used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
AdieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading "Adieu, Monsieur Dorsan!" she said sadly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nicette looked at me, trying to read in my eyes whether she should go forward or back.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Nicette looked at me, trying to read in my eyes whether she should go forward or back.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Adieu, adieu, my child!
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
Dorsan
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From this reading "Adieu, Monsieur Dorsan!" she said sadly.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Nicette looked at me, trying to read in my eyes whether she should go forward or back.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Nicette looked at me, trying to read in my eyes whether she should go forward or back.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Nicette looked at me, trying to read in my eyes whether she should go forward or back.
a social unit living together
From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So I pushed Nicette toward the stairs.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nicette looked at me, trying to read in my eyes whether she should go forward or back.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
for more time
From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Nicette looked at me, trying to read in my eyes whether she should go forward or back.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nicette looked at me, trying to read in my eyes whether she should go forward or back.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Nicette looked at me, trying to read in my eyes whether she should go forward or back.
Nicette
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From this reading Nicette looked at me, trying to read in my eyes whether she should go forward or back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nicette looked at me, trying to read in my eyes whether she should go forward or back.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
by chance
From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading So I pushed Nicette toward the stairs.
Raymond
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From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Nicette looked at me, trying to read in my eyes whether she should go forward or back.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading "Adieu, Monsieur Dorsan!" she said sadly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Adieu, Monsieur Dorsan!" she said sadly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nicette looked at me, trying to read in my eyes whether she should go forward or back.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Nicette looked at me, trying to read in my eyes whether she should go forward or back.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I pushed Nicette toward the stairs.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading So I pushed Nicette toward the stairs.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nicette looked at me, trying to read in my eyes whether she should go forward or back.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading So I pushed Nicette toward the stairs.
hard to endure
From this reading Nicette looked at me, trying to read in my eyes whether she should go forward or back.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Nicette looked at me, trying to read in my eyes whether she should go forward or back.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was useless to pretend any longer; perhaps, indeed, if there were any further delay, Monsieur Raymond would succeed in collecting a large part of the household on my landing.
