adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Leaving the Pasteur to make some acknowledgment, he fled to the house, only to find Madame, Juliette, a number of friends, to say nothing of Jean, the cook and the servant girl, awaiting him there.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Most of the Pasteur’s congregation met him when he descended from the diligence, and waved their hats, but as he thanked heaven, did not “jodel.”
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Leaving the Pasteur to make some acknowledgment, he fled to the house, only to find Madame, Juliette, a number of friends, to say nothing of Jean, the cook and the servant girl, awaiting him there.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
bedroomnounUS /ˈbedruːm/
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Once more he fled, this time to his bedroom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
Blanche
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From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
Bon
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From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Most of the Pasteur’s congregation met him when he descended from the diligence, and waved their hats, but as he thanked heaven, did not “jodel.”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
celebritynounUS /səˈlebrɪti/
a widely known person
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading Most of the Pasteur’s congregation met him when he descended from the diligence, and waved their hats, but as he thanked heaven, did not “jodel.”
cookverbUS /kʊk/
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Leaving the Pasteur to make some acknowledgment, he fled to the house, only to find Madame, Juliette, a number of friends, to say nothing of Jean, the cook and the servant girl, awaiting him there.
descendedverbUS /dɪˈsendəd/
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Most of the Pasteur’s congregation met him when he descended from the diligence, and waved their hats, but as he thanked heaven, did not “jodel.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Most of the Pasteur’s congregation met him when he descended from the diligence, and waved their hats, but as he thanked heaven, did not “jodel.”
Dieu
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From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
diligencenounUS /ˈdɪlədʒəns/
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading Most of the Pasteur’s congregation met him when he descended from the diligence, and waved their hats, but as he thanked heaven, did not “jodel.”
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
effusiveadjectiveUS /ˈefjuːsɪv/
uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
FAREWELLnounUS /ˌferˈwel/
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Leaving the Pasteur to make some acknowledgment, he fled to the house, only to find Madame, Juliette, a number of friends, to say nothing of Jean, the cook and the servant girl, awaiting him there.
fledverbUS /fled/
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Leaving the Pasteur to make some acknowledgment, he fled to the house, only to find Madame, Juliette, a number of friends, to say nothing of Jean, the cook and the servant girl, awaiting him there.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Leaving the Pasteur to make some acknowledgment, he fled to the house, only to find Madame, Juliette, a number of friends, to say nothing of Jean, the cook and the servant girl, awaiting him there.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Most of the Pasteur’s congregation met him when he descended from the diligence, and waved their hats, but as he thanked heaven, did not “jodel.”
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Leaving the Pasteur to make some acknowledgment, he fled to the house, only to find Madame, Juliette, a number of friends, to say nothing of Jean, the cook and the servant girl, awaiting him there.
Godfrey
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From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Most of the Pasteur’s congregation met him when he descended from the diligence, and waved their hats, but as he thanked heaven, did not “jodel.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
heavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Most of the Pasteur’s congregation met him when he descended from the diligence, and waved their hats, but as he thanked heaven, did not “jodel.”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Leaving the Pasteur to make some acknowledgment, he fled to the house, only to find Madame, Juliette, a number of friends, to say nothing of Jean, the cook and the servant girl, awaiting him there.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
JeannounUS /dʒiːn/
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Leaving the Pasteur to make some acknowledgment, he fled to the house, only to find Madame, Juliette, a number of friends, to say nothing of Jean, the cook and the servant girl, awaiting him there.
jodel
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From this reading Most of the Pasteur’s congregation met him when he descended from the diligence, and waved their hats, but as he thanked heaven, did not “jodel.”
Juliette
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From this reading Leaving the Pasteur to make some acknowledgment, he fled to the house, only to find Madame, Juliette, a number of friends, to say nothing of Jean, the cook and the servant girl, awaiting him there.
