used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mlle. Remy stood before him--in his appartement--smiling, gracious, a picture of feminine youth and loveliness,--her earnest blue eyes looking straight into his lustrous brown ones, searching, pénétrante!
ami
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From this reading "Henri, mon ami!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He forgot Fouchette; he forgot his friend Henri; he forgot even the presence of an angry father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fortunately for Mlle. Fouchette, Jean's astonishment and temporary confusion at the unexpected apparition of the angel of his dreams extinguished every other consideration.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Fortunately for Mlle. Fouchette, Jean's astonishment and temporary confusion at the unexpected apparition of the angel of his dreams extinguished every other consideration.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading He forgot Fouchette; he forgot his friend Henri; he forgot even the presence of an angry father.
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading Fortunately for Mlle. Fouchette, Jean's astonishment and temporary confusion at the unexpected apparition of the angel of his dreams extinguished every other consideration.
appartement
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From this reading Mlle. Remy stood before him--in his appartement--smiling, gracious, a picture of feminine youth and loveliness,--her earnest blue eyes looking straight into his lustrous brown ones, searching, pénétrante!
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Fortunately for Mlle. Fouchette, Jean's astonishment and temporary confusion at the unexpected apparition of the angel of his dreams extinguished every other consideration.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fortunately for Mlle. Fouchette, Jean's astonishment and temporary confusion at the unexpected apparition of the angel of his dreams extinguished every other consideration.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mlle. Remy stood before him--in his appartement--smiling, gracious, a picture of feminine youth and loveliness,--her earnest blue eyes looking straight into his lustrous brown ones, searching, pénétrante!
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Mlle. Remy stood before him--in his appartement--smiling, gracious, a picture of feminine youth and loveliness,--her earnest blue eyes looking straight into his lustrous brown ones, searching, pénétrante!
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Mlle. Remy stood before him--in his appartement--smiling, gracious, a picture of feminine youth and loveliness,--her earnest blue eyes looking straight into his lustrous brown ones, searching, pénétrante!
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Fortunately for Mlle. Fouchette, Jean's astonishment and temporary confusion at the unexpected apparition of the angel of his dreams extinguished every other consideration.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Fortunately for Mlle. Fouchette, Jean's astonishment and temporary confusion at the unexpected apparition of the angel of his dreams extinguished every other consideration.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Fortunately for Mlle. Fouchette, Jean's astonishment and temporary confusion at the unexpected apparition of the angel of his dreams extinguished every other consideration.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Mlle. Remy stood before him--in his appartement--smiling, gracious, a picture of feminine youth and loveliness,--her earnest blue eyes looking straight into his lustrous brown ones, searching, pénétrante!
divisible by two
From this reading He forgot Fouchette; he forgot his friend Henri; he forgot even the presence of an angry father.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Fortunately for Mlle. Fouchette, Jean's astonishment and temporary confusion at the unexpected apparition of the angel of his dreams extinguished every other consideration.
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading Fortunately for Mlle. Fouchette, Jean's astonishment and temporary confusion at the unexpected apparition of the angel of his dreams extinguished every other consideration.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mlle. Remy stood before him--in his appartement--smiling, gracious, a picture of feminine youth and loveliness,--her earnest blue eyes looking straight into his lustrous brown ones, searching, pénétrante!
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He forgot Fouchette; he forgot his friend Henri; he forgot even the presence of an angry father.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Mlle. Remy stood before him--in his appartement--smiling, gracious, a picture of feminine youth and loveliness,--her earnest blue eyes looking straight into his lustrous brown ones, searching, pénétrante!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fortunately for Mlle. Fouchette, Jean's astonishment and temporary confusion at the unexpected apparition of the angel of his dreams extinguished every other consideration.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He forgot Fouchette; he forgot his friend Henri; he forgot even the presence of an angry father.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately for Mlle. Fouchette, Jean's astonishment and temporary confusion at the unexpected apparition of the angel of his dreams extinguished every other consideration.
Fouchette
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From this reading Fortunately for Mlle. Fouchette, Jean's astonishment and temporary confusion at the unexpected apparition of the angel of his dreams extinguished every other consideration.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He forgot Fouchette; he forgot his friend Henri; he forgot even the presence of an angry father.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading Mlle. Remy stood before him--in his appartement--smiling, gracious, a picture of feminine youth and loveliness,--her earnest blue eyes looking straight into his lustrous brown ones, searching, pénétrante!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He forgot Fouchette; he forgot his friend Henri; he forgot even the presence of an angry father.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello, Jean!"
