adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suddenly “_le petit_ Charles” says to his comrades, “Come! let us build a fire!”
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading _Le petit_ Charles is a typical infant villain and is surrounded at once by other incendiary spirits all in accord with his insidious plans.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 _Le petit_ Charles is a typical infant villain and is surrounded at once by other incendiary spirits all in accord with his insidious plans.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading III—LA PROTESTATION The Good Little Marie, a Sunday-school heroine of the true type, approaches the group and, gazing heavenward, remarks that it is wicked to play with matches.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Le petit_ Charles is a typical infant villain and is surrounded at once by other incendiary spirits all in accord with his insidious plans.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
buildverbUS /bɪld/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Suddenly “_le petit_ Charles” says to his comrades, “Come! let us build a fire!”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Le petit_ Charles is a typical infant villain and is surrounded at once by other incendiary spirits all in accord with his insidious plans.
CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Suddenly “_le petit_ Charles” says to his comrades, “Come! let us build a fire!”
ComeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Suddenly “_le petit_ Charles” says to his comrades, “Come! let us build a fire!”
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Suddenly “_le petit_ Charles” says to his comrades, “Come! let us build a fire!”
FATALE
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From this reading II—UNE PROPOSITION FATALE!
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading Suddenly “_le petit_ Charles” says to his comrades, “Come! let us build a fire!”
followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
gazingverbUS /ˈɡeɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading III—LA PROTESTATION The Good Little Marie, a Sunday-school heroine of the true type, approaches the group and, gazing heavenward, remarks that it is wicked to play with matches.
GAÎTÉ
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From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading III—LA PROTESTATION The Good Little Marie, a Sunday-school heroine of the true type, approaches the group and, gazing heavenward, remarks that it is wicked to play with matches.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
heavenwardadjective
directed toward heaven or the sky
From this reading III—LA PROTESTATION The Good Little Marie, a Sunday-school heroine of the true type, approaches the group and, gazing heavenward, remarks that it is wicked to play with matches.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading III—LA PROTESTATION The Good Little Marie, a Sunday-school heroine of the true type, approaches the group and, gazing heavenward, remarks that it is wicked to play with matches.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly “_le petit_ Charles” says to his comrades, “Come! let us build a fire!”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading II—UNE PROPOSITION FATALE!
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading III—LA PROTESTATION The Good Little Marie, a Sunday-school heroine of the true type, approaches the group and, gazing heavenward, remarks that it is wicked to play with matches.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Le petit_ Charles is a typical infant villain and is surrounded at once by other incendiary spirits all in accord with his insidious plans.
incendiaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsendieri/
involving deliberate burning of property
From this reading _Le petit_ Charles is a typical infant villain and is surrounded at once by other incendiary spirits all in accord with his insidious plans.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading _Le petit_ Charles is a typical infant villain and is surrounded at once by other incendiary spirits all in accord with his insidious plans.
innocentlyadverbUS /ˈɪnəsəntli/
in a not unlawful manner
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
insidiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪdiːəs/
beguiling but harmful
From this reading _Le petit_ Charles is a typical infant villain and is surrounded at once by other incendiary spirits all in accord with his insidious plans.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Le petit_ Charles is a typical infant villain and is surrounded at once by other incendiary spirits all in accord with his insidious plans.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading III—LA PROTESTATION The Good Little Marie, a Sunday-school heroine of the true type, approaches the group and, gazing heavenward, remarks that it is wicked to play with matches.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
LAnounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
lenounUS /lə/
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Suddenly “_le petit_ Charles” says to his comrades, “Come! let us build a fire!”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Suddenly “_le petit_ Charles” says to his comrades, “Come! let us build a fire!”
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading III—LA PROTESTATION The Good Little Marie, a Sunday-school heroine of the true type, approaches the group and, gazing heavenward, remarks that it is wicked to play with matches.
