used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It is a miracle to see you here, my dear Maxence!” exclaimed M. Costeclar, loud enough to attract the attention of several persons.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “If you see us on foot,” he added, “it is because we wanted to walk a little.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne’s carriage was now caught in the file; and he was sure of joining it whenever he thought proper.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To occupy the attention of others, anyhow and at any cost, was M. Costeclar’s leading object in life.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading To occupy the attention of others, anyhow and at any cost, was M. Costeclar’s leading object in life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To occupy the attention of others, anyhow and at any cost, was M. Costeclar’s leading object in life.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading “It is a miracle to see you here, my dear Maxence!” exclaimed M. Costeclar, loud enough to attract the attention of several persons.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading “It is a miracle to see you here, my dear Maxence!” exclaimed M. Costeclar, loud enough to attract the attention of several persons.
for the reason that
From this reading “If you see us on foot,” he added, “it is because we wanted to walk a little.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading That was evident from the style of his dress, the shape of his hat, the bright stripes of his shirt, his ridiculous shirt-collar, his cuffs, his boots, his gloves, his cane, every thing, in fact.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading That was evident from the style of his dress, the shape of his hat, the bright stripes of his shirt, his ridiculous shirt-collar, his cuffs, his boots, his gloves, his cane, every thing, in fact.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading That was evident from the style of his dress, the shape of his hat, the bright stripes of his shirt, his ridiculous shirt-collar, his cuffs, his boots, his gloves, his cane, every thing, in fact.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne’s carriage was now caught in the file; and he was sure of joining it whenever he thought proper.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne’s carriage was now caught in the file; and he was sure of joining it whenever he thought proper.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading To occupy the attention of others, anyhow and at any cost, was M. Costeclar’s leading object in life.
Costeclar
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From this reading “It is a miracle to see you here, my dear Maxence!” exclaimed M. Costeclar, loud enough to attract the attention of several persons.
Costeclar's
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From this reading To occupy the attention of others, anyhow and at any cost, was M. Costeclar’s leading object in life.
cuffsnounUS /kʌfs/
plural of “cuff” — the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
From this reading That was evident from the style of his dress, the shape of his hat, the bright stripes of his shirt, his ridiculous shirt-collar, his cuffs, his boots, his gloves, his cane, every thing, in fact.
dearly loved
From this reading “It is a miracle to see you here, my dear Maxence!” exclaimed M. Costeclar, loud enough to attract the attention of several persons.
put on clothes
From this reading That was evident from the style of his dress, the shape of his hat, the bright stripes of his shirt, his ridiculous shirt-collar, his cuffs, his boots, his gloves, his cane, every thing, in fact.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “It is a miracle to see you here, my dear Maxence!” exclaimed M. Costeclar, loud enough to attract the attention of several persons.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading That was evident from the style of his dress, the shape of his hat, the bright stripes of his shirt, his ridiculous shirt-collar, his cuffs, his boots, his gloves, his cane, every thing, in fact.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading That was evident from the style of his dress, the shape of his hat, the bright stripes of his shirt, his ridiculous shirt-collar, his cuffs, his boots, his gloves, his cane, every thing, in fact.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “It is a miracle to see you here, my dear Maxence!” exclaimed M. Costeclar, loud enough to attract the attention of several persons.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading That was evident from the style of his dress, the shape of his hat, the bright stripes of his shirt, his ridiculous shirt-collar, his cuffs, his boots, his gloves, his cane, every thing, in fact.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne’s carriage was now caught in the file; and he was sure of joining it whenever he thought proper.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “If you see us on foot,” he added, “it is because we wanted to walk a little.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That was evident from the style of his dress, the shape of his hat, the bright stripes of his shirt, his ridiculous shirt-collar, his cuffs, his boots, his gloves, his cane, every thing, in fact.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading That was evident from the style of his dress, the shape of his hat, the bright stripes of his shirt, his ridiculous shirt-collar, his cuffs, his boots, his gloves, his cane, every thing, in fact.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading That was evident from the style of his dress, the shape of his hat, the bright stripes of his shirt, his ridiculous shirt-collar, his cuffs, his boots, his gloves, his cane, every thing, in fact.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne’s carriage was now caught in the file; and he was sure of joining it whenever he thought proper.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “It is a miracle to see you here, my dear Maxence!” exclaimed M. Costeclar, loud enough to attract the attention of several persons.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That was evident from the style of his dress, the shape of his hat, the bright stripes of his shirt, his ridiculous shirt-collar, his cuffs, his boots, his gloves, his cane, every thing, in fact.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If you see us on foot,” he added, “it is because we wanted to walk a little.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne’s carriage was now caught in the file; and he was sure of joining it whenever he thought proper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is a miracle to see you here, my dear Maxence!” exclaimed M. Costeclar, loud enough to attract the attention of several persons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne’s carriage was now caught in the file; and he was sure of joining it whenever he thought proper.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne’s carriage was now caught in the file; and he was sure of joining it whenever he thought proper.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading To occupy the attention of others, anyhow and at any cost, was M. Costeclar’s leading object in life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To occupy the attention of others, anyhow and at any cost, was M. Costeclar’s leading object in life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “If you see us on foot,” he added, “it is because we wanted to walk a little.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading “It is a miracle to see you here, my dear Maxence!” exclaimed M. Costeclar, loud enough to attract the attention of several persons.
