used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
the state of being absent
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She was there and alone, reading with her back to the door, and thinking probably that it was Madame Chansette she took no notice of my entrance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She was there and alone, reading with her back to the door, and thinking probably that it was Madame Chansette she took no notice of my entrance.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading I paused just a moment before opening the door, caught my breath hurriedly, and turned the handle and entered.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading I paused just a moment before opening the door, caught my breath hurriedly, and turned the handle and entered.
Chansette
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From this reading She was there and alone, reading with her back to the door, and thinking probably that it was Madame Chansette she took no notice of my entrance.
Chansette's
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From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading The simple device effected its purpose well.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The front door was open and with a word to the servant I hurried past to the room where I thought I should find Sarita.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading The simple device effected its purpose well.
EmbassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading I paused just a moment before opening the door, caught my breath hurriedly, and turned the handle and entered.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading She was there and alone, reading with her back to the door, and thinking probably that it was Madame Chansette she took no notice of my entrance.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The front door was open and with a word to the servant I hurried past to the room where I thought I should find Sarita.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The front door was open and with a word to the servant I hurried past to the room where I thought I should find Sarita.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading I paused just a moment before opening the door, caught my breath hurriedly, and turned the handle and entered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was there and alone, reading with her back to the door, and thinking probably that it was Madame Chansette she took no notice of my entrance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The front door was open and with a word to the servant I hurried past to the room where I thought I should find Sarita.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading I paused just a moment before opening the door, caught my breath hurriedly, and turned the handle and entered.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was there and alone, reading with her back to the door, and thinking probably that it was Madame Chansette she took no notice of my entrance.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The simple device effected its purpose well.
and nothing more
From this reading I paused just a moment before opening the door, caught my breath hurriedly, and turned the handle and entered.
go away from a place
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
the act of departing
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
a particular point in time
From this reading I paused just a moment before opening the door, caught my breath hurriedly, and turned the handle and entered.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
not any; not one
From this reading She was there and alone, reading with her back to the door, and thinking probably that it was Madame Chansette she took no notice of my entrance.
a brief written record
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading She was there and alone, reading with her back to the door, and thinking probably that it was Madame Chansette she took no notice of my entrance.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
on one occasion
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The front door was open and with a word to the servant I hurried past to the room where I thought I should find Sarita.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading I paused just a moment before opening the door, caught my breath hurriedly, and turned the handle and entered.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The front door was open and with a word to the servant I hurried past to the room where I thought I should find Sarita.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading I paused just a moment before opening the door, caught my breath hurriedly, and turned the handle and entered.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading She was there and alone, reading with her back to the door, and thinking probably that it was Madame Chansette she took no notice of my entrance.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The simple device effected its purpose well.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
Quesada
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From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading She was there and alone, reading with her back to the door, and thinking probably that it was Madame Chansette she took no notice of my entrance.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The front door was open and with a word to the servant I hurried past to the room where I thought I should find Sarita.
done under pressure
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
Sarita
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From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
scribbledverbUS /ˈskrɪbəld/
past form of “scribble” — write down quickly without much attention to detail
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The front door was open and with a word to the servant I hurried past to the room where I thought I should find Sarita.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was there and alone, reading with her back to the door, and thinking probably that it was Madame Chansette she took no notice of my entrance.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The front door was open and with a word to the servant I hurried past to the room where I thought I should find Sarita.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The simple device effected its purpose well.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She was there and alone, reading with her back to the door, and thinking probably that it was Madame Chansette she took no notice of my entrance.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading She was there and alone, reading with her back to the door, and thinking probably that it was Madame Chansette she took no notice of my entrance.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The front door was open and with a word to the servant I hurried past to the room where I thought I should find Sarita.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She was there and alone, reading with her back to the door, and thinking probably that it was Madame Chansette she took no notice of my entrance.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I paused just a moment before opening the door, caught my breath hurriedly, and turned the handle and entered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The front door was open and with a word to the servant I hurried past to the room where I thought I should find Sarita.
(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 The simple device effected its purpose well.
in or at the place that
From this reading The front door was open and with a word to the servant I hurried past to the room where I thought I should find Sarita.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I rushed at once to the Embassy, obtained leave of absence, and made my preparations to leave for London that night; scribbled a note to Quesada putting off an engagement with him for the following day and set off for Madame Chansette’s house, with an overwhelming desire to see Sarita before leaving Spain.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The front door was open and with a word to the servant I hurried past to the room where I thought I should find Sarita.
