used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was now the middle of September, and that Monday Madame Caroline, who went to see her brother twice a week, was to call at the Conciergerie at about three o'clock.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But she still hoped to save her brother, and became quite gay on visiting days, happy at being able to tell him of the last steps that she had taken, and to bring him a bouquet of his favourite flowers.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was now the middle of September, and that Monday Madame Caroline, who went to see her brother twice a week, was to call at the Conciergerie at about three o'clock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was now the middle of September, and that Monday Madame Caroline, who went to see her brother twice a week, was to call at the Conciergerie at about three o'clock.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But she still hoped to save her brother, and became quite gay on visiting days, happy at being able to tell him of the last steps that she had taken, and to bring him a bouquet of his favourite flowers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But she still hoped to save her brother, and became quite gay on visiting days, happy at being able to tell him of the last steps that she had taken, and to bring him a bouquet of his favourite flowers.
bouquetnounUS /buːˈkeɪ/
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading But she still hoped to save her brother, and became quite gay on visiting days, happy at being able to tell him of the last steps that she had taken, and to bring him a bouquet of his favourite flowers.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But she still hoped to save her brother, and became quite gay on visiting days, happy at being able to tell him of the last steps that she had taken, and to bring him a bouquet of his favourite flowers.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It was now the middle of September, and that Monday Madame Caroline, who went to see her brother twice a week, was to call at the Conciergerie at about three o'clock.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she still hoped to save her brother, and became quite gay on visiting days, happy at being able to tell him of the last steps that she had taken, and to bring him a bouquet of his favourite flowers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was now the middle of September, and that Monday Madame Caroline, who went to see her brother twice a week, was to call at the Conciergerie at about three o'clock.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading It was now the middle of September, and that Monday Madame Caroline, who went to see her brother twice a week, was to call at the Conciergerie at about three o'clock.
an occurrence of something
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She now never mentioned Saccard's name, and had a dozen times replied to his pressing requests to come and see him by formal refusal.
Conciergerie
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From this reading It was now the middle of September, and that Monday Madame Caroline, who went to see her brother twice a week, was to call at the Conciergerie at about three o'clock.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But she still hoped to save her brother, and became quite gay on visiting days, happy at being able to tell him of the last steps that she had taken, and to bring him a bouquet of his favourite flowers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading She now never mentioned Saccard's name, and had a dozen times replied to his pressing requests to come and see him by formal refusal.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading But she still hoped to save her brother, and became quite gay on visiting days, happy at being able to tell him of the last steps that she had taken, and to bring him a bouquet of his favourite flowers.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading But she still hoped to save her brother, and became quite gay on visiting days, happy at being able to tell him of the last steps that she had taken, and to bring him a bouquet of his favourite flowers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For her, rigidly resolved on justice, he was no more.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading She now never mentioned Saccard's name, and had a dozen times replied to his pressing requests to come and see him by formal refusal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading But she still hoped to save her brother, and became quite gay on visiting days, happy at being able to tell him of the last steps that she had taken, and to bring him a bouquet of his favourite flowers.
destroyed or killed
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
HamelinnounUS /ˈhæməlɪn/
a town in northern Germany (near Hanover) that is famous as the setting for the legend of the Pied Piper
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading But she still hoped to save her brother, and became quite gay on visiting days, happy at being able to tell him of the last steps that she had taken, and to bring him a bouquet of his favourite flowers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For her, rigidly resolved on justice, he was no more.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was now the middle of September, and that Monday Madame Caroline, who went to see her brother twice a week, was to call at the Conciergerie at about three o'clock.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She now never mentioned Saccard's name, and had a dozen times replied to his pressing requests to come and see him by formal refusal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She now never mentioned Saccard's name, and had a dozen times replied to his pressing requests to come and see him by formal refusal.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading But she still hoped to save her brother, and became quite gay on visiting days, happy at being able to tell him of the last steps that she had taken, and to bring him a bouquet of his favourite flowers.
intense and profound fear
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now the middle of September, and that Monday Madame Caroline, who went to see her brother twice a week, was to call at the Conciergerie at about three o'clock.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading For her, rigidly resolved on justice, he was no more.
