used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The city clerk, returning after a glorious week in Paris, finds that his family is still interested in the peculiarities of the housemaid, the Maud, or Ethel of the hour.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading To him, with his heart enlarged by nightly visits to the Folies Bergères, it seems at first almost impossible that any one can care to talk for hours about the misdeeds of Maud.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The city clerk, returning after a glorious week in Paris, finds that his family is still interested in the peculiarities of the housemaid, the Maud, or Ethel of the hour.
anew
From this reading He knows that he himself was once excited over these domestic problems, but it seems impossible that he ever can be again.
(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 I reached home early in May and underwent an experience common, I suppose, to all travellers.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To him, with his heart enlarged by nightly visits to the Folies Bergères, it seems at first almost impossible that any one can care to talk for hours about the misdeeds of Maud.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I reached home early in May and underwent an experience common, I suppose, to all travellers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I reached home early in May and underwent an experience common, I suppose, to all travellers.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To him, with his heart enlarged by nightly visits to the Folies Bergères, it seems at first almost impossible that any one can care to talk for hours about the misdeeds of Maud.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To him, with his heart enlarged by nightly visits to the Folies Bergères, it seems at first almost impossible that any one can care to talk for hours about the misdeeds of Maud.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knows that he himself was once excited over these domestic problems, but it seems impossible that he ever can be again.
Bergères
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From this reading To him, with his heart enlarged by nightly visits to the Folies Bergères, it seems at first almost impossible that any one can care to talk for hours about the misdeeds of Maud.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He knows that he himself was once excited over these domestic problems, but it seems impossible that he ever can be again.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To him, with his heart enlarged by nightly visits to the Folies Bergères, it seems at first almost impossible that any one can care to talk for hours about the misdeeds of Maud.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading To him, with his heart enlarged by nightly visits to the Folies Bergères, it seems at first almost impossible that any one can care to talk for hours about the misdeeds of Maud.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading To him, with his heart enlarged by nightly visits to the Folies Bergères, it seems at first almost impossible that any one can care to talk for hours about the misdeeds of Maud.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The city clerk, returning after a glorious week in Paris, finds that his family is still interested in the peculiarities of the housemaid, the Maud, or Ethel of the hour.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The city clerk, returning after a glorious week in Paris, finds that his family is still interested in the peculiarities of the housemaid, the Maud, or Ethel of the hour.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading I reached home early in May and underwent an experience common, I suppose, to all travellers.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading He knows that he himself was once excited over these domestic problems, but it seems impossible that he ever can be again.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I reached home early in May and underwent an experience common, I suppose, to all travellers.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading To him, with his heart enlarged by nightly visits to the Folies Bergères, it seems at first almost impossible that any one can care to talk for hours about the misdeeds of Maud.
Ethel
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From this reading The city clerk, returning after a glorious week in Paris, finds that his family is still interested in the peculiarities of the housemaid, the Maud, or Ethel of the hour.
at any time
From this reading He knows that he himself was once excited over these domestic problems, but it seems impossible that he ever can be again.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading He knows that he himself was once excited over these domestic problems, but it seems impossible that he ever can be again.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading I reached home early in May and underwent an experience common, I suppose, to all travellers.
a social unit living together
From this reading The city clerk, returning after a glorious week in Paris, finds that his family is still interested in the peculiarities of the housemaid, the Maud, or Ethel of the hour.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading The city clerk, returning after a glorious week in Paris, finds that his family is still interested in the peculiarities of the housemaid, the Maud, or Ethel of the hour.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To him, with his heart enlarged by nightly visits to the Folies Bergères, it seems at first almost impossible that any one can care to talk for hours about the misdeeds of Maud.
Folies
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From this reading To him, with his heart enlarged by nightly visits to the Folies Bergères, it seems at first almost impossible that any one can care to talk for hours about the misdeeds of Maud.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To him, with his heart enlarged by nightly visits to the Folies Bergères, it seems at first almost impossible that any one can care to talk for hours about the misdeeds of Maud.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The city clerk, returning after a glorious week in Paris, finds that his family is still interested in the peculiarities of the housemaid, the Maud, or Ethel of the hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knows that he himself was once excited over these domestic problems, but it seems impossible that he ever can be again.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading To him, with his heart enlarged by nightly visits to the Folies Bergères, it seems at first almost impossible that any one can care to talk for hours about the misdeeds of Maud.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To him, with his heart enlarged by nightly visits to the Folies Bergères, it seems at first almost impossible that any one can care to talk for hours about the misdeeds of Maud.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He knows that he himself was once excited over these domestic problems, but it seems impossible that he ever can be again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The city clerk, returning after a glorious week in Paris, finds that his family is still interested in the peculiarities of the housemaid, the Maud, or Ethel of the hour.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I reached home early in May and underwent an experience common, I suppose, to all travellers.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The city clerk, returning after a glorious week in Paris, finds that his family is still interested in the peculiarities of the housemaid, the Maud, or Ethel of the hour.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading To him, with his heart enlarged by nightly visits to the Folies Bergères, it seems at first almost impossible that any one can care to talk for hours about the misdeeds of Maud.
