used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mlle. Fouchette trembled a little.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading "Pardieu!" exclaimed Inspector Loup, who never recognized his agents officially outside of the Préfecture; "it is La Savatière!"
(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 "Then the pleasure is all on one side," promptly responded Jean, who was disgusted beyond measure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Why, this is an unexpected pleasure," continued the police official.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And Monsieur Marot!
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "Then the pleasure is all on one side," promptly responded Jean, who was disgusted beyond measure.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Why, this is an unexpected pleasure," continued the police official.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading "Then the pleasure is all on one side," promptly responded Jean, who was disgusted beyond measure.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Pardieu!" exclaimed Inspector Loup, who never recognized his agents officially outside of the Préfecture; "it is La Savatière!"
Fouchette
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From this reading Mlle. Fouchette trembled a little.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Pardieu!" exclaimed Inspector Loup, who never recognized his agents officially outside of the Préfecture; "it is La Savatière!"
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading "Pardieu!" exclaimed Inspector Loup, who never recognized his agents officially outside of the Préfecture; "it is La Savatière!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Pardieu!" exclaimed Inspector Loup, who never recognized his agents officially outside of the Préfecture; "it is La Savatière!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Pardieu!" exclaimed Inspector Loup, who never recognized his agents officially outside of the Préfecture; "it is La Savatière!"
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading "Then the pleasure is all on one side," promptly responded Jean, who was disgusted beyond measure.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading "Pardieu!" exclaimed Inspector Loup, who never recognized his agents officially outside of the Préfecture; "it is La Savatière!"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mlle. Fouchette trembled a little.
Loup
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From this reading "Pardieu!" exclaimed Inspector Loup, who never recognized his agents officially outside of the Préfecture; "it is La Savatière!"
Marot
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From this reading "And Monsieur Marot!
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "Then the pleasure is all on one side," promptly responded Jean, who was disgusted beyond measure.
Mlle
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From this reading Mlle. Fouchette trembled a little.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "And Monsieur Marot!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Pardieu!" exclaimed Inspector Loup, who never recognized his agents officially outside of the Préfecture; "it is La Savatière!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Pardieu!" exclaimed Inspector Loup, who never recognized his agents officially outside of the Préfecture; "it is La Savatière!"
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Why, this is an unexpected pleasure," continued the police official.
officiallyadverbUS /əˈfɪʃəli/
in an official role
From this reading "Pardieu!" exclaimed Inspector Loup, who never recognized his agents officially outside of the Préfecture; "it is La Savatière!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Then the pleasure is all on one side," promptly responded Jean, who was disgusted beyond measure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Then the pleasure is all on one side," promptly responded Jean, who was disgusted beyond measure.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading "Pardieu!" exclaimed Inspector Loup, who never recognized his agents officially outside of the Préfecture; "it is La Savatière!"
Pardieu
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From this reading "Pardieu!" exclaimed Inspector Loup, who never recognized his agents officially outside of the Préfecture; "it is La Savatière!"
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Why, this is an unexpected pleasure," continued the police official.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Why, this is an unexpected pleasure," continued the police official.
with little or no delay
From this reading "Then the pleasure is all on one side," promptly responded Jean, who was disgusted beyond measure.
Préfecture
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From this reading "Pardieu!" exclaimed Inspector Loup, who never recognized his agents officially outside of the Préfecture; "it is La Savatière!"
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading "Pardieu!" exclaimed Inspector Loup, who never recognized his agents officially outside of the Préfecture; "it is La Savatière!"
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "Then the pleasure is all on one side," promptly responded Jean, who was disgusted beyond measure.
Savatière
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From this reading "Pardieu!" exclaimed Inspector Loup, who never recognized his agents officially outside of the Préfecture; "it is La Savatière!"
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Then the pleasure is all on one side," promptly responded Jean, who was disgusted beyond measure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Pardieu!" exclaimed Inspector Loup, who never recognized his agents officially outside of the Préfecture; "it is La Savatière!"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then the pleasure is all on one side," promptly responded Jean, who was disgusted beyond measure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Why, this is an unexpected pleasure," continued the police official.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Mlle. Fouchette trembled a little.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Why, this is an unexpected pleasure," continued the police official.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Then the pleasure is all on one side," promptly responded Jean, who was disgusted beyond measure.
which person or people
From this reading "Pardieu!" exclaimed Inspector Loup, who never recognized his agents officially outside of the Préfecture; "it is La Savatière!"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, this is an unexpected pleasure," continued the police official.
