used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
AdministrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading It was an official certificate, given by the Administration des Enfants Assistes in the Department of the Seine.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “Do not be afraid, my dear, but show it to me.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an official certificate, given by the Administration des Enfants Assistes in the Department of the Seine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading She tried to take it, and when she saw her unknown hosts open and begin to read it, she clenched her fist in anger.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
Assistes
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From this reading It was an official certificate, given by the Administration des Enfants Assistes in the Department of the Seine.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Do not be afraid, my dear, but show it to me.”
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She tried to take it, and when she saw her unknown hosts open and begin to read it, she clenched her fist in anger.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Do not be afraid, my dear, but show it to me.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was an official certificate, given by the Administration des Enfants Assistes in the Department of the Seine.
certificatenounUS /sərˈtɪfɪkət/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading It was an official certificate, given by the Administration des Enfants Assistes in the Department of the Seine.
a young person of either sex
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading She tried to take it, and when she saw her unknown hosts open and begin to read it, she clenched her fist in anger.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading On the first page, under a medallion containing a likeness of Saint Vincent de Paul, were the printed prescribed forms.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading On the first page, under a medallion containing a likeness of Saint Vincent de Paul, were the printed prescribed forms.
dearly loved
From this reading “Do not be afraid, my dear, but show it to me.”
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading It was an official certificate, given by the Administration des Enfants Assistes in the Department of the Seine.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading It was an official certificate, given by the Administration des Enfants Assistes in the Department of the Seine.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do not be afraid, my dear, but show it to me.”
put on clothes
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
Enfants
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From this reading It was an official certificate, given by the Administration des Enfants Assistes in the Department of the Seine.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On the first page, under a medallion containing a likeness of Saint Vincent de Paul, were the printed prescribed forms.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading She tried to take it, and when she saw her unknown hosts open and begin to read it, she clenched her fist in anger.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading On the first page, under a medallion containing a likeness of Saint Vincent de Paul, were the printed prescribed forms.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was an official certificate, given by the Administration des Enfants Assistes in the Department of the Seine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
not accessible to view
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading She tried to take it, and when she saw her unknown hosts open and begin to read it, she clenched her fist in anger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Do not be afraid, my dear, but show it to me.”
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading On the first page, under a medallion containing a likeness of Saint Vincent de Paul, were the printed prescribed forms.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Do not be afraid, my dear, but show it to me.”
medallionnounUS /məˈdæljən/
any of various large ancient Greek coins
From this reading On the first page, under a medallion containing a likeness of Saint Vincent de Paul, were the printed prescribed forms.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Do not be afraid, my dear, but show it to me.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Do not be afraid, my dear, but show it to me.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was an official certificate, given by the Administration des Enfants Assistes in the Department of the Seine.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading It was an official certificate, given by the Administration des Enfants Assistes in the Department of the Seine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the first page, under a medallion containing a likeness of Saint Vincent de Paul, were the printed prescribed forms.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She tried to take it, and when she saw her unknown hosts open and begin to read it, she clenched her fist in anger.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading On the first page, under a medallion containing a likeness of Saint Vincent de Paul, were the printed prescribed forms.
pasteboard-covered
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From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading On the first page, under a medallion containing a likeness of Saint Vincent de Paul, were the printed prescribed forms.
prescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading On the first page, under a medallion containing a likeness of Saint Vincent de Paul, were the printed prescribed forms.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading On the first page, under a medallion containing a likeness of Saint Vincent de Paul, were the printed prescribed forms.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She tried to take it, and when she saw her unknown hosts open and begin to read it, she clenched her fist in anger.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading On the first page, under a medallion containing a likeness of Saint Vincent de Paul, were the printed prescribed forms.
cut with a saw
From this reading She tried to take it, and when she saw her unknown hosts open and begin to read it, she clenched her fist in anger.
SeinenounUS /seɪn/
a French river that flows through the heart of Paris and then northward into the English Channel
From this reading It was an official certificate, given by the Administration des Enfants Assistes in the Department of the Seine.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Do not be afraid, my dear, but show it to me.”
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
carry out
From this reading She tried to take it, and when she saw her unknown hosts open and begin to read it, she clenched her fist in anger.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Do not be afraid, my dear, but show it to me.”
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She tried to take it, and when she saw her unknown hosts open and begin to read it, she clenched her fist in anger.
hard to endure
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
not known
From this reading She tried to take it, and when she saw her unknown hosts open and begin to read it, she clenched her fist in anger.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
Vincent
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From this reading On the first page, under a medallion containing a likeness of Saint Vincent de Paul, were the printed prescribed forms.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the first page, under a medallion containing a likeness of Saint Vincent de Paul, were the printed prescribed forms.
at the time that
From this reading She tried to take it, and when she saw her unknown hosts open and begin to read it, she clenched her fist in anger.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But as she was about to touch it the child rose up hastily, trying to prevent her, and as in the struggle she moved her arm, a little pasteboard-covered book, which she had hidden under her dress, slipped through a large tear in her waist.
