used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All the same I could see that, during the hour that followed, he was more than once on the point of telephoning to his mistress to beg for a reconciliation.
(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 All the same I could see that, during the hour that followed, he was more than once on the point of telephoning to his mistress to beg for a reconciliation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “It was an idiotic dream,” he concluded, still quite breathless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Besides, it hardly seemed to me quite proper to make my parents, or even a mechanical instrument installed in their house, play pander between Saint-Loup and his mistress, ladylike and high-minded as the latter might be.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Besides, it hardly seemed to me quite proper to make my parents, or even a mechanical instrument installed in their house, play pander between Saint-Loup and his mistress, ladylike and high-minded as the latter might be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My father had now had the telephone for some time at home, but I doubt whether that would have been of much use to Saint-Loup.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading His bad dream began to fade from his memory.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Besides, it hardly seemed to me quite proper to make my parents, or even a mechanical instrument installed in their house, play pander between Saint-Loup and his mistress, ladylike and high-minded as the latter might be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My father had now had the telephone for some time at home, but I doubt whether that would have been of much use to Saint-Loup.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading All the same I could see that, during the hour that followed, he was more than once on the point of telephoning to his mistress to beg for a reconciliation.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading His bad dream began to fade from his memory.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, it hardly seemed to me quite proper to make my parents, or even a mechanical instrument installed in their house, play pander between Saint-Loup and his mistress, ladylike and high-minded as the latter might be.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Besides, it hardly seemed to me quite proper to make my parents, or even a mechanical instrument installed in their house, play pander between Saint-Loup and his mistress, ladylike and high-minded as the latter might be.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading “It was an idiotic dream,” he concluded, still quite breathless.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My father had now had the telephone for some time at home, but I doubt whether that would have been of much use to Saint-Loup.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading “It was an idiotic dream,” he concluded, still quite breathless.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All the same I could see that, during the hour that followed, he was more than once on the point of telephoning to his mistress to beg for a reconciliation.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading My father had now had the telephone for some time at home, but I doubt whether that would have been of much use to Saint-Loup.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading “It was an idiotic dream,” he concluded, still quite breathless.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading All the same I could see that, during the hour that followed, he was more than once on the point of telephoning to his mistress to beg for a reconciliation.
divisible by two
From this reading Besides, it hardly seemed to me quite proper to make my parents, or even a mechanical instrument installed in their house, play pander between Saint-Loup and his mistress, ladylike and high-minded as the latter might be.
fadeverbUS /feɪd/
become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
From this reading His bad dream began to fade from his memory.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading My father had now had the telephone for some time at home, but I doubt whether that would have been of much use to Saint-Loup.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading All the same I could see that, during the hour that followed, he was more than once on the point of telephoning to his mistress to beg for a reconciliation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the same I could see that, during the hour that followed, he was more than once on the point of telephoning to his mistress to beg for a reconciliation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His bad dream began to fade from his memory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My father had now had the telephone for some time at home, but I doubt whether that would have been of much use to Saint-Loup.
only a very short time before
From this reading Besides, it hardly seemed to me quite proper to make my parents, or even a mechanical instrument installed in their house, play pander between Saint-Loup and his mistress, ladylike and high-minded as the latter might be.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My father had now had the telephone for some time at home, but I doubt whether that would have been of much use to Saint-Loup.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It was an idiotic dream,” he concluded, still quite breathless.
high-mindedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈmaɪndɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Besides, it hardly seemed to me quite proper to make my parents, or even a mechanical instrument installed in their house, play pander between Saint-Loup and his mistress, ladylike and high-minded as the latter might be.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All the same I could see that, during the hour that followed, he was more than once on the point of telephoning to his mistress to beg for a reconciliation.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading My father had now had the telephone for some time at home, but I doubt whether that would have been of much use to Saint-Loup.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading All the same I could see that, during the hour that followed, he was more than once on the point of telephoning to his mistress to beg for a reconciliation.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Besides, it hardly seemed to me quite proper to make my parents, or even a mechanical instrument installed in their house, play pander between Saint-Loup and his mistress, ladylike and high-minded as the latter might be.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading All the same I could see that, during the hour that followed, he was more than once on the point of telephoning to his mistress to beg for a reconciliation.
idioticadjectiveUS /ˌɪdiˈɑːtɪk/
insanely irresponsible
From this reading “It was an idiotic dream,” he concluded, still quite breathless.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Besides, it hardly seemed to me quite proper to make my parents, or even a mechanical instrument installed in their house, play pander between Saint-Loup and his mistress, ladylike and high-minded as the latter might be.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading Besides, it hardly seemed to me quite proper to make my parents, or even a mechanical instrument installed in their house, play pander between Saint-Loup and his mistress, ladylike and high-minded as the latter might be.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Besides, it hardly seemed to me quite proper to make my parents, or even a mechanical instrument installed in their house, play pander between Saint-Loup and his mistress, ladylike and high-minded as the latter might be.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It was an idiotic dream,” he concluded, still quite breathless.
ladylikeadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdilaɪk/
befitting a woman of good breeding
From this reading Besides, it hardly seemed to me quite proper to make my parents, or even a mechanical instrument installed in their house, play pander between Saint-Loup and his mistress, ladylike and high-minded as the latter might be.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Besides, it hardly seemed to me quite proper to make my parents, or even a mechanical instrument installed in their house, play pander between Saint-Loup and his mistress, ladylike and high-minded as the latter might be.
