used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JACQUES' SUPPER Last evening, there was a grand fête at Jacques' apartment.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was decided that Laurence should cut me out a pair of short breeches from a piece of green serge, which had long lain about upon the floor.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Pâquerette's departure, we debated the important question of pantaloons.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Pâquerette came in the afternoon to tell us that our neighbors expected us to supper at eleven o'clock.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Imprisoned as I was for lack of clothing, I did not refuse the invitation, being desirous of procuring some amusement for Laurence.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading JACQUES' SUPPER Last evening, there was a grand fête at Jacques' apartment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Imprisoned as I was for lack of clothing, I did not refuse the invitation, being desirous of procuring some amusement for Laurence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JACQUES' SUPPER Last evening, there was a grand fête at Jacques' apartment.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Imprisoned as I was for lack of clothing, I did not refuse the invitation, being desirous of procuring some amusement for Laurence.
breechesnounUS /ˈbriːtʃɪz/
(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
From this reading It was decided that Laurence should cut me out a pair of short breeches from a piece of green serge, which had long lain about upon the floor.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Pâquerette came in the afternoon to tell us that our neighbors expected us to supper at eleven o'clock.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Imprisoned as I was for lack of clothing, I did not refuse the invitation, being desirous of procuring some amusement for Laurence.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading It was decided that Laurence should cut me out a pair of short breeches from a piece of green serge, which had long lain about upon the floor.
debatedverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading After Pâquerette's departure, we debated the important question of pantaloons.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It was decided that Laurence should cut me out a pair of short breeches from a piece of green serge, which had long lain about upon the floor.
the act of departing
From this reading After Pâquerette's departure, we debated the important question of pantaloons.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Imprisoned as I was for lack of clothing, I did not refuse the invitation, being desirous of procuring some amusement for Laurence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Imprisoned as I was for lack of clothing, I did not refuse the invitation, being desirous of procuring some amusement for Laurence.
being one more than ten
From this reading Pâquerette came in the afternoon to tell us that our neighbors expected us to supper at eleven o'clock.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading JACQUES' SUPPER Last evening, there was a grand fête at Jacques' apartment.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Pâquerette came in the afternoon to tell us that our neighbors expected us to supper at eleven o'clock.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It was decided that Laurence should cut me out a pair of short breeches from a piece of green serge, which had long lain about upon the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Imprisoned as I was for lack of clothing, I did not refuse the invitation, being desirous of procuring some amusement for Laurence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was decided that Laurence should cut me out a pair of short breeches from a piece of green serge, which had long lain about upon the floor.
fête
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From this reading JACQUES' SUPPER Last evening, there was a grand fête at Jacques' apartment.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading JACQUES' SUPPER Last evening, there was a grand fête at Jacques' apartment.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It was decided that Laurence should cut me out a pair of short breeches from a piece of green serge, which had long lain about upon the floor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was decided that Laurence should cut me out a pair of short breeches from a piece of green serge, which had long lain about upon the floor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Imprisoned as I was for lack of clothing, I did not refuse the invitation, being desirous of procuring some amusement for Laurence.
of great significance or value
From this reading After Pâquerette's departure, we debated the important question of pantaloons.
ImprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading Imprisoned as I was for lack of clothing, I did not refuse the invitation, being desirous of procuring some amusement for Laurence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pâquerette came in the afternoon to tell us that our neighbors expected us to supper at eleven o'clock.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Imprisoned as I was for lack of clothing, I did not refuse the invitation, being desirous of procuring some amusement for Laurence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was decided that Laurence should cut me out a pair of short breeches from a piece of green serge, which had long lain about upon the floor.
JACQUES
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From this reading JACQUES' SUPPER Last evening, there was a grand fête at Jacques' apartment.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Imprisoned as I was for lack of clothing, I did not refuse the invitation, being desirous of procuring some amusement for Laurence.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading It was decided that Laurence should cut me out a pair of short breeches from a piece of green serge, which had long lain about upon the floor.
immediately past
From this reading JACQUES' SUPPER Last evening, there was a grand fête at Jacques' apartment.
Laurence
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From this reading Imprisoned as I was for lack of clothing, I did not refuse the invitation, being desirous of procuring some amusement for Laurence.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was decided that Laurence should cut me out a pair of short breeches from a piece of green serge, which had long lain about upon the floor.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was decided that Laurence should cut me out a pair of short breeches from a piece of green serge, which had long lain about upon the floor.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Pâquerette came in the afternoon to tell us that our neighbors expected us to supper at eleven o'clock.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Imprisoned as I was for lack of clothing, I did not refuse the invitation, being desirous of procuring some amusement for Laurence.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Pâquerette came in the afternoon to tell us that our neighbors expected us to supper at eleven o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Imprisoned as I was for lack of clothing, I did not refuse the invitation, being desirous of procuring some amusement for Laurence.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Pâquerette came in the afternoon to tell us that our neighbors expected us to supper at eleven o'clock.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was decided that Laurence should cut me out a pair of short breeches from a piece of green serge, which had long lain about upon the floor.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading It was decided that Laurence should cut me out a pair of short breeches from a piece of green serge, which had long lain about upon the floor.
pantaloonsnounUS /ˈpæntəluːnz/
plural of “pantaloon” — a buffoon in modern pantomimes; the butt of jokes
From this reading After Pâquerette's departure, we debated the important question of pantaloons.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading It was decided that Laurence should cut me out a pair of short breeches from a piece of green serge, which had long lain about upon the floor.
procuringverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading Imprisoned as I was for lack of clothing, I did not refuse the invitation, being desirous of procuring some amusement for Laurence.
Pâquerette
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From this reading Pâquerette came in the afternoon to tell us that our neighbors expected us to supper at eleven o'clock.
Pâquerette's
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From this reading After Pâquerette's departure, we debated the important question of pantaloons.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading After Pâquerette's departure, we debated the important question of pantaloons.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Imprisoned as I was for lack of clothing, I did not refuse the invitation, being desirous of procuring some amusement for Laurence.
sergenounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading It was decided that Laurence should cut me out a pair of short breeches from a piece of green serge, which had long lain about upon the floor.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was decided that Laurence should cut me out a pair of short breeches from a piece of green serge, which had long lain about upon the floor.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was decided that Laurence should cut me out a pair of short breeches from a piece of green serge, which had long lain about upon the floor.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Imprisoned as I was for lack of clothing, I did not refuse the invitation, being desirous of procuring some amusement for Laurence.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading JACQUES' SUPPER Last evening, there was a grand fête at Jacques' apartment.
express in words
From this reading Pâquerette came in the afternoon to tell us that our neighbors expected us to supper at eleven o'clock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pâquerette came in the afternoon to tell us that our neighbors expected us to supper at eleven o'clock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pâquerette came in the afternoon to tell us that our neighbors expected us to supper at eleven o'clock.
in or at that place or location
From this reading JACQUES' SUPPER Last evening, there was a grand fête at Jacques' apartment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pâquerette came in the afternoon to tell us that our neighbors expected us to supper at eleven o'clock.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was decided that Laurence should cut me out a pair of short breeches from a piece of green serge, which had long lain about upon the floor.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pâquerette came in the afternoon to tell us that our neighbors expected us to supper at eleven o'clock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JACQUES' SUPPER Last evening, there was a grand fête at Jacques' apartment.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After Pâquerette's departure, we debated the important question of pantaloons.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was decided that Laurence should cut me out a pair of short breeches from a piece of green serge, which had long lain about upon the floor.
