used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Calf’s Revenge_ |NEVER had Mme. Longuet or M. Lecamus been so upset before at the reading of a newspaper.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The account of the atrocious murder did not seem to disturb Théophraste a bit.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading M. Lecamus was no less disturbed, and they both rose and looked to Théophraste in amazement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he came to the part where Cartouche had placed the baker in the bake oven, Mme. Longuet groaned and could not sit still.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _The Calf’s Revenge_ |NEVER had Mme. Longuet or M. Lecamus been so upset before at the reading of a newspaper.
atrociousadjectiveUS /əˈtroʊʃəs/
shockingly brutal or cruel
From this reading The account of the atrocious murder did not seem to disturb Théophraste a bit.
bakeverbUS /beɪk/
cook and make edible by putting in a hot oven
From this reading When he came to the part where Cartouche had placed the baker in the bake oven, Mme. Longuet groaned and could not sit still.
bakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading When he came to the part where Cartouche had placed the baker in the bake oven, Mme. Longuet groaned and could not sit still.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _The Calf’s Revenge_ |NEVER had Mme. Longuet or M. Lecamus been so upset before at the reading of a newspaper.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _The Calf’s Revenge_ |NEVER had Mme. Longuet or M. Lecamus been so upset before at the reading of a newspaper.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He then began to read the account of M. Houdry’s calf:
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The account of the atrocious murder did not seem to disturb Théophraste a bit.
the two together, not just one
From this reading M. Lecamus was no less disturbed, and they both rose and looked to Théophraste in amazement.
calfnounUS /kæf/
young of domestic cattle
From this reading He then began to read the account of M. Houdry’s calf:
Calf'snounUS /kæfs/
possessive form of “calf” — young of domestic cattle
From this reading _The Calf’s Revenge_ |NEVER had Mme. Longuet or M. Lecamus been so upset before at the reading of a newspaper.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When he came to the part where Cartouche had placed the baker in the bake oven, Mme. Longuet groaned and could not sit still.
Cartouchenoun
a cartridge (usually with paper casing)
From this reading When he came to the part where Cartouche had placed the baker in the bake oven, Mme. Longuet groaned and could not sit still.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When he came to the part where Cartouche had placed the baker in the bake oven, Mme. Longuet groaned and could not sit still.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The account of the atrocious murder did not seem to disturb Théophraste a bit.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading The account of the atrocious murder did not seem to disturb Théophraste a bit.
having the place or position changed
From this reading M. Lecamus was no less disturbed, and they both rose and looked to Théophraste in amazement.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading When he came to the part where Cartouche had placed the baker in the bake oven, Mme. Longuet groaned and could not sit still.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The Calf’s Revenge_ |NEVER had Mme. Longuet or M. Lecamus been so upset before at the reading of a newspaper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he came to the part where Cartouche had placed the baker in the bake oven, Mme. Longuet groaned and could not sit still.
Houdry's
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From this reading He then began to read the account of M. Houdry’s calf:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he came to the part where Cartouche had placed the baker in the bake oven, Mme. Longuet groaned and could not sit still.
Lecamus
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From this reading _The Calf’s Revenge_ |NEVER had Mme. Longuet or M. Lecamus been so upset before at the reading of a newspaper.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading M. Lecamus was no less disturbed, and they both rose and looked to Théophraste in amazement.
Longuet
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From this reading _The Calf’s Revenge_ |NEVER had Mme. Longuet or M. Lecamus been so upset before at the reading of a newspaper.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading M. Lecamus was no less disturbed, and they both rose and looked to Théophraste in amazement.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading _The Calf’s Revenge_ |NEVER had Mme. Longuet or M. Lecamus been so upset before at the reading of a newspaper.
Mme
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From this reading _The Calf’s Revenge_ |NEVER had Mme. Longuet or M. Lecamus been so upset before at the reading of a newspaper.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading The account of the atrocious murder did not seem to disturb Théophraste a bit.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _The Calf’s Revenge_ |NEVER had Mme. Longuet or M. Lecamus been so upset before at the reading of a newspaper.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading _The Calf’s Revenge_ |NEVER had Mme. Longuet or M. Lecamus been so upset before at the reading of a newspaper.
not any; not one
From this reading M. Lecamus was no less disturbed, and they both rose and looked to Théophraste in amazement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The account of the atrocious murder did not seem to disturb Théophraste a bit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Calf’s Revenge_ |NEVER had Mme. Longuet or M. Lecamus been so upset before at the reading of a newspaper.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _The Calf’s Revenge_ |NEVER had Mme. Longuet or M. Lecamus been so upset before at the reading of a newspaper.
ovennounUS /ˈʌvən/
kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
From this reading When he came to the part where Cartouche had placed the baker in the bake oven, Mme. Longuet groaned and could not sit still.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading When he came to the part where Cartouche had placed the baker in the bake oven, Mme. Longuet groaned and could not sit still.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading When he came to the part where Cartouche had placed the baker in the bake oven, Mme. Longuet groaned and could not sit still.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He then began to read the account of M. Houdry’s calf:
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading _The Calf’s Revenge_ |NEVER had Mme. Longuet or M. Lecamus been so upset before at the reading of a newspaper.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading _The Calf’s Revenge_ |NEVER had Mme. Longuet or M. Lecamus been so upset before at the reading of a newspaper.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading M. Lecamus was no less disturbed, and they both rose and looked to Théophraste in amazement.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The account of the atrocious murder did not seem to disturb Théophraste a bit.
be seated
From this reading When he came to the part where Cartouche had placed the baker in the bake oven, Mme. Longuet groaned and could not sit still.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _The Calf’s Revenge_ |NEVER had Mme. Longuet or M. Lecamus been so upset before at the reading of a newspaper.
not in physical motion
From this reading When he came to the part where Cartouche had placed the baker in the bake oven, Mme. Longuet groaned and could not sit still.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Calf’s Revenge_ |NEVER had Mme. Longuet or M. Lecamus been so upset before at the reading of a newspaper.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then began to read the account of M. Houdry’s calf:
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading M. Lecamus was no less disturbed, and they both rose and looked to Théophraste in amazement.
Théophraste
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From this reading The account of the atrocious murder did not seem to disturb Théophraste a bit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The account of the atrocious murder did not seem to disturb Théophraste a bit.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading _The Calf’s Revenge_ |NEVER had Mme. Longuet or M. Lecamus been so upset before at the reading of a newspaper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading M. Lecamus was no less disturbed, and they both rose and looked to Théophraste in amazement.
at the time that
From this reading When he came to the part where Cartouche had placed the baker in the bake oven, Mme. Longuet groaned and could not sit still.
in or at the place that
From this reading When he came to the part where Cartouche had placed the baker in the bake oven, Mme. Longuet groaned and could not sit still.
