used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Since you must hear why it is that I am so sick at heart, let me tell you that Monsieur Blanchet is in a fury against you, and will no longer endure your presence in his house."
matters of personal concern
From this reading My husband is not yet ruined, as far as I know anything of his affairs, and if it were only the fear of want, you would not see me so unhappy.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Since you must hear why it is that I am so sick at heart, let me tell you that Monsieur Blanchet is in a fury against you, and will no longer endure your presence in his house."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Since you must hear why it is that I am so sick at heart, let me tell you that Monsieur Blanchet is in a fury against you, and will no longer endure your presence in his house."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My husband is not yet ruined, as far as I know anything of his affairs, and if it were only the fear of want, you would not see me so unhappy.
any thing at all
From this reading My husband is not yet ruined, as far as I know anything of his affairs, and if it were only the fear of want, you would not see me so unhappy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My husband is not yet ruined, as far as I know anything of his affairs, and if it were only the fear of want, you would not see me so unhappy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Since you must hear why it is that I am so sick at heart, let me tell you that Monsieur Blanchet is in a fury against you, and will no longer endure your presence in his house."
Blanchet
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From this reading Since you must hear why it is that I am so sick at heart, let me tell you that Monsieur Blanchet is in a fury against you, and will no longer endure your presence in his house."
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Nobody need dread poverty who has courage to work.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Is that it?" cried François, springing up.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Nobody need dread poverty who has courage to work.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Since you must hear why it is that I am so sick at heart, let me tell you that Monsieur Blanchet is in a fury against you, and will no longer endure your presence in his house."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading My husband is not yet ruined, as far as I know anything of his affairs, and if it were only the fear of want, you would not see me so unhappy.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading My husband is not yet ruined, as far as I know anything of his affairs, and if it were only the fear of want, you would not see me so unhappy.
François
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From this reading "NO, François, my son," said she, "that is not it.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Since you must hear why it is that I am so sick at heart, let me tell you that Monsieur Blanchet is in a fury against you, and will no longer endure your presence in his house."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nobody need dread poverty who has courage to work.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Since you must hear why it is that I am so sick at heart, let me tell you that Monsieur Blanchet is in a fury against you, and will no longer endure your presence in his house."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Since you must hear why it is that I am so sick at heart, let me tell you that Monsieur Blanchet is in a fury against you, and will no longer endure your presence in his house."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading My husband is not yet ruined, as far as I know anything of his affairs, and if it were only the fear of want, you would not see me so unhappy.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Since you must hear why it is that I am so sick at heart, let me tell you that Monsieur Blanchet is in a fury against you, and will no longer endure your presence in his house."
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading My husband is not yet ruined, as far as I know anything of his affairs, and if it were only the fear of want, you would not see me so unhappy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My husband is not yet ruined, as far as I know anything of his affairs, and if it were only the fear of want, you would not see me so unhappy.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading My husband is not yet ruined, as far as I know anything of his affairs, and if it were only the fear of want, you would not see me so unhappy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since you must hear why it is that I am so sick at heart, let me tell you that Monsieur Blanchet is in a fury against you, and will no longer endure your presence in his house."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "NO, François, my son," said she, "that is not it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "NO, François, my son," said she, "that is not it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading My husband is not yet ruined, as far as I know anything of his affairs, and if it were only the fear of want, you would not see me so unhappy.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Since you must hear why it is that I am so sick at heart, let me tell you that Monsieur Blanchet is in a fury against you, and will no longer endure your presence in his house."
for more time
From this reading Since you must hear why it is that I am so sick at heart, let me tell you that Monsieur Blanchet is in a fury against you, and will no longer endure your presence in his house."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My husband is not yet ruined, as far as I know anything of his affairs, and if it were only the fear of want, you would not see me so unhappy.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Since you must hear why it is that I am so sick at heart, let me tell you that Monsieur Blanchet is in a fury against you, and will no longer endure your presence in his house."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Since you must hear why it is that I am so sick at heart, let me tell you that Monsieur Blanchet is in a fury against you, and will no longer endure your presence in his house."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "NO, François, my son," said she, "that is not it.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Nobody need dread poverty who has courage to work.
not any; not one
From this reading "NO, François, my son," said she, "that is not it.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody need dread poverty who has courage to work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "NO, François, my son," said she, "that is not it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My husband is not yet ruined, as far as I know anything of his affairs, and if it were only the fear of want, you would not see me so unhappy.
and nothing more
From this reading My husband is not yet ruined, as far as I know anything of his affairs, and if it were only the fear of want, you would not see me so unhappy.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Nobody need dread poverty who has courage to work.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Since you must hear why it is that I am so sick at heart, let me tell you that Monsieur Blanchet is in a fury against you, and will no longer endure your presence in his house."
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading My husband is not yet ruined, as far as I know anything of his affairs, and if it were only the fear of want, you would not see me so unhappy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "NO, François, my son," said she, "that is not it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading My husband is not yet ruined, as far as I know anything of his affairs, and if it were only the fear of want, you would not see me so unhappy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "NO, François, my son," said she, "that is not it.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Since you must hear why it is that I am so sick at heart, let me tell you that Monsieur Blanchet is in a fury against you, and will no longer endure your presence in his house."
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since you must hear why it is that I am so sick at heart, let me tell you that Monsieur Blanchet is in a fury against you, and will no longer endure your presence in his house."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My husband is not yet ruined, as far as I know anything of his affairs, and if it were only the fear of want, you would not see me so unhappy.
a male human offspring
From this reading "NO, François, my son," said she, "that is not it.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "Is that it?" cried François, springing up.
express in words
From this reading Since you must hear why it is that I am so sick at heart, let me tell you that Monsieur Blanchet is in a fury against you, and will no longer endure your presence in his house."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "NO, François, my son," said she, "that is not it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My husband is not yet ruined, as far as I know anything of his affairs, and if it were only the fear of want, you would not see me so unhappy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nobody need dread poverty who has courage to work.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading My husband is not yet ruined, as far as I know anything of his affairs, and if it were only the fear of want, you would not see me so unhappy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Is that it?" cried François, springing up.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading My husband is not yet ruined, as far as I know anything of his affairs, and if it were only the fear of want, you would not see me so unhappy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My husband is not yet ruined, as far as I know anything of his affairs, and if it were only the fear of want, you would not see me so unhappy.
which person or people
From this reading Nobody need dread poverty who has courage to work.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Since you must hear why it is that I am so sick at heart, let me tell you that Monsieur Blanchet is in a fury against you, and will no longer endure your presence in his house."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Since you must hear why it is that I am so sick at heart, let me tell you that Monsieur Blanchet is in a fury against you, and will no longer endure your presence in his house."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Nobody need dread poverty who has courage to work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading My husband is not yet ruined, as far as I know anything of his affairs, and if it were only the fear of want, you would not see me so unhappy.
but in spite of that
From this reading My husband is not yet ruined, as far as I know anything of his affairs, and if it were only the fear of want, you would not see me so unhappy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My husband is not yet ruined, as far as I know anything of his affairs, and if it were only the fear of want, you would not see me so unhappy.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Since you must hear why it is that I am so sick at heart, let me tell you that Monsieur Blanchet is in a fury against you, and will no longer endure your presence in his house."
