used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Do you hear?” she said in a choking voice.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading If Bertan came alone last night, it is because he alone had been notified.
for the reason that
From this reading If Bertan came alone last night, it is because he alone had been notified.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If Bertan came alone last night, it is because he alone had been notified.
Bertan
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From this reading If Bertan came alone last night, it is because he alone had been notified.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From the parlor, which was divided from the dining-room by folding-doors, they did not miss a single insult.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If Bertan came alone last night, it is because he alone had been notified.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading “Do you hear?” she said in a choking voice.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading “Well,” said Mlle. Gilberte coldly, “what else could we expect?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mme. Favoral was trembling so much that she could not succeed in fastening her dress.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading From the parlor, which was divided from the dining-room by folding-doors, they did not miss a single insult.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading From the parlor, which was divided from the dining-room by folding-doors, they did not miss a single insult.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading From the parlor, which was divided from the dining-room by folding-doors, they did not miss a single insult.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you hear?” she said in a choking voice.
put on clothes
From this reading Mme. Favoral was trembling so much that she could not succeed in fastening her dress.
else
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From this reading “Well,” said Mlle. Gilberte coldly, “what else could we expect?
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “Well,” said Mlle. Gilberte coldly, “what else could we expect?
fasteningnounUS /ˈfæsənɪŋ/
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
From this reading Mme. Favoral was trembling so much that she could not succeed in fastening her dress.
Favoral
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From this reading Mme. Favoral was trembling so much that she could not succeed in fastening her dress.
folding-doors
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From this reading From the parlor, which was divided from the dining-room by folding-doors, they did not miss a single insult.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the parlor, which was divided from the dining-room by folding-doors, they did not miss a single insult.
Gilberte
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From this reading “Well,” said Mlle. Gilberte coldly, “what else could we expect?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Bertan came alone last night, it is because he alone had been notified.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Bertan came alone last night, it is because he alone had been notified.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “Do you hear?” she said in a choking voice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mme. Favoral was trembling so much that she could not succeed in fastening her dress.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Bertan came alone last night, it is because he alone had been notified.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mme. Favoral was trembling so much that she could not succeed in fastening her dress.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading From the parlor, which was divided from the dining-room by folding-doors, they did not miss a single insult.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Bertan came alone last night, it is because he alone had been notified.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If Bertan came alone last night, it is because he alone had been notified.
immediately past
From this reading If Bertan came alone last night, it is because he alone had been notified.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading From the parlor, which was divided from the dining-room by folding-doors, they did not miss a single insult.
Mlle
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From this reading “Well,” said Mlle. Gilberte coldly, “what else could we expect?
Mme
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From this reading Mme. Favoral was trembling so much that she could not succeed in fastening her dress.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mme. Favoral was trembling so much that she could not succeed in fastening her dress.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading If Bertan came alone last night, it is because he alone had been notified.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mme. Favoral was trembling so much that she could not succeed in fastening her dress.
notifiedverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪd/
inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading If Bertan came alone last night, it is because he alone had been notified.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading From the parlor, which was divided from the dining-room by folding-doors, they did not miss a single insult.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Do you hear?” she said in a choking voice.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mme. Favoral was trembling so much that she could not succeed in fastening her dress.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading From the parlor, which was divided from the dining-room by folding-doors, they did not miss a single insult.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mme. Favoral was trembling so much that she could not succeed in fastening her dress.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Mme. Favoral was trembling so much that she could not succeed in fastening her dress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mme. Favoral was trembling so much that she could not succeed in fastening her dress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the parlor, which was divided from the dining-room by folding-doors, they did not miss a single insult.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the parlor, which was divided from the dining-room by folding-doors, they did not miss a single insult.
a shaky motion
From this reading Mme. Favoral was trembling so much that she could not succeed in fastening her dress.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Do you hear?” she said in a choking voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mme. Favoral was trembling so much that she could not succeed in fastening her dress.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Well,” said Mlle. Gilberte coldly, “what else could we expect?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well,” said Mlle. Gilberte coldly, “what else could we expect?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Well,” said Mlle. Gilberte coldly, “what else could we expect?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the parlor, which was divided from the dining-room by folding-doors, they did not miss a single insult.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you hear?” she said in a choking voice.
