used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Without a moment's hesitancy he followed the little one out through the gate, down the street, and around the corner.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Monsieur understood and appreciated the situation at once, and he has prevailed upon Madame Bênitou to accept the gratuitous services of Uncle Oswald for the sake of the old darky's own safety and happiness.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was an hour later that Monsieur, after a distracted search, found him standing upon the gallery of the tiny house in which Madame Bênitou kept "fashionable millinery."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an hour later that Monsieur, after a distracted search, found him standing upon the gallery of the tiny house in which Madame Bênitou kept "fashionable millinery."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Without a moment's hesitancy he followed the little one out through the gate, down the street, and around the corner.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Monsieur understood and appreciated the situation at once, and he has prevailed upon Madame Bênitou to accept the gratuitous services of Uncle Oswald for the sake of the old darky's own safety and happiness.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Without a moment's hesitancy he followed the little one out through the gate, down the street, and around the corner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Monsieur understood and appreciated the situation at once, and he has prevailed upon Madame Bênitou to accept the gratuitous services of Uncle Oswald for the sake of the old darky's own safety and happiness.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Mother and daughter were sorely perplexed to comprehend the intentions of the venerable servitor, who stood, hat in hand, persistently awaiting their orders.
Bênitou
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From this reading It was an hour later that Monsieur, after a distracted search, found him standing upon the gallery of the tiny house in which Madame Bênitou kept "fashionable millinery."
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading Mother and daughter were sorely perplexed to comprehend the intentions of the venerable servitor, who stood, hat in hand, persistently awaiting their orders.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Without a moment's hesitancy he followed the little one out through the gate, down the street, and around the corner.
darky's
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From this reading Monsieur understood and appreciated the situation at once, and he has prevailed upon Madame Bênitou to accept the gratuitous services of Uncle Oswald for the sake of the old darky's own safety and happiness.
a female human offspring
From this reading Mother and daughter were sorely perplexed to comprehend the intentions of the venerable servitor, who stood, hat in hand, persistently awaiting their orders.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading It was an hour later that Monsieur, after a distracted search, found him standing upon the gallery of the tiny house in which Madame Bênitou kept "fashionable millinery."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Without a moment's hesitancy he followed the little one out through the gate, down the street, and around the corner.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading It was an hour later that Monsieur, after a distracted search, found him standing upon the gallery of the tiny house in which Madame Bênitou kept "fashionable millinery."
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Instantly the old negro stumbled to his feet.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Without a moment's hesitancy he followed the little one out through the gate, down the street, and around the corner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Monsieur understood and appreciated the situation at once, and he has prevailed upon Madame Bênitou to accept the gratuitous services of Uncle Oswald for the sake of the old darky's own safety and happiness.
set up or found
From this reading It was an hour later that Monsieur, after a distracted search, found him standing upon the gallery of the tiny house in which Madame Bênitou kept "fashionable millinery."
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading It was an hour later that Monsieur, after a distracted search, found him standing upon the gallery of the tiny house in which Madame Bênitou kept "fashionable millinery."
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Without a moment's hesitancy he followed the little one out through the gate, down the street, and around the corner.
gratuitousadjectiveUS /ɡrəˈtuːətəs/
without cause
From this reading Monsieur understood and appreciated the situation at once, and he has prevailed upon Madame Bênitou to accept the gratuitous services of Uncle Oswald for the sake of the old darky's own safety and happiness.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mother and daughter were sorely perplexed to comprehend the intentions of the venerable servitor, who stood, hat in hand, persistently awaiting their orders.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Monsieur understood and appreciated the situation at once, and he has prevailed upon Madame Bênitou to accept the gratuitous services of Uncle Oswald for the sake of the old darky's own safety and happiness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Monsieur understood and appreciated the situation at once, and he has prevailed upon Madame Bênitou to accept the gratuitous services of Uncle Oswald for the sake of the old darky's own safety and happiness.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Mother and daughter were sorely perplexed to comprehend the intentions of the venerable servitor, who stood, hat in hand, persistently awaiting their orders.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Without a moment's hesitancy he followed the little one out through the gate, down the street, and around the corner.
hesitancynounUS /ˈhezɪtənsi/
a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something
From this reading Without a moment's hesitancy he followed the little one out through the gate, down the street, and around the corner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was an hour later that Monsieur, after a distracted search, found him standing upon the gallery of the tiny house in which Madame Bênitou kept "fashionable millinery."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Instantly the old negro stumbled to his feet.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was an hour later that Monsieur, after a distracted search, found him standing upon the gallery of the tiny house in which Madame Bênitou kept "fashionable millinery."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was an hour later that Monsieur, after a distracted search, found him standing upon the gallery of the tiny house in which Madame Bênitou kept "fashionable millinery."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was an hour later that Monsieur, after a distracted search, found him standing upon the gallery of the tiny house in which Madame Bênitou kept "fashionable millinery."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Instantly the old negro stumbled to his feet.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mother and daughter were sorely perplexed to comprehend the intentions of the venerable servitor, who stood, hat in hand, persistently awaiting their orders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an hour later that Monsieur, after a distracted search, found him standing upon the gallery of the tiny house in which Madame Bênitou kept "fashionable millinery."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It was an hour later that Monsieur, after a distracted search, found him standing upon the gallery of the tiny house in which Madame Bênitou kept "fashionable millinery."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was an hour later that Monsieur, after a distracted search, found him standing upon the gallery of the tiny house in which Madame Bênitou kept "fashionable millinery."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Without a moment's hesitancy he followed the little one out through the gate, down the street, and around the corner.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading It was an hour later that Monsieur, after a distracted search, found him standing upon the gallery of the tiny house in which Madame Bênitou kept "fashionable millinery."
millinerynoun
shop selling women's hats
From this reading It was an hour later that Monsieur, after a distracted search, found him standing upon the gallery of the tiny house in which Madame Bênitou kept "fashionable millinery."
