perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading However, she knew Adolphe would be calling at noon and she was resolved to find out the cause of Théophraste’s actions before he came so that she could tell Adolphe the best to act.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading However, she knew Adolphe would be calling at noon and she was resolved to find out the cause of Théophraste’s actions before he came so that she could tell Adolphe the best to act.
Adolphe
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From this reading _Adolphe Consulted_ |THEOPHRASTE, the next day, seemed to have forgotten all the incidents of the night before, or at least to attach very little importance to them.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading As to Marceline, she was far too agitated to make any direct mention of it.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading _Adolphe Consulted_ |THEOPHRASTE, the next day, seemed to have forgotten all the incidents of the night before, or at least to attach very little importance to them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading However, she knew Adolphe would be calling at noon and she was resolved to find out the cause of Théophraste’s actions before he came so that she could tell Adolphe the best to act.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As to Marceline, she was far too agitated to make any direct mention of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to Marceline, she was far too agitated to make any direct mention of it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Adolphe Consulted_ |THEOPHRASTE, the next day, seemed to have forgotten all the incidents of the night before, or at least to attach very little importance to them.
attachverbUS /əˈtætʃ/
cause to be attached
From this reading _Adolphe Consulted_ |THEOPHRASTE, the next day, seemed to have forgotten all the incidents of the night before, or at least to attach very little importance to them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However, she knew Adolphe would be calling at noon and she was resolved to find out the cause of Théophraste’s actions before he came so that she could tell Adolphe the best to act.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Adolphe Consulted_ |THEOPHRASTE, the next day, seemed to have forgotten all the incidents of the night before, or at least to attach very little importance to them.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading However, she knew Adolphe would be calling at noon and she was resolved to find out the cause of Théophraste’s actions before he came so that she could tell Adolphe the best to act.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading However, she knew Adolphe would be calling at noon and she was resolved to find out the cause of Théophraste’s actions before he came so that she could tell Adolphe the best to act.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading However, she knew Adolphe would be calling at noon and she was resolved to find out the cause of Théophraste’s actions before he came so that she could tell Adolphe the best to act.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading However, she knew Adolphe would be calling at noon and she was resolved to find out the cause of Théophraste’s actions before he came so that she could tell Adolphe the best to act.
ConsultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading _Adolphe Consulted_ |THEOPHRASTE, the next day, seemed to have forgotten all the incidents of the night before, or at least to attach very little importance to them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading However, she knew Adolphe would be calling at noon and she was resolved to find out the cause of Théophraste’s actions before he came so that she could tell Adolphe the best to act.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The thing that struck her most was Théophraste’s sudden show of courage and strength.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Adolphe Consulted_ |THEOPHRASTE, the next day, seemed to have forgotten all the incidents of the night before, or at least to attach very little importance to them.
command with authority
From this reading As to Marceline, she was far too agitated to make any direct mention of it.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading Before he had shown excessive lack of courage, and he was naturally physically weak.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As to Marceline, she was far too agitated to make any direct mention of it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading However, she knew Adolphe would be calling at noon and she was resolved to find out the cause of Théophraste’s actions before he came so that she could tell Adolphe the best to act.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading _Adolphe Consulted_ |THEOPHRASTE, the next day, seemed to have forgotten all the incidents of the night before, or at least to attach very little importance to them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before he had shown excessive lack of courage, and he was naturally physically weak.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Adolphe Consulted_ |THEOPHRASTE, the next day, seemed to have forgotten all the incidents of the night before, or at least to attach very little importance to them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, she knew Adolphe would be calling at noon and she was resolved to find out the cause of Théophraste’s actions before he came so that she could tell Adolphe the best to act.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The thing that struck her most was Théophraste’s sudden show of courage and strength.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, she knew Adolphe would be calling at noon and she was resolved to find out the cause of Théophraste’s actions before he came so that she could tell Adolphe the best to act.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading _Adolphe Consulted_ |THEOPHRASTE, the next day, seemed to have forgotten all the incidents of the night before, or at least to attach very little importance to them.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading _Adolphe Consulted_ |THEOPHRASTE, the next day, seemed to have forgotten all the incidents of the night before, or at least to attach very little importance to them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As to Marceline, she was far too agitated to make any direct mention of it.
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 However, she knew Adolphe would be calling at noon and she was resolved to find out the cause of Théophraste’s actions before he came so that she could tell Adolphe the best to act.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Before he had shown excessive lack of courage, and he was naturally physically weak.
