used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack had been terrified by Mâdou’s story, but he thought of it only as a frightful tale, or a bloody battle seen at the theatre.
quickly and without warning
From this reading At table he occupied the next seat to Moronval, drank his wine, shared his dessert; while the other children, as soon as the cakes and fruit appeared, rose abruptly from the table.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading The first months were so happy at the academy, every one was so kind, that he forgot that Mâdou for a time had been equally happy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At table he occupied the next seat to Moronval, drank his wine, shared his dessert; while the other children, as soon as the cakes and fruit appeared, rose abruptly from the table.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Children are like grown people,—the experiences of others are never of any use to them.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At table he occupied the next seat to Moronval, drank his wine, shared his dessert; while the other children, as soon as the cakes and fruit appeared, rose abruptly from the table.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Children are like grown people,—the experiences of others are never of any use to them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jack had been terrified by Mâdou’s story, but he thought of it only as a frightful tale, or a bloody battle seen at the theatre.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jack had been terrified by Mâdou’s story, but he thought of it only as a frightful tale, or a bloody battle seen at the theatre.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Jack had been terrified by Mâdou’s story, but he thought of it only as a frightful tale, or a bloody battle seen at the theatre.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jack had been terrified by Mâdou’s story, but he thought of it only as a frightful tale, or a bloody battle seen at the theatre.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading Jack had been terrified by Mâdou’s story, but he thought of it only as a frightful tale, or a bloody battle seen at the theatre.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jack had been terrified by Mâdou’s story, but he thought of it only as a frightful tale, or a bloody battle seen at the theatre.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jack had been terrified by Mâdou’s story, but he thought of it only as a frightful tale, or a bloody battle seen at the theatre.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading At table he occupied the next seat to Moronval, drank his wine, shared his dessert; while the other children, as soon as the cakes and fruit appeared, rose abruptly from the table.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Children are like grown people,—the experiences of others are never of any use to them.
dessertnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrt/
a dish served as the last course of a meal
From this reading At table he occupied the next seat to Moronval, drank his wine, shared his dessert; while the other children, as soon as the cakes and fruit appeared, rose abruptly from the table.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading At table he occupied the next seat to Moronval, drank his wine, shared his dessert; while the other children, as soon as the cakes and fruit appeared, rose abruptly from the table.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading The first months were so happy at the academy, every one was so kind, that he forgot that Mâdou for a time had been equally happy.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The first months were so happy at the academy, every one was so kind, that he forgot that Mâdou for a time had been equally happy.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Children are like grown people,—the experiences of others are never of any use to them.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first months were so happy at the academy, every one was so kind, that he forgot that Mâdou for a time had been equally happy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first months were so happy at the academy, every one was so kind, that he forgot that Mâdou for a time had been equally happy.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The first months were so happy at the academy, every one was so kind, that he forgot that Mâdou for a time had been equally happy.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading Jack had been terrified by Mâdou’s story, but he thought of it only as a frightful tale, or a bloody battle seen at the theatre.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At table he occupied the next seat to Moronval, drank his wine, shared his dessert; while the other children, as soon as the cakes and fruit appeared, rose abruptly from the table.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading At table he occupied the next seat to Moronval, drank his wine, shared his dessert; while the other children, as soon as the cakes and fruit appeared, rose abruptly from the table.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Children are like grown people,—the experiences of others are never of any use to them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack had been terrified by Mâdou’s story, but he thought of it only as a frightful tale, or a bloody battle seen at the theatre.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The first months were so happy at the academy, every one was so kind, that he forgot that Mâdou for a time had been equally happy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack had been terrified by Mâdou’s story, but he thought of it only as a frightful tale, or a bloody battle seen at the theatre.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At table he occupied the next seat to Moronval, drank his wine, shared his dessert; while the other children, as soon as the cakes and fruit appeared, rose abruptly from the table.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jack had been terrified by Mâdou’s story, but he thought of it only as a frightful tale, or a bloody battle seen at the theatre.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack had been terrified by Mâdou’s story, but he thought of it only as a frightful tale, or a bloody battle seen at the theatre.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The first months were so happy at the academy, every one was so kind, that he forgot that Mâdou for a time had been equally happy.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Children are like grown people,—the experiences of others are never of any use to them.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The first months were so happy at the academy, every one was so kind, that he forgot that Mâdou for a time had been equally happy.