immediately past
From this reading But she still hoped to save her brother, and became quite gay on visiting days, happy at being able to tell him of the last steps that she had taken, and to bring him a bouquet of his favourite flowers.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading It was now the middle of September, and that Monday Madame Caroline, who went to see her brother twice a week, was to call at the Conciergerie at about three o'clock.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading She now never mentioned Saccard's name, and had a dozen times replied to his pressing requests to come and see him by formal refusal.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It was now the middle of September, and that Monday Madame Caroline, who went to see her brother twice a week, was to call at the Conciergerie at about three o'clock.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading It was now the middle of September, and that Monday Madame Caroline, who went to see her brother twice a week, was to call at the Conciergerie at about three o'clock.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For her, rigidly resolved on justice, he was no more.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She now never mentioned Saccard's name, and had a dozen times replied to his pressing requests to come and see him by formal refusal.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She now never mentioned Saccard's name, and had a dozen times replied to his pressing requests to come and see him by formal refusal.
not any; not one
From this reading For her, rigidly resolved on justice, he was no more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now the middle of September, and that Monday Madame Caroline, who went to see her brother twice a week, was to call at the Conciergerie at about three o'clock.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was now the middle of September, and that Monday Madame Caroline, who went to see her brother twice a week, was to call at the Conciergerie at about three o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading She now never mentioned Saccard's name, and had a dozen times replied to his pressing requests to come and see him by formal refusal.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But she still hoped to save her brother, and became quite gay on visiting days, happy at being able to tell him of the last steps that she had taken, and to bring him a bouquet of his favourite flowers.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading She now never mentioned Saccard's name, and had a dozen times replied to his pressing requests to come and see him by formal refusal.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading She now never mentioned Saccard's name, and had a dozen times replied to his pressing requests to come and see him by formal refusal.
requestsnounUS /rɪˈkwests/
plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading She now never mentioned Saccard's name, and had a dozen times replied to his pressing requests to come and see him by formal refusal.
determined
From this reading For her, rigidly resolved on justice, he was no more.
rigidlyadverbUS /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/
in a rigid manner
From this reading For her, rigidly resolved on justice, he was no more.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
Saccard
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From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
Saccard's
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From this reading She now never mentioned Saccard's name, and had a dozen times replied to his pressing requests to come and see him by formal refusal.
except for; apart from
From this reading But she still hoped to save her brother, and became quite gay on visiting days, happy at being able to tell him of the last steps that she had taken, and to bring him a bouquet of his favourite flowers.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was now the middle of September, and that Monday Madame Caroline, who went to see her brother twice a week, was to call at the Conciergerie at about three o'clock.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading It was now the middle of September, and that Monday Madame Caroline, who went to see her brother twice a week, was to call at the Conciergerie at about three o'clock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She now never mentioned Saccard's name, and had a dozen times replied to his pressing requests to come and see him by formal refusal.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading But she still hoped to save her brother, and became quite gay on visiting days, happy at being able to tell him of the last steps that she had taken, and to bring him a bouquet of his favourite flowers.
not in physical motion
From this reading But she still hoped to save her brother, and became quite gay on visiting days, happy at being able to tell him of the last steps that she had taken, and to bring him a bouquet of his favourite flowers.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading But she still hoped to save her brother, and became quite gay on visiting days, happy at being able to tell him of the last steps that she had taken, and to bring him a bouquet of his favourite flowers.
express in words
From this reading But she still hoped to save her brother, and became quite gay on visiting days, happy at being able to tell him of the last steps that she had taken, and to bring him a bouquet of his favourite flowers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was now the middle of September, and that Monday Madame Caroline, who went to see her brother twice a week, was to call at the Conciergerie at about three o'clock.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading She now never mentioned Saccard's name, and had a dozen times replied to his pressing requests to come and see him by formal refusal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
two times
From this reading It was now the middle of September, and that Monday Madame Caroline, who went to see her brother twice a week, was to call at the Conciergerie at about three o'clock.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading But she still hoped to save her brother, and became quite gay on visiting days, happy at being able to tell him of the last steps that she had taken, and to bring him a bouquet of his favourite flowers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now the middle of September, and that Monday Madame Caroline, who went to see her brother twice a week, was to call at the Conciergerie at about three o'clock.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was now the middle of September, and that Monday Madame Caroline, who went to see her brother twice a week, was to call at the Conciergerie at about three o'clock.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was now the middle of September, and that Monday Madame Caroline, who went to see her brother twice a week, was to call at the Conciergerie at about three o'clock.
which person or people
From this reading It was now the middle of September, and that Monday Madame Caroline, who went to see her brother twice a week, was to call at the Conciergerie at about three o'clock.
but in spite of that
From this reading FROM HORROR TO HOPE The investigation of the case progressed so slowly that seven months had gone by since the arrest of Saccard and Hamelin, and the case had not yet been entered on the roll.
