used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He thought a moment, as though endeavouring to find some reason for this reticence on the subject of her age, and then added:
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He thought a moment, as though endeavouring to find some reason for this reticence on the subject of her age, and then added:
how long something has existed
From this reading He thought a moment, as though endeavouring to find some reason for this reticence on the subject of her age, and then added:
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading HE went to the house agent on the main street and from him procured the exact position of Madame Serpilot’s residence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “An old madame?” said the agent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HE went to the house agent on the main street and from him procured the exact position of Madame Serpilot’s residence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He thought a moment, as though endeavouring to find some reason for this reticence on the subject of her age, and then added:
cannot
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From this reading “No, monsieur, I cannot say that she is old.
endeavouring
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From this reading He thought a moment, as though endeavouring to find some reason for this reticence on the subject of her age, and then added:
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading HE went to the house agent on the main street and from him procured the exact position of Madame Serpilot’s residence.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He thought a moment, as though endeavouring to find some reason for this reticence on the subject of her age, and then added:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He thought a moment, as though endeavouring to find some reason for this reticence on the subject of her age, and then added:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HE went to the house agent on the main street and from him procured the exact position of Madame Serpilot’s residence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE went to the house agent on the main street and from him procured the exact position of Madame Serpilot’s residence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He thought a moment, as though endeavouring to find some reason for this reticence on the subject of her age, and then added:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HE went to the house agent on the main street and from him procured the exact position of Madame Serpilot’s residence.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading HE went to the house agent on the main street and from him procured the exact position of Madame Serpilot’s residence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “No, monsieur, I cannot say that she is old.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “No, monsieur, I cannot say that she is old.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading HE went to the house agent on the main street and from him procured the exact position of Madame Serpilot’s residence.
most important element
From this reading HE went to the house agent on the main street and from him procured the exact position of Madame Serpilot’s residence.
a particular point in time
From this reading He thought a moment, as though endeavouring to find some reason for this reticence on the subject of her age, and then added:
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “No, monsieur, I cannot say that she is old.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, monsieur, I cannot say that she is old.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HE went to the house agent on the main street and from him procured the exact position of Madame Serpilot’s residence.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “An old madame?” said the agent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HE went to the house agent on the main street and from him procured the exact position of Madame Serpilot’s residence.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading HE went to the house agent on the main street and from him procured the exact position of Madame Serpilot’s residence.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading HE went to the house agent on the main street and from him procured the exact position of Madame Serpilot’s residence.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He thought a moment, as though endeavouring to find some reason for this reticence on the subject of her age, and then added:
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading HE went to the house agent on the main street and from him procured the exact position of Madame Serpilot’s residence.
reticencenounUS /ˈretɪsəns/
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
From this reading He thought a moment, as though endeavouring to find some reason for this reticence on the subject of her age, and then added:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “An old madame?” said the agent.
express in words
From this reading “No, monsieur, I cannot say that she is old.
Serpilot's
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From this reading HE went to the house agent on the main street and from him procured the exact position of Madame Serpilot’s residence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “No, monsieur, I cannot say that she is old.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He thought a moment, as though endeavouring to find some reason for this reticence on the subject of her age, and then added:
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading HE went to the house agent on the main street and from him procured the exact position of Madame Serpilot’s residence.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He thought a moment, as though endeavouring to find some reason for this reticence on the subject of her age, and then added:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “No, monsieur, I cannot say that she is old.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE went to the house agent on the main street and from him procured the exact position of Madame Serpilot’s residence.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He thought a moment, as though endeavouring to find some reason for this reticence on the subject of her age, and then added:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He thought a moment, as though endeavouring to find some reason for this reticence on the subject of her age, and then added:
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He thought a moment, as though endeavouring to find some reason for this reticence on the subject of her age, and then added:
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought a moment, as though endeavouring to find some reason for this reticence on the subject of her age, and then added:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HE went to the house agent on the main street and from him procured the exact position of Madame Serpilot’s residence.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HE went to the house agent on the main street and from him procured the exact position of Madame Serpilot’s residence.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And I cannot say that she is young.”
