used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
ACTRESSnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
alighted
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From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading This man has friends, but I am not one of them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had a way of sharpening his wit on Count Saxe, behind Count Saxe's back--and besides, Mademoiselle Lecouvreur liked him too well.
BastillenounUS /ˈbæstɪl/
a fortress built in Paris in the 14th century and used as a prison in the 17th and 18th centuries; it was destroyed July 14, 1789 at the start of the French Revolution
From this reading I was surprised to see Monsieur Voltaire, because I supposed he was locked up in the Bastille, and would not be let out except to go to England.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was surprised to see Monsieur Voltaire, because I supposed he was locked up in the Bastille, and would not be let out except to go to England.
for the reason that
From this reading I was surprised to see Monsieur Voltaire, because I supposed he was locked up in the Bastille, and would not be let out except to go to England.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He had a way of sharpening his wit on Count Saxe, behind Count Saxe's back--and besides, Mademoiselle Lecouvreur liked him too well.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading He had a way of sharpening his wit on Count Saxe, behind Count Saxe's back--and besides, Mademoiselle Lecouvreur liked him too well.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This man has friends, but I am not one of them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading He had a way of sharpening his wit on Count Saxe, behind Count Saxe's back--and besides, Mademoiselle Lecouvreur liked him too well.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading I was surprised to see Monsieur Voltaire, because I supposed he was locked up in the Bastille, and would not be let out except to go to England.
apart from; not including
From this reading I was surprised to see Monsieur Voltaire, because I supposed he was locked up in the Bastille, and would not be let out except to go to England.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But that was because he wrote the part of _Mariamne_ for her.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This man has friends, but I am not one of them.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I was surprised to see Monsieur Voltaire, because I supposed he was locked up in the Bastille, and would not be let out except to go to England.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a way of sharpening his wit on Count Saxe, behind Count Saxe's back--and besides, Mademoiselle Lecouvreur liked him too well.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This man has friends, but I am not one of them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was surprised to see Monsieur Voltaire, because I supposed he was locked up in the Bastille, and would not be let out except to go to England.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But that was because he wrote the part of _Mariamne_ for her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had a way of sharpening his wit on Count Saxe, behind Count Saxe's back--and besides, Mademoiselle Lecouvreur liked him too well.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had a way of sharpening his wit on Count Saxe, behind Count Saxe's back--and besides, Mademoiselle Lecouvreur liked him too well.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was surprised to see Monsieur Voltaire, because I supposed he was locked up in the Bastille, and would not be let out except to go to England.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was surprised to see Monsieur Voltaire, because I supposed he was locked up in the Bastille, and would not be let out except to go to England.
and nothing more
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
Lecouvreur
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I was surprised to see Monsieur Voltaire, because I supposed he was locked up in the Bastille, and would not be let out except to go to England.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He had a way of sharpening his wit on Count Saxe, behind Count Saxe's back--and besides, Mademoiselle Lecouvreur liked him too well.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading I was surprised to see Monsieur Voltaire, because I supposed he was locked up in the Bastille, and would not be let out except to go to England.
lumberingnounUS /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/
the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This man has friends, but I am not one of them.
Mariamne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But that was because he wrote the part of _Mariamne_ for her.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was surprised to see Monsieur Voltaire, because I supposed he was locked up in the Bastille, and would not be let out except to go to England.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This man has friends, but I am not one of them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had a way of sharpening his wit on Count Saxe, behind Count Saxe's back--and besides, Mademoiselle Lecouvreur liked him too well.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This man has friends, but I am not one of them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I was surprised to see Monsieur Voltaire, because I supposed he was locked up in the Bastille, and would not be let out except to go to England.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But that was because he wrote the part of _Mariamne_ for her.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
SaxenounUS /sæks/
a French marshal who distinguished himself in the War of the Austrian Succession (1696-1750)
From this reading He had a way of sharpening his wit on Count Saxe, behind Count Saxe's back--and besides, Mademoiselle Lecouvreur liked him too well.
Saxe's
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From this reading He had a way of sharpening his wit on Count Saxe, behind Count Saxe's back--and besides, Mademoiselle Lecouvreur liked him too well.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I was surprised to see Monsieur Voltaire, because I supposed he was locked up in the Bastille, and would not be let out except to go to England.
sharpeningverbUS /ˈʃɑːrpənɪŋ/
-ing form of “sharpen” — make sharp or sharper
From this reading He had a way of sharpening his wit on Count Saxe, behind Count Saxe's back--and besides, Mademoiselle Lecouvreur liked him too well.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
required or under orders
From this reading I was surprised to see Monsieur Voltaire, because I supposed he was locked up in the Bastille, and would not be let out except to go to England.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I was surprised to see Monsieur Voltaire, because I supposed he was locked up in the Bastille, and would not be let out except to go to England.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This man has friends, but I am not one of them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This man has friends, but I am not one of them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was surprised to see Monsieur Voltaire, because I supposed he was locked up in the Bastille, and would not be let out except to go to England.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had a way of sharpening his wit on Count Saxe, behind Count Saxe's back--and besides, Mademoiselle Lecouvreur liked him too well.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I was surprised to see Monsieur Voltaire, because I supposed he was locked up in the Bastille, and would not be let out except to go to England.
VoltairenounUS /voʊlˈter/
French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was surprised to see Monsieur Voltaire, because I supposed he was locked up in the Bastille, and would not be let out except to go to England.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had a way of sharpening his wit on Count Saxe, behind Count Saxe's back--and besides, Mademoiselle Lecouvreur liked him too well.
(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 He had a way of sharpening his wit on Count Saxe, behind Count Saxe's back--and besides, Mademoiselle Lecouvreur liked him too well.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE LITTLE ACTRESS Just at that moment, a coach came lumbering through the narrow streets and stopped before the gate, where two persons alighted--Mademoiselle Lecouvreur herself and Monsieur Voltaire.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading He had a way of sharpening his wit on Count Saxe, behind Count Saxe's back--and besides, Mademoiselle Lecouvreur liked him too well.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I was surprised to see Monsieur Voltaire, because I supposed he was locked up in the Bastille, and would not be let out except to go to England.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading But that was because he wrote the part of _Mariamne_ for her.
