used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was very nearly a mob in the street of the Black Cat, so many persons were drawn by curiosity to see Fifi.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading It was not an old lady at all, but the young and pretty actress, Mademoiselle Fifi, who had drawn the great prize in the lottery.
(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 It was not an old lady at all, but the young and pretty actress, Mademoiselle Fifi, who had drawn the great prize in the lottery.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was not an old lady at all, but the young and pretty actress, Mademoiselle Fifi, who had drawn the great prize in the lottery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not an old lady at all, but the young and pretty actress, Mademoiselle Fifi, who had drawn the great prize in the lottery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had temporarily retired from the stage of the Imperial Theater, in the street of the Black Cat, but would shortly resume her place there as leading lady.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not an old lady at all, but the young and pretty actress, Mademoiselle Fifi, who had drawn the great prize in the lottery.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading She had temporarily retired from the stage of the Imperial Theater, in the street of the Black Cat, but would shortly resume her place there as leading lady.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BY THE EMPEROR’S ORDER The next day but one, the mystery was solved of the old lady who gave the ninety thousand francs to the soldiers’ orphans’ fund.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY THE EMPEROR’S ORDER The next day but one, the mystery was solved of the old lady who gave the ninety thousand francs to the soldiers’ orphans’ fund.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading She had temporarily retired from the stage of the Imperial Theater, in the street of the Black Cat, but would shortly resume her place there as leading lady.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading There was very nearly a mob in the street of the Black Cat, so many persons were drawn by curiosity to see Fifi.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading BY THE EMPEROR’S ORDER The next day but one, the mystery was solved of the old lady who gave the ninety thousand francs to the soldiers’ orphans’ fund.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading It was not an old lady at all, but the young and pretty actress, Mademoiselle Fifi, who had drawn the great prize in the lottery.
EMPEROR'SnounUS /ˈempərərz/
possessive form of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire
From this reading BY THE EMPEROR’S ORDER The next day but one, the mystery was solved of the old lady who gave the ninety thousand francs to the soldiers’ orphans’ fund.
Fifi
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From this reading It was not an old lady at all, but the young and pretty actress, Mademoiselle Fifi, who had drawn the great prize in the lottery.
francsnounUS /fræŋks/
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading BY THE EMPEROR’S ORDER The next day but one, the mystery was solved of the old lady who gave the ninety thousand francs to the soldiers’ orphans’ fund.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had temporarily retired from the stage of the Imperial Theater, in the street of the Black Cat, but would shortly resume her place there as leading lady.
fundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading BY THE EMPEROR’S ORDER The next day but one, the mystery was solved of the old lady who gave the ninety thousand francs to the soldiers’ orphans’ fund.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading BY THE EMPEROR’S ORDER The next day but one, the mystery was solved of the old lady who gave the ninety thousand francs to the soldiers’ orphans’ fund.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was not an old lady at all, but the young and pretty actress, Mademoiselle Fifi, who had drawn the great prize in the lottery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not an old lady at all, but the young and pretty actress, Mademoiselle Fifi, who had drawn the great prize in the lottery.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had temporarily retired from the stage of the Imperial Theater, in the street of the Black Cat, but would shortly resume her place there as leading lady.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading She had temporarily retired from the stage of the Imperial Theater, in the street of the Black Cat, but would shortly resume her place there as leading lady.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not an old lady at all, but the young and pretty actress, Mademoiselle Fifi, who had drawn the great prize in the lottery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not an old lady at all, but the young and pretty actress, Mademoiselle Fifi, who had drawn the great prize in the lottery.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading So it was printed in the newspapers, and known in the salons of Paris.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading BY THE EMPEROR’S ORDER The next day but one, the mystery was solved of the old lady who gave the ninety thousand francs to the soldiers’ orphans’ fund.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading She had temporarily retired from the stage of the Imperial Theater, in the street of the Black Cat, but would shortly resume her place there as leading lady.
lotterynounUS /ˈlɑːtəri/
something that is regarded as a chance event
From this reading It was not an old lady at all, but the young and pretty actress, Mademoiselle Fifi, who had drawn the great prize in the lottery.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading It was not an old lady at all, but the young and pretty actress, Mademoiselle Fifi, who had drawn the great prize in the lottery.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There was very nearly a mob in the street of the Black Cat, so many persons were drawn by curiosity to see Fifi.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading There was very nearly a mob in the street of the Black Cat, so many persons were drawn by curiosity to see Fifi.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading BY THE EMPEROR’S ORDER The next day but one, the mystery was solved of the old lady who gave the ninety thousand francs to the soldiers’ orphans’ fund.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There was very nearly a mob in the street of the Black Cat, so many persons were drawn by curiosity to see Fifi.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading So it was printed in the newspapers, and known in the salons of Paris.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading BY THE EMPEROR’S ORDER The next day but one, the mystery was solved of the old lady who gave the ninety thousand francs to the soldiers’ orphans’ fund.
ninetyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnti/
being ten more than eighty
From this reading BY THE EMPEROR’S ORDER The next day but one, the mystery was solved of the old lady who gave the ninety thousand francs to the soldiers’ orphans’ fund.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not an old lady at all, but the young and pretty actress, Mademoiselle Fifi, who had drawn the great prize in the lottery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY THE EMPEROR’S ORDER The next day but one, the mystery was solved of the old lady who gave the ninety thousand francs to the soldiers’ orphans’ fund.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading BY THE EMPEROR’S ORDER The next day but one, the mystery was solved of the old lady who gave the ninety thousand francs to the soldiers’ orphans’ fund.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading BY THE EMPEROR’S ORDER The next day but one, the mystery was solved of the old lady who gave the ninety thousand francs to the soldiers’ orphans’ fund.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading BY THE EMPEROR’S ORDER The next day but one, the mystery was solved of the old lady who gave the ninety thousand francs to the soldiers’ orphans’ fund.
orphansnounUS /ˈɔːrfənz/
plural of “orphan” — a child who has lost both parents
From this reading BY THE EMPEROR’S ORDER The next day but one, the mystery was solved of the old lady who gave the ninety thousand francs to the soldiers’ orphans’ fund.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading So it was printed in the newspapers, and known in the salons of Paris.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading There was very nearly a mob in the street of the Black Cat, so many persons were drawn by curiosity to see Fifi.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She had temporarily retired from the stage of the Imperial Theater, in the street of the Black Cat, but would shortly resume her place there as leading lady.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It was not an old lady at all, but the young and pretty actress, Mademoiselle Fifi, who had drawn the great prize in the lottery.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading So it was printed in the newspapers, and known in the salons of Paris.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading It was not an old lady at all, but the young and pretty actress, Mademoiselle Fifi, who had drawn the great prize in the lottery.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading She had temporarily retired from the stage of the Imperial Theater, in the street of the Black Cat, but would shortly resume her place there as leading lady.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading She had temporarily retired from the stage of the Imperial Theater, in the street of the Black Cat, but would shortly resume her place there as leading lady.
salonsnounUS /səˈlɑːnz/
plural of “salon” — gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading So it was printed in the newspapers, and known in the salons of Paris.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There was very nearly a mob in the street of the Black Cat, so many persons were drawn by curiosity to see Fifi.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had temporarily retired from the stage of the Imperial Theater, in the street of the Black Cat, but would shortly resume her place there as leading lady.
for a short time
From this reading She had temporarily retired from the stage of the Imperial Theater, in the street of the Black Cat, but would shortly resume her place there as leading lady.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it was printed in the newspapers, and known in the salons of Paris.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading BY THE EMPEROR’S ORDER The next day but one, the mystery was solved of the old lady who gave the ninety thousand francs to the soldiers’ orphans’ fund.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading BY THE EMPEROR’S ORDER The next day but one, the mystery was solved of the old lady who gave the ninety thousand francs to the soldiers’ orphans’ fund.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading She had temporarily retired from the stage of the Imperial Theater, in the street of the Black Cat, but would shortly resume her place there as leading lady.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading She had temporarily retired from the stage of the Imperial Theater, in the street of the Black Cat, but would shortly resume her place there as leading lady.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading She had temporarily retired from the stage of the Imperial Theater, in the street of the Black Cat, but would shortly resume her place there as leading lady.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY THE EMPEROR’S ORDER The next day but one, the mystery was solved of the old lady who gave the ninety thousand francs to the soldiers’ orphans’ fund.
TheaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading She had temporarily retired from the stage of the Imperial Theater, in the street of the Black Cat, but would shortly resume her place there as leading lady.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had temporarily retired from the stage of the Imperial Theater, in the street of the Black Cat, but would shortly resume her place there as leading lady.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading BY THE EMPEROR’S ORDER The next day but one, the mystery was solved of the old lady who gave the ninety thousand francs to the soldiers’ orphans’ fund.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BY THE EMPEROR’S ORDER The next day but one, the mystery was solved of the old lady who gave the ninety thousand francs to the soldiers’ orphans’ fund.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was very nearly a mob in the street of the Black Cat, so many persons were drawn by curiosity to see Fifi.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BY THE EMPEROR’S ORDER The next day but one, the mystery was solved of the old lady who gave the ninety thousand francs to the soldiers’ orphans’ fund.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was very nearly a mob in the street of the Black Cat, so many persons were drawn by curiosity to see Fifi.
which person or people
From this reading BY THE EMPEROR’S ORDER The next day but one, the mystery was solved of the old lady who gave the ninety thousand francs to the soldiers’ orphans’ fund.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had temporarily retired from the stage of the Imperial Theater, in the street of the Black Cat, but would shortly resume her place there as leading lady.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was not an old lady at all, but the young and pretty actress, Mademoiselle Fifi, who had drawn the great prize in the lottery.