engage in
From this reading Besides, it hardly seemed to me quite proper to make my parents, or even a mechanical instrument installed in their house, play pander between Saint-Loup and his mistress, ladylike and high-minded as the latter might be.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Besides, it hardly seemed to me quite proper to make my parents, or even a mechanical instrument installed in their house, play pander between Saint-Loup and his mistress, ladylike and high-minded as the latter might be.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading Besides, it hardly seemed to me quite proper to make my parents, or even a mechanical instrument installed in their house, play pander between Saint-Loup and his mistress, ladylike and high-minded as the latter might be.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading His bad dream began to fade from his memory.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Besides, it hardly seemed to me quite proper to make my parents, or even a mechanical instrument installed in their house, play pander between Saint-Loup and his mistress, ladylike and high-minded as the latter might be.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading All the same I could see that, during the hour that followed, he was more than once on the point of telephoning to his mistress to beg for a reconciliation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All the same I could see that, during the hour that followed, he was more than once on the point of telephoning to his mistress to beg for a reconciliation.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading My father had now had the telephone for some time at home, but I doubt whether that would have been of much use to Saint-Loup.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My father had now had the telephone for some time at home, but I doubt whether that would have been of much use to Saint-Loup.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading My father had now had the telephone for some time at home, but I doubt whether that would have been of much use to Saint-Loup.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the same I could see that, during the hour that followed, he was more than once on the point of telephoning to his mistress to beg for a reconciliation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All the same I could see that, during the hour that followed, he was more than once on the point of telephoning to his mistress to beg for a reconciliation.
on one occasion
From this reading All the same I could see that, during the hour that followed, he was more than once on the point of telephoning to his mistress to beg for a reconciliation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Besides, it hardly seemed to me quite proper to make my parents, or even a mechanical instrument installed in their house, play pander between Saint-Loup and his mistress, ladylike and high-minded as the latter might be.
pandernounUS /ˈpændər/
someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce)
From this reading Besides, it hardly seemed to me quite proper to make my parents, or even a mechanical instrument installed in their house, play pander between Saint-Loup and his mistress, ladylike and high-minded as the latter might be.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Besides, it hardly seemed to me quite proper to make my parents, or even a mechanical instrument installed in their house, play pander between Saint-Loup and his mistress, ladylike and high-minded as the latter might be.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Besides, it hardly seemed to me quite proper to make my parents, or even a mechanical instrument installed in their house, play pander between Saint-Loup and his mistress, ladylike and high-minded as the latter might be.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading All the same I could see that, during the hour that followed, he was more than once on the point of telephoning to his mistress to beg for a reconciliation.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Besides, it hardly seemed to me quite proper to make my parents, or even a mechanical instrument installed in their house, play pander between Saint-Loup and his mistress, ladylike and high-minded as the latter might be.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “It was an idiotic dream,” he concluded, still quite breathless.
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading All the same I could see that, during the hour that followed, he was more than once on the point of telephoning to his mistress to beg for a reconciliation.
Saint-Loup
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From this reading My father had now had the telephone for some time at home, but I doubt whether that would have been of much use to Saint-Loup.
Identical; not different.
From this reading All the same I could see that, during the hour that followed, he was more than once on the point of telephoning to his mistress to beg for a reconciliation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All the same I could see that, during the hour that followed, he was more than once on the point of telephoning to his mistress to beg for a reconciliation.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Besides, it hardly seemed to me quite proper to make my parents, or even a mechanical instrument installed in their house, play pander between Saint-Loup and his mistress, ladylike and high-minded as the latter might be.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading My father had now had the telephone for some time at home, but I doubt whether that would have been of much use to Saint-Loup.
not in physical motion
From this reading “It was an idiotic dream,” he concluded, still quite breathless.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading My father had now had the telephone for some time at home, but I doubt whether that would have been of much use to Saint-Loup.
telephoningverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading All the same I could see that, during the hour that followed, he was more than once on the point of telephoning to his mistress to beg for a reconciliation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading All the same I could see that, during the hour that followed, he was more than once on the point of telephoning to his mistress to beg for a reconciliation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the same I could see that, during the hour that followed, he was more than once on the point of telephoning to his mistress to beg for a reconciliation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All the same I could see that, during the hour that followed, he was more than once on the point of telephoning to his mistress to beg for a reconciliation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Besides, it hardly seemed to me quite proper to make my parents, or even a mechanical instrument installed in their house, play pander between Saint-Loup and his mistress, ladylike and high-minded as the latter might be.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading My father had now had the telephone for some time at home, but I doubt whether that would have been of much use to Saint-Loup.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All the same I could see that, during the hour that followed, he was more than once on the point of telephoning to his mistress to beg for a reconciliation.
the act of using
From this reading My father had now had the telephone for some time at home, but I doubt whether that would have been of much use to Saint-Loup.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It was an idiotic dream,” he concluded, still quite breathless.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading My father had now had the telephone for some time at home, but I doubt whether that would have been of much use to Saint-Loup.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading My father had now had the telephone for some time at home, but I doubt whether that would have been of much use to Saint-Loup.
