used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the first time, Mlle. Lucienne manifested some reticence, and omitted to repeat the explanations of the peace-officer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Can you find any one who believes in my honesty of purpose?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Can you find any one who believes in my honesty of purpose?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Can you find any one who believes in my honesty of purpose?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Yourself, neighbor --what did you take me for?
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading For the first time, Mlle. Lucienne manifested some reticence, and omitted to repeat the explanations of the peace-officer.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Can you find any one who believes in my honesty of purpose?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time, Mlle. Lucienne manifested some reticence, and omitted to repeat the explanations of the peace-officer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time, Mlle. Lucienne manifested some reticence, and omitted to repeat the explanations of the peace-officer.
Fortin
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From this reading You have heard Mme. Fortin to-night?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading You have heard Mme. Fortin to-night?
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading Can you find any one who believes in my honesty of purpose?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
ineptadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnept/
not elegant or graceful in expression
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
and nothing more
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
lay-figure
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From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
Lucienne
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From this reading For the first time, Mlle. Lucienne manifested some reticence, and omitted to repeat the explanations of the peace-officer.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading For the first time, Mlle. Lucienne manifested some reticence, and omitted to repeat the explanations of the peace-officer.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
Mlle
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From this reading For the first time, Mlle. Lucienne manifested some reticence, and omitted to repeat the explanations of the peace-officer.
Mme
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From this reading You have heard Mme. Fortin to-night?
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Can you find any one who believes in my honesty of purpose?
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the first time, Mlle. Lucienne manifested some reticence, and omitted to repeat the explanations of the peace-officer.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading For the first time, Mlle. Lucienne manifested some reticence, and omitted to repeat the explanations of the peace-officer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Can you find any one who believes in my honesty of purpose?
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
peace-officer
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From this reading For the first time, Mlle. Lucienne manifested some reticence, and omitted to repeat the explanations of the peace-officer.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Can you find any one who believes in my honesty of purpose?
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading For the first time, Mlle. Lucienne manifested some reticence, and omitted to repeat the explanations of the peace-officer.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
reticencenounUS /ˈretɪsəns/
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
From this reading For the first time, Mlle. Lucienne manifested some reticence, and omitted to repeat the explanations of the peace-officer.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For the first time, Mlle. Lucienne manifested some reticence, and omitted to repeat the explanations of the peace-officer.
carry out
From this reading Yourself, neighbor --what did you take me for?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the first time, Mlle. Lucienne manifested some reticence, and omitted to repeat the explanations of the peace-officer.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time, Mlle. Lucienne manifested some reticence, and omitted to repeat the explanations of the peace-officer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the first time, Mlle. Lucienne manifested some reticence, and omitted to repeat the explanations of the peace-officer.
to-night
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From this reading You have heard Mme. Fortin to-night?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Yourself, neighbor --what did you take me for?
which person or people
From this reading Can you find any one who believes in my honesty of purpose?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading And, after a few moments’ pause, “You know the rest, neighbor,” she said, “since you have seen me yourself in that inept and ridiculous role of living advertisement, of fashionable lay-figure; and the result has been just as I expected.
