in the past
From this reading "I think it is the man who used to come to the Hotel Dieu years ago, when I was new in its service.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was instructed in religion by churchmen in Paris, and learned the language.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading I felt the guttural sound under his breast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was instructed in religion by churchmen in Paris, and learned the language.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
churchmennounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃmən/
plural of “churchman” — a clergyman or other person in religious orders
From this reading He was instructed in religion by churchmen in Paris, and learned the language.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I think it is the man who used to come to the Hotel Dieu years ago, when I was new in its service.
dearly loved
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
Dieu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think it is the man who used to come to the Hotel Dieu years ago, when I was new in its service.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
disarrangeverb
destroy the arrangement or order of
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
opinion or judgment
From this reading Skenedonk's eyes probably had less of the fawn in them than usual.
fawnnounUS /fɔːn/
a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color
From this reading Skenedonk's eyes probably had less of the fawn in them than usual.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt the guttural sound under his breast.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
gutturaladjectiveUS /ˈɡʌtərəl/
like the sounds of frogs and crows
From this reading I felt the guttural sound under his breast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Skenedonk's eyes probably had less of the fawn in them than usual.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was instructed in religion by churchmen in Paris, and learned the language.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I felt the guttural sound under his breast.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "I think it is the man who used to come to the Hotel Dieu years ago, when I was new in its service.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think it is the man who used to come to the Hotel Dieu years ago, when I was new in its service.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I think it is the man who used to come to the Hotel Dieu years ago, when I was new in its service.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading He was instructed in religion by churchmen in Paris, and learned the language.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
IroquoisnounUS /ˈɪrəkwɔɪ/
any member of the warlike North American Indian peoples formerly living in New York State; the Iroquois League were allies of the British during the American Revolution
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I think it is the man who used to come to the Hotel Dieu years ago, when I was new in its service.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I think it is the man who used to come to the Hotel Dieu years ago, when I was new in its service.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "I think it is the man who used to come to the Hotel Dieu years ago, when I was new in its service.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading He was instructed in religion by churchmen in Paris, and learned the language.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He was instructed in religion by churchmen in Paris, and learned the language.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Skenedonk's eyes probably had less of the fawn in them than usual.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I think it is the man who used to come to the Hotel Dieu years ago, when I was new in its service.
social deportment
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
mortuaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtʃuːeri/
of or relating to or characteristic of death
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "I think it is the man who used to come to the Hotel Dieu years ago, when I was new in its service.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading He was instructed in religion by churchmen in Paris, and learned the language.
approval to do something
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Skenedonk's eyes probably had less of the fawn in them than usual.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading He was instructed in religion by churchmen in Paris, and learned the language.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "I think it is the man who used to come to the Hotel Dieu years ago, when I was new in its service.
Skenedonk's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Skenedonk's eyes probably had less of the fawn in them than usual.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading I felt the guttural sound under his breast.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Skenedonk's eyes probably had less of the fawn in them than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I think it is the man who used to come to the Hotel Dieu years ago, when I was new in its service.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Skenedonk's eyes probably had less of the fawn in them than usual.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think it is the man who used to come to the Hotel Dieu years ago, when I was new in its service.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I think it is the man who used to come to the Hotel Dieu years ago, when I was new in its service.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I felt the guttural sound under his breast.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "I think it is the man who used to come to the Hotel Dieu years ago, when I was new in its service.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Skenedonk's eyes probably had less of the fawn in them than usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I think it is the man who used to come to the Hotel Dieu years ago, when I was new in its service.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
at the time that
From this reading "I think it is the man who used to come to the Hotel Dieu years ago, when I was new in its service.
which person or people
From this reading "I think it is the man who used to come to the Hotel Dieu years ago, when I was new in its service.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Oh, my dear monsieur--I think it is Iroquois that he is called--I am aware the Americans have different manners, but here we do not go into the mortuary chapel of the Hotel Dieu and disarrange the bodies without permission!"
a late time of life
From this reading "I think it is the man who used to come to the Hotel Dieu years ago, when I was new in its service.
