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From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading The actor Champville cried out gaily: "I must practise that face.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
Amar
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From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Toto was between his master’s knees, and was being fed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Toto was between his master’s knees, and was being fed.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
Champville
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From this reading The actor Champville cried out gaily: "I must practise that face.
chérie
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From this reading François heard a gray-haired old lady exclaim to a neighbor: "_Mon Dieu! chérie_, look!
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
commissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The actor Champville cried out gaily: "I must practise that face.
Dieu
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From this reading François heard a gray-haired old lady exclaim to a neighbor: "_Mon Dieu! chérie_, look!
dining-hallnoun
a large room at a college or university; used especially for dining
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
exclaimverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪm/
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading François heard a gray-haired old lady exclaim to a neighbor: "_Mon Dieu! chérie_, look!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The actor Champville cried out gaily: "I must practise that face.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading Toto was between his master’s knees, and was being fed.
François
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From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading The actor Champville cried out gaily: "I must practise that face.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
gray-hairedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading François heard a gray-haired old lady exclaim to a neighbor: "_Mon Dieu! chérie_, look!
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading François heard a gray-haired old lady exclaim to a neighbor: "_Mon Dieu! chérie_, look!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
how
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From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The actor Champville cried out gaily: "I must practise that face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ’T is the Terror in person."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Toto was between his master’s knees, and was being fed.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading François heard a gray-haired old lady exclaim to a neighbor: "_Mon Dieu! chérie_, look!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading François heard a gray-haired old lady exclaim to a neighbor: "_Mon Dieu! chérie_, look!
marquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Toto was between his master’s knees, and was being fed.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
MonnounUS /moʊn/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading François heard a gray-haired old lady exclaim to a neighbor: "_Mon Dieu! chérie_, look!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The actor Champville cried out gaily: "I must practise that face.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading François heard a gray-haired old lady exclaim to a neighbor: "_Mon Dieu! chérie_, look!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading François heard a gray-haired old lady exclaim to a neighbor: "_Mon Dieu! chérie_, look!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The actor Champville cried out gaily: "I must practise that face.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
a human being
From this reading ’T is the Terror in person."
plumedadjective
having or covered with or abounding in plumes
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading The actor Champville cried out gaily: "I must practise that face.
scarfed
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From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading ’T is the Terror in person."
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading ’T is the Terror in person."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The actor Champville cried out gaily: "I must practise that face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading François heard a gray-haired old lady exclaim to a neighbor: "_Mon Dieu! chérie_, look!
Toto
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From this reading Toto was between his master’s knees, and was being fed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
at the time that
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
XXnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading *XX* _Of how François gave Amar advice, and of how the marquis bought his own head._ It was now about May 26, when, at evening, a commissioner in a cocked hat, much plumed and scarfed, came into the dining-hall.
