used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PERE GUEGOU'S ROSES Had Yvonne needed encouragement in her career as a bread-winner her success of the morning had filled her with confidence.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading Philidor, who still confessed to the possession of a few francs of their original capital, was for putting up at a small hotel or inn and paying for this accommodation out of principal.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The sum they had earned for the _ragoût_ had filled her with pride and cupidity, had developed a niggardly desire to hoard their sous against a rainy day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had earned the right to live for this day at least, and looked forward to the morrow with joyous enthusiasm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PERE GUEGOU'S ROSES Had Yvonne needed encouragement in her career as a bread-winner her success of the morning had filled her with confidence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had earned the right to live for this day at least, and looked forward to the morrow with joyous enthusiasm.
bread-winner
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From this reading PERE GUEGOU'S ROSES Had Yvonne needed encouragement in her career as a bread-winner her success of the morning had filled her with confidence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Yvonne would not have it so.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Philidor, who still confessed to the possession of a few francs of their original capital, was for putting up at a small hotel or inn and paying for this accommodation out of principal.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading PERE GUEGOU'S ROSES Had Yvonne needed encouragement in her career as a bread-winner her success of the morning had filled her with confidence.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Philidor, who still confessed to the possession of a few francs of their original capital, was for putting up at a small hotel or inn and paying for this accommodation out of principal.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading PERE GUEGOU'S ROSES Had Yvonne needed encouragement in her career as a bread-winner her success of the morning had filled her with confidence.
cupiditynounUS /kjuːˈpɪdɪti/
extreme greed for material wealth
From this reading The sum they had earned for the _ragoût_ had filled her with pride and cupidity, had developed a niggardly desire to hoard their sous against a rainy day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She had earned the right to live for this day at least, and looked forward to the morrow with joyous enthusiasm.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The sum they had earned for the _ragoût_ had filled her with pride and cupidity, had developed a niggardly desire to hoard their sous against a rainy day.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading The sum they had earned for the _ragoût_ had filled her with pride and cupidity, had developed a niggardly desire to hoard their sous against a rainy day.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading She had earned the right to live for this day at least, and looked forward to the morrow with joyous enthusiasm.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading PERE GUEGOU'S ROSES Had Yvonne needed encouragement in her career as a bread-winner her success of the morning had filled her with confidence.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading She had earned the right to live for this day at least, and looked forward to the morrow with joyous enthusiasm.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Philidor, who still confessed to the possession of a few francs of their original capital, was for putting up at a small hotel or inn and paying for this accommodation out of principal.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading PERE GUEGOU'S ROSES Had Yvonne needed encouragement in her career as a bread-winner her success of the morning had filled her with confidence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had earned the right to live for this day at least, and looked forward to the morrow with joyous enthusiasm.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading She had earned the right to live for this day at least, and looked forward to the morrow with joyous enthusiasm.
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading Philidor, who still confessed to the possession of a few francs of their original capital, was for putting up at a small hotel or inn and paying for this accommodation out of principal.
GUEGOU'S
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From this reading PERE GUEGOU'S ROSES Had Yvonne needed encouragement in her career as a bread-winner her success of the morning had filled her with confidence.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PERE GUEGOU'S ROSES Had Yvonne needed encouragement in her career as a bread-winner her success of the morning had filled her with confidence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But Yvonne would not have it so.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PERE GUEGOU'S ROSES Had Yvonne needed encouragement in her career as a bread-winner her success of the morning had filled her with confidence.
hoardverbUS /hɔːrd/
save up as for future use
From this reading The sum they had earned for the _ragoût_ had filled her with pride and cupidity, had developed a niggardly desire to hoard their sous against a rainy day.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Philidor, who still confessed to the possession of a few francs of their original capital, was for putting up at a small hotel or inn and paying for this accommodation out of principal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PERE GUEGOU'S ROSES Had Yvonne needed encouragement in her career as a bread-winner her success of the morning had filled her with confidence.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Philidor, who still confessed to the possession of a few francs of their original capital, was for putting up at a small hotel or inn and paying for this accommodation out of principal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Yvonne would not have it so.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading She had earned the right to live for this day at least, and looked forward to the morrow with joyous enthusiasm.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had earned the right to live for this day at least, and looked forward to the morrow with joyous enthusiasm.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She had earned the right to live for this day at least, and looked forward to the morrow with joyous enthusiasm.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She had earned the right to live for this day at least, and looked forward to the morrow with joyous enthusiasm.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading PERE GUEGOU'S ROSES Had Yvonne needed encouragement in her career as a bread-winner her success of the morning had filled her with confidence.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading She had earned the right to live for this day at least, and looked forward to the morrow with joyous enthusiasm.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading PERE GUEGOU'S ROSES Had Yvonne needed encouragement in her career as a bread-winner her success of the morning had filled her with confidence.
niggardlyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪɡərdli/
petty or reluctant in giving or spending
From this reading The sum they had earned for the _ragoût_ had filled her with pride and cupidity, had developed a niggardly desire to hoard their sous against a rainy day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Yvonne would not have it so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PERE GUEGOU'S ROSES Had Yvonne needed encouragement in her career as a bread-winner her success of the morning had filled her with confidence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Philidor, who still confessed to the possession of a few francs of their original capital, was for putting up at a small hotel or inn and paying for this accommodation out of principal.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Philidor, who still confessed to the possession of a few francs of their original capital, was for putting up at a small hotel or inn and paying for this accommodation out of principal.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Philidor, who still confessed to the possession of a few francs of their original capital, was for putting up at a small hotel or inn and paying for this accommodation out of principal.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Philidor, who still confessed to the possession of a few francs of their original capital, was for putting up at a small hotel or inn and paying for this accommodation out of principal.
PERE
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From this reading PERE GUEGOU'S ROSES Had Yvonne needed encouragement in her career as a bread-winner her success of the morning had filled her with confidence.
Philidor
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From this reading Philidor, who still confessed to the possession of a few francs of their original capital, was for putting up at a small hotel or inn and paying for this accommodation out of principal.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Philidor, who still confessed to the possession of a few francs of their original capital, was for putting up at a small hotel or inn and paying for this accommodation out of principal.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The sum they had earned for the _ragoût_ had filled her with pride and cupidity, had developed a niggardly desire to hoard their sous against a rainy day.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Philidor, who still confessed to the possession of a few francs of their original capital, was for putting up at a small hotel or inn and paying for this accommodation out of principal.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Philidor, who still confessed to the possession of a few francs of their original capital, was for putting up at a small hotel or inn and paying for this accommodation out of principal.
ragoût
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From this reading The sum they had earned for the _ragoût_ had filled her with pride and cupidity, had developed a niggardly desire to hoard their sous against a rainy day.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading The sum they had earned for the _ragoût_ had filled her with pride and cupidity, had developed a niggardly desire to hoard their sous against a rainy day.
precisely, exactly
From this reading She had earned the right to live for this day at least, and looked forward to the morrow with joyous enthusiasm.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading PERE GUEGOU'S ROSES Had Yvonne needed encouragement in her career as a bread-winner her success of the morning had filled her with confidence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had earned the right to live for this day at least, and looked forward to the morrow with joyous enthusiasm.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Philidor, who still confessed to the possession of a few francs of their original capital, was for putting up at a small hotel or inn and paying for this accommodation out of principal.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But Yvonne would not have it so.
sousnounUS /suːz/
plural of “sou” — a former French coin of low denomination; often used of any small amount of money
From this reading The sum they had earned for the _ragoût_ had filled her with pride and cupidity, had developed a niggardly desire to hoard their sous against a rainy day.
not in physical motion
From this reading Philidor, who still confessed to the possession of a few francs of their original capital, was for putting up at a small hotel or inn and paying for this accommodation out of principal.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading PERE GUEGOU'S ROSES Had Yvonne needed encouragement in her career as a bread-winner her success of the morning had filled her with confidence.
a quantity of money
From this reading The sum they had earned for the _ragoût_ had filled her with pride and cupidity, had developed a niggardly desire to hoard their sous against a rainy day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PERE GUEGOU'S ROSES Had Yvonne needed encouragement in her career as a bread-winner her success of the morning had filled her with confidence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Philidor, who still confessed to the possession of a few francs of their original capital, was for putting up at a small hotel or inn and paying for this accommodation out of principal.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sum they had earned for the _ragoût_ had filled her with pride and cupidity, had developed a niggardly desire to hoard their sous against a rainy day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had earned the right to live for this day at least, and looked forward to the morrow with joyous enthusiasm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had earned the right to live for this day at least, and looked forward to the morrow with joyous enthusiasm.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Philidor, who still confessed to the possession of a few francs of their original capital, was for putting up at a small hotel or inn and paying for this accommodation out of principal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Philidor, who still confessed to the possession of a few francs of their original capital, was for putting up at a small hotel or inn and paying for this accommodation out of principal.
which person or people
From this reading Philidor, who still confessed to the possession of a few francs of their original capital, was for putting up at a small hotel or inn and paying for this accommodation out of principal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PERE GUEGOU'S ROSES Had Yvonne needed encouragement in her career as a bread-winner her success of the morning had filled her with confidence.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But Yvonne would not have it so.
Yvonne
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From this reading PERE GUEGOU'S ROSES Had Yvonne needed encouragement in her career as a bread-winner her success of the morning had filled her with confidence.
