used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then Mathieu, having alighted on the pavement in his turn, saw a scene which detained him there a few moments longer.
alighted
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From this reading Then Mathieu, having alighted on the pavement in his turn, saw a scene which detained him there a few moments longer.
(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 Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
AmidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And if you will kindly recommend me to any ladies you may know, I shall be quite at their disposal."
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "And if you will kindly recommend me to any ladies you may know, I shall be quite at their disposal."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading La Couteau quickly sprang from the cab as soon as they reached the courtyard of the St. Lazare Station.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "And if you will kindly recommend me to any ladies you may know, I shall be quite at their disposal."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "And if you will kindly recommend me to any ladies you may know, I shall be quite at their disposal."
beaksnounUS /biːks/
plural of “beak” — beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles)
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Thank you, monsieur, you have been very kind," said she.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading La Couteau quickly sprang from the cab as soon as they reached the courtyard of the St. Lazare Station.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading La Couteau quickly sprang from the cab as soon as they reached the courtyard of the St. Lazare Station.
Couteau
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From this reading La Couteau quickly sprang from the cab as soon as they reached the courtyard of the St. Lazare Station.
crowsnounUS /kroʊz/
plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
dartingverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading Then Mathieu, having alighted on the pavement in his turn, saw a scene which detained him there a few moments longer.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading "And if you will kindly recommend me to any ladies you may know, I shall be quite at their disposal."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Then Mathieu, having alighted on the pavement in his turn, saw a scene which detained him there a few moments longer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
flappingnounUS /ˈflæpɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading La Couteau quickly sprang from the cab as soon as they reached the courtyard of the St. Lazare Station.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Thank you, monsieur, you have been very kind," said she.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Then Mathieu, having alighted on the pavement in his turn, saw a scene which detained him there a few moments longer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then Mathieu, having alighted on the pavement in his turn, saw a scene which detained him there a few moments longer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then Mathieu, having alighted on the pavement in his turn, saw a scene which detained him there a few moments longer.
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And if you will kindly recommend me to any ladies you may know, I shall be quite at their disposal."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "And if you will kindly recommend me to any ladies you may know, I shall be quite at their disposal."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then Mathieu, having alighted on the pavement in his turn, saw a scene which detained him there a few moments longer.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Thank you, monsieur, you have been very kind," said she.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading "And if you will kindly recommend me to any ladies you may know, I shall be quite at their disposal."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "And if you will kindly recommend me to any ladies you may know, I shall be quite at their disposal."
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading La Couteau quickly sprang from the cab as soon as they reached the courtyard of the St. Lazare Station.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "And if you will kindly recommend me to any ladies you may know, I shall be quite at their disposal."
Lazare
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From this reading La Couteau quickly sprang from the cab as soon as they reached the courtyard of the St. Lazare Station.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
for more time
From this reading Then Mathieu, having alighted on the pavement in his turn, saw a scene which detained him there a few moments longer.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
Mathieu
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From this reading Then Mathieu, having alighted on the pavement in his turn, saw a scene which detained him there a few moments longer.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "And if you will kindly recommend me to any ladies you may know, I shall be quite at their disposal."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And if you will kindly recommend me to any ladies you may know, I shall be quite at their disposal."
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Then Mathieu, having alighted on the pavement in his turn, saw a scene which detained him there a few moments longer.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "Thank you, monsieur, you have been very kind," said she.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading La Couteau quickly sprang from the cab as soon as they reached the courtyard of the St. Lazare Station.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then Mathieu, having alighted on the pavement in his turn, saw a scene which detained him there a few moments longer.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading Then Mathieu, having alighted on the pavement in his turn, saw a scene which detained him there a few moments longer.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
with speed
From this reading La Couteau quickly sprang from the cab as soon as they reached the courtyard of the St. Lazare Station.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "And if you will kindly recommend me to any ladies you may know, I shall be quite at their disposal."
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading La Couteau quickly sprang from the cab as soon as they reached the courtyard of the St. Lazare Station.
recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/
push for something
From this reading "And if you will kindly recommend me to any ladies you may know, I shall be quite at their disposal."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Thank you, monsieur, you have been very kind," said she.
cut with a saw
From this reading Then Mathieu, having alighted on the pavement in his turn, saw a scene which detained him there a few moments longer.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Then Mathieu, having alighted on the pavement in his turn, saw a scene which detained him there a few moments longer.
scrambleverbUS /ˈskræmbəl/
to move hurriedly
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "And if you will kindly recommend me to any ladies you may know, I shall be quite at their disposal."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Thank you, monsieur, you have been very kind," said she.
in the near future
From this reading La Couteau quickly sprang from the cab as soon as they reached the courtyard of the St. Lazare Station.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading La Couteau quickly sprang from the cab as soon as they reached the courtyard of the St. Lazare Station.
St
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From this reading La Couteau quickly sprang from the cab as soon as they reached the courtyard of the St. Lazare Station.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading La Couteau quickly sprang from the cab as soon as they reached the courtyard of the St. Lazare Station.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you, monsieur, you have been very kind," said she.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading La Couteau quickly sprang from the cab as soon as they reached the courtyard of the St. Lazare Station.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "And if you will kindly recommend me to any ladies you may know, I shall be quite at their disposal."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Mathieu, having alighted on the pavement in his turn, saw a scene which detained him there a few moments longer.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then Mathieu, having alighted on the pavement in his turn, saw a scene which detained him there a few moments longer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading La Couteau quickly sprang from the cab as soon as they reached the courtyard of the St. Lazare Station.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And if you will kindly recommend me to any ladies you may know, I shall be quite at their disposal."
a source of difficulty
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Then Mathieu, having alighted on the pavement in his turn, saw a scene which detained him there a few moments longer.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Thank you, monsieur, you have been very kind," said she.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then Mathieu, having alighted on the pavement in his turn, saw a scene which detained him there a few moments longer.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "And if you will kindly recommend me to any ladies you may know, I shall be quite at their disposal."
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Amid all the scramble of passengers and luggage, five women of peasant aspect, each carrying an infant, were darting in a scared, uneasy way hither and thither, like crows in trouble, with big yellow beaks quivering and black wings flapping with anxiety.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Thank you, monsieur, you have been very kind," said she.
