used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On any other occasion, I would not fall upon you like a bombshell.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading But extraordinary circumstances require exceptional action.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading On any other occasion, I would not fall upon you like a bombshell.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Seeing how urgent it was to come to his assistance, “I was expecting you, sir,” said Mlle. Gilberte.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
bombshellnounUS /ˈbɑːmʃel/
an entertainer who has a sensational effect
From this reading On any other occasion, I would not fall upon you like a bombshell.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But extraordinary circumstances require exceptional action.
ceremoniousadjective
characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display
From this reading But we had no time to waste in ceremonious formalities.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading But extraordinary circumstances require exceptional action.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Seeing how urgent it was to come to his assistance, “I was expecting you, sir,” said Mlle. Gilberte.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading But extraordinary circumstances require exceptional action.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Seeing how urgent it was to come to his assistance, “I was expecting you, sir,” said Mlle. Gilberte.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading But extraordinary circumstances require exceptional action.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading On any other occasion, I would not fall upon you like a bombshell.
Favoral
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From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
formalitiesnounUS /fɔːrˈmælətiz/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading But we had no time to waste in ceremonious formalities.
Gilberte
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From this reading Seeing how urgent it was to come to his assistance, “I was expecting you, sir,” said Mlle. Gilberte.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But we had no time to waste in ceremonious formalities.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Seeing how urgent it was to come to his assistance, “I was expecting you, sir,” said Mlle. Gilberte.
how
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From this reading Seeing how urgent it was to come to his assistance, “I was expecting you, sir,” said Mlle. Gilberte.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Seeing how urgent it was to come to his assistance, “I was expecting you, sir,” said Mlle. Gilberte.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But we had no time to waste in ceremonious formalities.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Seeing how urgent it was to come to his assistance, “I was expecting you, sir,” said Mlle. Gilberte.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On any other occasion, I would not fall upon you like a bombshell.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
Mlle
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From this reading Seeing how urgent it was to come to his assistance, “I was expecting you, sir,” said Mlle. Gilberte.
Mme
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From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
not any; not one
From this reading But we had no time to waste in ceremonious formalities.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On any other occasion, I would not fall upon you like a bombshell.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On any other occasion, I would not fall upon you like a bombshell.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On any other occasion, I would not fall upon you like a bombshell.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading But extraordinary circumstances require exceptional action.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Seeing how urgent it was to come to his assistance, “I was expecting you, sir,” said Mlle. Gilberte.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing how urgent it was to come to his assistance, “I was expecting you, sir,” said Mlle. Gilberte.
term of address for a man
From this reading Seeing how urgent it was to come to his assistance, “I was expecting you, sir,” said Mlle. Gilberte.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
surprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But we had no time to waste in ceremonious formalities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Seeing how urgent it was to come to his assistance, “I was expecting you, sir,” said Mlle. Gilberte.
in the direction of
From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On any other occasion, I would not fall upon you like a bombshell.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading Seeing how urgent it was to come to his assistance, “I was expecting you, sir,” said Mlle. Gilberte.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Seeing how urgent it was to come to his assistance, “I was expecting you, sir,” said Mlle. Gilberte.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading But we had no time to waste in ceremonious formalities.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But we had no time to waste in ceremonious formalities.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With this encouragement, he advanced towards Mme. Favoral, and, bowing low, “I see that my presence surprises you, madame,” he began; “and I must confess that--hum!--it does not surprise me less than it does you.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On any other occasion, I would not fall upon you like a bombshell.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Seeing how urgent it was to come to his assistance, “I was expecting you, sir,” said Mlle. Gilberte.
