used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was pacing up and down, with long steps and half-closed eyes, gesticulating from time to time, as he kept repeating the ill-used auxiliary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was pacing up and down, with long steps and half-closed eyes, gesticulating from time to time, as he kept repeating the ill-used auxiliary.
auxiliaryadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈzɪljəri/
functioning in a supporting capacity
From this reading He was pacing up and down, with long steps and half-closed eyes, gesticulating from time to time, as he kept repeating the ill-used auxiliary.
avant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _"Avoir, avant, avu_--that's how it goes!
Avoir
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _"Avoir, avant, avu_--that's how it goes!
avu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _"Avoir, avant, avu_--that's how it goes!
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
a youthful male person
From this reading That's right, my boy; _avoir, avant_."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The whole class could see clearly that the master was lost in thought.
without doubt or question
From this reading The whole class could see clearly that the master was lost in thought.
conjugating
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The whole class could see clearly that the master was lost in thought.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was pacing up and down, with long steps and half-closed eyes, gesticulating from time to time, as he kept repeating the ill-used auxiliary.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was pacing up and down, with long steps and half-closed eyes, gesticulating from time to time, as he kept repeating the ill-used auxiliary.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was pacing up and down, with long steps and half-closed eyes, gesticulating from time to time, as he kept repeating the ill-used auxiliary.
gesticulatingadjective
making gestures while speaking
From this reading He was pacing up and down, with long steps and half-closed eyes, gesticulating from time to time, as he kept repeating the ill-used auxiliary.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading _"Avoir, avant, avu_--that's how it goes!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
half-closed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was pacing up and down, with long steps and half-closed eyes, gesticulating from time to time, as he kept repeating the ill-used auxiliary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was pacing up and down, with long steps and half-closed eyes, gesticulating from time to time, as he kept repeating the ill-used auxiliary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _"Avoir, avant, avu_--that's how it goes!
ill-usedadjective
(of persons) taken advantage of
From this reading He was pacing up and down, with long steps and half-closed eyes, gesticulating from time to time, as he kept repeating the ill-used auxiliary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The whole class could see clearly that the master was lost in thought.
infectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈfekʃən/
the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _"Avoir, avant, avu_--that's how it goes!
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He was pacing up and down, with long steps and half-closed eyes, gesticulating from time to time, as he kept repeating the ill-used auxiliary.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
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 He was pacing up and down, with long steps and half-closed eyes, gesticulating from time to time, as he kept repeating the ill-used auxiliary.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The whole class could see clearly that the master was lost in thought.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The whole class could see clearly that the master was lost in thought.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading That's right, my boy; _avoir, avant_."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading He was pacing up and down, with long steps and half-closed eyes, gesticulating from time to time, as he kept repeating the ill-used auxiliary.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading He was pacing up and down, with long steps and half-closed eyes, gesticulating from time to time, as he kept repeating the ill-used auxiliary.
precisely, exactly
From this reading That's right, my boy; _avoir, avant_."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The whole class could see clearly that the master was lost in thought.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
in the near future
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He was pacing up and down, with long steps and half-closed eyes, gesticulating from time to time, as he kept repeating the ill-used auxiliary.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The whole class could see clearly that the master was lost in thought.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _"Avoir, avant, avu_--that's how it goes!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The whole class could see clearly that the master was lost in thought.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The whole class could see clearly that the master was lost in thought.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was pacing up and down, with long steps and half-closed eyes, gesticulating from time to time, as he kept repeating the ill-used auxiliary.
titterverbUS /ˈtɪtər/
laugh nervously
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was pacing up and down, with long steps and half-closed eyes, gesticulating from time to time, as he kept repeating the ill-used auxiliary.
a shaky motion
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
undergoingverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was pacing up and down, with long steps and half-closed eyes, gesticulating from time to time, as he kept repeating the ill-used auxiliary.
the topmost one of two
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
verbnounUS /vɜːrb/
the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
verbsnounUS /vɜːrbz/
plural of “verb” — the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The whole class could see clearly that the master was lost in thought.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
which person or people
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole class could see clearly that the master was lost in thought.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was pacing up and down, with long steps and half-closed eyes, gesticulating from time to time, as he kept repeating the ill-used auxiliary.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading On the upper benches the boys began to titter, and those on the lower ones, who had not such a fine ear for the French verbs, soon caught the infection; while the unhappy wretch who was undergoing examination, sat trembling lest the master should notice his wonderful method of conjugating the verb.
