filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I am afraid that we have kept you waiting, mother," said Lucien; "I must ask your pardon."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am afraid that we have kept you waiting, mother," said Lucien; "I must ask your pardon."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "In any case, that would be my fault, madame," I said, bowing to her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I am afraid that we have kept you waiting, mother," said Lucien; "I must ask your pardon."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "In any case, that would be my fault, madame," I said, bowing to her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Monsieur Lucien has been telling me and pointing out many curious things, and by my reiterated questions I have delayed him."
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading "In any case, that would be my fault, madame," I said, bowing to her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Monsieur Lucien has been telling me and pointing out many curious things, and by my reiterated questions I have delayed him."
carbinenounUS /ˈkɑːrbaɪn/
light automatic rifle
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "In any case, that would be my fault, madame," I said, bowing to her.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Monsieur Lucien has been telling me and pointing out many curious things, and by my reiterated questions I have delayed him."
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading "Monsieur Lucien has been telling me and pointing out many curious things, and by my reiterated questions I have delayed him."
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading When her son entered the _salle à manger,_ he respectfully kissed her hand, and she received this homage with queenly dignity.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When her son entered the _salle à manger,_ he respectfully kissed her hand, and she received this homage with queenly dignity.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading "In any case, that would be my fault, madame," I said, bowing to her.
Franchi
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From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading When her son entered the _salle à manger,_ he respectfully kissed her hand, and she received this homage with queenly dignity.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Monsieur Lucien has been telling me and pointing out many curious things, and by my reiterated questions I have delayed him."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I am afraid that we have kept you waiting, mother," said Lucien; "I must ask your pardon."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When her son entered the _salle à manger,_ he respectfully kissed her hand, and she received this homage with queenly dignity.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When her son entered the _salle à manger,_ he respectfully kissed her hand, and she received this homage with queenly dignity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Monsieur Lucien has been telling me and pointing out many curious things, and by my reiterated questions I have delayed him."
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading When her son entered the _salle à manger,_ he respectfully kissed her hand, and she received this homage with queenly dignity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In any case, that would be my fault, madame," I said, bowing to her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "I am afraid that we have kept you waiting, mother," said Lucien; "I must ask your pardon."
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading When her son entered the _salle à manger,_ he respectfully kissed her hand, and she received this homage with queenly dignity.
immediately past
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
Lucien
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From this reading "I am afraid that we have kept you waiting, mother," said Lucien; "I must ask your pardon."
Lucien's
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From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
mangernounUS /ˈmeɪndʒər/
a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
From this reading When her son entered the _salle à manger,_ he respectfully kissed her hand, and she received this homage with queenly dignity.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Monsieur Lucien has been telling me and pointing out many curious things, and by my reiterated questions I have delayed him."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "Monsieur Lucien has been telling me and pointing out many curious things, and by my reiterated questions I have delayed him."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I am afraid that we have kept you waiting, mother," said Lucien; "I must ask your pardon."
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Monsieur Lucien has been telling me and pointing out many curious things, and by my reiterated questions I have delayed him."
accept an excuse for
From this reading "I am afraid that we have kept you waiting, mother," said Lucien; "I must ask your pardon."
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading "Monsieur Lucien has been telling me and pointing out many curious things, and by my reiterated questions I have delayed him."
queenlyadjective
having the rank of or resembling or befitting a queen
From this reading When her son entered the _salle à manger,_ he respectfully kissed her hand, and she received this homage with queenly dignity.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading "Monsieur Lucien has been telling me and pointing out many curious things, and by my reiterated questions I have delayed him."
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading When her son entered the _salle à manger,_ he respectfully kissed her hand, and she received this homage with queenly dignity.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
reiteratedverbUS /riˈɪtəreɪtɪd/
past form of “reiterate” — to say, state, or perform again
From this reading "Monsieur Lucien has been telling me and pointing out many curious things, and by my reiterated questions I have delayed him."
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading When her son entered the _salle à manger,_ he respectfully kissed her hand, and she received this homage with queenly dignity.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am afraid that we have kept you waiting, mother," said Lucien; "I must ask your pardon."
salle
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From this reading When her son entered the _salle à manger,_ he respectfully kissed her hand, and she received this homage with queenly dignity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When her son entered the _salle à manger,_ he respectfully kissed her hand, and she received this homage with queenly dignity.
a male human offspring
From this reading When her son entered the _salle à manger,_ he respectfully kissed her hand, and she received this homage with queenly dignity.
supper-room
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From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "Monsieur Lucien has been telling me and pointing out many curious things, and by my reiterated questions I have delayed him."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Monsieur Lucien has been telling me and pointing out many curious things, and by my reiterated questions I have delayed him."
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I MUST confess that as I descended to the supper-room I could not help thinking of Lucien's last remark, "The other is my mother's carbine;" and this circumstance compelled me to regard Madame de Franchi more closely than I had hitherto done.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "I am afraid that we have kept you waiting, mother," said Lucien; "I must ask your pardon."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I am afraid that we have kept you waiting, mother," said Lucien; "I must ask your pardon."
at the time that
From this reading When her son entered the _salle à manger,_ he respectfully kissed her hand, and she received this homage with queenly dignity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When her son entered the _salle à manger,_ he respectfully kissed her hand, and she received this homage with queenly dignity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "In any case, that would be my fault, madame," I said, bowing to her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am afraid that we have kept you waiting, mother," said Lucien; "I must ask your pardon."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am afraid that we have kept you waiting, mother," said Lucien; "I must ask your pardon."
à
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From this reading When her son entered the _salle à manger,_ he respectfully kissed her hand, and she received this homage with queenly dignity.
