aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
Bouffard
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From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
can't
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From this reading I can't say that any of them do," replied Madame Moufflon, "that is, except the new tenant on the third floor."
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
CONTRACTSnounUS /ˈkɑːntrækts/
plural of “contract” — a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
From this reading THE SIGNING OF THE MARRIAGE CONTRACTS.
a female human offspring
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I can't say that any of them do," replied Madame Moufflon, "that is, except the new tenant on the third floor."
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
at any time
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
apart from; not including
From this reading I can't say that any of them do," replied Madame Moufflon, "that is, except the new tenant on the third floor."
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading I can't say that any of them do," replied Madame Moufflon, "that is, except the new tenant on the third floor."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
a young female
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
the act of giving
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
half-past
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From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
Herminie
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From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I can't say that any of them do," replied Madame Moufflon, "that is, except the new tenant on the third floor."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I can't say that any of them do," replied Madame Moufflon, "that is, except the new tenant on the third floor."
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
engage in
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading THE SIGNING OF THE MARRIAGE CONTRACTS.
a particular point in time
From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
Moufflonnoun
wild mountain sheep of Corsica and Sardinia
From this reading I can't say that any of them do," replied Madame Moufflon, "that is, except the new tenant on the third floor."
Moufflon's
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From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I can't say that any of them do," replied Madame Moufflon, "that is, except the new tenant on the third floor."
not any; not one
From this reading "Why, no, M. Bouffard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SIGNING OF THE MARRIAGE CONTRACTS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
pianistnounUS /piˈænəst/
a person who plays the piano
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading I can't say that any of them do," replied Madame Moufflon, "that is, except the new tenant on the third floor."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
express in words
From this reading I can't say that any of them do," replied Madame Moufflon, "that is, except the new tenant on the third floor."
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
SIGNINGnounUS /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
language expressed by visible hand gestures
From this reading THE SIGNING OF THE MARRIAGE CONTRACTS.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
styledverbUS /staɪld/
past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
required or under orders
From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading I can't say that any of them do," replied Madame Moufflon, "that is, except the new tenant on the third floor."
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIGNING OF THE MARRIAGE CONTRACTS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading I can't say that any of them do," replied Madame Moufflon, "that is, except the new tenant on the third floor."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading He reached the house about half-past six in the evening, and seated himself in Madame Moufflon's room to question her in regard to the supposed financial condition of the tenants, and to ascertain if any of them showed signs of uneasiness as the dread moment approached.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
precisely as stated
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, no, M. Bouffard.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading On the very evening that the two marriage contracts were to be signed, M. Bouffard, the owner of the house that sheltered Herminie, his pianist, as he had styled her ever since the young girl began giving lessons to his daughter,--M. Bouffard came after dinner to make his usual tour of inspection, for rent day was close at hand.
