used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every Saturday, between four and six, Madame Desforges offered a cup of tea and a few cakes to those friends who were kind enough to visit her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This Saturday, just as a footman was about to introduce him into the principal drawing-room, Mouret perceived from the anteroom, through an open door, Madame Desforges, who was crossing the little drawing-room.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She stopped on seeing him, and he went in that way, bowing to her with a ceremonious air.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This Saturday, just as a footman was about to introduce him into the principal drawing-room, Mouret perceived from the anteroom, through an open door, Madame Desforges, who was crossing the little drawing-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every Saturday, between four and six, Madame Desforges offered a cup of tea and a few cakes to those friends who were kind enough to visit her.
anteroomnoun
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading This Saturday, just as a footman was about to introduce him into the principal drawing-room, Mouret perceived from the anteroom, through an open door, Madame Desforges, who was crossing the little drawing-room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This Saturday, just as a footman was about to introduce him into the principal drawing-room, Mouret perceived from the anteroom, through an open door, Madame Desforges, who was crossing the little drawing-room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She occupied the third floor of a house at the corner of the Rue de Rivoli and the Rue d'Alger; and the windows of both drawing-rooms overlooked the Tuileries Gardens.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Every Saturday, between four and six, Madame Desforges offered a cup of tea and a few cakes to those friends who were kind enough to visit her.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She occupied the third floor of a house at the corner of the Rue de Rivoli and the Rue d'Alger; and the windows of both drawing-rooms overlooked the Tuileries Gardens.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading She stopped on seeing him, and he went in that way, bowing to her with a ceremonious air.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when the footman had closed the door, he quickly seized the young woman's hand, and tenderly kissed it.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading Every Saturday, between four and six, Madame Desforges offered a cup of tea and a few cakes to those friends who were kind enough to visit her.
ceremoniousadjective
characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display
From this reading She stopped on seeing him, and he went in that way, bowing to her with a ceremonious air.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading But when the footman had closed the door, he quickly seized the young woman's hand, and tenderly kissed it.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading She occupied the third floor of a house at the corner of the Rue de Rivoli and the Rue d'Alger; and the windows of both drawing-rooms overlooked the Tuileries Gardens.
traveling across
From this reading This Saturday, just as a footman was about to introduce him into the principal drawing-room, Mouret perceived from the anteroom, through an open door, Madame Desforges, who was crossing the little drawing-room.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Every Saturday, between four and six, Madame Desforges offered a cup of tea and a few cakes to those friends who were kind enough to visit her.
d'Alger
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From this reading She occupied the third floor of a house at the corner of the Rue de Rivoli and the Rue d'Alger; and the windows of both drawing-rooms overlooked the Tuileries Gardens.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading She occupied the third floor of a house at the corner of the Rue de Rivoli and the Rue d'Alger; and the windows of both drawing-rooms overlooked the Tuileries Gardens.
Desforges
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From this reading Every Saturday, between four and six, Madame Desforges offered a cup of tea and a few cakes to those friends who were kind enough to visit her.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading This Saturday, just as a footman was about to introduce him into the principal drawing-room, Mouret perceived from the anteroom, through an open door, Madame Desforges, who was crossing the little drawing-room.
drawing-room
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From this reading This Saturday, just as a footman was about to introduce him into the principal drawing-room, Mouret perceived from the anteroom, through an open door, Madame Desforges, who was crossing the little drawing-room.
