used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “I really can’t tell,” answered the landlady.
in a state of sleep
From this reading “I was half asleep at the time; but Fortin can tell us.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “At what o’clock was he here?” he inquired.
BoulevardnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrd/
a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I was half asleep at the time; but Fortin can tell us.”
CafenounUS /kəˈfeɪ/
a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I was half asleep at the time; but Fortin can tell us.”
can't
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From this reading “I really can’t tell,” answered the landlady.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Maxence imagined, from this description, that he recognized his own father.
du
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From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
every person
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Maxence imagined, from this description, that he recognized his own father.
Fortin
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From this reading “I was half asleep at the time; but Fortin can tell us.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Maxence imagined, from this description, that he recognized his own father.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “I was half asleep at the time; but Fortin can tell us.”
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maxence imagined, from this description, that he recognized his own father.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “At what o’clock was he here?” he inquired.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Maxence imagined, from this description, that he recognized his own father.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I really can’t tell,” answered the landlady.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Maxence imagined, from this description, that he recognized his own father.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “At what o’clock was he here?” he inquired.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading “I really can’t tell,” answered the landlady.
Maxence
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From this reading Maxence imagined, from this description, that he recognized his own father.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading “At what o’clock was he here?” he inquired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Maxence imagined, from this description, that he recognized his own father.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “I really can’t tell,” answered the landlady.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Maxence imagined, from this description, that he recognized his own father.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
express in words
From this reading “I really can’t tell,” answered the landlady.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Maxence imagined, from this description, that he recognized his own father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Maxence imagined, from this description, that he recognized his own father.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “I was half asleep at the time; but Fortin can tell us.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
Turc
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From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I was half asleep at the time; but Fortin can tell us.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
in or at the place that
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet it seemed impossible, after what had happened, that he should dare to show himself on the Boulevard du Temple, where everybody knew him, within a step of the Cafe Turc, of which he was one of the oldest customers.
