adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Good friends make short reckonings,” echoed Poiret, with a glance at Vautrin.
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Well... so I am,” he answered.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Well... so I am,” he answered.
AnyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Good friends make short reckonings,” echoed Poiret, with a glance at Vautrin.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading He held both the bags in his hand, and had risen to go up to his room.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading “Here is your franc,” said Rastignac, holding out the coin to the sphinx in the black wig.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading He held both the bags in his hand, and had risen to go up to his room.
coinverbUS /kɔɪn/
make up
From this reading “Here is your franc,” said Rastignac, holding out the coin to the sphinx in the black wig.
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading “Good friends make short reckonings,” echoed Poiret, with a glance at Vautrin.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
EugenenounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
exasperatedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪd/
greatly annoyed; out of patience
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
francnounUS /fræŋk/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading “Here is your franc,” said Rastignac, holding out the coin to the sphinx in the black wig.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Good friends make short reckonings,” echoed Poiret, with a glance at Vautrin.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “Good friends make short reckonings,” echoed Poiret, with a glance at Vautrin.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He held both the bags in his hand, and had risen to go up to his room.
GoodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good friends make short reckonings,” echoed Poiret, with a glance at Vautrin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He held both the bags in his hand, and had risen to go up to his room.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He held both the bags in his hand, and had risen to go up to his room.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Here is your franc,” said Rastignac, holding out the coin to the sphinx in the black wig.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He held both the bags in his hand, and had risen to go up to his room.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading “Here is your franc,” said Rastignac, holding out the coin to the sphinx in the black wig.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Well... so I am,” he answered.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Here is your franc,” said Rastignac, holding out the coin to the sphinx in the black wig.
inmostadjective
being deepest within the self
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Here is your franc,” said Rastignac, holding out the coin to the sphinx in the black wig.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading “Good friends make short reckonings,” echoed Poiret, with a glance at Vautrin.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Here is your franc,” said Rastignac, holding out the coin to the sphinx in the black wig.
oweverbUS /oʊ/
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
Poiret
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From this reading “Good friends make short reckonings,” echoed Poiret, with a glance at Vautrin.
Rastignac
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From this reading “Here is your franc,” said Rastignac, holding out the coin to the sphinx in the black wig.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
reckonings
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From this reading “Good friends make short reckonings,” echoed Poiret, with a glance at Vautrin.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading He held both the bags in his hand, and had risen to go up to his room.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He held both the bags in his hand, and had risen to go up to his room.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Here is your franc,” said Rastignac, holding out the coin to the sphinx in the black wig.
satiricaladjectiveUS /səˈtɪrəkəl/
exposing human folly to ridicule
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading “Good friends make short reckonings,” echoed Poiret, with a glance at Vautrin.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Well... so I am,” he answered.
sphinxnounUS /sfɪŋks/
an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret
From this reading “Here is your franc,” said Rastignac, holding out the coin to the sphinx in the black wig.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Here is your franc,” said Rastignac, holding out the coin to the sphinx in the black wig.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Here is your franc,” said Rastignac, holding out the coin to the sphinx in the black wig.
triflenounUS /ˈtraɪfəl/
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He held both the bags in his hand, and had risen to go up to his room.
Vautrin
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From this reading “Good friends make short reckonings,” echoed Poiret, with a glance at Vautrin.
Vautrin's
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From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(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 “Well... so I am,” he answered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
wignounUS /wɪɡ/
hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading “Here is your franc,” said Rastignac, holding out the coin to the sphinx in the black wig.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Good friends make short reckonings,” echoed Poiret, with a glance at Vautrin.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Any one might think that you were afraid to owe me a trifle,” exclaimed this latter, with a searching glance that seemed to read the young man’s inmost thoughts; there was a satirical and cynical smile on Vautrin’s face such as Eugene had seen scores of times already; every time he saw it, it exasperated him almost beyond endurance.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Here is your franc,” said Rastignac, holding out the coin to the sphinx in the black wig.
