used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'Hallo, it's the little chap!' said a road-sweeper, with a smile, as he trundled his barrow along.
speak to
From this reading The privilege of presenting an address to the Crown had been conceded by the Emperor, and, for the first time, this address was being discussed.
(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 Rougon had halted, looking thoughtful, and his eyes followed the _cortège_ as it hurried away through the splashing puddles, speckling even the lower leaves of the trees with all the mire it raised.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading 'Hallo, it's the little chap!' said a road-sweeper, with a smile, as he trundled his barrow along.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The privilege of presenting an address to the Crown had been conceded by the Emperor, and, for the first time, this address was being discussed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rougon had halted, looking thoughtful, and his eyes followed the _cortège_ as it hurried away through the splashing puddles, speckling even the lower leaves of the trees with all the mire it raised.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading M. La Rouquette and M. de Lamberthon, an old deputy, and the husband of a charming wife, sat opposite one another in the 'buvette' or refreshment room, quietly drinking grog.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'Hallo, it's the little chap!' said a road-sweeper, with a smile, as he trundled his barrow along.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Rougon had halted, looking thoughtful, and his eyes followed the _cortège_ as it hurried away through the splashing puddles, speckling even the lower leaves of the trees with all the mire it raised.
barrownounUS /ˈbæroʊ/
the quantity that a barrow will hold
From this reading 'Hallo, it's the little chap!' said a road-sweeper, with a smile, as he trundled his barrow along.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The privilege of presenting an address to the Crown had been conceded by the Emperor, and, for the first time, this address was being discussed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The privilege of presenting an address to the Crown had been conceded by the Emperor, and, for the first time, this address was being discussed.
buvette
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From this reading M. La Rouquette and M. de Lamberthon, an old deputy, and the husband of a charming wife, sat opposite one another in the 'buvette' or refreshment room, quietly drinking grog.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The privilege of presenting an address to the Crown had been conceded by the Emperor, and, for the first time, this address was being discussed.
a boy or man
From this reading 'Hallo, it's the little chap!' said a road-sweeper, with a smile, as he trundled his barrow along.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading M. La Rouquette and M. de Lamberthon, an old deputy, and the husband of a charming wife, sat opposite one another in the 'buvette' or refreshment room, quietly drinking grog.
concededverbUS /kənˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading The privilege of presenting an address to the Crown had been conceded by the Emperor, and, for the first time, this address was being discussed.
CorpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading XIV TRANSFORMATION One day in March, three years later, there was a very stormy sitting in the Corps Législatif.
cortège
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From this reading Rougon had halted, looking thoughtful, and his eyes followed the _cortège_ as it hurried away through the splashing puddles, speckling even the lower leaves of the trees with all the mire it raised.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading The privilege of presenting an address to the Crown had been conceded by the Emperor, and, for the first time, this address was being discussed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading XIV TRANSFORMATION One day in March, three years later, there was a very stormy sitting in the Corps Législatif.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading M. La Rouquette and M. de Lamberthon, an old deputy, and the husband of a charming wife, sat opposite one another in the 'buvette' or refreshment room, quietly drinking grog.
deputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading M. La Rouquette and M. de Lamberthon, an old deputy, and the husband of a charming wife, sat opposite one another in the 'buvette' or refreshment room, quietly drinking grog.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The privilege of presenting an address to the Crown had been conceded by the Emperor, and, for the first time, this address was being discussed.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading M. La Rouquette and M. de Lamberthon, an old deputy, and the husband of a charming wife, sat opposite one another in the 'buvette' or refreshment room, quietly drinking grog.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading The privilege of presenting an address to the Crown had been conceded by the Emperor, and, for the first time, this address was being discussed.
divisible by two
From this reading Rougon had halted, looking thoughtful, and his eyes followed the _cortège_ as it hurried away through the splashing puddles, speckling even the lower leaves of the trees with all the mire it raised.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Rougon had halted, looking thoughtful, and his eyes followed the _cortège_ as it hurried away through the splashing puddles, speckling even the lower leaves of the trees with all the mire it raised.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The privilege of presenting an address to the Crown had been conceded by the Emperor, and, for the first time, this address was being discussed.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Rougon had halted, looking thoughtful, and his eyes followed the _cortège_ as it hurried away through the splashing puddles, speckling even the lower leaves of the trees with all the mire it raised.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The privilege of presenting an address to the Crown had been conceded by the Emperor, and, for the first time, this address was being discussed.
grognounUS /ɡrɑːɡ/
rum cut with water
From this reading M. La Rouquette and M. de Lamberthon, an old deputy, and the husband of a charming wife, sat opposite one another in the 'buvette' or refreshment room, quietly drinking grog.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rougon had halted, looking thoughtful, and his eyes followed the _cortège_ as it hurried away through the splashing puddles, speckling even the lower leaves of the trees with all the mire it raised.
