used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
acceptsverbUS /ækˈsepts/
third-person singular of “accept” — consider or hold as true
From this reading It is so good, so sweet to feel, by the gratitude of our hearts, the lofty nobleness of those generous deeds which honour him who offers as much as him who accepts."
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading All the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
(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 the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "At last, here you are!" said Charles Dutertre, effusively extending both hands to M. Pascal when he found himself alone with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
anniversarynounUS /ˌænəˈvɜːrsəri/
the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
From this reading All the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
Antonine
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From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "At last, here you are!" said Charles Dutertre, effusively extending both hands to M. Pascal when he found himself alone with him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "Do you know we were beginning to question your promptness?
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading All the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "At last, here you are!" said Charles Dutertre, effusively extending both hands to M. Pascal when he found himself alone with him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is so good, so sweet to feel, by the gratitude of our hearts, the lofty nobleness of those generous deeds which honour him who offers as much as him who accepts."
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading All the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading "At last, here you are!" said Charles Dutertre, effusively extending both hands to M. Pascal when he found himself alone with him.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading All the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading All the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading It is so good, so sweet to feel, by the gratitude of our hearts, the lofty nobleness of those generous deeds which honour him who offers as much as him who accepts."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know we were beginning to question your promptness?
Dutertre
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From this reading "At last, here you are!" said Charles Dutertre, effusively extending both hands to M. Pascal when he found himself alone with him.
effusivelyadverbUS /ɪˈfjuːsɪvli/
in an effusive manner
From this reading "At last, here you are!" said Charles Dutertre, effusively extending both hands to M. Pascal when he found himself alone with him.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading "At last, here you are!" said Charles Dutertre, effusively extending both hands to M. Pascal when he found himself alone with him.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It is so good, so sweet to feel, by the gratitude of our hearts, the lofty nobleness of those generous deeds which honour him who offers as much as him who accepts."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading All the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
set up or found
From this reading "At last, here you are!" said Charles Dutertre, effusively extending both hands to M. Pascal when he found himself alone with him.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
yet to be or coming
From this reading All the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading It is so good, so sweet to feel, by the gratitude of our hearts, the lofty nobleness of those generous deeds which honour him who offers as much as him who accepts."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is so good, so sweet to feel, by the gratitude of our hearts, the lofty nobleness of those generous deeds which honour him who offers as much as him who accepts."
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading It is so good, so sweet to feel, by the gratitude of our hearts, the lofty nobleness of those generous deeds which honour him who offers as much as him who accepts."
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "At last, here you are!" said Charles Dutertre, effusively extending both hands to M. Pascal when he found himself alone with him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading It is so good, so sweet to feel, by the gratitude of our hearts, the lofty nobleness of those generous deeds which honour him who offers as much as him who accepts."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "At last, here you are!" said Charles Dutertre, effusively extending both hands to M. Pascal when he found himself alone with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "At last, here you are!" said Charles Dutertre, effusively extending both hands to M. Pascal when he found himself alone with him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "At last, here you are!" said Charles Dutertre, effusively extending both hands to M. Pascal when he found himself alone with him.
the state of being honored
From this reading It is so good, so sweet to feel, by the gratitude of our hearts, the lofty nobleness of those generous deeds which honour him who offers as much as him who accepts."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading All the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is so good, so sweet to feel, by the gratitude of our hearts, the lofty nobleness of those generous deeds which honour him who offers as much as him who accepts."
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading All the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know we were beginning to question your promptness?
immediately past
From this reading "At last, here you are!" said Charles Dutertre, effusively extending both hands to M. Pascal when he found himself alone with him.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading It is so good, so sweet to feel, by the gratitude of our hearts, the lofty nobleness of those generous deeds which honour him who offers as much as him who accepts."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading All the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
a particular point in time
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
used to form the superlative
From this reading All the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is so good, so sweet to feel, by the gratitude of our hearts, the lofty nobleness of those generous deeds which honour him who offers as much as him who accepts."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading All the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
noblenessnoun
the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct
From this reading It is so good, so sweet to feel, by the gratitude of our hearts, the lofty nobleness of those generous deeds which honour him who offers as much as him who accepts."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading It is so good, so sweet to feel, by the gratitude of our hearts, the lofty nobleness of those generous deeds which honour him who offers as much as him who accepts."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading All the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
PascalnounUS /pæˈskæl/
a unit of pressure equal to one newton per square meter
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading All the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
promptnessnoun
the characteristic of doing things without delay
From this reading "Do you know we were beginning to question your promptness?
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Do you know we were beginning to question your promptness?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
cut with a saw
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading All the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is so good, so sweet to feel, by the gratitude of our hearts, the lofty nobleness of those generous deeds which honour him who offers as much as him who accepts."
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading It is so good, so sweet to feel, by the gratitude of our hearts, the lofty nobleness of those generous deeds which honour him who offers as much as him who accepts."
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading All the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is so good, so sweet to feel, by the gratitude of our hearts, the lofty nobleness of those generous deeds which honour him who offers as much as him who accepts."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "At last, here you are!" said Charles Dutertre, effusively extending both hands to M. Pascal when he found himself alone with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading All the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Do you know we were beginning to question your promptness?
at the time that
From this reading "At last, here you are!" said Charles Dutertre, effusively extending both hands to M. Pascal when he found himself alone with him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
which person or people
From this reading It is so good, so sweet to feel, by the gratitude of our hearts, the lofty nobleness of those generous deeds which honour him who offers as much as him who accepts."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading All the week my wife and I have looked forward with joy to this day, for, after the anniversary of the birth of our children, the day that we celebrate with the most pleasure is the one from which dates, thanks to you, the security of their future.
in the company of; together with
From this reading M. Pascal, at the sight of Antonine, whom he saw for the second time that morning, was, as we have said, a moment bewildered with surprise and admiration before this fresh and innocent beauty.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "At last, here you are!" said Charles Dutertre, effusively extending both hands to M. Pascal when he found himself alone with him.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know we were beginning to question your promptness?
