adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
Ah
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From this reading Translated by Ellen Marriage and Clara Bell “Ah! madame,” replied the doctor, “I have some appalling stories in my collection.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Translated by Ellen Marriage and Clara Bell “Ah! madame,” replied the doctor, “I have some appalling stories in my collection.
AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading LA GRANDE BRETÈCHE (Sequel to “Another Study of Woman.”)
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading Translated by Ellen Marriage and Clara Bell “Ah! madame,” replied the doctor, “I have some appalling stories in my collection.
BellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Translated by Ellen Marriage and Clara Bell “Ah! madame,” replied the doctor, “I have some appalling stories in my collection.
BetweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
Bianchon
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From this reading “Tell us, Monsieur Bianchon!” was the cry on every side.
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
BRETÈCHE
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From this reading LA GRANDE BRETÈCHE (Sequel to “Another Study of Woman.”)
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Translated by Ellen Marriage and Clara Bell “Ah! madame,” replied the doctor, “I have some appalling stories in my collection.
Chamfort
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From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
champagnenounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
Clara
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From this reading Translated by Ellen Marriage and Clara Bell “Ah! madame,” replied the doctor, “I have some appalling stories in my collection.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Translated by Ellen Marriage and Clara Bell “Ah! madame,” replied the doctor, “I have some appalling stories in my collection.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Tell us, Monsieur Bianchon!” was the cry on every side.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Translated by Ellen Marriage and Clara Bell “Ah! madame,” replied the doctor, “I have some appalling stories in my collection.
Duc
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From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
Ellen
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From this reading Translated by Ellen Marriage and Clara Bell “Ah! madame,” replied the doctor, “I have some appalling stories in my collection.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “Tell us, Monsieur Bianchon!” was the cry on every side.
Fronsac
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From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
GRANDE
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From this reading LA GRANDE BRETÈCHE (Sequel to “Another Study of Woman.”)
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Translated by Ellen Marriage and Clara Bell “Ah! madame,” replied the doctor, “I have some appalling stories in my collection.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “But it is two in the morning, and the story of Rosina has prepared us,” said the mistress of the house.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Translated by Ellen Marriage and Clara Bell “Ah! madame,” replied the doctor, “I have some appalling stories in my collection.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Translated by Ellen Marriage and Clara Bell “Ah! madame,” replied the doctor, “I have some appalling stories in my collection.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But it is two in the morning, and the story of Rosina has prepared us,” said the mistress of the house.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “But it is two in the morning, and the story of Rosina has prepared us,” said the mistress of the house.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
jestnounUS /dʒest/
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
LAnounUS /lɑː/
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 GRANDE BRETÈCHE (Sequel to “Another Study of Woman.”)
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
madamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Translated by Ellen Marriage and Clara Bell “Ah! madame,” replied the doctor, “I have some appalling stories in my collection.
MarriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Translated by Ellen Marriage and Clara Bell “Ah! madame,” replied the doctor, “I have some appalling stories in my collection.
mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading “But it is two in the morning, and the story of Rosina has prepared us,” said the mistress of the house.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “Tell us, Monsieur Bianchon!” was the cry on every side.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “But it is two in the morning, and the story of Rosina has prepared us,” said the mistress of the house.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Translated by Ellen Marriage and Clara Bell “Ah! madame,” replied the doctor, “I have some appalling stories in my collection.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LA GRANDE BRETÈCHE (Sequel to “Another Study of Woman.”)
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Tell us, Monsieur Bianchon!” was the cry on every side.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading “But it is two in the morning, and the story of Rosina has prepared us,” said the mistress of the house.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Translated by Ellen Marriage and Clara Bell “Ah! madame,” replied the doctor, “I have some appalling stories in my collection.
Rosina
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From this reading “But it is two in the morning, and the story of Rosina has prepared us,” said the mistress of the house.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
sallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
SequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading LA GRANDE BRETÈCHE (Sequel to “Another Study of Woman.”)
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “Tell us, Monsieur Bianchon!” was the cry on every side.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Translated by Ellen Marriage and Clara Bell “Ah! madame,” replied the doctor, “I have some appalling stories in my collection.
storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/
plural of “story” — 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 Translated by Ellen Marriage and Clara Bell “Ah! madame,” replied the doctor, “I have some appalling stories in my collection.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
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 “But it is two in the morning, and the story of Rosina has prepared us,” said the mistress of the house.
StudynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading LA GRANDE BRETÈCHE (Sequel to “Another Study of Woman.”)
TellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading “Tell us, Monsieur Bianchon!” was the cry on every side.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Translated by Ellen Marriage and Clara Bell “Ah! madame,” replied the doctor, “I have some appalling stories in my collection.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LA GRANDE BRETÈCHE (Sequel to “Another Study of Woman.”)
TranslatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading Translated by Ellen Marriage and Clara Bell “Ah! madame,” replied the doctor, “I have some appalling stories in my collection.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “But it is two in the morning, and the story of Rosina has prepared us,” said the mistress of the house.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “But it is two in the morning, and the story of Rosina has prepared us,” said the mistress of the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Tell us, Monsieur Bianchon!” was the cry on every side.
WomannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading LA GRANDE BRETÈCHE (Sequel to “Another Study of Woman.”)
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But each one has its proper hour in a conversation—you know the pretty jest recorded by Chamfort, and said to the Duc de Fronsac: ‘Between your sally and the present moment lie ten bottles of champagne.’”
