used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He knew from Mr. Stapleton that she had left his house a short while after nine; but since then she had completely disappeared.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Prefect at first thought that she had been unable to keep her identity from her husband any longer, and had joined him.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Prefect at first thought that she had been unable to keep her identity from her husband any longer, and had joined him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Prefect at first thought that she had been unable to keep her identity from her husband any longer, and had joined him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Since early the evening before he had had no word from Grace.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
BoulevardnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrd/
a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He knew from Mr. Stapleton that she had left his house a short while after nine; but since then she had completely disappeared.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He later learned from Vernet that this was not the case.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He knew from Mr. Stapleton that she had left his house a short while after nine; but since then she had completely disappeared.
not accessible to view
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading He knew from Mr. Stapleton that she had left his house a short while after nine; but since then she had completely disappeared.
Duvall
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From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Since early the evening before he had had no word from Grace.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Since early the evening before he had had no word from Grace.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Prefect at first thought that she had been unable to keep her identity from her husband any longer, and had joined him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Since early the evening before he had had no word from Grace.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Since early the evening before he had had no word from Grace.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since early the evening before he had had no word from Grace.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Prefect at first thought that she had been unable to keep her identity from her husband any longer, and had joined him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Prefect at first thought that she had been unable to keep her identity from her husband any longer, and had joined him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew from Mr. Stapleton that she had left his house a short while after nine; but since then she had completely disappeared.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He knew from Mr. Stapleton that she had left his house a short while after nine; but since then she had completely disappeared.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The Prefect at first thought that she had been unable to keep her identity from her husband any longer, and had joined him.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading The Prefect at first thought that she had been unable to keep her identity from her husband any longer, and had joined him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
Italiens
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The Prefect at first thought that she had been unable to keep her identity from her husband any longer, and had joined him.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The Prefect at first thought that she had been unable to keep her identity from her husband any longer, and had joined him.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew from Mr. Stapleton that she had left his house a short while after nine; but since then she had completely disappeared.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He later learned from Vernet that this was not the case.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He later learned from Vernet that this was not the case.
Lefevre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He knew from Mr. Stapleton that she had left his house a short while after nine; but since then she had completely disappeared.
for more time
From this reading The Prefect at first thought that she had been unable to keep her identity from her husband any longer, and had joined him.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He knew from Mr. Stapleton that she had left his house a short while after nine; but since then she had completely disappeared.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading He knew from Mr. Stapleton that she had left his house a short while after nine; but since then she had completely disappeared.
not any; not one
From this reading Since early the evening before he had had no word from Grace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He later learned from Vernet that this was not the case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
PrefectnounUS /ˈpriːfekt/
a chief officer or chief magistrate
From this reading The Prefect at first thought that she had been unable to keep her identity from her husband any longer, and had joined him.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew from Mr. Stapleton that she had left his house a short while after nine; but since then she had completely disappeared.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He knew from Mr. Stapleton that she had left his house a short while after nine; but since then she had completely disappeared.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since early the evening before he had had no word from Grace.
Stapleton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew from Mr. Stapleton that she had left his house a short while after nine; but since then she had completely disappeared.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew from Mr. Stapleton that she had left his house a short while after nine; but since then she had completely disappeared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He knew from Mr. Stapleton that she had left his house a short while after nine; but since then she had completely disappeared.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He later learned from Vernet that this was not the case.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The Prefect at first thought that she had been unable to keep her identity from her husband any longer, and had joined him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Prefect at first thought that she had been unable to keep her identity from her husband any longer, and had joined him.
having come into contact
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The Prefect at first thought that she had been unable to keep her identity from her husband any longer, and had joined him.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
Vernet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He later learned from Vernet that this was not the case.
precisely as stated
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
at the time that
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He knew from Mr. Stapleton that she had left his house a short while after nine; but since then she had completely disappeared.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Monsieur Lefevre touched Richard Duvall on the shoulder, in the restaurant in the Boulevard des Italiens, he was filled with a very great feeling of anxiety, although he concealed it behind a mask of pleased surprise at the unexpected meeting.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Since early the evening before he had had no word from Grace.
