used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading As Catherine stooped over the ashes, she caught sight of his long legs and drew back in alarm.
(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 "What is all that?" whispered she to Mariette in the other corner of the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading As Catherine stooped over the ashes, she caught sight of his long legs and drew back in alarm.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you ask me?" said the girl; "how should I know?
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As Catherine stooped over the ashes, she caught sight of his long legs and drew back in alarm.
behaveverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading As Catherine stooped over the ashes, she caught sight of his long legs and drew back in alarm.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Where does that man come from?"
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "What is all that?" whispered she to Mariette in the other corner of the room.
demanding attention
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you ask me?" said the girl; "how should I know?
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where does that man come from?"
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As Catherine stooped over the ashes, she caught sight of his long legs and drew back in alarm.
divisible by two
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
François
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From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Where does that man come from?"
a young female
From this reading "Do you ask me?" said the girl; "how should I know?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
how
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From this reading "Do you ask me?" said the girl; "how should I know?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is all that?" whispered she to Mariette in the other corner of the room.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you ask me?" said the girl; "how should I know?
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
staying power
From this reading As Catherine stooped over the ashes, she caught sight of his long legs and drew back in alarm.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As Catherine stooped over the ashes, she caught sight of his long legs and drew back in alarm.
engage in
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Where does that man come from?"
Mariette
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From this reading "What is all that?" whispered she to Mariette in the other corner of the room.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you ask me?" said the girl; "how should I know?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "What is all that?" whispered she to Mariette in the other corner of the room.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As Catherine stooped over the ashes, she caught sight of his long legs and drew back in alarm.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "What is all that?" whispered she to Mariette in the other corner of the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Do you ask me?" said the girl; "how should I know?
Identical; not different.
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Catherine stooped over the ashes, she caught sight of his long legs and drew back in alarm.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Do you ask me?" said the girl; "how should I know?
an instance of visual perception
From this reading As Catherine stooped over the ashes, she caught sight of his long legs and drew back in alarm.
express in speech
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading As Catherine stooped over the ashes, she caught sight of his long legs and drew back in alarm.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
throbverbUS /θrɑːb/
pulsate or pound with abnormal force
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is all that?" whispered she to Mariette in the other corner of the room.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where does that man come from?"
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "What is all that?" whispered she to Mariette in the other corner of the room.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I WAS saying that François was tempted to speak to big old Catherine, and make himself known to her; but as in the same throb of time he was on the point of crying, he did not wish to behave like a fool, and did not even raise his head.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you ask me?" said the girl; "how should I know?
