used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He occasionally sent her a little money, knowing that there was none too much of that commodity in his poor mother's pocket.
anew
From this reading Finally a printed paper was given her which frightened her at first, but she was soon relieved to find that it simply conveyed to her the information that her husband was at Sainte-Anne's again.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She cooked her dinner and ate it alone, for Coupeau did not appear, nor did she hear a word of his whereabouts for nearly a week.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She cooked her dinner and ate it alone, for Coupeau did not appear, nor did she hear a word of his whereabouts for nearly a week.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She cooked her dinner and ate it alone, for Coupeau did not appear, nor did she hear a word of his whereabouts for nearly a week.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Finally a printed paper was given her which frightened her at first, but she was soon relieved to find that it simply conveyed to her the information that her husband was at Sainte-Anne's again.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading She cooked her dinner and ate it alone, for Coupeau did not appear, nor did she hear a word of his whereabouts for nearly a week.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Finally a printed paper was given her which frightened her at first, but she was soon relieved to find that it simply conveyed to her the information that her husband was at Sainte-Anne's again.
commoditynounUS /kəˈmɑːdəti/
articles of commerce
From this reading He occasionally sent her a little money, knowing that there was none too much of that commodity in his poor mother's pocket.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Finally a printed paper was given her which frightened her at first, but she was soon relieved to find that it simply conveyed to her the information that her husband was at Sainte-Anne's again.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading She cooked her dinner and ate it alone, for Coupeau did not appear, nor did she hear a word of his whereabouts for nearly a week.
Coupeau
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From this reading She cooked her dinner and ate it alone, for Coupeau did not appear, nor did she hear a word of his whereabouts for nearly a week.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE HOSPITAL The next day Gervaise received ten francs from her son Etienne, who had steady work.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She cooked her dinner and ate it alone, for Coupeau did not appear, nor did she hear a word of his whereabouts for nearly a week.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading She cooked her dinner and ate it alone, for Coupeau did not appear, nor did she hear a word of his whereabouts for nearly a week.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Gervaise was in no way disturbed.
Etienne
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From this reading THE HOSPITAL The next day Gervaise received ten francs from her son Etienne, who had steady work.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally a printed paper was given her which frightened her at first, but she was soon relieved to find that it simply conveyed to her the information that her husband was at Sainte-Anne's again.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Finally a printed paper was given her which frightened her at first, but she was soon relieved to find that it simply conveyed to her the information that her husband was at Sainte-Anne's again.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Finally a printed paper was given her which frightened her at first, but she was soon relieved to find that it simply conveyed to her the information that her husband was at Sainte-Anne's again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She cooked her dinner and ate it alone, for Coupeau did not appear, nor did she hear a word of his whereabouts for nearly a week.
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading THE HOSPITAL The next day Gervaise received ten francs from her son Etienne, who had steady work.
made afraid
From this reading Finally a printed paper was given her which frightened her at first, but she was soon relieved to find that it simply conveyed to her the information that her husband was at Sainte-Anne's again.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE HOSPITAL The next day Gervaise received ten francs from her son Etienne, who had steady work.
Gervaise
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From this reading THE HOSPITAL The next day Gervaise received ten francs from her son Etienne, who had steady work.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Finally a printed paper was given her which frightened her at first, but she was soon relieved to find that it simply conveyed to her the information that her husband was at Sainte-Anne's again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HOSPITAL The next day Gervaise received ten francs from her son Etienne, who had steady work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He occasionally sent her a little money, knowing that there was none too much of that commodity in his poor mother's pocket.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading She cooked her dinner and ate it alone, for Coupeau did not appear, nor did she hear a word of his whereabouts for nearly a week.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HOSPITAL The next day Gervaise received ten francs from her son Etienne, who had steady work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He occasionally sent her a little money, knowing that there was none too much of that commodity in his poor mother's pocket.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading THE HOSPITAL The next day Gervaise received ten francs from her son Etienne, who had steady work.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Finally a printed paper was given her which frightened her at first, but she was soon relieved to find that it simply conveyed to her the information that her husband was at Sainte-Anne's again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He occasionally sent her a little money, knowing that there was none too much of that commodity in his poor mother's pocket.