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 _Adolphe Consulted_ |THEOPHRASTE, the next day, seemed to have forgotten all the incidents of the night before, or at least to attach very little importance to them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Adolphe Consulted_ |THEOPHRASTE, the next day, seemed to have forgotten all the incidents of the night before, or at least to attach very little importance to them.
engage in
From this reading As to Marceline, she was far too agitated to make any direct mention of it.
Marceline
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From this reading As to Marceline, she was far too agitated to make any direct mention of it.
make reference to
From this reading As to Marceline, she was far too agitated to make any direct mention of it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The thing that struck her most was Théophraste’s sudden show of courage and strength.
as might be expected
From this reading Before he had shown excessive lack of courage, and he was naturally physically weak.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _Adolphe Consulted_ |THEOPHRASTE, the next day, seemed to have forgotten all the incidents of the night before, or at least to attach very little importance to them.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _Adolphe Consulted_ |THEOPHRASTE, the next day, seemed to have forgotten all the incidents of the night before, or at least to attach very little importance to them.
the middle of the day
From this reading However, she knew Adolphe would be calling at noon and she was resolved to find out the cause of Théophraste’s actions before he came so that she could tell Adolphe the best to act.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Adolphe Consulted_ |THEOPHRASTE, the next day, seemed to have forgotten all the incidents of the night before, or at least to attach very little importance to them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Adolphe Consulted_ |THEOPHRASTE, the next day, seemed to have forgotten all the incidents of the night before, or at least to attach very little importance to them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading However, she knew Adolphe would be calling at noon and she was resolved to find out the cause of Théophraste’s actions before he came so that she could tell Adolphe the best to act.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading Before he had shown excessive lack of courage, and he was naturally physically weak.
determined
From this reading However, she knew Adolphe would be calling at noon and she was resolved to find out the cause of Théophraste’s actions before he came so that she could tell Adolphe the best to act.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Adolphe Consulted_ |THEOPHRASTE, the next day, seemed to have forgotten all the incidents of the night before, or at least to attach very little importance to them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As to Marceline, she was far too agitated to make any direct mention of it.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The thing that struck her most was Théophraste’s sudden show of courage and strength.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Before he had shown excessive lack of courage, and he was naturally physically weak.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading However, she knew Adolphe would be calling at noon and she was resolved to find out the cause of Théophraste’s actions before he came so that she could tell Adolphe the best to act.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The thing that struck her most was Théophraste’s sudden show of courage and strength.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The thing that struck her most was Théophraste’s sudden show of courage and strength.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The thing that struck her most was Théophraste’s sudden show of courage and strength.
express in words
From this reading However, she knew Adolphe would be calling at noon and she was resolved to find out the cause of Théophraste’s actions before he came so that she could tell Adolphe the best to act.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading However, she knew Adolphe would be calling at noon and she was resolved to find out the cause of Théophraste’s actions before he came so that she could tell Adolphe the best to act.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Adolphe Consulted_ |THEOPHRASTE, the next day, seemed to have forgotten all the incidents of the night before, or at least to attach very little importance to them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _Adolphe Consulted_ |THEOPHRASTE, the next day, seemed to have forgotten all the incidents of the night before, or at least to attach very little importance to them.
THEOPHRASTE
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From this reading _Adolphe Consulted_ |THEOPHRASTE, the next day, seemed to have forgotten all the incidents of the night before, or at least to attach very little importance to them.
a special situation
From this reading The thing that struck her most was Théophraste’s sudden show of courage and strength.
Théophraste's
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From this reading However, she knew Adolphe would be calling at noon and she was resolved to find out the cause of Théophraste’s actions before he came so that she could tell Adolphe the best to act.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Adolphe Consulted_ |THEOPHRASTE, the next day, seemed to have forgotten all the incidents of the night before, or at least to attach very little importance to them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading As to Marceline, she was far too agitated to make any direct mention of it.
precisely as stated
From this reading _Adolphe Consulted_ |THEOPHRASTE, the next day, seemed to have forgotten all the incidents of the night before, or at least to attach very little importance to them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As to Marceline, she was far too agitated to make any direct mention of it.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Before he had shown excessive lack of courage, and he was naturally physically weak.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading However, she knew Adolphe would be calling at noon and she was resolved to find out the cause of Théophraste’s actions before he came so that she could tell Adolphe the best to act.
