used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The voices stopped as the tap of his cane announced his approach, but he made a sign for them to continue the same as though he were not there.
speak to
From this reading Clearly and without repetition, she explained to each one what orders were given to him; then she interpreted for the chief machinist the questions or objections which the French workmen desired to address to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The voices stopped as the tap of his cane announced his approach, but he made a sign for them to continue the same as though he were not there.
move towards
From this reading The voices stopped as the tap of his cane announced his approach, but he made a sign for them to continue the same as though he were not there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HARD QUESTIONS The next morning, at the same hour as on the previous day, Monsieur Paindavoine entered the workshops, guided by the manager.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HARD QUESTIONS The next morning, at the same hour as on the previous day, Monsieur Paindavoine entered the workshops, guided by the manager.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HARD QUESTIONS The next morning, at the same hour as on the previous day, Monsieur Paindavoine entered the workshops, guided by the manager.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading The voices stopped as the tap of his cane announced his approach, but he made a sign for them to continue the same as though he were not there.
carpentersnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntərz/
plural of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
without doubt or question
From this reading Clearly and without repetition, she explained to each one what orders were given to him; then she interpreted for the chief machinist the questions or objections which the French workmen desired to address to him.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The voices stopped as the tap of his cane announced his approach, but he made a sign for them to continue the same as though he were not there.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading HARD QUESTIONS The next morning, at the same hour as on the previous day, Monsieur Paindavoine entered the workshops, guided by the manager.
wanted intensely
From this reading Clearly and without repetition, she explained to each one what orders were given to him; then she interpreted for the chief machinist the questions or objections which the French workmen desired to address to him.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Perrine's grandfather had drawn near.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Clearly and without repetition, she explained to each one what orders were given to him; then she interpreted for the chief machinist the questions or objections which the French workmen desired to address to him.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading HARD QUESTIONS The next morning, at the same hour as on the previous day, Monsieur Paindavoine entered the workshops, guided by the manager.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Clearly and without repetition, she explained to each one what orders were given to him; then she interpreted for the chief machinist the questions or objections which the French workmen desired to address to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Clearly and without repetition, she explained to each one what orders were given to him; then she interpreted for the chief machinist the questions or objections which the French workmen desired to address to him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Clearly and without repetition, she explained to each one what orders were given to him; then she interpreted for the chief machinist the questions or objections which the French workmen desired to address to him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Perrine's grandfather had drawn near.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading HARD QUESTIONS The next morning, at the same hour as on the previous day, Monsieur Paindavoine entered the workshops, guided by the manager.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perrine's grandfather had drawn near.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading HARD QUESTIONS The next morning, at the same hour as on the previous day, Monsieur Paindavoine entered the workshops, guided by the manager.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The voices stopped as the tap of his cane announced his approach, but he made a sign for them to continue the same as though he were not there.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The voices stopped as the tap of his cane announced his approach, but he made a sign for them to continue the same as though he were not there.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading HARD QUESTIONS The next morning, at the same hour as on the previous day, Monsieur Paindavoine entered the workshops, guided by the manager.
interpretedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətəd/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Clearly and without repetition, she explained to each one what orders were given to him; then she interpreted for the chief machinist the questions or objections which the French workmen desired to address to him.
machinistnounUS /məˈʃiːnəst/
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The voices stopped as the tap of his cane announced his approach, but he made a sign for them to continue the same as though he were not there.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading HARD QUESTIONS The next morning, at the same hour as on the previous day, Monsieur Paindavoine entered the workshops, guided by the manager.
masonsnounUS /ˈmeɪsənz/
plural of “mason” — American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
mechanicsnounUS /məˈkænɪks/
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
come together
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
the force of workers available
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
a particular point in time
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading HARD QUESTIONS The next morning, at the same hour as on the previous day, Monsieur Paindavoine entered the workshops, guided by the manager.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HARD QUESTIONS The next morning, at the same hour as on the previous day, Monsieur Paindavoine entered the workshops, guided by the manager.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Perrine's grandfather had drawn near.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading HARD QUESTIONS The next morning, at the same hour as on the previous day, Monsieur Paindavoine entered the workshops, guided by the manager.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Clearly and without repetition, she explained to each one what orders were given to him; then she interpreted for the chief machinist the questions or objections which the French workmen desired to address to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The voices stopped as the tap of his cane announced his approach, but he made a sign for them to continue the same as though he were not there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HARD QUESTIONS The next morning, at the same hour as on the previous day, Monsieur Paindavoine entered the workshops, guided by the manager.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Clearly and without repetition, she explained to each one what orders were given to him; then she interpreted for the chief machinist the questions or objections which the French workmen desired to address to him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Clearly and without repetition, she explained to each one what orders were given to him; then she interpreted for the chief machinist the questions or objections which the French workmen desired to address to him.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
Paindavoine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HARD QUESTIONS The next morning, at the same hour as on the previous day, Monsieur Paindavoine entered the workshops, guided by the manager.
Perrine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
Perrine's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perrine's grandfather had drawn near.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading HARD QUESTIONS The next morning, at the same hour as on the previous day, Monsieur Paindavoine entered the workshops, guided by the manager.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading HARD QUESTIONS The next morning, at the same hour as on the previous day, Monsieur Paindavoine entered the workshops, guided by the manager.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading Clearly and without repetition, she explained to each one what orders were given to him; then she interpreted for the chief machinist the questions or objections which the French workmen desired to address to him.
Identical; not different.
From this reading HARD QUESTIONS The next morning, at the same hour as on the previous day, Monsieur Paindavoine entered the workshops, guided by the manager.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The voices stopped as the tap of his cane announced his approach, but he made a sign for them to continue the same as though he were not there.
smithsnounUS /smɪθs/
plural of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The voices stopped as the tap of his cane announced his approach, but he made a sign for them to continue the same as though he were not there.
tapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading The voices stopped as the tap of his cane announced his approach, but he made a sign for them to continue the same as though he were not there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HARD QUESTIONS The next morning, at the same hour as on the previous day, Monsieur Paindavoine entered the workshops, guided by the manager.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The voices stopped as the tap of his cane announced his approach, but he made a sign for them to continue the same as though he were not there.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Clearly and without repetition, she explained to each one what orders were given to him; then she interpreted for the chief machinist the questions or objections which the French workmen desired to address to him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The voices stopped as the tap of his cane announced his approach, but he made a sign for them to continue the same as though he were not there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The voices stopped as the tap of his cane announced his approach, but he made a sign for them to continue the same as though he were not there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
transmittingnounUS /trænˈsmɪtɪŋ/
the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The voices stopped as the tap of his cane announced his approach, but he made a sign for them to continue the same as though he were not there.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Clearly and without repetition, she explained to each one what orders were given to him; then she interpreted for the chief machinist the questions or objections which the French workmen desired to address to him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Clearly and without repetition, she explained to each one what orders were given to him; then she interpreted for the chief machinist the questions or objections which the French workmen desired to address to him.
which person or people
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Clearly and without repetition, she explained to each one what orders were given to him; then she interpreted for the chief machinist the questions or objections which the French workmen desired to address to him.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Perrine wanted to go and meet him, but she could not at this moment as she was busy transmitting orders from the chief machinist to the men who were working for him--masons, carpenters, smiths, mechanics.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading Clearly and without repetition, she explained to each one what orders were given to him; then she interpreted for the chief machinist the questions or objections which the French workmen desired to address to him.
workshopsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːps/
plural of “workshop” — small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading HARD QUESTIONS The next morning, at the same hour as on the previous day, Monsieur Paindavoine entered the workshops, guided by the manager.
