used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Monsieur Vulfran's nephews, Theodore and Casimir, had their rooms on the right and on the left of his; after theirs came the counting house, then lastly, there was Fabry, the engineer's, office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Yet with its polished pine floor, and a window with its red and white shade, it appeared very bright to Perrine.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading Not only was the office assigned to her cheerful, but she found that by leaving the door open she could see and occasionally hear what was going on in the other offices.
Bendit's
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From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
blackwoodnounUS /ˈblækwʊd/
very dark wood of any of several blackwood trees
From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
bookcasenounUS /ˈbʊkkeɪs/
a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Yet with its polished pine floor, and a window with its red and white shade, it appeared very bright to Perrine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only was the office assigned to her cheerful, but she found that by leaving the door open she could see and occasionally hear what was going on in the other offices.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not only was the office assigned to her cheerful, but she found that by leaving the door open she could see and occasionally hear what was going on in the other offices.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Monsieur Vulfran's nephews, Theodore and Casimir, had their rooms on the right and on the left of his; after theirs came the counting house, then lastly, there was Fabry, the engineer's, office.
Casimir
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From this reading Monsieur Vulfran's nephews, Theodore and Casimir, had their rooms on the right and on the left of his; after theirs came the counting house, then lastly, there was Fabry, the engineer's, office.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Not only was the office assigned to her cheerful, but she found that by leaving the door open she could see and occasionally hear what was going on in the other offices.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not only was the office assigned to her cheerful, but she found that by leaving the door open she could see and occasionally hear what was going on in the other offices.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading Monsieur Vulfran's nephews, Theodore and Casimir, had their rooms on the right and on the left of his; after theirs came the counting house, then lastly, there was Fabry, the engineer's, office.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Not only was the office assigned to her cheerful, but she found that by leaving the door open she could see and occasionally hear what was going on in the other offices.
engineer'snounUS /ˌendʒəˈniːrz/
possessive form of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading Monsieur Vulfran's nephews, Theodore and Casimir, had their rooms on the right and on the left of his; after theirs came the counting house, then lastly, there was Fabry, the engineer's, office.
Fabry
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From this reading Monsieur Vulfran's nephews, Theodore and Casimir, had their rooms on the right and on the left of his; after theirs came the counting house, then lastly, there was Fabry, the engineer's, office.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Yet with its polished pine floor, and a window with its red and white shade, it appeared very bright to Perrine.
set up or found
From this reading Not only was the office assigned to her cheerful, but she found that by leaving the door open she could see and occasionally hear what was going on in the other offices.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
the act of departing
From this reading Not only was the office assigned to her cheerful, but she found that by leaving the door open she could see and occasionally hear what was going on in the other offices.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Monsieur Vulfran's nephews, Theodore and Casimir, had their rooms on the right and on the left of his; after theirs came the counting house, then lastly, there was Fabry, the engineer's, office.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Not only was the office assigned to her cheerful, but she found that by leaving the door open she could see and occasionally hear what was going on in the other offices.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not only was the office assigned to her cheerful, but she found that by leaving the door open she could see and occasionally hear what was going on in the other offices.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading This one was opposite hers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Monsieur Vulfran's nephews, Theodore and Casimir, had their rooms on the right and on the left of his; after theirs came the counting house, then lastly, there was Fabry, the engineer's, office.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Monsieur Vulfran's nephews, Theodore and Casimir, had their rooms on the right and on the left of his; after theirs came the counting house, then lastly, there was Fabry, the engineer's, office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet with its polished pine floor, and a window with its red and white shade, it appeared very bright to Perrine.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet with its polished pine floor, and a window with its red and white shade, it appeared very bright to Perrine.
lastlyadverbUS /ˈlæstli/
the item at the end
From this reading Monsieur Vulfran's nephews, Theodore and Casimir, had their rooms on the right and on the left of his; after theirs came the counting house, then lastly, there was Fabry, the engineer's, office.