Moronval
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From this reading At table he occupied the next seat to Moronval, drank his wine, shared his dessert; while the other children, as soon as the cakes and fruit appeared, rose abruptly from the table.
Mâdou
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From this reading The first months were so happy at the academy, every one was so kind, that he forgot that Mâdou for a time had been equally happy.
Mâdou's
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From this reading Jack had been terrified by Mâdou’s story, but he thought of it only as a frightful tale, or a bloody battle seen at the theatre.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Children are like grown people,—the experiences of others are never of any use to them.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading At table he occupied the next seat to Moronval, drank his wine, shared his dessert; while the other children, as soon as the cakes and fruit appeared, rose abruptly from the table.
held or filled or in use
From this reading At table he occupied the next seat to Moronval, drank his wine, shared his dessert; while the other children, as soon as the cakes and fruit appeared, rose abruptly from the table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Children are like grown people,—the experiences of others are never of any use to them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The first months were so happy at the academy, every one was so kind, that he forgot that Mâdou for a time had been equally happy.
and nothing more
From this reading Jack had been terrified by Mâdou’s story, but he thought of it only as a frightful tale, or a bloody battle seen at the theatre.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Jack had been terrified by Mâdou’s story, but he thought of it only as a frightful tale, or a bloody battle seen at the theatre.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At table he occupied the next seat to Moronval, drank his wine, shared his dessert; while the other children, as soon as the cakes and fruit appeared, rose abruptly from the table.
others
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From this reading Children are like grown people,—the experiences of others are never of any use to them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Children are like grown people,—the experiences of others are never of any use to them.
REUNIONnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading THE REUNION.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading At table he occupied the next seat to Moronval, drank his wine, shared his dessert; while the other children, as soon as the cakes and fruit appeared, rose abruptly from the table.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading At table he occupied the next seat to Moronval, drank his wine, shared his dessert; while the other children, as soon as the cakes and fruit appeared, rose abruptly from the table.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Jack had been terrified by Mâdou’s story, but he thought of it only as a frightful tale, or a bloody battle seen at the theatre.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading At table he occupied the next seat to Moronval, drank his wine, shared his dessert; while the other children, as soon as the cakes and fruit appeared, rose abruptly from the table.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The first months were so happy at the academy, every one was so kind, that he forgot that Mâdou for a time had been equally happy.
in the near future
From this reading At table he occupied the next seat to Moronval, drank his wine, shared his dessert; while the other children, as soon as the cakes and fruit appeared, rose abruptly from the table.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Jack had been terrified by Mâdou’s story, but he thought of it only as a frightful tale, or a bloody battle seen at the theatre.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading At table he occupied the next seat to Moronval, drank his wine, shared his dessert; while the other children, as soon as the cakes and fruit appeared, rose abruptly from the table.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Jack had been terrified by Mâdou’s story, but he thought of it only as a frightful tale, or a bloody battle seen at the theatre.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading Jack had been terrified by Mâdou’s story, but he thought of it only as a frightful tale, or a bloody battle seen at the theatre.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first months were so happy at the academy, every one was so kind, that he forgot that Mâdou for a time had been equally happy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REUNION.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Jack had been terrified by Mâdou’s story, but he thought of it only as a frightful tale, or a bloody battle seen at the theatre.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Children are like grown people,—the experiences of others are never of any use to them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Jack had been terrified by Mâdou’s story, but he thought of it only as a frightful tale, or a bloody battle seen at the theatre.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The first months were so happy at the academy, every one was so kind, that he forgot that Mâdou for a time had been equally happy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Children are like grown people,—the experiences of others are never of any use to them.
the act of using
From this reading Children are like grown people,—the experiences of others are never of any use to them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first months were so happy at the academy, every one was so kind, that he forgot that Mâdou for a time had been equally happy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first months were so happy at the academy, every one was so kind, that he forgot that Mâdou for a time had been equally happy.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At table he occupied the next seat to Moronval, drank his wine, shared his dessert; while the other children, as soon as the cakes and fruit appeared, rose abruptly from the table.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading At table he occupied the next seat to Moronval, drank his wine, shared his dessert; while the other children, as soon as the cakes and fruit appeared, rose abruptly from the table.
