used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Remain at the Hotel des Folies: it is in my district, in my legitimate sphere of action; besides, the proprietors are in a position where they dare not disobey my orders.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In the mean time, return quietly to Paris, resume your ordinary occupations, answer vaguely any questions that may be asked about this matter, and above all, never mention my name.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading In the mean time, return quietly to Paris, resume your ordinary occupations, answer vaguely any questions that may be asked about this matter, and above all, never mention my name.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Remain at the Hotel des Folies: it is in my district, in my legitimate sphere of action; besides, the proprietors are in a position where they dare not disobey my orders.
(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 In the mean time, return quietly to Paris, resume your ordinary occupations, answer vaguely any questions that may be asked about this matter, and above all, never mention my name.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I have examined it attentively; and I am certain that the handwriting is not disguised.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have examined it attentively; and I am certain that the handwriting is not disguised.
react verbally
From this reading In the mean time, return quietly to Paris, resume your ordinary occupations, answer vaguely any questions that may be asked about this matter, and above all, never mention my name.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading That’s something to start with, and may enable me to verify my suspicions, should any occur to my mind.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Remain at the Hotel des Folies: it is in my district, in my legitimate sphere of action; besides, the proprietors are in a position where they dare not disobey my orders.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading In the mean time, return quietly to Paris, resume your ordinary occupations, answer vaguely any questions that may be asked about this matter, and above all, never mention my name.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Remain at the Hotel des Folies: it is in my district, in my legitimate sphere of action; besides, the proprietors are in a position where they dare not disobey my orders.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading I have examined it attentively; and I am certain that the handwriting is not disguised.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the mean time, return quietly to Paris, resume your ordinary occupations, answer vaguely any questions that may be asked about this matter, and above all, never mention my name.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Remain at the Hotel des Folies: it is in my district, in my legitimate sphere of action; besides, the proprietors are in a position where they dare not disobey my orders.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I have examined it attentively; and I am certain that the handwriting is not disguised.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Never come to my office, unless something grave and unforeseen should occur.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Remain at the Hotel des Folies: it is in my district, in my legitimate sphere of action; besides, the proprietors are in a position where they dare not disobey my orders.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading Remain at the Hotel des Folies: it is in my district, in my legitimate sphere of action; besides, the proprietors are in a position where they dare not disobey my orders.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading I have examined it attentively; and I am certain that the handwriting is not disguised.
disobeyverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ/
refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
From this reading Remain at the Hotel des Folies: it is in my district, in my legitimate sphere of action; besides, the proprietors are in a position where they dare not disobey my orders.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Remain at the Hotel des Folies: it is in my district, in my legitimate sphere of action; besides, the proprietors are in a position where they dare not disobey my orders.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading That’s something to start with, and may enable me to verify my suspicions, should any occur to my mind.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading I have examined it attentively; and I am certain that the handwriting is not disguised.
Folies
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From this reading Remain at the Hotel des Folies: it is in my district, in my legitimate sphere of action; besides, the proprietors are in a position where they dare not disobey my orders.
death of a person
From this reading Never come to my office, unless something grave and unforeseen should occur.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading I have examined it attentively; and I am certain that the handwriting is not disguised.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have examined it attentively; and I am certain that the handwriting is not disguised.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Remain at the Hotel des Folies: it is in my district, in my legitimate sphere of action; besides, the proprietors are in a position where they dare not disobey my orders.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have examined it attentively; and I am certain that the handwriting is not disguised.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the mean time, return quietly to Paris, resume your ordinary occupations, answer vaguely any questions that may be asked about this matter, and above all, never mention my name.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have examined it attentively; and I am certain that the handwriting is not disguised.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have examined it attentively; and I am certain that the handwriting is not disguised.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading Remain at the Hotel des Folies: it is in my district, in my legitimate sphere of action; besides, the proprietors are in a position where they dare not disobey my orders.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In the mean time, return quietly to Paris, resume your ordinary occupations, answer vaguely any questions that may be asked about this matter, and above all, never mention my name.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading That’s something to start with, and may enable me to verify my suspicions, should any occur to my mind.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That’s something to start with, and may enable me to verify my suspicions, should any occur to my mind.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading In the mean time, return quietly to Paris, resume your ordinary occupations, answer vaguely any questions that may be asked about this matter, and above all, never mention my name.
