36
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From this reading "Charlot, bring Monsieur le Chevalier the pheasant pie, the ragout of hare, and a bottle of chambertin from the bin of '36."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She turned to a waiter.
anew
From this reading "What happiness to see you again!" she exclaimed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Charlot, bring Monsieur le Chevalier the pheasant pie, the ragout of hare, and a bottle of chambertin from the bin of '36."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading THE MUTILATED HAND "Monsieur Paul?" cried the handsome widow of Monsieur Boisjoli, stepping from behind the pastry counter.
binnounUS /bɪn/
a container; usually has a lid
From this reading "Charlot, bring Monsieur le Chevalier the pheasant pie, the ragout of hare, and a bottle of chambertin from the bin of '36."
Boisjoli
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From this reading THE MUTILATED HAND "Monsieur Paul?" cried the handsome widow of Monsieur Boisjoli, stepping from behind the pastry counter.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading "Charlot, bring Monsieur le Chevalier the pheasant pie, the ragout of hare, and a bottle of chambertin from the bin of '36."
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Charlot, bring Monsieur le Chevalier the pheasant pie, the ragout of hare, and a bottle of chambertin from the bin of '36."
chambertin
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From this reading "Charlot, bring Monsieur le Chevalier the pheasant pie, the ragout of hare, and a bottle of chambertin from the bin of '36."
Charlot
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From this reading "Charlot, bring Monsieur le Chevalier the pheasant pie, the ragout of hare, and a bottle of chambertin from the bin of '36."
ChevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading "Yes, Mignon, it is I," said the Chevalier; "that is, what remains of me."
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading THE MUTILATED HAND "Monsieur Paul?" cried the handsome widow of Monsieur Boisjoli, stepping from behind the pastry counter.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading THE MUTILATED HAND "Monsieur Paul?" cried the handsome widow of Monsieur Boisjoli, stepping from behind the pastry counter.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "What happiness to see you again!" she exclaimed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MUTILATED HAND "Monsieur Paul?" cried the handsome widow of Monsieur Boisjoli, stepping from behind the pastry counter.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE MUTILATED HAND "Monsieur Paul?" cried the handsome widow of Monsieur Boisjoli, stepping from behind the pastry counter.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading THE MUTILATED HAND "Monsieur Paul?" cried the handsome widow of Monsieur Boisjoli, stepping from behind the pastry counter.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading "What happiness to see you again!" she exclaimed.
harenounUS /her/
swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading "Charlot, bring Monsieur le Chevalier the pheasant pie, the ragout of hare, and a bottle of chambertin from the bin of '36."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, Mignon, it is I," said the Chevalier; "that is, what remains of me."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, Mignon, it is I," said the Chevalier; "that is, what remains of me."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, Mignon, it is I," said the Chevalier; "that is, what remains of me."
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading "Charlot, bring Monsieur le Chevalier the pheasant pie, the ragout of hare, and a bottle of chambertin from the bin of '36."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes, Mignon, it is I," said the Chevalier; "that is, what remains of me."
Mignon
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From this reading "Yes, Mignon, it is I," said the Chevalier; "that is, what remains of me."
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading THE MUTILATED HAND "Monsieur Paul?" cried the handsome widow of Monsieur Boisjoli, stepping from behind the pastry counter.
MUTILATEDadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtəleɪtəd/
having a part of the body crippled or disabled
From this reading THE MUTILATED HAND "Monsieur Paul?" cried the handsome widow of Monsieur Boisjoli, stepping from behind the pastry counter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MUTILATED HAND "Monsieur Paul?" cried the handsome widow of Monsieur Boisjoli, stepping from behind the pastry counter.
pastrynounUS /ˈpeɪstri/
a dough of flour and water and shortening
From this reading THE MUTILATED HAND "Monsieur Paul?" cried the handsome widow of Monsieur Boisjoli, stepping from behind the pastry counter.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading THE MUTILATED HAND "Monsieur Paul?" cried the handsome widow of Monsieur Boisjoli, stepping from behind the pastry counter.
pheasantnounUS /ˈfezənt/
large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere
From this reading "Charlot, bring Monsieur le Chevalier the pheasant pie, the ragout of hare, and a bottle of chambertin from the bin of '36."
pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading "Charlot, bring Monsieur le Chevalier the pheasant pie, the ragout of hare, and a bottle of chambertin from the bin of '36."
ragoutnoun
well-seasoned stew of meat and vegetables
From this reading "Charlot, bring Monsieur le Chevalier the pheasant pie, the ragout of hare, and a bottle of chambertin from the bin of '36."
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading "Yes, Mignon, it is I," said the Chevalier; "that is, what remains of me."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, Mignon, it is I," said the Chevalier; "that is, what remains of me."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "What happiness to see you again!" she exclaimed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What happiness to see you again!" she exclaimed.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading THE MUTILATED HAND "Monsieur Paul?" cried the handsome widow of Monsieur Boisjoli, stepping from behind the pastry counter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yes, Mignon, it is I," said the Chevalier; "that is, what remains of me."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MUTILATED HAND "Monsieur Paul?" cried the handsome widow of Monsieur Boisjoli, stepping from behind the pastry counter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What happiness to see you again!" she exclaimed.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She turned to a waiter.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading She turned to a waiter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Yes, Mignon, it is I," said the Chevalier; "that is, what remains of me."
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading THE MUTILATED HAND "Monsieur Paul?" cried the handsome widow of Monsieur Boisjoli, stepping from behind the pastry counter.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, Mignon, it is I," said the Chevalier; "that is, what remains of me."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What happiness to see you again!" she exclaimed.