drawing-rooms
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From this reading She occupied the third floor of a house at the corner of the Rue de Rivoli and the Rue d'Alger; and the windows of both drawing-rooms overlooked the Tuileries Gardens.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Every Saturday, between four and six, Madame Desforges offered a cup of tea and a few cakes to those friends who were kind enough to visit her.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every Saturday, between four and six, Madame Desforges offered a cup of tea and a few cakes to those friends who were kind enough to visit her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Every Saturday, between four and six, Madame Desforges offered a cup of tea and a few cakes to those friends who were kind enough to visit her.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading She occupied the third floor of a house at the corner of the Rue de Rivoli and the Rue d'Alger; and the windows of both drawing-rooms overlooked the Tuileries Gardens.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading This Saturday, just as a footman was about to introduce him into the principal drawing-room, Mouret perceived from the anteroom, through an open door, Madame Desforges, who was crossing the little drawing-room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Every Saturday, between four and six, Madame Desforges offered a cup of tea and a few cakes to those friends who were kind enough to visit her.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Every Saturday, between four and six, Madame Desforges offered a cup of tea and a few cakes to those friends who were kind enough to visit her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This Saturday, just as a footman was about to introduce him into the principal drawing-room, Mouret perceived from the anteroom, through an open door, Madame Desforges, who was crossing the little drawing-room.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading She occupied the third floor of a house at the corner of the Rue de Rivoli and the Rue d'Alger; and the windows of both drawing-rooms overlooked the Tuileries Gardens.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But when the footman had closed the door, he quickly seized the young woman's hand, and tenderly kissed it.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But when the footman had closed the door, he quickly seized the young woman's hand, and tenderly kissed it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She stopped on seeing him, and he went in that way, bowing to her with a ceremonious air.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Every Saturday, between four and six, Madame Desforges offered a cup of tea and a few cakes to those friends who were kind enough to visit her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This Saturday, just as a footman was about to introduce him into the principal drawing-room, Mouret perceived from the anteroom, through an open door, Madame Desforges, who was crossing the little drawing-room.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She occupied the third floor of a house at the corner of the Rue de Rivoli and the Rue d'Alger; and the windows of both drawing-rooms overlooked the Tuileries Gardens.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She stopped on seeing him, and he went in that way, bowing to her with a ceremonious air.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This Saturday, just as a footman was about to introduce him into the principal drawing-room, Mouret perceived from the anteroom, through an open door, Madame Desforges, who was crossing the little drawing-room.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading This Saturday, just as a footman was about to introduce him into the principal drawing-room, Mouret perceived from the anteroom, through an open door, Madame Desforges, who was crossing the little drawing-room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But when the footman had closed the door, he quickly seized the young woman's hand, and tenderly kissed it.
and nothing more
From this reading This Saturday, just as a footman was about to introduce him into the principal drawing-room, Mouret perceived from the anteroom, through an open door, Madame Desforges, who was crossing the little drawing-room.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Every Saturday, between four and six, Madame Desforges offered a cup of tea and a few cakes to those friends who were kind enough to visit her.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading But when the footman had closed the door, he quickly seized the young woman's hand, and tenderly kissed it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This Saturday, just as a footman was about to introduce him into the principal drawing-room, Mouret perceived from the anteroom, through an open door, Madame Desforges, who was crossing the little drawing-room.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Every Saturday, between four and six, Madame Desforges offered a cup of tea and a few cakes to those friends who were kind enough to visit her.
Mouret
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From this reading This Saturday, just as a footman was about to introduce him into the principal drawing-room, Mouret perceived from the anteroom, through an open door, Madame Desforges, who was crossing the little drawing-room.
held or filled or in use
From this reading She occupied the third floor of a house at the corner of the Rue de Rivoli and the Rue d'Alger; and the windows of both drawing-rooms overlooked the Tuileries Gardens.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every Saturday, between four and six, Madame Desforges offered a cup of tea and a few cakes to those friends who were kind enough to visit her.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Every Saturday, between four and six, Madame Desforges offered a cup of tea and a few cakes to those friends who were kind enough to visit her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She stopped on seeing him, and he went in that way, bowing to her with a ceremonious air.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading This Saturday, just as a footman was about to introduce him into the principal drawing-room, Mouret perceived from the anteroom, through an open door, Madame Desforges, who was crossing the little drawing-room.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading She occupied the third floor of a house at the corner of the Rue de Rivoli and the Rue d'Alger; and the windows of both drawing-rooms overlooked the Tuileries Gardens.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading This Saturday, just as a footman was about to introduce him into the principal drawing-room, Mouret perceived from the anteroom, through an open door, Madame Desforges, who was crossing the little drawing-room.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading This Saturday, just as a footman was about to introduce him into the principal drawing-room, Mouret perceived from the anteroom, through an open door, Madame Desforges, who was crossing the little drawing-room.
with speed
From this reading But when the footman had closed the door, he quickly seized the young woman's hand, and tenderly kissed it.