Henri
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From this reading He forgot Fouchette; he forgot his friend Henri; he forgot even the presence of an angry father.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mlle. Remy stood before him--in his appartement--smiling, gracious, a picture of feminine youth and loveliness,--her earnest blue eyes looking straight into his lustrous brown ones, searching, pénétrante!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mlle. Remy stood before him--in his appartement--smiling, gracious, a picture of feminine youth and loveliness,--her earnest blue eyes looking straight into his lustrous brown ones, searching, pénétrante!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fortunately for Mlle. Fouchette, Jean's astonishment and temporary confusion at the unexpected apparition of the angel of his dreams extinguished every other consideration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mlle. Remy stood before him--in his appartement--smiling, gracious, a picture of feminine youth and loveliness,--her earnest blue eyes looking straight into his lustrous brown ones, searching, pénétrante!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mlle. Remy stood before him--in his appartement--smiling, gracious, a picture of feminine youth and loveliness,--her earnest blue eyes looking straight into his lustrous brown ones, searching, pénétrante!
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading "Hello, Jean!"
Jean'snounUS /dʒiːnz/
possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Fortunately for Mlle. Fouchette, Jean's astonishment and temporary confusion at the unexpected apparition of the angel of his dreams extinguished every other consideration.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Mlle. Remy stood before him--in his appartement--smiling, gracious, a picture of feminine youth and loveliness,--her earnest blue eyes looking straight into his lustrous brown ones, searching, pénétrante!
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading Mlle. Remy stood before him--in his appartement--smiling, gracious, a picture of feminine youth and loveliness,--her earnest blue eyes looking straight into his lustrous brown ones, searching, pénétrante!
lustrousadjectiveUS /ˈlʌstrəs/
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
From this reading Mlle. Remy stood before him--in his appartement--smiling, gracious, a picture of feminine youth and loveliness,--her earnest blue eyes looking straight into his lustrous brown ones, searching, pénétrante!
Mlle
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From this reading Fortunately for Mlle. Fouchette, Jean's astonishment and temporary confusion at the unexpected apparition of the angel of his dreams extinguished every other consideration.
monnounUS /moʊn/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading "Henri, mon ami!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fortunately for Mlle. Fouchette, Jean's astonishment and temporary confusion at the unexpected apparition of the angel of his dreams extinguished every other consideration.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mlle. Remy stood before him--in his appartement--smiling, gracious, a picture of feminine youth and loveliness,--her earnest blue eyes looking straight into his lustrous brown ones, searching, pénétrante!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Fortunately for Mlle. Fouchette, Jean's astonishment and temporary confusion at the unexpected apparition of the angel of his dreams extinguished every other consideration.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Mlle. Remy stood before him--in his appartement--smiling, gracious, a picture of feminine youth and loveliness,--her earnest blue eyes looking straight into his lustrous brown ones, searching, pénétrante!
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He forgot Fouchette; he forgot his friend Henri; he forgot even the presence of an angry father.
pénétrante
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From this reading Mlle. Remy stood before him--in his appartement--smiling, gracious, a picture of feminine youth and loveliness,--her earnest blue eyes looking straight into his lustrous brown ones, searching, pénétrante!
Remy
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From this reading Mlle. Remy stood before him--in his appartement--smiling, gracious, a picture of feminine youth and loveliness,--her earnest blue eyes looking straight into his lustrous brown ones, searching, pénétrante!
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Mlle. Remy stood before him--in his appartement--smiling, gracious, a picture of feminine youth and loveliness,--her earnest blue eyes looking straight into his lustrous brown ones, searching, pénétrante!
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Mlle. Remy stood before him--in his appartement--smiling, gracious, a picture of feminine youth and loveliness,--her earnest blue eyes looking straight into his lustrous brown ones, searching, pénétrante!
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mlle. Remy stood before him--in his appartement--smiling, gracious, a picture of feminine youth and loveliness,--her earnest blue eyes looking straight into his lustrous brown ones, searching, pénétrante!
successive (without a break)
From this reading Mlle. Remy stood before him--in his appartement--smiling, gracious, a picture of feminine youth and loveliness,--her earnest blue eyes looking straight into his lustrous brown ones, searching, pénétrante!
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Fortunately for Mlle. Fouchette, Jean's astonishment and temporary confusion at the unexpected apparition of the angel of his dreams extinguished every other consideration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fortunately for Mlle. Fouchette, Jean's astonishment and temporary confusion at the unexpected apparition of the angel of his dreams extinguished every other consideration.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Fortunately for Mlle. Fouchette, Jean's astonishment and temporary confusion at the unexpected apparition of the angel of his dreams extinguished every other consideration.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Mlle. Remy stood before him--in his appartement--smiling, gracious, a picture of feminine youth and loveliness,--her earnest blue eyes looking straight into his lustrous brown ones, searching, pénétrante!