Marie
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From this reading III—LA PROTESTATION The Good Little Marie, a Sunday-school heroine of the true type, approaches the group and, gazing heavenward, remarks that it is wicked to play with matches.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading III—LA PROTESTATION The Good Little Marie, a Sunday-school heroine of the true type, approaches the group and, gazing heavenward, remarks that it is wicked to play with matches.
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading III—LA PROTESTATION The Good Little Marie, a Sunday-school heroine of the true type, approaches the group and, gazing heavenward, remarks that it is wicked to play with matches.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading _Le petit_ Charles is a typical infant villain and is surrounded at once by other incendiary spirits all in accord with his insidious plans.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Le petit_ Charles is a typical infant villain and is surrounded at once by other incendiary spirits all in accord with his insidious plans.
petit
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From this reading Suddenly “_le petit_ Charles” says to his comrades, “Come! let us build a fire!”
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading _Le petit_ Charles is a typical infant villain and is surrounded at once by other incendiary spirits all in accord with his insidious plans.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading III—LA PROTESTATION The Good Little Marie, a Sunday-school heroine of the true type, approaches the group and, gazing heavenward, remarks that it is wicked to play with matches.
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
PROPOSITIONnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading II—UNE PROPOSITION FATALE!
PROTESTATIONnounUS /ˌproʊteˈsteɪʃən/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading III—LA PROTESTATION The Good Little Marie, a Sunday-school heroine of the true type, approaches the group and, gazing heavenward, remarks that it is wicked to play with matches.
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading III—LA PROTESTATION The Good Little Marie, a Sunday-school heroine of the true type, approaches the group and, gazing heavenward, remarks that it is wicked to play with matches.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Suddenly “_le petit_ Charles” says to his comrades, “Come! let us build a fire!”
singverbUS /sɪŋ/
deliver by singing
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading _Le petit_ Charles is a typical infant villain and is surrounded at once by other incendiary spirits all in accord with his insidious plans.
SuddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly “_le petit_ Charles” says to his comrades, “Come! let us build a fire!”
Sunday-school
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From this reading III—LA PROTESTATION The Good Little Marie, a Sunday-school heroine of the true type, approaches the group and, gazing heavenward, remarks that it is wicked to play with matches.
surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading _Le petit_ Charles is a typical infant villain and is surrounded at once by other incendiary spirits all in accord with his insidious plans.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading III—LA PROTESTATION The Good Little Marie, a Sunday-school heroine of the true type, approaches the group and, gazing heavenward, remarks that it is wicked to play with matches.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Suddenly “_le petit_ Charles” says to his comrades, “Come! let us build a fire!”
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading III—LA PROTESTATION The Good Little Marie, a Sunday-school heroine of the true type, approaches the group and, gazing heavenward, remarks that it is wicked to play with matches.
TwelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
typenounUS /taɪp/
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading III—LA PROTESTATION The Good Little Marie, a Sunday-school heroine of the true type, approaches the group and, gazing heavenward, remarks that it is wicked to play with matches.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading _Le petit_ Charles is a typical infant villain and is surrounded at once by other incendiary spirits all in accord with his insidious plans.
UNE
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From this reading II—UNE PROPOSITION FATALE!
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Suddenly “_le petit_ Charles” says to his comrades, “Come! let us build a fire!”
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading _Le petit_ Charles is a typical infant villain and is surrounded at once by other incendiary spirits all in accord with his insidious plans.
VRAIE
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From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were named as follows:— I—LA VRAIE GAÎTÉ Twelve or fifteen boys and girls are playing together so happily and innocently that their good angels sing for joy.
wickedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪkəd/
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading III—LA PROTESTATION The Good Little Marie, a Sunday-school heroine of the true type, approaches the group and, gazing heavenward, remarks that it is wicked to play with matches.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Le petit_ Charles is a typical infant villain and is surrounded at once by other incendiary spirits all in accord with his insidious plans.
