used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TEN THOUSAND LIVRES IN A POCKET The Chevalier, who had merely closed his eyes, opened them and looked up inquiringly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Breton," he said, "return in half an hour."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TEN THOUSAND LIVRES IN A POCKET The Chevalier, who had merely closed his eyes, opened them and looked up inquiringly.
on or to one side
From this reading Breton laid aside his book and departed.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Now, my father and my brother," began the Chevalier lightly, "what is it you have to say to me the importance of which necessitates the exclusion of my servant?"
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Breton laid aside his book and departed.
BretonnounUS /ˈbretən/
a native or inhabitant of Brittany (especially one who speaks the Breton language)
From this reading "Breton," he said, "return in half an hour."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Now, my father and my brother," began the Chevalier lightly, "what is it you have to say to me the importance of which necessitates the exclusion of my servant?"
ChevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading TEN THOUSAND LIVRES IN A POCKET The Chevalier, who had merely closed his eyes, opened them and looked up inquiringly.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading TEN THOUSAND LIVRES IN A POCKET The Chevalier, who had merely closed his eyes, opened them and looked up inquiringly.
well in the past; former
From this reading Breton laid aside his book and departed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I wish to do you a service, Monsieur."
exclusionnounUS /ɪkˈskluːʒən/
the state of being excluded
From this reading "Now, my father and my brother," began the Chevalier lightly, "what is it you have to say to me the importance of which necessitates the exclusion of my servant?"
opinion or judgment
From this reading TEN THOUSAND LIVRES IN A POCKET The Chevalier, who had merely closed his eyes, opened them and looked up inquiringly.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Now, my father and my brother," began the Chevalier lightly, "what is it you have to say to me the importance of which necessitates the exclusion of my servant?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TEN THOUSAND LIVRES IN A POCKET The Chevalier, who had merely closed his eyes, opened them and looked up inquiringly.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Breton," he said, "return in half an hour."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Now, my father and my brother," began the Chevalier lightly, "what is it you have to say to me the importance of which necessitates the exclusion of my servant?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Breton," he said, "return in half an hour."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TEN THOUSAND LIVRES IN A POCKET The Chevalier, who had merely closed his eyes, opened them and looked up inquiringly.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "Breton," he said, "return in half an hour."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wish to do you a service, Monsieur."
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading "Now, my father and my brother," began the Chevalier lightly, "what is it you have to say to me the importance of which necessitates the exclusion of my servant?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TEN THOUSAND LIVRES IN A POCKET The Chevalier, who had merely closed his eyes, opened them and looked up inquiringly.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading TEN THOUSAND LIVRES IN A POCKET The Chevalier, who had merely closed his eyes, opened them and looked up inquiringly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now, my father and my brother," began the Chevalier lightly, "what is it you have to say to me the importance of which necessitates the exclusion of my servant?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Now, my father and my brother," began the Chevalier lightly, "what is it you have to say to me the importance of which necessitates the exclusion of my servant?"
set down according to a plan
From this reading Breton laid aside his book and departed.
without good reason
From this reading "Now, my father and my brother," began the Chevalier lightly, "what is it you have to say to me the importance of which necessitates the exclusion of my servant?"
LIVRES
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From this reading TEN THOUSAND LIVRES IN A POCKET The Chevalier, who had merely closed his eyes, opened them and looked up inquiringly.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading TEN THOUSAND LIVRES IN A POCKET The Chevalier, who had merely closed his eyes, opened them and looked up inquiringly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Now, my father and my brother," began the Chevalier lightly, "what is it you have to say to me the importance of which necessitates the exclusion of my servant?"
and nothing more
From this reading TEN THOUSAND LIVRES IN A POCKET The Chevalier, who had merely closed his eyes, opened them and looked up inquiringly.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "I wish to do you a service, Monsieur."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Now, my father and my brother," began the Chevalier lightly, "what is it you have to say to me the importance of which necessitates the exclusion of my servant?"
necessitatesverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪts/
third-person singular of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading "Now, my father and my brother," began the Chevalier lightly, "what is it you have to say to me the importance of which necessitates the exclusion of my servant?"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, my father and my brother," began the Chevalier lightly, "what is it you have to say to me the importance of which necessitates the exclusion of my servant?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Now, my father and my brother," began the Chevalier lightly, "what is it you have to say to me the importance of which necessitates the exclusion of my servant?"
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading TEN THOUSAND LIVRES IN A POCKET The Chevalier, who had merely closed his eyes, opened them and looked up inquiringly.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading TEN THOUSAND LIVRES IN A POCKET The Chevalier, who had merely closed his eyes, opened them and looked up inquiringly.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Breton," he said, "return in half an hour."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Breton," he said, "return in half an hour."
express in words
From this reading "Now, my father and my brother," began the Chevalier lightly, "what is it you have to say to me the importance of which necessitates the exclusion of my servant?"
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "Now, my father and my brother," began the Chevalier lightly, "what is it you have to say to me the importance of which necessitates the exclusion of my servant?"
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "I wish to do you a service, Monsieur."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading TEN THOUSAND LIVRES IN A POCKET The Chevalier, who had merely closed his eyes, opened them and looked up inquiringly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TEN THOUSAND LIVRES IN A POCKET The Chevalier, who had merely closed his eyes, opened them and looked up inquiringly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading TEN THOUSAND LIVRES IN A POCKET The Chevalier, who had merely closed his eyes, opened them and looked up inquiringly.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading TEN THOUSAND LIVRES IN A POCKET The Chevalier, who had merely closed his eyes, opened them and looked up inquiringly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now, my father and my brother," began the Chevalier lightly, "what is it you have to say to me the importance of which necessitates the exclusion of my servant?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TEN THOUSAND LIVRES IN A POCKET The Chevalier, who had merely closed his eyes, opened them and looked up inquiringly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Now, my father and my brother," began the Chevalier lightly, "what is it you have to say to me the importance of which necessitates the exclusion of my servant?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Now, my father and my brother," began the Chevalier lightly, "what is it you have to say to me the importance of which necessitates the exclusion of my servant?"
which person or people
From this reading TEN THOUSAND LIVRES IN A POCKET The Chevalier, who had merely closed his eyes, opened them and looked up inquiringly.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish to do you a service, Monsieur."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now, my father and my brother," began the Chevalier lightly, "what is it you have to say to me the importance of which necessitates the exclusion of my servant?"
