used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Mother Hucheloup, weren’t you complaining the other day because you had had a notice served on you for infringing the law, because Gibelotte shook a counterpane out of your window?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Courfeyrac, as he demolished the wine-shop to some extent, sought to console the widowed proprietress.
Bahorel
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From this reading Bahorel, in ecstasies over the barricade, shouted:— “Here’s the street in its low-necked dress!
barricadenounUS /ˈbærəkeɪd/
a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
From this reading Bahorel, in ecstasies over the barricade, shouted:— “Here’s the street in its low-necked dress!
for the reason that
From this reading “Mother Hucheloup, weren’t you complaining the other day because you had had a notice served on you for infringing the law, because Gibelotte shook a counterpane out of your window?”
complainingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
From this reading “Mother Hucheloup, weren’t you complaining the other day because you had had a notice served on you for infringing the law, because Gibelotte shook a counterpane out of your window?”
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Courfeyrac, as he demolished the wine-shop to some extent, sought to console the widowed proprietress.
counterpanenoun
decorative cover for a bed
From this reading “Mother Hucheloup, weren’t you complaining the other day because you had had a notice served on you for infringing the law, because Gibelotte shook a counterpane out of your window?”
Courfeyrac
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From this reading Courfeyrac, as he demolished the wine-shop to some extent, sought to console the widowed proprietress.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “Mother Hucheloup, weren’t you complaining the other day because you had had a notice served on you for infringing the law, because Gibelotte shook a counterpane out of your window?”
demolishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɑːlɪʃt/
torn down and broken up
From this reading Courfeyrac, as he demolished the wine-shop to some extent, sought to console the widowed proprietress.
put on clothes
From this reading Bahorel, in ecstasies over the barricade, shouted:— “Here’s the street in its low-necked dress!
ecstasies
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From this reading Bahorel, in ecstasies over the barricade, shouted:— “Here’s the street in its low-necked dress!
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Courfeyrac, as he demolished the wine-shop to some extent, sought to console the widowed proprietress.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Mother Hucheloup, weren’t you complaining the other day because you had had a notice served on you for infringing the law, because Gibelotte shook a counterpane out of your window?”
Gibelotte
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From this reading “Mother Hucheloup, weren’t you complaining the other day because you had had a notice served on you for infringing the law, because Gibelotte shook a counterpane out of your window?”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Yes, my good Monsieur Courfeyrac.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Mother Hucheloup, weren’t you complaining the other day because you had had a notice served on you for infringing the law, because Gibelotte shook a counterpane out of your window?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Courfeyrac, as he demolished the wine-shop to some extent, sought to console the widowed proprietress.
Here's
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From this reading Bahorel, in ecstasies over the barricade, shouted:— “Here’s the street in its low-necked dress!
How
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From this reading How well it looks!”
Hucheloup
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From this reading “Mother Hucheloup, weren’t you complaining the other day because you had had a notice served on you for infringing the law, because Gibelotte shook a counterpane out of your window?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bahorel, in ecstasies over the barricade, shouted:— “Here’s the street in its low-necked dress!
infringingverbUS /ˌɪnˈfrɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “infringe” — go against, as of rules and laws
From this reading “Mother Hucheloup, weren’t you complaining the other day because you had had a notice served on you for infringing the law, because Gibelotte shook a counterpane out of your window?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How well it looks!”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Bahorel, in ecstasies over the barricade, shouted:— “Here’s the street in its low-necked dress!
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading “Mother Hucheloup, weren’t you complaining the other day because you had had a notice served on you for infringing the law, because Gibelotte shook a counterpane out of your window?”
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading How well it looks!”
low-neckedadjective
(of a garment) having a low-cut neckline
From this reading Bahorel, in ecstasies over the barricade, shouted:— “Here’s the street in its low-necked dress!
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “Yes, my good Monsieur Courfeyrac.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Mother Hucheloup, weren’t you complaining the other day because you had had a notice served on you for infringing the law, because Gibelotte shook a counterpane out of your window?”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Yes, my good Monsieur Courfeyrac.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading “Mother Hucheloup, weren’t you complaining the other day because you had had a notice served on you for infringing the law, because Gibelotte shook a counterpane out of your window?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Mother Hucheloup, weren’t you complaining the other day because you had had a notice served on you for infringing the law, because Gibelotte shook a counterpane out of your window?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Mother Hucheloup, weren’t you complaining the other day because you had had a notice served on you for infringing the law, because Gibelotte shook a counterpane out of your window?”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Mother Hucheloup, weren’t you complaining the other day because you had had a notice served on you for infringing the law, because Gibelotte shook a counterpane out of your window?”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Mother Hucheloup, weren’t you complaining the other day because you had had a notice served on you for infringing the law, because Gibelotte shook a counterpane out of your window?”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Bahorel, in ecstasies over the barricade, shouted:— “Here’s the street in its low-necked dress!
proprietressnoun
a woman proprietor
From this reading Courfeyrac, as he demolished the wine-shop to some extent, sought to console the widowed proprietress.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading “Mother Hucheloup, weren’t you complaining the other day because you had had a notice served on you for infringing the law, because Gibelotte shook a counterpane out of your window?”
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading “Mother Hucheloup, weren’t you complaining the other day because you had had a notice served on you for infringing the law, because Gibelotte shook a counterpane out of your window?”
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Bahorel, in ecstasies over the barricade, shouted:— “Here’s the street in its low-necked dress!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Courfeyrac, as he demolished the wine-shop to some extent, sought to console the widowed proprietress.
that is looked for
From this reading Courfeyrac, as he demolished the wine-shop to some extent, sought to console the widowed proprietress.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Bahorel, in ecstasies over the barricade, shouted:— “Here’s the street in its low-necked dress!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bahorel, in ecstasies over the barricade, shouted:— “Here’s the street in its low-necked dress!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Courfeyrac, as he demolished the wine-shop to some extent, sought to console the widowed proprietress.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading How well it looks!”
weren't
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From this reading “Mother Hucheloup, weren’t you complaining the other day because you had had a notice served on you for infringing the law, because Gibelotte shook a counterpane out of your window?”
widowedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪdoʊd/
single because of death of the spouse
From this reading Courfeyrac, as he demolished the wine-shop to some extent, sought to console the widowed proprietress.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading “Mother Hucheloup, weren’t you complaining the other day because you had had a notice served on you for infringing the law, because Gibelotte shook a counterpane out of your window?”
wine-shop
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From this reading Courfeyrac, as he demolished the wine-shop to some extent, sought to console the widowed proprietress.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, my good Monsieur Courfeyrac.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mother Hucheloup, weren’t you complaining the other day because you had had a notice served on you for infringing the law, because Gibelotte shook a counterpane out of your window?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mother Hucheloup, weren’t you complaining the other day because you had had a notice served on you for infringing the law, because Gibelotte shook a counterpane out of your window?”
