used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
anew
From this reading ON the following day, when Donald again climbed the many flights of stairs and knocked at her door, he found Madame Rene alone.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Madame Rene herself had brushed her threadbare gown with care, and, by the aid of spotless white collar and cuffs, given herself quite a holiday appearance.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The almost empty apartment was perfectly neat.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading ON the following day, when Donald again climbed the many flights of stairs and knocked at her door, he found Madame Rene alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON the following day, when Donald again climbed the many flights of stairs and knocked at her door, he found Madame Rene alone.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The almost empty apartment was perfectly neat.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Madame Rene herself had brushed her threadbare gown with care, and, by the aid of spotless white collar and cuffs, given herself quite a holiday appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON the following day, when Donald again climbed the many flights of stairs and knocked at her door, he found Madame Rene alone.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading Madame Rene herself had brushed her threadbare gown with care, and, by the aid of spotless white collar and cuffs, given herself quite a holiday appearance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Madame Rene herself had brushed her threadbare gown with care, and, by the aid of spotless white collar and cuffs, given herself quite a holiday appearance.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading ON the following day, when Donald again climbed the many flights of stairs and knocked at her door, he found Madame Rene alone.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Madame Rene herself had brushed her threadbare gown with care, and, by the aid of spotless white collar and cuffs, given herself quite a holiday appearance.
cuffsnounUS /kʌfs/
plural of “cuff” — the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
From this reading Madame Rene herself had brushed her threadbare gown with care, and, by the aid of spotless white collar and cuffs, given herself quite a holiday appearance.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ON the following day, when Donald again climbed the many flights of stairs and knocked at her door, he found Madame Rene alone.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
Donald
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From this reading ON the following day, when Donald again climbed the many flights of stairs and knocked at her door, he found Madame Rene alone.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading ON the following day, when Donald again climbed the many flights of stairs and knocked at her door, he found Madame Rene alone.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The almost empty apartment was perfectly neat.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading ON the following day, when Donald again climbed the many flights of stairs and knocked at her door, he found Madame Rene alone.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading ON the following day, when Donald again climbed the many flights of stairs and knocked at her door, he found Madame Rene alone.
set up or found
From this reading ON the following day, when Donald again climbed the many flights of stairs and knocked at her door, he found Madame Rene alone.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Madame Rene herself had brushed her threadbare gown with care, and, by the aid of spotless white collar and cuffs, given herself quite a holiday appearance.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Madame Rene herself had brushed her threadbare gown with care, and, by the aid of spotless white collar and cuffs, given herself quite a holiday appearance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON the following day, when Donald again climbed the many flights of stairs and knocked at her door, he found Madame Rene alone.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MADAME RENE TELLS HER STORY.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Madame Rene herself had brushed her threadbare gown with care, and, by the aid of spotless white collar and cuffs, given herself quite a holiday appearance.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading ON the following day, when Donald again climbed the many flights of stairs and knocked at her door, he found Madame Rene alone.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading MADAME RENE TELLS HER STORY.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading ON the following day, when Donald again climbed the many flights of stairs and knocked at her door, he found Madame Rene alone.
Marie
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From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading The almost empty apartment was perfectly neat.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON the following day, when Donald again climbed the many flights of stairs and knocked at her door, he found Madame Rene alone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON the following day, when Donald again climbed the many flights of stairs and knocked at her door, he found Madame Rene alone.
pastry-cook
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From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The almost empty apartment was perfectly neat.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Madame Rene herself had brushed her threadbare gown with care, and, by the aid of spotless white collar and cuffs, given herself quite a holiday appearance.
RENE
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From this reading MADAME RENE TELLS HER STORY.
SeinenounUS /seɪn/
a French river that flows through the heart of Paris and then northward into the English Channel
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
sobrietynounUS /səˈbraɪəti/
the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
in the near future
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
spotlessadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtləs/
completely neat and clean
From this reading Madame Rene herself had brushed her threadbare gown with care, and, by the aid of spotless white collar and cuffs, given herself quite a holiday appearance.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading ON the following day, when Donald again climbed the many flights of stairs and knocked at her door, he found Madame Rene alone.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading MADAME RENE TELLS HER STORY.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading MADAME RENE TELLS HER STORY.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON the following day, when Donald again climbed the many flights of stairs and knocked at her door, he found Madame Rene alone.
threadbareadjectiveUS /ˈθredber/
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
From this reading Madame Rene herself had brushed her threadbare gown with care, and, by the aid of spotless white collar and cuffs, given herself quite a holiday appearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
at the time that
From this reading ON the following day, when Donald again climbed the many flights of stairs and knocked at her door, he found Madame Rene alone.
in or at the place that
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
a Caucasian
From this reading Madame Rene herself had brushed her threadbare gown with care, and, by the aid of spotless white collar and cuffs, given herself quite a holiday appearance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Madame Rene herself had brushed her threadbare gown with care, and, by the aid of spotless white collar and cuffs, given herself quite a holiday appearance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The pastry-cook advertisement had succeeded: Marie was gone to exercise her talents in behalf of a little hotel on the Seine, where, as she had assured her new employer, she would soon distinguish herself by her industry and sobriety.