Lucienne's
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From this reading Mlle. Lucienne’s carriage was now caught in the file; and he was sure of joining it whenever he thought proper.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading “It is a miracle to see you here, my dear Maxence!” exclaimed M. Costeclar, loud enough to attract the attention of several persons.
Maxence
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From this reading “It is a miracle to see you here, my dear Maxence!” exclaimed M. Costeclar, loud enough to attract the attention of several persons.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading “It is a miracle to see you here, my dear Maxence!” exclaimed M. Costeclar, loud enough to attract the attention of several persons.
Mlle
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From this reading Mlle. Lucienne’s carriage was now caught in the file; and he was sure of joining it whenever he thought proper.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “It is a miracle to see you here, my dear Maxence!” exclaimed M. Costeclar, loud enough to attract the attention of several persons.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne’s carriage was now caught in the file; and he was sure of joining it whenever he thought proper.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading To occupy the attention of others, anyhow and at any cost, was M. Costeclar’s leading object in life.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading To occupy the attention of others, anyhow and at any cost, was M. Costeclar’s leading object in life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne’s carriage was now caught in the file; and he was sure of joining it whenever he thought proper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “If you see us on foot,” he added, “it is because we wanted to walk a little.
others
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From this reading To occupy the attention of others, anyhow and at any cost, was M. Costeclar’s leading object in life.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading “It is a miracle to see you here, my dear Maxence!” exclaimed M. Costeclar, loud enough to attract the attention of several persons.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne’s carriage was now caught in the file; and he was sure of joining it whenever he thought proper.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading That was evident from the style of his dress, the shape of his hat, the bright stripes of his shirt, his ridiculous shirt-collar, his cuffs, his boots, his gloves, his cane, every thing, in fact.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “It is a miracle to see you here, my dear Maxence!” exclaimed M. Costeclar, loud enough to attract the attention of several persons.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading “It is a miracle to see you here, my dear Maxence!” exclaimed M. Costeclar, loud enough to attract the attention of several persons.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading That was evident from the style of his dress, the shape of his hat, the bright stripes of his shirt, his ridiculous shirt-collar, his cuffs, his boots, his gloves, his cane, every thing, in fact.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading That was evident from the style of his dress, the shape of his hat, the bright stripes of his shirt, his ridiculous shirt-collar, his cuffs, his boots, his gloves, his cane, every thing, in fact.
shirt-collar
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From this reading That was evident from the style of his dress, the shape of his hat, the bright stripes of his shirt, his ridiculous shirt-collar, his cuffs, his boots, his gloves, his cane, every thing, in fact.
stripesnounUS /straɪps/
V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
From this reading That was evident from the style of his dress, the shape of his hat, the bright stripes of his shirt, his ridiculous shirt-collar, his cuffs, his boots, his gloves, his cane, every thing, in fact.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That was evident from the style of his dress, the shape of his hat, the bright stripes of his shirt, his ridiculous shirt-collar, his cuffs, his boots, his gloves, his cane, every thing, in fact.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne’s carriage was now caught in the file; and he was sure of joining it whenever he thought proper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was evident from the style of his dress, the shape of his hat, the bright stripes of his shirt, his ridiculous shirt-collar, his cuffs, his boots, his gloves, his cane, every thing, in fact.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne’s carriage was now caught in the file; and he was sure of joining it whenever he thought proper.
a special situation
From this reading That was evident from the style of his dress, the shape of his hat, the bright stripes of his shirt, his ridiculous shirt-collar, his cuffs, his boots, his gloves, his cane, every thing, in fact.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne’s carriage was now caught in the file; and he was sure of joining it whenever he thought proper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It is a miracle to see you here, my dear Maxence!” exclaimed M. Costeclar, loud enough to attract the attention of several persons.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “If you see us on foot,” he added, “it is because we wanted to walk a little.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading “If you see us on foot,” he added, “it is because we wanted to walk a little.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading “If you see us on foot,” he added, “it is because we wanted to walk a little.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne’s carriage was now caught in the file; and he was sure of joining it whenever he thought proper.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “If you see us on foot,” he added, “it is because we wanted to walk a little.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne’s carriage was now caught in the file; and he was sure of joining it whenever he thought proper.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It is a miracle to see you here, my dear Maxence!” exclaimed M. Costeclar, loud enough to attract the attention of several persons.