Hallo
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From this reading 'Hallo, it's the little chap!' said a road-sweeper, with a smile, as he trundled his barrow along.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading Rougon had halted, looking thoughtful, and his eyes followed the _cortège_ as it hurried away through the splashing puddles, speckling even the lower leaves of the trees with all the mire it raised.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Hallo, it's the little chap!' said a road-sweeper, with a smile, as he trundled his barrow along.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'Hallo, it's the little chap!' said a road-sweeper, with a smile, as he trundled his barrow along.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Rougon had halted, looking thoughtful, and his eyes followed the _cortège_ as it hurried away through the splashing puddles, speckling even the lower leaves of the trees with all the mire it raised.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading M. La Rouquette and M. de Lamberthon, an old deputy, and the husband of a charming wife, sat opposite one another in the 'buvette' or refreshment room, quietly drinking grog.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading XIV TRANSFORMATION One day in March, three years later, there was a very stormy sitting in the Corps Législatif.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rougon had halted, looking thoughtful, and his eyes followed the _cortège_ as it hurried away through the splashing puddles, speckling even the lower leaves of the trees with all the mire it raised.
it's
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From this reading 'Hallo, it's the little chap!' said a road-sweeper, with a smile, as he trundled his barrow along.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading M. La Rouquette and M. de Lamberthon, an old deputy, and the husband of a charming wife, sat opposite one another in the 'buvette' or refreshment room, quietly drinking grog.
Lamberthon
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From this reading M. La Rouquette and M. de Lamberthon, an old deputy, and the husband of a charming wife, sat opposite one another in the 'buvette' or refreshment room, quietly drinking grog.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading XIV TRANSFORMATION One day in March, three years later, there was a very stormy sitting in the Corps Législatif.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Rougon had halted, looking thoughtful, and his eyes followed the _cortège_ as it hurried away through the splashing puddles, speckling even the lower leaves of the trees with all the mire it raised.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 'Hallo, it's the little chap!' said a road-sweeper, with a smile, as he trundled his barrow along.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Rougon had halted, looking thoughtful, and his eyes followed the _cortège_ as it hurried away through the splashing puddles, speckling even the lower leaves of the trees with all the mire it raised.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Rougon had halted, looking thoughtful, and his eyes followed the _cortège_ as it hurried away through the splashing puddles, speckling even the lower leaves of the trees with all the mire it raised.
Législatif
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From this reading XIV TRANSFORMATION One day in March, three years later, there was a very stormy sitting in the Corps Législatif.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. La Rouquette and M. de Lamberthon, an old deputy, and the husband of a charming wife, sat opposite one another in the 'buvette' or refreshment room, quietly drinking grog.
march in a procession
From this reading XIV TRANSFORMATION One day in March, three years later, there was a very stormy sitting in the Corps Législatif.
mirenounUS /maɪr/
a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
From this reading Rougon had halted, looking thoughtful, and his eyes followed the _cortège_ as it hurried away through the splashing puddles, speckling even the lower leaves of the trees with all the mire it raised.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rougon had halted, looking thoughtful, and his eyes followed the _cortège_ as it hurried away through the splashing puddles, speckling even the lower leaves of the trees with all the mire it raised.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading M. La Rouquette and M. de Lamberthon, an old deputy, and the husband of a charming wife, sat opposite one another in the 'buvette' or refreshment room, quietly drinking grog.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading XIV TRANSFORMATION One day in March, three years later, there was a very stormy sitting in the Corps Législatif.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading M. La Rouquette and M. de Lamberthon, an old deputy, and the husband of a charming wife, sat opposite one another in the 'buvette' or refreshment room, quietly drinking grog.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading M. La Rouquette and M. de Lamberthon, an old deputy, and the husband of a charming wife, sat opposite one another in the 'buvette' or refreshment room, quietly drinking grog.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The privilege of presenting an address to the Crown had been conceded by the Emperor, and, for the first time, this address was being discussed.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading The privilege of presenting an address to the Crown had been conceded by the Emperor, and, for the first time, this address was being discussed.
puddlesnounUS /ˈpʌdəlz/
plural of “puddle” — a mixture of wet clay and sand that can be used to line a pond and that is impervious to water when dry
From this reading Rougon had halted, looking thoughtful, and his eyes followed the _cortège_ as it hurried away through the splashing puddles, speckling even the lower leaves of the trees with all the mire it raised.
