used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
a young person of either sex
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
Cruchot
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From this reading Tell her, Cruchot.”
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading “Mademoiselle, your father does not wish to divide the property, nor sell the estate, nor pay enormous taxes on the ready money which he may possess.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Mademoiselle, your father does not wish to divide the property, nor sell the estate, nor pay enormous taxes on the ready money which he may possess.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading “Mademoiselle, your father does not wish to divide the property, nor sell the estate, nor pay enormous taxes on the ready money which he may possess.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading “Mademoiselle, your father does not wish to divide the property, nor sell the estate, nor pay enormous taxes on the ready money which he may possess.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Mademoiselle, your father does not wish to divide the property, nor sell the estate, nor pay enormous taxes on the ready money which he may possess.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “My little girl, it is not for me to say.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
a young female
From this reading “My little girl, it is not for me to say.
Grandet
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From this reading “Let me tell it my own way, Grandet.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Mademoiselle, your father does not wish to divide the property, nor sell the estate, nor pay enormous taxes on the ready money which he may possess.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Tell her, Cruchot.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
inheritverbUS /ˌɪnˈherət/
obtain from someone after their death
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
inventorynounUS /ˌɪnvənˈtɔːri/
a detailed list of all the items in stock
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “My little girl, it is not for me to say.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “My little girl, it is not for me to say.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let me tell it my own way, Grandet.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “My little girl, it is not for me to say.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading “Mademoiselle, your father does not wish to divide the property, nor sell the estate, nor pay enormous taxes on the ready money which he may possess.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Mademoiselle, your father does not wish to divide the property, nor sell the estate, nor pay enormous taxes on the ready money which he may possess.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “My little girl, it is not for me to say.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading “Mademoiselle, your father does not wish to divide the property, nor sell the estate, nor pay enormous taxes on the ready money which he may possess.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My little girl, it is not for me to say.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading “Mademoiselle, your father does not wish to divide the property, nor sell the estate, nor pay enormous taxes on the ready money which he may possess.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “My little girl, it is not for me to say.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Mademoiselle, your father does not wish to divide the property, nor sell the estate, nor pay enormous taxes on the ready money which he may possess.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “Let me tell it my own way, Grandet.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading “Mademoiselle, your father does not wish to divide the property, nor sell the estate, nor pay enormous taxes on the ready money which he may possess.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading “Mademoiselle, your father does not wish to divide the property, nor sell the estate, nor pay enormous taxes on the ready money which he may possess.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading “Mademoiselle, your father does not wish to divide the property, nor sell the estate, nor pay enormous taxes on the ready money which he may possess.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “Mademoiselle, your father does not wish to divide the property, nor sell the estate, nor pay enormous taxes on the ready money which he may possess.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
express in words
From this reading “My little girl, it is not for me to say.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading “Mademoiselle, your father does not wish to divide the property, nor sell the estate, nor pay enormous taxes on the ready money which he may possess.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
taxesnounUS /ˈtæksəz/
plural of “tax” — charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
From this reading “Mademoiselle, your father does not wish to divide the property, nor sell the estate, nor pay enormous taxes on the ready money which he may possess.
express in words
From this reading Tell her, Cruchot.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Mademoiselle, your father does not wish to divide the property, nor sell the estate, nor pay enormous taxes on the ready money which he may possess.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “My little girl, it is not for me to say.
undividedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndəˈvaɪdɪd/
not parted by conflict of opinion
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Let me tell it my own way, Grandet.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Mademoiselle, your father does not wish to divide the property, nor sell the estate, nor pay enormous taxes on the ready money which he may possess.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “Mademoiselle, your father does not wish to divide the property, nor sell the estate, nor pay enormous taxes on the ready money which he may possess.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Therefore, to avoid all this, he must be released from making the inventory of his whole fortune, part of which you inherit from your mother, and which is now undivided between you and your father--” “Cruchot, are you quite sure of what you are saying before you tell it to a mere child?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mademoiselle, your father does not wish to divide the property, nor sell the estate, nor pay enormous taxes on the ready money which he may possess.
