used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I don’t know, an idea of mine, that’s all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I don’t know, an idea of mine, that’s all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Maxence, seeing that they were only seeking a pretext to question him, took his key, and inquired, “Is--Mlle. Lucienne at home?”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She has been going and coming all the morning, and I don’t know whether she finally staid in or out.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
Can't
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From this reading “Can’t tell.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading She has been going and coming all the morning, and I don’t know whether she finally staid in or out.
don't
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From this reading I don’t know, an idea of mine, that’s all.
divisible by two
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading She has been going and coming all the morning, and I don’t know whether she finally staid in or out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
a man of refinement
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
the act of departing
From this reading She has been going and coming all the morning, and I don’t know whether she finally staid in or out.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has been going and coming all the morning, and I don’t know whether she finally staid in or out.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Maxence, seeing that they were only seeking a pretext to question him, took his key, and inquired, “Is--Mlle. Lucienne at home?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Maxence, seeing that they were only seeking a pretext to question him, took his key, and inquired, “Is--Mlle. Lucienne at home?”
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Maxence, seeing that they were only seeking a pretext to question him, took his key, and inquired, “Is--Mlle. Lucienne at home?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don’t know, an idea of mine, that’s all.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I don’t know, an idea of mine, that’s all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Maxence, seeing that they were only seeking a pretext to question him, took his key, and inquired, “Is--Mlle. Lucienne at home?”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Maxence, seeing that they were only seeking a pretext to question him, took his key, and inquired, “Is--Mlle. Lucienne at home?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Maxence, seeing that they were only seeking a pretext to question him, took his key, and inquired, “Is--Mlle. Lucienne at home?”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don’t know, an idea of mine, that’s all.
Lucienne
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From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
Maxence
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From this reading Maxence, seeing that they were only seeking a pretext to question him, took his key, and inquired, “Is--Mlle. Lucienne at home?”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I don’t know, an idea of mine, that’s all.
Mlle
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From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She has been going and coming all the morning, and I don’t know whether she finally staid in or out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I don’t know, an idea of mine, that’s all.
and nothing more
From this reading Maxence, seeing that they were only seeking a pretext to question him, took his key, and inquired, “Is--Mlle. Lucienne at home?”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She has been going and coming all the morning, and I don’t know whether she finally staid in or out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She has been going and coming all the morning, and I don’t know whether she finally staid in or out.
pretextnounUS /ˈpriːtekst/
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
From this reading Maxence, seeing that they were only seeking a pretext to question him, took his key, and inquired, “Is--Mlle. Lucienne at home?”
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Maxence, seeing that they were only seeking a pretext to question him, took his key, and inquired, “Is--Mlle. Lucienne at home?”
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Maxence, seeing that they were only seeking a pretext to question him, took his key, and inquired, “Is--Mlle. Lucienne at home?”
the act of searching for something
From this reading Maxence, seeing that they were only seeking a pretext to question him, took his key, and inquired, “Is--Mlle. Lucienne at home?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
staidadjectiveUS /steɪd/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading She has been going and coming all the morning, and I don’t know whether she finally staid in or out.
express in words
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
that's
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From this reading I don’t know, an idea of mine, that’s all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Maxence, seeing that they were only seeking a pretext to question him, took his key, and inquired, “Is--Mlle. Lucienne at home?”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Maxence, seeing that they were only seeking a pretext to question him, took his key, and inquired, “Is--Mlle. Lucienne at home?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Maxence, seeing that they were only seeking a pretext to question him, took his key, and inquired, “Is--Mlle. Lucienne at home?”
at the time that
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading She has been going and coming all the morning, and I don’t know whether she finally staid in or out.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Besides, Mlle. Lucienne can probably tell you more about it; for she was there when the gentleman came, and I even think that they exchanged a few words in the yard.”