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Without a moment's hesitancy he followed the little one out through the gate, down the street, and around the corner.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading It was an hour later that Monsieur, after a distracted search, found him standing upon the gallery of the tiny house in which Madame Bênitou kept "fashionable millinery."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mother and daughter were sorely perplexed to comprehend the intentions of the venerable servitor, who stood, hat in hand, persistently awaiting their orders.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Instantly the old negro stumbled to his feet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was an hour later that Monsieur, after a distracted search, found him standing upon the gallery of the tiny house in which Madame Bênitou kept "fashionable millinery."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Instantly the old negro stumbled to his feet.
on one occasion
From this reading Monsieur understood and appreciated the situation at once, and he has prevailed upon Madame Bênitou to accept the gratuitous services of Uncle Oswald for the sake of the old darky's own safety and happiness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Without a moment's hesitancy he followed the little one out through the gate, down the street, and around the corner.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Mother and daughter were sorely perplexed to comprehend the intentions of the venerable servitor, who stood, hat in hand, persistently awaiting their orders.
OswaldnounUS /ˈɔːzwɔːld/
United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)
From this reading Monsieur understood and appreciated the situation at once, and he has prevailed upon Madame Bênitou to accept the gratuitous services of Uncle Oswald for the sake of the old darky's own safety and happiness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Without a moment's hesitancy he followed the little one out through the gate, down the street, and around the corner.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Monsieur understood and appreciated the situation at once, and he has prevailed upon Madame Bênitou to accept the gratuitous services of Uncle Oswald for the sake of the old darky's own safety and happiness.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading Mother and daughter were sorely perplexed to comprehend the intentions of the venerable servitor, who stood, hat in hand, persistently awaiting their orders.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading Mother and daughter were sorely perplexed to comprehend the intentions of the venerable servitor, who stood, hat in hand, persistently awaiting their orders.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading Monsieur understood and appreciated the situation at once, and he has prevailed upon Madame Bênitou to accept the gratuitous services of Uncle Oswald for the sake of the old darky's own safety and happiness.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Monsieur understood and appreciated the situation at once, and he has prevailed upon Madame Bênitou to accept the gratuitous services of Uncle Oswald for the sake of the old darky's own safety and happiness.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Monsieur understood and appreciated the situation at once, and he has prevailed upon Madame Bênitou to accept the gratuitous services of Uncle Oswald for the sake of the old darky's own safety and happiness.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading It was an hour later that Monsieur, after a distracted search, found him standing upon the gallery of the tiny house in which Madame Bênitou kept "fashionable millinery."
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Monsieur understood and appreciated the situation at once, and he has prevailed upon Madame Bênitou to accept the gratuitous services of Uncle Oswald for the sake of the old darky's own safety and happiness.
servitornoun
someone who performs the duties of an attendant for someone else
From this reading Mother and daughter were sorely perplexed to comprehend the intentions of the venerable servitor, who stood, hat in hand, persistently awaiting their orders.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Monsieur understood and appreciated the situation at once, and he has prevailed upon Madame Bênitou to accept the gratuitous services of Uncle Oswald for the sake of the old darky's own safety and happiness.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading Mother and daughter were sorely perplexed to comprehend the intentions of the venerable servitor, who stood, hat in hand, persistently awaiting their orders.
having a supporting base
From this reading It was an hour later that Monsieur, after a distracted search, found him standing upon the gallery of the tiny house in which Madame Bênitou kept "fashionable millinery."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mother and daughter were sorely perplexed to comprehend the intentions of the venerable servitor, who stood, hat in hand, persistently awaiting their orders.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Without a moment's hesitancy he followed the little one out through the gate, down the street, and around the corner.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading Instantly the old negro stumbled to his feet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was an hour later that Monsieur, after a distracted search, found him standing upon the gallery of the tiny house in which Madame Bênitou kept "fashionable millinery."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Instantly the old negro stumbled to his feet.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mother and daughter were sorely perplexed to comprehend the intentions of the venerable servitor, who stood, hat in hand, persistently awaiting their orders.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Without a moment's hesitancy he followed the little one out through the gate, down the street, and around the corner.
very small
From this reading It was an hour later that Monsieur, after a distracted search, found him standing upon the gallery of the tiny house in which Madame Bênitou kept "fashionable millinery."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Instantly the old negro stumbled to his feet.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Monsieur understood and appreciated the situation at once, and he has prevailed upon Madame Bênitou to accept the gratuitous services of Uncle Oswald for the sake of the old darky's own safety and happiness.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Monsieur understood and appreciated the situation at once, and he has prevailed upon Madame Bênitou to accept the gratuitous services of Uncle Oswald for the sake of the old darky's own safety and happiness.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was an hour later that Monsieur, after a distracted search, found him standing upon the gallery of the tiny house in which Madame Bênitou kept "fashionable millinery."
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading Mother and daughter were sorely perplexed to comprehend the intentions of the venerable servitor, who stood, hat in hand, persistently awaiting their orders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an hour later that Monsieur, after a distracted search, found him standing upon the gallery of the tiny house in which Madame Bênitou kept "fashionable millinery."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mother and daughter were sorely perplexed to comprehend the intentions of the venerable servitor, who stood, hat in hand, persistently awaiting their orders.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was an hour later that Monsieur, after a distracted search, found him standing upon the gallery of the tiny house in which Madame Bênitou kept "fashionable millinery."
which person or people
From this reading Mother and daughter were sorely perplexed to comprehend the intentions of the venerable servitor, who stood, hat in hand, persistently awaiting their orders.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without a moment's hesitancy he followed the little one out through the gate, down the street, and around the corner.
