used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I will now read you the second chapter, which you will like as well as the first.”
Bergeret
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From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
breviarynoun
(Roman Catholic Church) a book of prayers to be recited daily certain priests and members of religious orders
From this reading “I congratulate you,” replied Monsieur Bergeret, “for it is a perfect breviary.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Monsieur Goubin replied that he knew it by heart.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading “I congratulate you,” replied Monsieur Bergeret, “for it is a perfect breviary.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you remember the first, Monsieur Goubin?”
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Do you remember the first, Monsieur Goubin?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I congratulate you,” replied Monsieur Bergeret, “for it is a perfect breviary.
Goubin
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From this reading Do you remember the first, Monsieur Goubin?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Monsieur Goubin replied that he knew it by heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Monsieur Goubin replied that he knew it by heart.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I congratulate you,” replied Monsieur Bergeret, “for it is a perfect breviary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
keenestadjectiveUS /ˈkiːnəst/
superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Monsieur Goubin replied that he knew it by heart.
Langelier
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From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I will now read you the second chapter, which you will like as well as the first.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
Nicole
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From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I will now read you the second chapter, which you will like as well as the first.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading “I congratulate you,” replied Monsieur Bergeret, “for it is a perfect breviary.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I will now read you the second chapter, which you will like as well as the first.”
To recall to mind.
From this reading Do you remember the first, Monsieur Goubin?”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Monsieur Goubin replied that he knew it by heart.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
Trublions
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From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I will now read you the second chapter, which you will like as well as the first.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I will now read you the second chapter, which you will like as well as the first.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will now read you the second chapter, which you will like as well as the first.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “The Trublions,” said Monsieur Bergeret, “fill me with the keenest interest, so it was not without pleasure that I discovered in the valuable book of Nicole Langelier of Paris a second chapter dealing with these little creatures.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you remember the first, Monsieur Goubin?”
