andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Unable to master his emotion, M. Fortunat had at least the presence of mind to rise and step back into the darker part of the shop.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Unable to master his emotion, M. Fortunat had at least the presence of mind to rise and step back into the darker part of the shop.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Unable to master his emotion, M. Fortunat had at least the presence of mind to rise and step back into the darker part of the shop.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his gesture of disappointment and the muttered oath that fell from his lips did not escape Madame Vantrasson.
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading She was startled, and from that moment she looked upon the supposed clerk with evident distrust.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading Unable to master his emotion, M. Fortunat had at least the presence of mind to rise and step back into the darker part of the shop.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But his gesture of disappointment and the muttered oath that fell from his lips did not escape Madame Vantrasson.
disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading But his gesture of disappointment and the muttered oath that fell from his lips did not escape Madame Vantrasson.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading She was startled, and from that moment she looked upon the supposed clerk with evident distrust.
emotionnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃən/
any strong feeling
From this reading Unable to master his emotion, M. Fortunat had at least the presence of mind to rise and step back into the darker part of the shop.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading But his gesture of disappointment and the muttered oath that fell from his lips did not escape Madame Vantrasson.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading “What, not even his name?”
evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading She was startled, and from that moment she looked upon the supposed clerk with evident distrust.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading But his gesture of disappointment and the muttered oath that fell from his lips did not escape Madame Vantrasson.
Fortunat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Unable to master his emotion, M. Fortunat had at least the presence of mind to rise and step back into the darker part of the shop.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But his gesture of disappointment and the muttered oath that fell from his lips did not escape Madame Vantrasson.
gesturenounUS /ˈdʒestʃər/
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading But his gesture of disappointment and the muttered oath that fell from his lips did not escape Madame Vantrasson.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Unable to master his emotion, M. Fortunat had at least the presence of mind to rise and step back into the darker part of the shop.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “What, not even his name?”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Unable to master his emotion, M. Fortunat had at least the presence of mind to rise and step back into the darker part of the shop.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Unable to master his emotion, M. Fortunat had at least the presence of mind to rise and step back into the darker part of the shop.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading But his gesture of disappointment and the muttered oath that fell from his lips did not escape Madame Vantrasson.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She was startled, and from that moment she looked upon the supposed clerk with evident distrust.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Unable to master his emotion, M. Fortunat had at least the presence of mind to rise and step back into the darker part of the shop.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading But his gesture of disappointment and the muttered oath that fell from his lips did not escape Madame Vantrasson.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Unable to master his emotion, M. Fortunat had at least the presence of mind to rise and step back into the darker part of the shop.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Unable to master his emotion, M. Fortunat had at least the presence of mind to rise and step back into the darker part of the shop.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading She was startled, and from that moment she looked upon the supposed clerk with evident distrust.
mutteredverbUS /ˈmʌtərd/
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading But his gesture of disappointment and the muttered oath that fell from his lips did not escape Madame Vantrasson.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “What, not even his name?”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “What, not even his name?”
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading But his gesture of disappointment and the muttered oath that fell from his lips did not escape Madame Vantrasson.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Unable to master his emotion, M. Fortunat had at least the presence of mind to rise and step back into the darker part of the shop.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Unable to master his emotion, M. Fortunat had at least the presence of mind to rise and step back into the darker part of the shop.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Unable to master his emotion, M. Fortunat had at least the presence of mind to rise and step back into the darker part of the shop.
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading Unable to master his emotion, M. Fortunat had at least the presence of mind to rise and step back into the darker part of the shop.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was startled, and from that moment she looked upon the supposed clerk with evident distrust.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading Unable to master his emotion, M. Fortunat had at least the presence of mind to rise and step back into the darker part of the shop.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading She was startled, and from that moment she looked upon the supposed clerk with evident distrust.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Unable to master his emotion, M. Fortunat had at least the presence of mind to rise and step back into the darker part of the shop.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading She was startled, and from that moment she looked upon the supposed clerk with evident distrust.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But his gesture of disappointment and the muttered oath that fell from his lips did not escape Madame Vantrasson.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Unable to master his emotion, M. Fortunat had at least the presence of mind to rise and step back into the darker part of the shop.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Unable to master his emotion, M. Fortunat had at least the presence of mind to rise and step back into the darker part of the shop.
UnableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Unable to master his emotion, M. Fortunat had at least the presence of mind to rise and step back into the darker part of the shop.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was startled, and from that moment she looked upon the supposed clerk with evident distrust.
Vantrasson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But his gesture of disappointment and the muttered oath that fell from his lips did not escape Madame Vantrasson.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was startled, and from that moment she looked upon the supposed clerk with evident distrust.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What, not even his name?”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was startled, and from that moment she looked upon the supposed clerk with evident distrust.
