used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Young Renault rejoiced in advance over the happiness of his _fiancee_.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading What a joy it would be for her and for him when he should present to her the miraculous man whom she had protected against the horrors of the tomb, and whom he had resuscitated in answer to her entreaty!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
react verbally
From this reading What a joy it would be for her and for him when he should present to her the miraculous man whom she had protected against the horrors of the tomb, and whom he had resuscitated in answer to her entreaty!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The messenger whom Leon had sent to Moret, could not reach there before seven o'clock.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
ClementinenounUS /ˈkleməntaɪn/
a variety of mandarin orange that is grown around the Mediterranean and in South Africa
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
CONVALESCENT'S
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From this reading THE CONVALESCENT'S FIRST MEAL.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The messenger whom Leon had sent to Moret, could not reach there before seven o'clock.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
being one more than ten
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
entreatynounUS /enˈtriːti/
earnest or urgent request
From this reading What a joy it would be for her and for him when he should present to her the miraculous man whom she had protected against the horrors of the tomb, and whom he had resuscitated in answer to her entreaty!
fianceenounUS /fiˈænsi/
a woman who is engaged to be married
From this reading Young Renault rejoiced in advance over the happiness of his _fiancee_.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE CONVALESCENT'S FIRST MEAL.
Fontainebleau
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From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What a joy it would be for her and for him when he should present to her the miraculous man whom she had protected against the horrors of the tomb, and whom he had resuscitated in answer to her entreaty!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The messenger whom Leon had sent to Moret, could not reach there before seven o'clock.
handyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Young Renault rejoiced in advance over the happiness of his _fiancee_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What a joy it would be for her and for him when he should present to her the miraculous man whom she had protected against the horrors of the tomb, and whom he had resuscitated in answer to her entreaty!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Young Renault rejoiced in advance over the happiness of his _fiancee_.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading What a joy it would be for her and for him when he should present to her the miraculous man whom she had protected against the horrors of the tomb, and whom he had resuscitated in answer to her entreaty!
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Young Renault rejoiced in advance over the happiness of his _fiancee_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What a joy it would be for her and for him when he should present to her the miraculous man whom she had protected against the horrors of the tomb, and whom he had resuscitated in answer to her entreaty!
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading What a joy it would be for her and for him when he should present to her the miraculous man whom she had protected against the horrors of the tomb, and whom he had resuscitated in answer to her entreaty!
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading The messenger whom Leon had sent to Moret, could not reach there before seven o'clock.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading What a joy it would be for her and for him when he should present to her the miraculous man whom she had protected against the horrors of the tomb, and whom he had resuscitated in answer to her entreaty!
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading THE CONVALESCENT'S FIRST MEAL.
a person who carries a message
From this reading The messenger whom Leon had sent to Moret, could not reach there before seven o'clock.
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading What a joy it would be for her and for him when he should present to her the miraculous man whom she had protected against the horrors of the tomb, and whom he had resuscitated in answer to her entreaty!
Moret
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From this reading The messenger whom Leon had sent to Moret, could not reach there before seven o'clock.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The messenger whom Leon had sent to Moret, could not reach there before seven o'clock.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The messenger whom Leon had sent to Moret, could not reach there before seven o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Young Renault rejoiced in advance over the happiness of his _fiancee_.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Young Renault rejoiced in advance over the happiness of his _fiancee_.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading What a joy it would be for her and for him when he should present to her the miraculous man whom she had protected against the horrors of the tomb, and whom he had resuscitated in answer to her entreaty!
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading What a joy it would be for her and for him when he should present to her the miraculous man whom she had protected against the horrors of the tomb, and whom he had resuscitated in answer to her entreaty!
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The messenger whom Leon had sent to Moret, could not reach there before seven o'clock.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Young Renault rejoiced in advance over the happiness of his _fiancee_.
Renault
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From this reading Young Renault rejoiced in advance over the happiness of his _fiancee_.
resuscitatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪtɪd/
restored to life or consciousness
From this reading What a joy it would be for her and for him when he should present to her the miraculous man whom she had protected against the horrors of the tomb, and whom he had resuscitated in answer to her entreaty!
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The messenger whom Leon had sent to Moret, could not reach there before seven o'clock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The messenger whom Leon had sent to Moret, could not reach there before seven o'clock.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What a joy it would be for her and for him when he should present to her the miraculous man whom she had protected against the horrors of the tomb, and whom he had resuscitated in answer to her entreaty!
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading What a joy it would be for her and for him when he should present to her the miraculous man whom she had protected against the horrors of the tomb, and whom he had resuscitated in answer to her entreaty!
SupposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONVALESCENT'S FIRST MEAL.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The messenger whom Leon had sent to Moret, could not reach there before seven o'clock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The messenger whom Leon had sent to Moret, could not reach there before seven o'clock.
tombnounUS /tuːm/
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading What a joy it would be for her and for him when he should present to her the miraculous man whom she had protected against the horrors of the tomb, and whom he had resuscitated in answer to her entreaty!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a joy it would be for her and for him when he should present to her the miraculous man whom she had protected against the horrors of the tomb, and whom he had resuscitated in answer to her entreaty!
at the time that
From this reading What a joy it would be for her and for him when he should present to her the miraculous man whom she had protected against the horrors of the tomb, and whom he had resuscitated in answer to her entreaty!
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The messenger whom Leon had sent to Moret, could not reach there before seven o'clock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Supposing that he would find the ladies at table with their hosts, that the great news would cut the dinner short, and that there would be a carriage handy, Clementine and her aunt would probably be at Fontainebleau between ten and eleven o'clock.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Renault rejoiced in advance over the happiness of his _fiancee_.
