes.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The Loup Garou walked on two legs and had assumed the shape of a man with no features except two enormous eyes.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The Loup Garou walked on two legs and had assumed the shape of a man with no features except two enormous eyes.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading Again came an unconfirmed report that a shepherd lad while alternately playing on his Biniou and fishing for eels at the confluence of the Elle and Isole, had seen a werewolf in Laïs Woods.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Again came an unconfirmed report that a shepherd lad while alternately playing on his Biniou and fishing for eels at the confluence of the Elle and Isole, had seen a werewolf in Laïs Woods.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Loup Garou walked on two legs and had assumed the shape of a man with no features except two enormous eyes.

French police force; a group of gendarmes or gendarmes collectively

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

a person of German nationality

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Again came an unconfirmed report that a shepherd lad while alternately playing on his Biniou and fishing for eels at the confluence of the Elle and Isole, had seen a werewolf in Laïs Woods.

a native or inhabitant of Iceland

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

beyond belief or understanding

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Again came an unconfirmed report that a shepherd lad while alternately playing on his Biniou and fishing for eels at the confluence of the Elle and Isole, had seen a werewolf in Laïs Woods.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A thimble of cognac did it.

a boy or man

From this reading Again came an unconfirmed report that a shepherd lad while alternately playing on his Biniou and fishing for eels at the confluence of the Elle and Isole, had seen a werewolf in Laïs Woods.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Again came an unconfirmed report that a shepherd lad while alternately playing on his Biniou and fishing for eels at the confluence of the Elle and Isole, had seen a werewolf in Laïs Woods.

staying power

From this reading The Loup Garou walked on two legs and had assumed the shape of a man with no features except two enormous eyes.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Loup Garou walked on two legs and had assumed the shape of a man with no features except two enormous eyes.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The Loup Garou walked on two legs and had assumed the shape of a man with no features except two enormous eyes.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

not any; not one

From this reading The Loup Garou walked on two legs and had assumed the shape of a man with no features except two enormous eyes.

inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Again came an unconfirmed report that a shepherd lad while alternately playing on his Biniou and fishing for eels at the confluence of the Elle and Isole, had seen a werewolf in Laïs Woods.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Again came an unconfirmed report that a shepherd lad while alternately playing on his Biniou and fishing for eels at the confluence of the Elle and Isole, had seen a werewolf in Laïs Woods.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Again came an unconfirmed report that a shepherd lad while alternately playing on his Biniou and fishing for eels at the confluence of the Elle and Isole, had seen a werewolf in Laïs Woods.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Again came an unconfirmed report that a shepherd lad while alternately playing on his Biniou and fishing for eels at the confluence of the Elle and Isole, had seen a werewolf in Laïs Woods.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading The Loup Garou walked on two legs and had assumed the shape of a man with no features except two enormous eyes.

a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading Again came an unconfirmed report that a shepherd lad while alternately playing on his Biniou and fishing for eels at the confluence of the Elle and Isole, had seen a werewolf in Laïs Woods.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

as much as a thimble will hold

From this reading A thimble of cognac did it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The Loup Garou walked on two legs and had assumed the shape of a man with no features except two enormous eyes.

not finally established or settled

From this reading Again came an unconfirmed report that a shepherd lad while alternately playing on his Biniou and fishing for eels at the confluence of the Elle and Isole, had seen a werewolf in Laïs Woods.

precisely as stated

From this reading But the Icelander was very drunk.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The Loup Garou walked on two legs and had assumed the shape of a man with no features except two enormous eyes.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But the Icelander was very drunk.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

a monster able to change appearance from human to wolf and back again

From this reading Again came an unconfirmed report that a shepherd lad while alternately playing on his Biniou and fishing for eels at the confluence of the Elle and Isole, had seen a werewolf in Laïs Woods.

in or at the place that

From this reading EN OBSERVATION The incredible rumour that German airmen were in Brittany first came from Plouharnel in Morbihan; then from Bannalec, where an old Icelander had notified the Brigadier of the local Gendarmerie.

during the time that

From this reading Again came an unconfirmed report that a shepherd lad while alternately playing on his Biniou and fishing for eels at the confluence of the Elle and Isole, had seen a werewolf in Laïs Woods.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Loup Garou walked on two legs and had assumed the shape of a man with no features except two enormous eyes.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Again came an unconfirmed report that a shepherd lad while alternately playing on his Biniou and fishing for eels at the confluence of the Elle and Isole, had seen a werewolf in Laïs Woods.