used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
the state of being absent
From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, Mademoiselle Dean, I am of a certainty moch surprised that you cannot translate thees paragraph," the little man declared reproachfully.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "I weel begeen eet for you, and you shall do the rest, _N'est pas?_" Marjorie stumbled through the paragraph with hot cheeks and a strong desire to throw her book into the air and rush from the recitation.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Ah, Mademoiselle Dean, I am of a certainty moch surprised that you cannot translate thees paragraph," the little man declared reproachfully.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
begeen
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From this reading "I weel begeen eet for you, and you shall do the rest, _N'est pas?_" Marjorie stumbled through the paragraph with hot cheeks and a strong desire to throw her book into the air and rush from the recitation.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
fearless and daring
From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "I weel begeen eet for you, and you shall do the rest, _N'est pas?_" Marjorie stumbled through the paragraph with hot cheeks and a strong desire to throw her book into the air and rush from the recitation.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading When class was over she seized her books and left the room without looking in Constance's direction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
cannot
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From this reading "Ah, Mademoiselle Dean, I am of a certainty moch surprised that you cannot translate thees paragraph," the little man declared reproachfully.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading "Ah, Mademoiselle Dean, I am of a certainty moch surprised that you cannot translate thees paragraph," the little man declared reproachfully.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading "I weel begeen eet for you, and you shall do the rest, _N'est pas?_" Marjorie stumbled through the paragraph with hot cheeks and a strong desire to throw her book into the air and rush from the recitation.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading When class was over she seized her books and left the room without looking in Constance's direction.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
Constance's
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From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
dazedlyadverb
in a daze; in a dazed manner
From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading "Ah, Mademoiselle Dean, I am of a certainty moch surprised that you cannot translate thees paragraph," the little man declared reproachfully.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "Ah, Mademoiselle Dean, I am of a certainty moch surprised that you cannot translate thees paragraph," the little man declared reproachfully.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading "I weel begeen eet for you, and you shall do the rest, _N'est pas?_" Marjorie stumbled through the paragraph with hot cheeks and a strong desire to throw her book into the air and rush from the recitation.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading When class was over she seized her books and left the room without looking in Constance's direction.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I weel begeen eet for you, and you shall do the rest, _N'est pas?_" Marjorie stumbled through the paragraph with hot cheeks and a strong desire to throw her book into the air and rush from the recitation.
eet
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From this reading "I weel begeen eet for you, and you shall do the rest, _N'est pas?_" Marjorie stumbled through the paragraph with hot cheeks and a strong desire to throw her book into the air and rush from the recitation.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
Fontaine's
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From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I weel begeen eet for you, and you shall do the rest, _N'est pas?_" Marjorie stumbled through the paragraph with hot cheeks and a strong desire to throw her book into the air and rush from the recitation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading "I weel begeen eet for you, and you shall do the rest, _N'est pas?_" Marjorie stumbled through the paragraph with hot cheeks and a strong desire to throw her book into the air and rush from the recitation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Ah, Mademoiselle Dean, I am of a certainty moch surprised that you cannot translate thees paragraph," the little man declared reproachfully.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When class was over she seized her books and left the room without looking in Constance's direction.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I weel begeen eet for you, and you shall do the rest, _N'est pas?_" Marjorie stumbled through the paragraph with hot cheeks and a strong desire to throw her book into the air and rush from the recitation.
jumblenounUS /ˈdʒʌmbəl/
a confused multitude of things
From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When class was over she seized her books and left the room without looking in Constance's direction.
a unit of instruction
From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Ah, Mademoiselle Dean, I am of a certainty moch surprised that you cannot translate thees paragraph," the little man declared reproachfully.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading When class was over she seized her books and left the room without looking in Constance's direction.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading "Ah, Mademoiselle Dean, I am of a certainty moch surprised that you cannot translate thees paragraph," the little man declared reproachfully.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Ah, Mademoiselle Dean, I am of a certainty moch surprised that you cannot translate thees paragraph," the little man declared reproachfully.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
Marjorie
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From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
MIGNON
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From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
moch
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From this reading "Ah, Mademoiselle Dean, I am of a certainty moch surprised that you cannot translate thees paragraph," the little man declared reproachfully.
