used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Valeria Du Prel, finding that Miss Temperley proposed a visit of some length, returned to town by the early morning train.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hadria asked, at the last moment, when there was just time to write the letter, and no more.
any person at all
From this reading "Valeria, do you know anyone in Paris to whom you could give me a letter of introduction?"
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you going to Paris?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Hadria asked, at the last moment, when there was just time to write the letter, and no more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hadria asked, at the last moment, when there was just time to write the letter, and no more.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Valeria Du Prel, finding that Miss Temperley proposed a visit of some length, returned to town by the early morning train.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Valeria, do you know anyone in Paris to whom you could give me a letter of introduction?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Valeria, do you know anyone in Paris to whom you could give me a letter of introduction?"
Du
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From this reading Valeria Du Prel, finding that Miss Temperley proposed a visit of some length, returned to town by the early morning train.
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 Valeria Du Prel, finding that Miss Temperley proposed a visit of some length, returned to town by the early morning train.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Valeria Du Prel, finding that Miss Temperley proposed a visit of some length, returned to town by the early morning train.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Valeria, do you know anyone in Paris to whom you could give me a letter of introduction?"
the act of departing
From this reading "Are you going to Paris?"
Hadria
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From this reading Hadria asked, at the last moment, when there was just time to write the letter, and no more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Valeria, do you know anyone in Paris to whom you could give me a letter of introduction?"
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading "Valeria, do you know anyone in Paris to whom you could give me a letter of introduction?"
and nothing more
From this reading Hadria asked, at the last moment, when there was just time to write the letter, and no more.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Valeria, do you know anyone in Paris to whom you could give me a letter of introduction?"
immediately past
From this reading Hadria asked, at the last moment, when there was just time to write the letter, and no more.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Valeria Du Prel, finding that Miss Temperley proposed a visit of some length, returned to town by the early morning train.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "Valeria, do you know anyone in Paris to whom you could give me a letter of introduction?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Valeria, do you know anyone in Paris to whom you could give me a letter of introduction?"
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Valeria Du Prel, finding that Miss Temperley proposed a visit of some length, returned to town by the early morning train.
a particular point in time
From this reading Hadria asked, at the last moment, when there was just time to write the letter, and no more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Hadria asked, at the last moment, when there was just time to write the letter, and no more.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Valeria Du Prel, finding that Miss Temperley proposed a visit of some length, returned to town by the early morning train.
not any; not one
From this reading Hadria asked, at the last moment, when there was just time to write the letter, and no more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Valeria Du Prel, finding that Miss Temperley proposed a visit of some length, returned to town by the early morning train.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading "Valeria, do you know anyone in Paris to whom you could give me a letter of introduction?"
Prel
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From this reading Valeria Du Prel, finding that Miss Temperley proposed a visit of some length, returned to town by the early morning train.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Valeria Du Prel, finding that Miss Temperley proposed a visit of some length, returned to town by the early morning train.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Valeria Du Prel, finding that Miss Temperley proposed a visit of some length, returned to town by the early morning train.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Valeria Du Prel, finding that Miss Temperley proposed a visit of some length, returned to town by the early morning train.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Valeria asked, startled.
Temperley
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From this reading Valeria Du Prel, finding that Miss Temperley proposed a visit of some length, returned to town by the early morning train.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Valeria Du Prel, finding that Miss Temperley proposed a visit of some length, returned to town by the early morning train.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Valeria Du Prel, finding that Miss Temperley proposed a visit of some length, returned to town by the early morning train.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Hadria asked, at the last moment, when there was just time to write the letter, and no more.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Hadria asked, at the last moment, when there was just time to write the letter, and no more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Valeria Du Prel, finding that Miss Temperley proposed a visit of some length, returned to town by the early morning train.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Valeria Du Prel, finding that Miss Temperley proposed a visit of some length, returned to town by the early morning train.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Valeria Du Prel, finding that Miss Temperley proposed a visit of some length, returned to town by the early morning train.
Valeria
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From this reading Valeria Du Prel, finding that Miss Temperley proposed a visit of some length, returned to town by the early morning train.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Valeria Du Prel, finding that Miss Temperley proposed a visit of some length, returned to town by the early morning train.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hadria asked, at the last moment, when there was just time to write the letter, and no more.
at the time that
From this reading Hadria asked, at the last moment, when there was just time to write the letter, and no more.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Valeria, do you know anyone in Paris to whom you could give me a letter of introduction?"
produce a literary work
From this reading Hadria asked, at the last moment, when there was just time to write the letter, and no more.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Valeria, do you know anyone in Paris to whom you could give me a letter of introduction?"