a message received and understood
From this reading Finally a printed paper was given her which frightened her at first, but she was soon relieved to find that it simply conveyed to her the information that her husband was at Sainte-Anne's again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She cooked her dinner and ate it alone, for Coupeau did not appear, nor did she hear a word of his whereabouts for nearly a week.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading He occasionally sent her a little money, knowing that there was none too much of that commodity in his poor mother's pocket.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He occasionally sent her a little money, knowing that there was none too much of that commodity in his poor mother's pocket.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He occasionally sent her a little money, knowing that there was none too much of that commodity in his poor mother's pocket.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He occasionally sent her a little money, knowing that there was none too much of that commodity in his poor mother's pocket.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He occasionally sent her a little money, knowing that there was none too much of that commodity in his poor mother's pocket.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She cooked her dinner and ate it alone, for Coupeau did not appear, nor did she hear a word of his whereabouts for nearly a week.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE HOSPITAL The next day Gervaise received ten francs from her son Etienne, who had steady work.
not any; not one
From this reading Gervaise was in no way disturbed.
not one, and not any
From this reading He occasionally sent her a little money, knowing that there was none too much of that commodity in his poor mother's pocket.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She cooked her dinner and ate it alone, for Coupeau did not appear, nor did she hear a word of his whereabouts for nearly a week.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She cooked her dinner and ate it alone, for Coupeau did not appear, nor did she hear a word of his whereabouts for nearly a week.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading He occasionally sent her a little money, knowing that there was none too much of that commodity in his poor mother's pocket.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He occasionally sent her a little money, knowing that there was none too much of that commodity in his poor mother's pocket.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Finally a printed paper was given her which frightened her at first, but she was soon relieved to find that it simply conveyed to her the information that her husband was at Sainte-Anne's again.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He occasionally sent her a little money, knowing that there was none too much of that commodity in his poor mother's pocket.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He occasionally sent her a little money, knowing that there was none too much of that commodity in his poor mother's pocket.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Finally a printed paper was given her which frightened her at first, but she was soon relieved to find that it simply conveyed to her the information that her husband was at Sainte-Anne's again.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE HOSPITAL The next day Gervaise received ten francs from her son Etienne, who had steady work.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Finally a printed paper was given her which frightened her at first, but she was soon relieved to find that it simply conveyed to her the information that her husband was at Sainte-Anne's again.
Sainte-Anne's
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From this reading Finally a printed paper was given her which frightened her at first, but she was soon relieved to find that it simply conveyed to her the information that her husband was at Sainte-Anne's again.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He occasionally sent her a little money, knowing that there was none too much of that commodity in his poor mother's pocket.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She cooked her dinner and ate it alone, for Coupeau did not appear, nor did she hear a word of his whereabouts for nearly a week.
and nothing more
From this reading Finally a printed paper was given her which frightened her at first, but she was soon relieved to find that it simply conveyed to her the information that her husband was at Sainte-Anne's again.
a male human offspring
From this reading THE HOSPITAL The next day Gervaise received ten francs from her son Etienne, who had steady work.
in the near future
From this reading Finally a printed paper was given her which frightened her at first, but she was soon relieved to find that it simply conveyed to her the information that her husband was at Sainte-Anne's again.
make steady
From this reading THE HOSPITAL The next day Gervaise received ten francs from her son Etienne, who had steady work.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading THE HOSPITAL The next day Gervaise received ten francs from her son Etienne, who had steady work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He occasionally sent her a little money, knowing that there was none too much of that commodity in his poor mother's pocket.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOSPITAL The next day Gervaise received ten francs from her son Etienne, who had steady work.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He occasionally sent her a little money, knowing that there was none too much of that commodity in his poor mother's pocket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Finally a printed paper was given her which frightened her at first, but she was soon relieved to find that it simply conveyed to her the information that her husband was at Sainte-Anne's again.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He occasionally sent her a little money, knowing that there was none too much of that commodity in his poor mother's pocket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He occasionally sent her a little money, knowing that there was none too much of that commodity in his poor mother's pocket.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Gervaise was in no way disturbed.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She cooked her dinner and ate it alone, for Coupeau did not appear, nor did she hear a word of his whereabouts for nearly a week.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading She cooked her dinner and ate it alone, for Coupeau did not appear, nor did she hear a word of his whereabouts for nearly a week.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Finally a printed paper was given her which frightened her at first, but she was soon relieved to find that it simply conveyed to her the information that her husband was at Sainte-Anne's again.
which person or people
From this reading THE HOSPITAL The next day Gervaise received ten francs from her son Etienne, who had steady work.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading She cooked her dinner and ate it alone, for Coupeau did not appear, nor did she hear a word of his whereabouts for nearly a week.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE HOSPITAL The next day Gervaise received ten francs from her son Etienne, who had steady work.
