used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “No, no!” he said with a giggle.
a quantity of money
From this reading “I have not the amount you ask,” she said coldly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Well, then,” vociferated the other, “you must go and ask it of those who pay for your carriages and your dresses.”
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading Still impassible, the girl, instead of answering, stretched her hand towards her key; but M. Fortin stopped her arm.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Still impassible, the girl, instead of answering, stretched her hand towards her key; but M. Fortin stopped her arm.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “I have not the amount you ask,” she said coldly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Still impassible, the girl, instead of answering, stretched her hand towards her key; but M. Fortin stopped her arm.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading “Well, then,” vociferated the other, “you must go and ask it of those who pay for your carriages and your dresses.”
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading “I have not the amount you ask,” she said coldly.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading “Well, then,” vociferated the other, “you must go and ask it of those who pay for your carriages and your dresses.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Well, then,” vociferated the other, “you must go and ask it of those who pay for your carriages and your dresses.”
Fortin
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From this reading Still impassible, the girl, instead of answering, stretched her hand towards her key; but M. Fortin stopped her arm.
gigglenounUS /ˈɡɪɡəl/
a foolish or nervous laugh
From this reading “No, no!” he said with a giggle.
a young female
From this reading Still impassible, the girl, instead of answering, stretched her hand towards her key; but M. Fortin stopped her arm.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Well, then,” vociferated the other, “you must go and ask it of those who pay for your carriages and your dresses.”
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Still impassible, the girl, instead of answering, stretched her hand towards her key; but M. Fortin stopped her arm.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have not the amount you ask,” she said coldly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “No, no!” he said with a giggle.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Still impassible, the girl, instead of answering, stretched her hand towards her key; but M. Fortin stopped her arm.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have not the amount you ask,” she said coldly.
impassible
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Still impassible, the girl, instead of answering, stretched her hand towards her key; but M. Fortin stopped her arm.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Still impassible, the girl, instead of answering, stretched her hand towards her key; but M. Fortin stopped her arm.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne took no notice of the insult.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Well, then,” vociferated the other, “you must go and ask it of those who pay for your carriages and your dresses.”
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 Still impassible, the girl, instead of answering, stretched her hand towards her key; but M. Fortin stopped her arm.
Lucienne
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From this reading Mlle. Lucienne took no notice of the insult.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Still impassible, the girl, instead of answering, stretched her hand towards her key; but M. Fortin stopped her arm.
Mlle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne took no notice of the insult.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Well, then,” vociferated the other, “you must go and ask it of those who pay for your carriages and your dresses.”
not any; not one
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne took no notice of the insult.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I have not the amount you ask,” she said coldly.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne took no notice of the insult.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne took no notice of the insult.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Well, then,” vociferated the other, “you must go and ask it of those who pay for your carriages and your dresses.”
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading “Well, then,” vociferated the other, “you must go and ask it of those who pay for your carriages and your dresses.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I have not the amount you ask,” she said coldly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I have not the amount you ask,” she said coldly.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still impassible, the girl, instead of answering, stretched her hand towards her key; but M. Fortin stopped her arm.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Still impassible, the girl, instead of answering, stretched her hand towards her key; but M. Fortin stopped her arm.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Still impassible, the girl, instead of answering, stretched her hand towards her key; but M. Fortin stopped her arm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne took no notice of the insult.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Well, then,” vociferated the other, “you must go and ask it of those who pay for your carriages and your dresses.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Well, then,” vociferated the other, “you must go and ask it of those who pay for your carriages and your dresses.”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne took no notice of the insult.
in the direction of
From this reading Still impassible, the girl, instead of answering, stretched her hand towards her key; but M. Fortin stopped her arm.
vociferatedverbUS /vəˈsɪfəreɪtɪd/
past form of “vociferate” — utter in a very loud voice
From this reading “Well, then,” vociferated the other, “you must go and ask it of those who pay for your carriages and your dresses.”
(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, then,” vociferated the other, “you must go and ask it of those who pay for your carriages and your dresses.”
which person or people
From this reading “Well, then,” vociferated the other, “you must go and ask it of those who pay for your carriages and your dresses.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “No, no!” he said with a giggle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I have not the amount you ask,” she said coldly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, then,” vociferated the other, “you must go and ask it of those who pay for your carriages and your dresses.”
