used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking 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 young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
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 directorate, mademoiselle.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking 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 felt a confused sentiment, a mixture 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 directorate, mademoiselle.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking 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 directorate, 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 directorate, 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 directorate, mademoiselle.”
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
Bourdoncle
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From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “We have engaged you, mademoiselle,” commenced he, “out of regard for your uncle, and you must not put us under the sad necessity----” But he stopped.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “We have engaged you, mademoiselle,” commenced he, “out of regard for your uncle, and you must not put us under the sad necessity----” But he stopped.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading He felt a confused sentiment, a mixture of sympathy and anger.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking 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 directorate, 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 directorate, mademoiselle.”
Desforges's
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From this reading The previous day, notwithstanding his pleasantry, he had experienced, in Madame Desforges's presence, a feeling of wounded vanity, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen discussed.
detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
directoratenounUS /dərˈektərət/
a group of persons chosen to govern the affairs of a corporation or other large institution
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 directorate, mademoiselle.”
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The previous day, notwithstanding his pleasantry, he had experienced, in Madame Desforges's presence, a feeling of wounded vanity, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen discussed.
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 directorate, mademoiselle.”
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking 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 The previous day, notwithstanding his pleasantry, he had experienced, in Madame Desforges's presence, a feeling of wounded vanity, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen discussed.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading “We have engaged you, mademoiselle,” commenced he, “out of regard for your uncle, and you must not put us under the sad necessity----” But he stopped.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading The previous day, notwithstanding his pleasantry, he had experienced, in Madame Desforges's presence, a feeling of wounded vanity, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen discussed.
fault-finder
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From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking 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 The previous day, notwithstanding his pleasantry, he had experienced, in Madame Desforges's presence, a feeling of wounded vanity, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen discussed.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt a confused sentiment, a mixture of sympathy and anger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
set up or found
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
a young female
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
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 directorate, 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 directorate, mademoiselle.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “We have engaged you, mademoiselle,” commenced he, “out of regard for your uncle, and you must not put us under the sad necessity----” But he stopped.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking 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 directorate, mademoiselle.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The previous day, notwithstanding his pleasantry, he had experienced, in Madame Desforges's presence, a feeling of wounded vanity, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen discussed.
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 directorate, mademoiselle.”
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking 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 directorate, mademoiselle.”
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
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 directorate, 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 directorate, mademoiselle.”
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading He felt a confused sentiment, a mixture of sympathy and anger.
Mouret
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From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “We have engaged you, mademoiselle,” commenced he, “out of regard for your uncle, and you must not put us under the sad necessity----” But he stopped.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading “We have engaged you, mademoiselle,” commenced he, “out of regard for your uncle, and you must not put us under the sad necessity----” But he stopped.
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 directorate, mademoiselle.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “We have engaged you, mademoiselle,” commenced he, “out of regard for your uncle, and you must not put us under the sad necessity----” But he stopped.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading The previous day, notwithstanding his pleasantry, he had experienced, in Madame Desforges's presence, a feeling of wounded vanity, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen discussed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking 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 young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The previous day, notwithstanding his pleasantry, he had experienced, in Madame Desforges's presence, a feeling of wounded vanity, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen discussed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The previous day, notwithstanding his pleasantry, he had experienced, in Madame Desforges's presence, a feeling of wounded vanity, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen discussed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “We have engaged you, mademoiselle,” commenced he, “out of regard for your uncle, and you must not put us under the sad necessity----” But he stopped.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
pleasantrynounUS /ˈplezəntri/
an agreeable or amusing remark
From this reading The previous day, notwithstanding his pleasantry, he had experienced, in Madame Desforges's presence, a feeling of wounded vanity, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen discussed.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The previous day, notwithstanding his pleasantry, he had experienced, in Madame Desforges's presence, a feeling of wounded vanity, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen discussed.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The previous day, notwithstanding his pleasantry, he had experienced, in Madame Desforges's presence, a feeling of wounded vanity, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen discussed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “We have engaged you, mademoiselle,” commenced he, “out of regard for your uncle, and you must not put us under the sad necessity----” But he stopped.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading “We have engaged you, mademoiselle,” commenced he, “out of regard for your uncle, and you must not put us under the sad necessity----” But he stopped.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
reppnounUS /rep/
a fabric with prominent rounded crosswise ribs
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading “We have engaged you, mademoiselle,” commenced he, “out of regard for your uncle, and you must not put us under the sad necessity----” But he stopped.
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 directorate, mademoiselle.”
saleswomennounUS /ˈseɪlzwɪmən/
plural of “saleswoman” — a woman salesperson
From this reading The previous day, notwithstanding his pleasantry, he had experienced, in Madame Desforges's presence, a feeling of wounded vanity, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen discussed.
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 directorate, mademoiselle.”
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The previous day, notwithstanding his pleasantry, he had experienced, in Madame Desforges's presence, a feeling of wounded vanity, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen discussed.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking 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 felt a confused sentiment, a mixture 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 directorate, mademoiselle.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
not in physical motion
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading “We have engaged you, mademoiselle,” commenced he, “out of regard for your uncle, and you must not put us under the sad necessity----” But he stopped.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking 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 felt a confused sentiment, a mixture of sympathy and anger.
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 directorate, mademoiselle.”
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 directorate, mademoiselle.”
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “We have engaged you, mademoiselle,” commenced he, “out of regard for your uncle, and you must not put us under the sad necessity----” But he stopped.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “We have engaged you, mademoiselle,” commenced he, “out of regard for your uncle, and you must not put us under the sad necessity----” But he stopped.
unkemptadjectiveUS /ənˈkempt/
not neatly combed
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking 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 The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “We have engaged you, mademoiselle,” commenced he, “out of regard for your uncle, and you must not put us under the sad necessity----” But he stopped.
under normal conditions
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading The previous day, notwithstanding his pleasantry, he had experienced, in Madame Desforges's presence, a feeling of wounded vanity, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen discussed.
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 directorate, mademoiselle.”
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
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 directorate, mademoiselle.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We have engaged you, mademoiselle,” commenced he, “out of regard for your uncle, and you must not put us under the sad necessity----” But he stopped.
wenchnounUS /wentʃ/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking 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 The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking 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 directorate, mademoiselle.”
which person or people
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking 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 young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
people who are wounded
From this reading The previous day, notwithstanding his pleasantry, he had experienced, in Madame Desforges's presence, a feeling of wounded vanity, on seeing the elegance of one of his saleswomen discussed.
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 directorate, mademoiselle.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young girl found Mouret alone, in the large office hung with green repp. He had suddenly remembered the “unkempt girl,” as Bourdoncle called her; and he, who usually detested the part of fault-finder, had had the idea of sending for her and waking her up a bit, if she were still dressed in the style of a country wench.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “We have engaged you, mademoiselle,” commenced he, “out of regard for your uncle, and you must not put us under the sad necessity----” But he stopped.