the act of departing
From this reading Not only was the office assigned to her cheerful, but she found that by leaving the door open she could see and occasionally hear what was going on in the other offices.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Monsieur Vulfran's nephews, Theodore and Casimir, had their rooms on the right and on the left of his; after theirs came the counting house, then lastly, there was Fabry, the engineer's, office.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Monsieur Vulfran's nephews, Theodore and Casimir, had their rooms on the right and on the left of his; after theirs came the counting house, then lastly, there was Fabry, the engineer's, office.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
nephewsnounUS /ˈnefjuːz/
plural of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Monsieur Vulfran's nephews, Theodore and Casimir, had their rooms on the right and on the left of his; after theirs came the counting house, then lastly, there was Fabry, the engineer's, office.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only was the office assigned to her cheerful, but she found that by leaving the door open she could see and occasionally hear what was going on in the other offices.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Not only was the office assigned to her cheerful, but she found that by leaving the door open she could see and occasionally hear what was going on in the other offices.
held or filled or in use
From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Not only was the office assigned to her cheerful, but she found that by leaving the door open she could see and occasionally hear what was going on in the other offices.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not only was the office assigned to her cheerful, but she found that by leaving the door open she could see and occasionally hear what was going on in the other offices.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This one was opposite hers.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only was the office assigned to her cheerful, but she found that by leaving the door open she could see and occasionally hear what was going on in the other offices.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Not only was the office assigned to her cheerful, but she found that by leaving the door open she could see and occasionally hear what was going on in the other offices.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading This one was opposite hers.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Not only was the office assigned to her cheerful, but she found that by leaving the door open she could see and occasionally hear what was going on in the other offices.
Perrine
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From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Yet with its polished pine floor, and a window with its red and white shade, it appeared very bright to Perrine.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading Yet with its polished pine floor, and a window with its red and white shade, it appeared very bright to Perrine.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Yet with its polished pine floor, and a window with its red and white shade, it appeared very bright to Perrine.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Monsieur Vulfran's nephews, Theodore and Casimir, had their rooms on the right and on the left of his; after theirs came the counting house, then lastly, there was Fabry, the engineer's, office.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Monsieur Vulfran's nephews, Theodore and Casimir, had their rooms on the right and on the left of his; after theirs came the counting house, then lastly, there was Fabry, the engineer's, office.
SCHEMERS
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From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Not only was the office assigned to her cheerful, but she found that by leaving the door open she could see and occasionally hear what was going on in the other offices.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Yet with its polished pine floor, and a window with its red and white shade, it appeared very bright to Perrine.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not only was the office assigned to her cheerful, but she found that by leaving the door open she could see and occasionally hear what was going on in the other offices.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not only was the office assigned to her cheerful, but she found that by leaving the door open she could see and occasionally hear what was going on in the other offices.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Monsieur Vulfran's nephews, Theodore and Casimir, had their rooms on the right and on the left of his; after theirs came the counting house, then lastly, there was Fabry, the engineer's, office.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading Monsieur Vulfran's nephews, Theodore and Casimir, had their rooms on the right and on the left of his; after theirs came the counting house, then lastly, there was Fabry, the engineer's, office.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Monsieur Vulfran's nephews, Theodore and Casimir, had their rooms on the right and on the left of his; after theirs came the counting house, then lastly, there was Fabry, the engineer's, office.
Theodore
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From this reading Monsieur Vulfran's nephews, Theodore and Casimir, had their rooms on the right and on the left of his; after theirs came the counting house, then lastly, there was Fabry, the engineer's, office.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Monsieur Vulfran's nephews, Theodore and Casimir, had their rooms on the right and on the left of his; after theirs came the counting house, then lastly, there was Fabry, the engineer's, office.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This one was opposite hers.
very small
From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet with its polished pine floor, and a window with its red and white shade, it appeared very bright to Perrine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
precisely as stated
From this reading Yet with its polished pine floor, and a window with its red and white shade, it appeared very bright to Perrine.
Vulfran's
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From this reading Monsieur Vulfran's nephews, Theodore and Casimir, had their rooms on the right and on the left of his; after theirs came the counting house, then lastly, there was Fabry, the engineer's, office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Not only was the office assigned to her cheerful, but she found that by leaving the door open she could see and occasionally hear what was going on in the other offices.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
a Caucasian
From this reading Yet with its polished pine floor, and a window with its red and white shade, it appeared very bright to Perrine.
belonging to which person
From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Yet with its polished pine floor, and a window with its red and white shade, it appeared very bright to Perrine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet with its polished pine floor, and a window with its red and white shade, it appeared very bright to Perrine.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE SCHEMERS Mr. Bendit's office which Perrine occupied was a tiny place whose sole furniture consisted of a table and two chairs, a bookcase in blackwood, and a map of the world.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet with its polished pine floor, and a window with its red and white shade, it appeared very bright to Perrine.