with low volume
From this reading M. La Rouquette and M. de Lamberthon, an old deputy, and the husband of a charming wife, sat opposite one another in the 'buvette' or refreshment room, quietly drinking grog.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Rougon had halted, looking thoughtful, and his eyes followed the _cortège_ as it hurried away through the splashing puddles, speckling even the lower leaves of the trees with all the mire it raised.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading M. La Rouquette and M. de Lamberthon, an old deputy, and the husband of a charming wife, sat opposite one another in the 'buvette' or refreshment room, quietly drinking grog.
road-sweeper
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From this reading 'Hallo, it's the little chap!' said a road-sweeper, with a smile, as he trundled his barrow along.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading M. La Rouquette and M. de Lamberthon, an old deputy, and the husband of a charming wife, sat opposite one another in the 'buvette' or refreshment room, quietly drinking grog.
Rougon
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From this reading Rougon had halted, looking thoughtful, and his eyes followed the _cortège_ as it hurried away through the splashing puddles, speckling even the lower leaves of the trees with all the mire it raised.
Rouquette
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From this reading M. La Rouquette and M. de Lamberthon, an old deputy, and the husband of a charming wife, sat opposite one another in the 'buvette' or refreshment room, quietly drinking grog.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Hallo, it's the little chap!' said a road-sweeper, with a smile, as he trundled his barrow along.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading M. La Rouquette and M. de Lamberthon, an old deputy, and the husband of a charming wife, sat opposite one another in the 'buvette' or refreshment room, quietly drinking grog.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading XIV TRANSFORMATION One day in March, three years later, there was a very stormy sitting in the Corps Législatif.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading 'Hallo, it's the little chap!' said a road-sweeper, with a smile, as he trundled his barrow along.
speckling
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From this reading Rougon had halted, looking thoughtful, and his eyes followed the _cortège_ as it hurried away through the splashing puddles, speckling even the lower leaves of the trees with all the mire it raised.
splashingnounUS /ˈsplæʃɪŋ/
the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
From this reading Rougon had halted, looking thoughtful, and his eyes followed the _cortège_ as it hurried away through the splashing puddles, speckling even the lower leaves of the trees with all the mire it raised.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading XIV TRANSFORMATION One day in March, three years later, there was a very stormy sitting in the Corps Législatif.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'Hallo, it's the little chap!' said a road-sweeper, with a smile, as he trundled his barrow along.
in or at that place or location
From this reading XIV TRANSFORMATION One day in March, three years later, there was a very stormy sitting in the Corps Législatif.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The privilege of presenting an address to the Crown had been conceded by the Emperor, and, for the first time, this address was being discussed.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Rougon had halted, looking thoughtful, and his eyes followed the _cortège_ as it hurried away through the splashing puddles, speckling even the lower leaves of the trees with all the mire it raised.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading XIV TRANSFORMATION One day in March, three years later, there was a very stormy sitting in the Corps Législatif.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Rougon had halted, looking thoughtful, and his eyes followed the _cortège_ as it hurried away through the splashing puddles, speckling even the lower leaves of the trees with all the mire it raised.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The privilege of presenting an address to the Crown had been conceded by the Emperor, and, for the first time, this address was being discussed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The privilege of presenting an address to the Crown had been conceded by the Emperor, and, for the first time, this address was being discussed.
TRANSFORMATIONnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
a qualitative change
From this reading XIV TRANSFORMATION One day in March, three years later, there was a very stormy sitting in the Corps Législatif.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Rougon had halted, looking thoughtful, and his eyes followed the _cortège_ as it hurried away through the splashing puddles, speckling even the lower leaves of the trees with all the mire it raised.
trundledverbUS /ˈtrʌndəld/
past form of “trundle” — move heavily
From this reading 'Hallo, it's the little chap!' said a road-sweeper, with a smile, as he trundled his barrow along.
precisely as stated
From this reading XIV TRANSFORMATION One day in March, three years later, there was a very stormy sitting in the Corps Législatif.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading XIV TRANSFORMATION One day in March, three years later, there was a very stormy sitting in the Corps Législatif.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading M. La Rouquette and M. de Lamberthon, an old deputy, and the husband of a charming wife, sat opposite one another in the 'buvette' or refreshment room, quietly drinking grog.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'Hallo, it's the little chap!' said a road-sweeper, with a smile, as he trundled his barrow along.
XIVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading XIV TRANSFORMATION One day in March, three years later, there was a very stormy sitting in the Corps Législatif.
a late time of life
From this reading XIV TRANSFORMATION One day in March, three years later, there was a very stormy sitting in the Corps Législatif.
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