used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The girl found Mouret alone, in his spacious room hung with green rep.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading He harboured a mixed sentiment with regard to Denise, a commingling, as it were, of sympathy and anger.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
Aurélie
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From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
Bourdoncle
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From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
comminglingverbUS /kɑːˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “commingle” — mix or blend
From this reading He harboured a mixed sentiment with regard to Denise, a commingling, as it were, of sympathy and anger.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
Denise
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From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
Desforges's
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From this reading On the previous day, despite his jocularity, he had experienced a feeling of wounded pride, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen questioned in Madame Desforges's presence.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading On the previous day, despite his jocularity, he had experienced a feeling of wounded pride, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen questioned in Madame Desforges's presence.
detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
director'snounUS /daɪˈrektərz/
possessive form of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading On the previous day, despite his jocularity, he had experienced a feeling of wounded pride, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen questioned in Madame Desforges's presence.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading On the previous day, despite his jocularity, he had experienced a feeling of wounded pride, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen questioned in Madame Desforges's presence.
fault-finder
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From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading On the previous day, despite his jocularity, he had experienced a feeling of wounded pride, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen questioned in Madame Desforges's presence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
set up or found
From this reading The girl found Mouret alone, in his spacious room hung with green rep.
a young female
From this reading The girl found Mouret alone, in his spacious room hung with green rep.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The girl found Mouret alone, in his spacious room hung with green rep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
harboured
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From this reading He harboured a mixed sentiment with regard to Denise, a commingling, as it were, of sympathy and anger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The girl found Mouret alone, in his spacious room hung with green rep.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The girl found Mouret alone, in his spacious room hung with green rep.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He harboured a mixed sentiment with regard to Denise, a commingling, as it were, of sympathy and anger.
jocularitynoun
a feeling facetious merriment
From this reading On the previous day, despite his jocularity, he had experienced a feeling of wounded pride, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen questioned in Madame Desforges's presence.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading He harboured a mixed sentiment with regard to Denise, a commingling, as it were, of sympathy and anger.
Mouret
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From this reading The girl found Mouret alone, in his spacious room hung with green rep.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the previous day, despite his jocularity, he had experienced a feeling of wounded pride, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen questioned in Madame Desforges's presence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the previous day, despite his jocularity, he had experienced a feeling of wounded pride, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen questioned in Madame Desforges's presence.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading On the previous day, despite his jocularity, he had experienced a feeling of wounded pride, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen questioned in Madame Desforges's presence.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading On the previous day, despite his jocularity, he had experienced a feeling of wounded pride, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen questioned in Madame Desforges's presence.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading On the previous day, despite his jocularity, he had experienced a feeling of wounded pride, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen questioned in Madame Desforges's presence.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading On the previous day, despite his jocularity, he had experienced a feeling of wounded pride, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen questioned in Madame Desforges's presence.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He harboured a mixed sentiment with regard to Denise, a commingling, as it were, of sympathy and anger.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
repnounUS /rep/
informal abbreviation of “representative”
From this reading The girl found Mouret alone, in his spacious room hung with green rep.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The girl found Mouret alone, in his spacious room hung with green rep.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
saleswomennounUS /ˈseɪlzwɪmən/
plural of “saleswoman” — a woman salesperson
From this reading On the previous day, despite his jocularity, he had experienced a feeling of wounded pride, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen questioned in Madame Desforges's presence.
only a very short time before
From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading On the previous day, despite his jocularity, he had experienced a feeling of wounded pride, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen questioned in Madame Desforges's presence.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading He harboured a mixed sentiment with regard to Denise, a commingling, as it were, of sympathy and anger.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading The girl found Mouret alone, in his spacious room hung with green rep.
not in physical motion
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading He harboured a mixed sentiment with regard to Denise, a commingling, as it were, of sympathy and anger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
unkemptadjectiveUS /ənˈkempt/
not neatly combed
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
under normal conditions
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
wenchnounUS /wentʃ/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
at the time that
From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
which person or people
From this reading He had suddenly remembered that "unkempt girl," as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had thought of sending for her and stirring her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The girl found Mouret alone, in his spacious room hung with green rep.
people who are wounded
From this reading On the previous day, despite his jocularity, he had experienced a feeling of wounded pride, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen questioned in Madame Desforges's presence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The next day Denise had scarcely been downstairs half an hour, when Madame Aurélie said to her in her sharp voice: "You are wanted at the director's office, mademoiselle."
