used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "_Bon soir, monsieur._" Commonplace, perhaps, in the telling, but in France it was the commonplace that became romance.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
Bon
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From this reading "_Bon soir, monsieur._" Commonplace, perhaps, in the telling, but in France it was the commonplace that became romance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "_Bon soir, monsieur._" Commonplace, perhaps, in the telling, but in France it was the commonplace that became romance.
CommonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading "_Bon soir, monsieur._" Commonplace, perhaps, in the telling, but in France it was the commonplace that became romance.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
Curois
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From this reading "Le Curois?"
estnounUS /est/
standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States
From this reading "_Où est le village?_" he ventured.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading "_Bon soir, monsieur._" Commonplace, perhaps, in the telling, but in France it was the commonplace that became romance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
glintverbUS /ɡlɪnt/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "_Où est le village?_" he ventured.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_Bon soir, monsieur._" Commonplace, perhaps, in the telling, but in France it was the commonplace that became romance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "_Bon soir, monsieur._" Commonplace, perhaps, in the telling, but in France it was the commonplace that became romance.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading "_Où est le village?_" he ventured.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "_Bon soir, monsieur._" Commonplace, perhaps, in the telling, but in France it was the commonplace that became romance.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
being perceived or observed
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
Oui
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From this reading "_Oui!_ Le Curois."
Où
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From this reading "_Où est le village?_" he ventured.
by chance
From this reading "_Bon soir, monsieur._" Commonplace, perhaps, in the telling, but in France it was the commonplace that became romance.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading "_Bon soir, monsieur._" Commonplace, perhaps, in the telling, but in France it was the commonplace that became romance.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
soir
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From this reading "_Bon soir, monsieur._" Commonplace, perhaps, in the telling, but in France it was the commonplace that became romance.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
a male human offspring
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "_Bon soir, monsieur._" Commonplace, perhaps, in the telling, but in France it was the commonplace that became romance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "_Bon soir, monsieur._" Commonplace, perhaps, in the telling, but in France it was the commonplace that became romance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_Bon soir, monsieur._" Commonplace, perhaps, in the telling, but in France it was the commonplace that became romance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading "_Où est le village?_" he ventured.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading "_Où est le village?_" he ventured.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_Bon soir, monsieur._" Commonplace, perhaps, in the telling, but in France it was the commonplace that became romance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
at the time that
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A smile crept into the officer's eyes, which were blue and kindly, though they had a glint in them--something like metal--a look that a mother always noticed first when her son returned from the line.