JULIETTE'S
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From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
kissnounUS /kɪs/
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
LeavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving the Pasteur to make some acknowledgment, he fled to the house, only to find Madame, Juliette, a number of friends, to say nothing of Jean, the cook and the servant girl, awaiting him there.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Leaving the Pasteur to make some acknowledgment, he fled to the house, only to find Madame, Juliette, a number of friends, to say nothing of Jean, the cook and the servant girl, awaiting him there.
Maison
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From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Leaving the Pasteur to make some acknowledgment, he fled to the house, only to find Madame, Juliette, a number of friends, to say nothing of Jean, the cook and the servant girl, awaiting him there.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Most of the Pasteur’s congregation met him when he descended from the diligence, and waved their hats, but as he thanked heaven, did not “jodel.”
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more he fled, this time to his bedroom.
MostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the Pasteur’s congregation met him when he descended from the diligence, and waved their hats, but as he thanked heaven, did not “jodel.”
murmuredverbUS /ˈmɜːrmərd/
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Most of the Pasteur’s congregation met him when he descended from the diligence, and waved their hats, but as he thanked heaven, did not “jodel.”
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Leaving the Pasteur to make some acknowledgment, he fled to the house, only to find Madame, Juliette, a number of friends, to say nothing of Jean, the cook and the servant girl, awaiting him there.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Leaving the Pasteur to make some acknowledgment, he fled to the house, only to find Madame, Juliette, a number of friends, to say nothing of Jean, the cook and the servant girl, awaiting him there.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Once more he fled, this time to his bedroom.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Leaving the Pasteur to make some acknowledgment, he fled to the house, only to find Madame, Juliette, a number of friends, to say nothing of Jean, the cook and the servant girl, awaiting him there.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
others
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From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
PasteurnounUS /pəˈstuːr/
French chemist and biologist whose discovery that fermentation is caused by microorganisms resulted in the process of pasteurization (1822-1895)
From this reading Leaving the Pasteur to make some acknowledgment, he fled to the house, only to find Madame, Juliette, a number of friends, to say nothing of Jean, the cook and the servant girl, awaiting him there.
Pasteur's
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From this reading Most of the Pasteur’s congregation met him when he descended from the diligence, and waved their hats, but as he thanked heaven, did not “jodel.”
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Leaving the Pasteur to make some acknowledgment, he fled to the house, only to find Madame, Juliette, a number of friends, to say nothing of Jean, the cook and the servant girl, awaiting him there.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Leaving the Pasteur to make some acknowledgment, he fled to the house, only to find Madame, Juliette, a number of friends, to say nothing of Jean, the cook and the servant girl, awaiting him there.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Leaving the Pasteur to make some acknowledgment, he fled to the house, only to find Madame, Juliette, a number of friends, to say nothing of Jean, the cook and the servant girl, awaiting him there.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Most of the Pasteur’s congregation met him when he descended from the diligence, and waved their hats, but as he thanked heaven, did not “jodel.”
thanksnounUS /θæŋks/
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Most of the Pasteur’s congregation met him when he descended from the diligence, and waved their hats, but as he thanked heaven, did not “jodel.”
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Leaving the Pasteur to make some acknowledgment, he fled to the house, only to find Madame, Juliette, a number of friends, to say nothing of Jean, the cook and the servant girl, awaiting him there.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Once more he fled, this time to his bedroom.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Once more he fled, this time to his bedroom.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
wavedverbUS /weɪvd/
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Most of the Pasteur’s congregation met him when he descended from the diligence, and waved their hats, but as he thanked heaven, did not “jodel.”
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Madame beamed, and looked as though she were about to kiss him; the fresh and charming Juliette shook his hand, and murmured into his ear that she had no idea he was so brave, also that every night she thanked the _Bon Dieu_ for his escape; while the others said something appropriate—or the reverse.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading JULIETTE’S FAREWELL When Godfrey returned to the Maison Blanche, wearing a handsome gold watch, which had been presented to him with an effusive letter of thanks by the gentleman whom he had rescued and his relatives, he found himself quite a celebrity.