housemaidnoun
a female domestic
From this reading The city clerk, returning after a glorious week in Paris, finds that his family is still interested in the peculiarities of the housemaid, the Maud, or Ethel of the hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I reached home early in May and underwent an experience common, I suppose, to all travellers.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading To him, with his heart enlarged by nightly visits to the Folies Bergères, it seems at first almost impossible that any one can care to talk for hours about the misdeeds of Maud.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I reached home early in May and underwent an experience common, I suppose, to all travellers.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The city clerk, returning after a glorious week in Paris, finds that his family is still interested in the peculiarities of the housemaid, the Maud, or Ethel of the hour.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The city clerk, returning after a glorious week in Paris, finds that his family is still interested in the peculiarities of the housemaid, the Maud, or Ethel of the hour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To him, with his heart enlarged by nightly visits to the Folies Bergères, it seems at first almost impossible that any one can care to talk for hours about the misdeeds of Maud.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He knows that he himself was once excited over these domestic problems, but it seems impossible that he ever can be again.
Maud
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From this reading The city clerk, returning after a glorious week in Paris, finds that his family is still interested in the peculiarities of the housemaid, the Maud, or Ethel of the hour.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I reached home early in May and underwent an experience common, I suppose, to all travellers.
misdeedsnounUS /mɪsˈdiːdz/
plural of “misdeed” — improper or wicked or immoral behavior
From this reading To him, with his heart enlarged by nightly visits to the Folies Bergères, it seems at first almost impossible that any one can care to talk for hours about the misdeeds of Maud.
nightlyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtli/
happening every night
From this reading To him, with his heart enlarged by nightly visits to the Folies Bergères, it seems at first almost impossible that any one can care to talk for hours about the misdeeds of Maud.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The city clerk, returning after a glorious week in Paris, finds that his family is still interested in the peculiarities of the housemaid, the Maud, or Ethel of the hour.
on one occasion
From this reading He knows that he himself was once excited over these domestic problems, but it seems impossible that he ever can be again.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To him, with his heart enlarged by nightly visits to the Folies Bergères, it seems at first almost impossible that any one can care to talk for hours about the misdeeds of Maud.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The city clerk, returning after a glorious week in Paris, finds that his family is still interested in the peculiarities of the housemaid, the Maud, or Ethel of the hour.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He knows that he himself was once excited over these domestic problems, but it seems impossible that he ever can be again.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The city clerk, returning after a glorious week in Paris, finds that his family is still interested in the peculiarities of the housemaid, the Maud, or Ethel of the hour.
peculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading The city clerk, returning after a glorious week in Paris, finds that his family is still interested in the peculiarities of the housemaid, the Maud, or Ethel of the hour.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading He knows that he himself was once excited over these domestic problems, but it seems impossible that he ever can be again.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I reached home early in May and underwent an experience common, I suppose, to all travellers.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The city clerk, returning after a glorious week in Paris, finds that his family is still interested in the peculiarities of the housemaid, the Maud, or Ethel of the hour.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To him, with his heart enlarged by nightly visits to the Folies Bergères, it seems at first almost impossible that any one can care to talk for hours about the misdeeds of Maud.
not in physical motion
From this reading The city clerk, returning after a glorious week in Paris, finds that his family is still interested in the peculiarities of the housemaid, the Maud, or Ethel of the hour.
express a supposition
From this reading I reached home early in May and underwent an experience common, I suppose, to all travellers.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading To him, with his heart enlarged by nightly visits to the Folies Bergères, it seems at first almost impossible that any one can care to talk for hours about the misdeeds of Maud.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The city clerk, returning after a glorious week in Paris, finds that his family is still interested in the peculiarities of the housemaid, the Maud, or Ethel of the hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The city clerk, returning after a glorious week in Paris, finds that his family is still interested in the peculiarities of the housemaid, the Maud, or Ethel of the hour.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He knows that he himself was once excited over these domestic problems, but it seems impossible that he ever can be again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I reached home early in May and underwent an experience common, I suppose, to all travellers.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading I reached home early in May and underwent an experience common, I suppose, to all travellers.
underwentverbUS /ˌʌndərˈwent/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading I reached home early in May and underwent an experience common, I suppose, to all travellers.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading To him, with his heart enlarged by nightly visits to the Folies Bergères, it seems at first almost impossible that any one can care to talk for hours about the misdeeds of Maud.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knows that he himself was once excited over these domestic problems, but it seems impossible that he ever can be again.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The city clerk, returning after a glorious week in Paris, finds that his family is still interested in the peculiarities of the housemaid, the Maud, or Ethel of the hour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To him, with his heart enlarged by nightly visits to the Folies Bergères, it seems at first almost impossible that any one can care to talk for hours about the misdeeds of Maud.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet he is.
