Chapter XIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

(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 All Curtis could think of was "_lâche_," "_sacré bleu_" and "_caramba_."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading French is no language for a self-respecting man to swear in, any way.

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading The first did not seem appropriate, the second lost its force by translating itself in his mind into English and he was not certain whether the last was French, Spanish or Italian, so he asked:

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The first did not seem appropriate, the second lost its force by translating itself in his mind into English and he was not certain whether the last was French, Spanish or Italian, so he asked:

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides, one does not, in Ollendorf, learn a vocabulary suitable to critical occasions.

cheese containing a blue mold

From this reading All Curtis could think of was "_lâche_," "_sacré bleu_" and "_caramba_."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The first did not seem appropriate, the second lost its force by translating itself in his mind into English and he was not certain whether the last was French, Spanish or Italian, so he asked:

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All Curtis could think of was "_lâche_," "_sacré bleu_" and "_caramba_."

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The first did not seem appropriate, the second lost its force by translating itself in his mind into English and he was not certain whether the last was French, Spanish or Italian, so he asked:

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading All Curtis could think of was "_lâche_," "_sacré bleu_" and "_caramba_."

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Besides, one does not, in Ollendorf, learn a vocabulary suitable to critical occasions.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The first did not seem appropriate, the second lost its force by translating itself in his mind into English and he was not certain whether the last was French, Spanish or Italian, so he asked:

give expression to

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first did not seem appropriate, the second lost its force by translating itself in his mind into English and he was not certain whether the last was French, Spanish or Italian, so he asked:

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The first did not seem appropriate, the second lost its force by translating itself in his mind into English and he was not certain whether the last was French, Spanish or Italian, so he asked:

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The first did not seem appropriate, the second lost its force by translating itself in his mind into English and he was not certain whether the last was French, Spanish or Italian, so he asked:

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The first did not seem appropriate, the second lost its force by translating itself in his mind into English and he was not certain whether the last was French, Spanish or Italian, so he asked:

being in such a position that top and bottom are reversed

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading French is no language for a self-respecting man to swear in, any way.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading The first did not seem appropriate, the second lost its force by translating itself in his mind into English and he was not certain whether the last was French, Spanish or Italian, so he asked:

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The first did not seem appropriate, the second lost its force by translating itself in his mind into English and he was not certain whether the last was French, Spanish or Italian, so he asked:

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The first did not seem appropriate, the second lost its force by translating itself in his mind into English and he was not certain whether the last was French, Spanish or Italian, so he asked:

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading French is no language for a self-respecting man to swear in, any way.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

immediately past

From this reading The first did not seem appropriate, the second lost its force by translating itself in his mind into English and he was not certain whether the last was French, Spanish or Italian, so he asked:

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Besides, one does not, in Ollendorf, learn a vocabulary suitable to critical occasions.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The first did not seem appropriate, the second lost its force by translating itself in his mind into English and he was not certain whether the last was French, Spanish or Italian, so he asked:

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All Curtis could think of was "_lâche_," "_sacré bleu_" and "_caramba_."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading French is no language for a self-respecting man to swear in, any way.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The first did not seem appropriate, the second lost its force by translating itself in his mind into English and he was not certain whether the last was French, Spanish or Italian, so he asked:

a particular point in time

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

not any; not one

From this reading French is no language for a self-respecting man to swear in, any way.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

something you have to do

From this reading Besides, one does not, in Ollendorf, learn a vocabulary suitable to critical occasions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All Curtis could think of was "_lâche_," "_sacré bleu_" and "_caramba_."

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Besides, one does not, in Ollendorf, learn a vocabulary suitable to critical occasions.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Besides, one does not, in Ollendorf, learn a vocabulary suitable to critical occasions.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The first did not seem appropriate, the second lost its force by translating itself in his mind into English and he was not certain whether the last was French, Spanish or Italian, so he asked:

metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All Curtis could think of was "_lâche_," "_sacré bleu_" and "_caramba_."

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The first did not seem appropriate, the second lost its force by translating itself in his mind into English and he was not certain whether the last was French, Spanish or Italian, so he asked:

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The first did not seem appropriate, the second lost its force by translating itself in his mind into English and he was not certain whether the last was French, Spanish or Italian, so he asked:

having or showing self-esteem

From this reading French is no language for a self-respecting man to swear in, any way.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The first did not seem appropriate, the second lost its force by translating itself in his mind into English and he was not certain whether the last was French, Spanish or Italian, so he asked:

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading The first did not seem appropriate, the second lost its force by translating itself in his mind into English and he was not certain whether the last was French, Spanish or Italian, so he asked:

successive (without a break)

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Besides, one does not, in Ollendorf, learn a vocabulary suitable to critical occasions.

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading French is no language for a self-respecting man to swear in, any way.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading All Curtis could think of was "_lâche_," "_sacré bleu_" and "_caramba_."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

-ing form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading The first did not seem appropriate, the second lost its force by translating itself in his mind into English and he was not certain whether the last was French, Spanish or Italian, so he asked:

a listing of the words used in some enterprise

From this reading Besides, one does not, in Ollendorf, learn a vocabulary suitable to critical occasions.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading All Curtis could think of was "_lâche_," "_sacré bleu_" and "_caramba_."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading French is no language for a self-respecting man to swear in, any way.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The first did not seem appropriate, the second lost its force by translating itself in his mind into English and he was not certain whether the last was French, Spanish or Italian, so he asked:

a Caucasian

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

which person or people

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT Curtis did not find it easy to express his feelings in French to this smiling officer with the straight, large nose, dazzling white teeth and cordial manner, who wore an inverted red flower pot for a hat.