Rivoli
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From this reading She occupied the third floor of a house at the corner of the Rue de Rivoli and the Rue d'Alger; and the windows of both drawing-rooms overlooked the Tuileries Gardens.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading She occupied the third floor of a house at the corner of the Rue de Rivoli and the Rue d'Alger; and the windows of both drawing-rooms overlooked the Tuileries Gardens.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Every Saturday, between four and six, Madame Desforges offered a cup of tea and a few cakes to those friends who were kind enough to visit her.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading She stopped on seeing him, and he went in that way, bowing to her with a ceremonious air.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading But when the footman had closed the door, he quickly seized the young woman's hand, and tenderly kissed it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She occupied the third floor of a house at the corner of the Rue de Rivoli and the Rue d'Alger; and the windows of both drawing-rooms overlooked the Tuileries Gardens.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Every Saturday, between four and six, Madame Desforges offered a cup of tea and a few cakes to those friends who were kind enough to visit her.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading She stopped on seeing him, and he went in that way, bowing to her with a ceremonious air.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Every Saturday, between four and six, Madame Desforges offered a cup of tea and a few cakes to those friends who were kind enough to visit her.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading But when the footman had closed the door, he quickly seized the young woman's hand, and tenderly kissed it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She stopped on seeing him, and he went in that way, bowing to her with a ceremonious air.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She occupied the third floor of a house at the corner of the Rue de Rivoli and the Rue d'Alger; and the windows of both drawing-rooms overlooked the Tuileries Gardens.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading She occupied the third floor of a house at the corner of the Rue de Rivoli and the Rue d'Alger; and the windows of both drawing-rooms overlooked the Tuileries Gardens.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This Saturday, just as a footman was about to introduce him into the principal drawing-room, Mouret perceived from the anteroom, through an open door, Madame Desforges, who was crossing the little drawing-room.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Every Saturday, between four and six, Madame Desforges offered a cup of tea and a few cakes to those friends who were kind enough to visit her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This Saturday, just as a footman was about to introduce him into the principal drawing-room, Mouret perceived from the anteroom, through an open door, Madame Desforges, who was crossing the little drawing-room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every Saturday, between four and six, Madame Desforges offered a cup of tea and a few cakes to those friends who were kind enough to visit her.
Tuileriesnoun
palace and royal residence built for Catherine de Medicis in 1564 and burned down in 1871; all that remains today are the formal gardens
From this reading She occupied the third floor of a house at the corner of the Rue de Rivoli and the Rue d'Alger; and the windows of both drawing-rooms overlooked the Tuileries Gardens.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Every Saturday, between four and six, Madame Desforges offered a cup of tea and a few cakes to those friends who were kind enough to visit her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This Saturday, just as a footman was about to introduce him into the principal drawing-room, Mouret perceived from the anteroom, through an open door, Madame Desforges, who was crossing the little drawing-room.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She stopped on seeing him, and he went in that way, bowing to her with a ceremonious air.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She stopped on seeing him, and he went in that way, bowing to her with a ceremonious air.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Every Saturday, between four and six, Madame Desforges offered a cup of tea and a few cakes to those friends who were kind enough to visit her.
at the time that
From this reading But when the footman had closed the door, he quickly seized the young woman's hand, and tenderly kissed it.
which person or people
From this reading Every Saturday, between four and six, Madame Desforges offered a cup of tea and a few cakes to those friends who were kind enough to visit her.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading She occupied the third floor of a house at the corner of the Rue de Rivoli and the Rue d'Alger; and the windows of both drawing-rooms overlooked the Tuileries Gardens.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She stopped on seeing him, and he went in that way, bowing to her with a ceremonious air.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But when the footman had closed the door, he quickly seized the young woman's hand, and tenderly kissed it.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But when the footman had closed the door, he quickly seized the young woman's hand, and tenderly kissed it.
