used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading MEDDLING RELATIVES This advice, given with every kindness, did not tend to lessen Perrine's anxiety.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading MEDDLING RELATIVES This advice, given with every kindness, did not tend to lessen Perrine's anxiety.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The one, Mme. Stanislaus Paindavoine, was the wife of M. Vulfran's eldest brother, a big linen merchant.
Bretoneux's
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From this reading She was dreading Madame Bretoneux's visit on the morrow.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The one, Mme. Stanislaus Paindavoine, was the wife of M. Vulfran's eldest brother, a big linen merchant.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading MEDDLING RELATIVES This advice, given with every kindness, did not tend to lessen Perrine's anxiety.
dreadingverbUS /ˈdredɪŋ/
-ing form of “dread” — be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
From this reading She was dreading Madame Bretoneux's visit on the morrow.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading The one, Mme. Stanislaus Paindavoine, was the wife of M. Vulfran's eldest brother, a big linen merchant.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading MEDDLING RELATIVES This advice, given with every kindness, did not tend to lessen Perrine's anxiety.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading Her governess had not exaggerated the situation.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading MEDDLING RELATIVES This advice, given with every kindness, did not tend to lessen Perrine's anxiety.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading Her governess had not exaggerated the situation.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her governess had not exaggerated the situation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her governess had not exaggerated the situation.
ten 10s
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
inheritverbUS /ˌɪnˈherət/
obtain from someone after their death
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading MEDDLING RELATIVES This advice, given with every kindness, did not tend to lessen Perrine's anxiety.
lessenverbUS /ˈlesən/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading MEDDLING RELATIVES This advice, given with every kindness, did not tend to lessen Perrine's anxiety.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading The one, Mme. Stanislaus Paindavoine, was the wife of M. Vulfran's eldest brother, a big linen merchant.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The one, Mme. Stanislaus Paindavoine, was the wife of M. Vulfran's eldest brother, a big linen merchant.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading She was dreading Madame Bretoneux's visit on the morrow.
Maraucourt
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From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
MEDDLINGnounUS /ˈmedəlɪŋ/
the act of altering something secretly or improperly
From this reading MEDDLING RELATIVES This advice, given with every kindness, did not tend to lessen Perrine's anxiety.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading The one, Mme. Stanislaus Paindavoine, was the wife of M. Vulfran's eldest brother, a big linen merchant.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
Mme
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From this reading The one, Mme. Stanislaus Paindavoine, was the wife of M. Vulfran's eldest brother, a big linen merchant.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading She was dreading Madame Bretoneux's visit on the morrow.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MEDDLING RELATIVES This advice, given with every kindness, did not tend to lessen Perrine's anxiety.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was dreading Madame Bretoneux's visit on the morrow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
Paindavoine
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From this reading The one, Mme. Stanislaus Paindavoine, was the wife of M. Vulfran's eldest brother, a big linen merchant.
Perrine's
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From this reading MEDDLING RELATIVES This advice, given with every kindness, did not tend to lessen Perrine's anxiety.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
RELATIVESnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading MEDDLING RELATIVES This advice, given with every kindness, did not tend to lessen Perrine's anxiety.
rumoredverbUS /ˈruːmərd/
past form of “rumor” — tell or spread rumors
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
schemingadjectiveUS /ˈskiːmɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was dreading Madame Bretoneux's visit on the morrow.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Her governess had not exaggerated the situation.
a male human offspring
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
Stanislaus
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From this reading The one, Mme. Stanislaus Paindavoine, was the wife of M. Vulfran's eldest brother, a big linen merchant.
strugglingadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
tendverbUS /tend/
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading MEDDLING RELATIVES This advice, given with every kindness, did not tend to lessen Perrine's anxiety.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was dreading Madame Bretoneux's visit on the morrow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MEDDLING RELATIVES This advice, given with every kindness, did not tend to lessen Perrine's anxiety.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MEDDLING RELATIVES This advice, given with every kindness, did not tend to lessen Perrine's anxiety.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading She was dreading Madame Bretoneux's visit on the morrow.
Vulfran's
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From this reading The one, Mme. Stanislaus Paindavoine, was the wife of M. Vulfran's eldest brother, a big linen merchant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was dreading Madame Bretoneux's visit on the morrow.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The one, Mme. Stanislaus Paindavoine, was the wife of M. Vulfran's eldest brother, a big linen merchant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MEDDLING RELATIVES This advice, given with every kindness, did not tend to lessen Perrine's anxiety.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The two mothers were struggling and scheming in every possible way, each to have her son alone inherit one day or another the great works of Maraucourt and the fortune which it was rumored would be more than a hundred million francs.