make reference to
From this reading In the mean time, return quietly to Paris, resume your ordinary occupations, answer vaguely any questions that may be asked about this matter, and above all, never mention my name.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading That’s something to start with, and may enable me to verify my suspicions, should any occur to my mind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading That’s something to start with, and may enable me to verify my suspicions, should any occur to my mind.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the mean time, return quietly to Paris, resume your ordinary occupations, answer vaguely any questions that may be asked about this matter, and above all, never mention my name.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In the mean time, return quietly to Paris, resume your ordinary occupations, answer vaguely any questions that may be asked about this matter, and above all, never mention my name.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have examined it attentively; and I am certain that the handwriting is not disguised.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading In the mean time, return quietly to Paris, resume your ordinary occupations, answer vaguely any questions that may be asked about this matter, and above all, never mention my name.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading That’s something to start with, and may enable me to verify my suspicions, should any occur to my mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Remain at the Hotel des Folies: it is in my district, in my legitimate sphere of action; besides, the proprietors are in a position where they dare not disobey my orders.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Never come to my office, unless something grave and unforeseen should occur.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Remain at the Hotel des Folies: it is in my district, in my legitimate sphere of action; besides, the proprietors are in a position where they dare not disobey my orders.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading In the mean time, return quietly to Paris, resume your ordinary occupations, answer vaguely any questions that may be asked about this matter, and above all, never mention my name.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading In the mean time, return quietly to Paris, resume your ordinary occupations, answer vaguely any questions that may be asked about this matter, and above all, never mention my name.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Remain at the Hotel des Folies: it is in my district, in my legitimate sphere of action; besides, the proprietors are in a position where they dare not disobey my orders.
proprietorsnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərz/
plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Remain at the Hotel des Folies: it is in my district, in my legitimate sphere of action; besides, the proprietors are in a position where they dare not disobey my orders.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading In the mean time, return quietly to Paris, resume your ordinary occupations, answer vaguely any questions that may be asked about this matter, and above all, never mention my name.
with low volume
From this reading In the mean time, return quietly to Paris, resume your ordinary occupations, answer vaguely any questions that may be asked about this matter, and above all, never mention my name.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Remain at the Hotel des Folies: it is in my district, in my legitimate sphere of action; besides, the proprietors are in a position where they dare not disobey my orders.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading In the mean time, return quietly to Paris, resume your ordinary occupations, answer vaguely any questions that may be asked about this matter, and above all, never mention my name.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In the mean time, return quietly to Paris, resume your ordinary occupations, answer vaguely any questions that may be asked about this matter, and above all, never mention my name.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That’s something to start with, and may enable me to verify my suspicions, should any occur to my mind.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading That’s something to start with, and may enable me to verify my suspicions, should any occur to my mind.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Remain at the Hotel des Folies: it is in my district, in my legitimate sphere of action; besides, the proprietors are in a position where they dare not disobey my orders.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading That’s something to start with, and may enable me to verify my suspicions, should any occur to my mind.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading That’s something to start with, and may enable me to verify my suspicions, should any occur to my mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have examined it attentively; and I am certain that the handwriting is not disguised.
That's
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From this reading That’s something to start with, and may enable me to verify my suspicions, should any occur to my mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have examined it attentively; and I am certain that the handwriting is not disguised.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Remain at the Hotel des Folies: it is in my district, in my legitimate sphere of action; besides, the proprietors are in a position where they dare not disobey my orders.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the mean time, return quietly to Paris, resume your ordinary occupations, answer vaguely any questions that may be asked about this matter, and above all, never mention my name.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the mean time, return quietly to Paris, resume your ordinary occupations, answer vaguely any questions that may be asked about this matter, and above all, never mention my name.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That’s something to start with, and may enable me to verify my suspicions, should any occur to my mind.
unforeseenadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/
not anticipated
From this reading Never come to my office, unless something grave and unforeseen should occur.
except if; if not
From this reading Never come to my office, unless something grave and unforeseen should occur.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading In the mean time, return quietly to Paris, resume your ordinary occupations, answer vaguely any questions that may be asked about this matter, and above all, never mention my name.
verifyverbUS /ˈverəfaɪ/
confirm the truth of
From this reading That’s something to start with, and may enable me to verify my suspicions, should any occur to my mind.
in or at the place that
From this reading Remain at the Hotel des Folies: it is in my district, in my legitimate sphere of action; besides, the proprietors are in a position where they dare not disobey my orders.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That’s something to start with, and may enable me to verify my suspicions, should any occur to my mind.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In the mean time, return quietly to Paris, resume your ordinary occupations, answer vaguely any questions that may be asked about this matter, and above all, never mention my name.