N'est
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From this reading "I weel begeen eet for you, and you shall do the rest, _N'est pas?_" Marjorie stumbled through the paragraph with hot cheeks and a strong desire to throw her book into the air and rush from the recitation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When class was over she seized her books and left the room without looking in Constance's direction.
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading "Ah, Mademoiselle Dean, I am of a certainty moch surprised that you cannot translate thees paragraph," the little man declared reproachfully.
pasnounUS /pɑːz/
(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)
From this reading "I weel begeen eet for you, and you shall do the rest, _N'est pas?_" Marjorie stumbled through the paragraph with hot cheeks and a strong desire to throw her book into the air and rush from the recitation.
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
recitationnounUS /ˌresəˈteɪʃən/
written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading "I weel begeen eet for you, and you shall do the rest, _N'est pas?_" Marjorie stumbled through the paragraph with hot cheeks and a strong desire to throw her book into the air and rush from the recitation.
reciteverbUS /rəˈsaɪt/
recite in elocution
From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
reproachfullyadverb
in a reproving or reproachful manner
From this reading "Ah, Mademoiselle Dean, I am of a certainty moch surprised that you cannot translate thees paragraph," the little man declared reproachfully.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "I weel begeen eet for you, and you shall do the rest, _N'est pas?_" Marjorie stumbled through the paragraph with hot cheeks and a strong desire to throw her book into the air and rush from the recitation.
move upward
From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When class was over she seized her books and left the room without looking in Constance's direction.
move hurridly
From this reading "I weel begeen eet for you, and you shall do the rest, _N'est pas?_" Marjorie stumbled through the paragraph with hot cheeks and a strong desire to throw her book into the air and rush from the recitation.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading When class was over she seized her books and left the room without looking in Constance's direction.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I weel begeen eet for you, and you shall do the rest, _N'est pas?_" Marjorie stumbled through the paragraph with hot cheeks and a strong desire to throw her book into the air and rush from the recitation.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
stammerverbUS /ˈstæmər/
speak haltingly
From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "I weel begeen eet for you, and you shall do the rest, _N'est pas?_" Marjorie stumbled through the paragraph with hot cheeks and a strong desire to throw her book into the air and rush from the recitation.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading "I weel begeen eet for you, and you shall do the rest, _N'est pas?_" Marjorie stumbled through the paragraph with hot cheeks and a strong desire to throw her book into the air and rush from the recitation.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "Ah, Mademoiselle Dean, I am of a certainty moch surprised that you cannot translate thees paragraph," the little man declared reproachfully.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
thees
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From this reading "Ah, Mademoiselle Dean, I am of a certainty moch surprised that you cannot translate thees paragraph," the little man declared reproachfully.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "I weel begeen eet for you, and you shall do the rest, _N'est pas?_" Marjorie stumbled through the paragraph with hot cheeks and a strong desire to throw her book into the air and rush from the recitation.
propel through the air
From this reading "I weel begeen eet for you, and you shall do the rest, _N'est pas?_" Marjorie stumbled through the paragraph with hot cheeks and a strong desire to throw her book into the air and rush from the recitation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
translateverbUS /trænzˈleɪt/
restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading "Ah, Mademoiselle Dean, I am of a certainty moch surprised that you cannot translate thees paragraph," the little man declared reproachfully.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MIGNON PLANS MISCHIEF To Marjorie, torn between resentment of Constance's bold display of the stolen pin and shame for her utter absence of honor, the French lesson was a confused jumble.
weel
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From this reading "I weel begeen eet for you, and you shall do the rest, _N'est pas?_" Marjorie stumbled through the paragraph with hot cheeks and a strong desire to throw her book into the air and rush from the recitation.
at the time that
From this reading She heard but dimly the rise and fall of Professor Fontaine's voice as he conducted the lesson, and when he called upon her to recite she stared at him dazedly and finally managed to stammer that she was not prepared.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I weel begeen eet for you, and you shall do the rest, _N'est pas?_" Marjorie stumbled through the paragraph with hot cheeks and a strong desire to throw her book into the air and rush from the recitation.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading When class was over she seized her books and left the room without looking in Constance's direction.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ah, Mademoiselle Dean, I am of a certainty moch surprised that you cannot translate thees paragraph," the little man declared reproachfully.
