used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Marie sprang towards her father and poured out a torrent of broken words.
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading “They accuse me, my father--they accuse me!” cried the girl, panting.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading Angry, anxious, excited, it was difficult to make out what sentiment was uppermost in her, and her father seemed also, at first, undecided as to the attitude he should adopt towards the two gentlemen.
in addition
From this reading Angry, anxious, excited, it was difficult to make out what sentiment was uppermost in her, and her father seemed also, at first, undecided as to the attitude he should adopt towards the two gentlemen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marie sprang towards her father and poured out a torrent of broken words.
AngryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Angry, anxious, excited, it was difficult to make out what sentiment was uppermost in her, and her father seemed also, at first, undecided as to the attitude he should adopt towards the two gentlemen.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Angry, anxious, excited, it was difficult to make out what sentiment was uppermost in her, and her father seemed also, at first, undecided as to the attitude he should adopt towards the two gentlemen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Angry, anxious, excited, it was difficult to make out what sentiment was uppermost in her, and her father seemed also, at first, undecided as to the attitude he should adopt towards the two gentlemen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Angry, anxious, excited, it was difficult to make out what sentiment was uppermost in her, and her father seemed also, at first, undecided as to the attitude he should adopt towards the two gentlemen.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Angry, anxious, excited, it was difficult to make out what sentiment was uppermost in her, and her father seemed also, at first, undecided as to the attitude he should adopt towards the two gentlemen.
Bayre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “They say--Monsieur Bayre says--I do not take care of the child.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Marie sprang towards her father and poured out a torrent of broken words.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He who comes here but once in six months, what should he know?
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “They say--Monsieur Bayre says--I do not take care of the child.
a young person of either sex
From this reading “They say--Monsieur Bayre says--I do not take care of the child.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading He who comes here but once in six months, what should he know?
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “They accuse me, my father--they accuse me!” cried the girl, panting.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Angry, anxious, excited, it was difficult to make out what sentiment was uppermost in her, and her father seemed also, at first, undecided as to the attitude he should adopt towards the two gentlemen.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “They say--Monsieur Bayre says--I do not take care of the child.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Angry, anxious, excited, it was difficult to make out what sentiment was uppermost in her, and her father seemed also, at first, undecided as to the attitude he should adopt towards the two gentlemen.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Marie sprang towards her father and poured out a torrent of broken words.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Angry, anxious, excited, it was difficult to make out what sentiment was uppermost in her, and her father seemed also, at first, undecided as to the attitude he should adopt towards the two gentlemen.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Angry, anxious, excited, it was difficult to make out what sentiment was uppermost in her, and her father seemed also, at first, undecided as to the attitude he should adopt towards the two gentlemen.
a young female
From this reading “They accuse me, my father--they accuse me!” cried the girl, panting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Angry, anxious, excited, it was difficult to make out what sentiment was uppermost in her, and her father seemed also, at first, undecided as to the attitude he should adopt towards the two gentlemen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marie sprang towards her father and poured out a torrent of broken words.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He who comes here but once in six months, what should he know?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “They say--Monsieur Bayre says--I do not take care of the child.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Angry, anxious, excited, it was difficult to make out what sentiment was uppermost in her, and her father seemed also, at first, undecided as to the attitude he should adopt towards the two gentlemen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Angry, anxious, excited, it was difficult to make out what sentiment was uppermost in her, and her father seemed also, at first, undecided as to the attitude he should adopt towards the two gentlemen.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He who comes here but once in six months, what should he know?
engage in
From this reading Angry, anxious, excited, it was difficult to make out what sentiment was uppermost in her, and her father seemed also, at first, undecided as to the attitude he should adopt towards the two gentlemen.
Marie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marie sprang towards her father and poured out a torrent of broken words.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “They accuse me, my father--they accuse me!” cried the girl, panting.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “They say--Monsieur Bayre says--I do not take care of the child.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He who comes here but once in six months, what should he know?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “They accuse me, my father--they accuse me!” cried the girl, panting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “They say--Monsieur Bayre says--I do not take care of the child.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Marie sprang towards her father and poured out a torrent of broken words.
on one occasion
From this reading He who comes here but once in six months, what should he know?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Marie sprang towards her father and poured out a torrent of broken words.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading “They accuse me, my father--they accuse me!” cried the girl, panting.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Marie sprang towards her father and poured out a torrent of broken words.
express in words
From this reading “They say--Monsieur Bayre says--I do not take care of the child.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “They say--Monsieur Bayre says--I do not take care of the child.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Angry, anxious, excited, it was difficult to make out what sentiment was uppermost in her, and her father seemed also, at first, undecided as to the attitude he should adopt towards the two gentlemen.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Angry, anxious, excited, it was difficult to make out what sentiment was uppermost in her, and her father seemed also, at first, undecided as to the attitude he should adopt towards the two gentlemen.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Angry, anxious, excited, it was difficult to make out what sentiment was uppermost in her, and her father seemed also, at first, undecided as to the attitude he should adopt towards the two gentlemen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading He who comes here but once in six months, what should he know?
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Marie sprang towards her father and poured out a torrent of broken words.
carry out
From this reading “They say--Monsieur Bayre says--I do not take care of the child.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Angry, anxious, excited, it was difficult to make out what sentiment was uppermost in her, and her father seemed also, at first, undecided as to the attitude he should adopt towards the two gentlemen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They accuse me, my father--they accuse me!” cried the girl, panting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Angry, anxious, excited, it was difficult to make out what sentiment was uppermost in her, and her father seemed also, at first, undecided as to the attitude he should adopt towards the two gentlemen.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading Marie sprang towards her father and poured out a torrent of broken words.
in the direction of
From this reading Marie sprang towards her father and poured out a torrent of broken words.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Angry, anxious, excited, it was difficult to make out what sentiment was uppermost in her, and her father seemed also, at first, undecided as to the attitude he should adopt towards the two gentlemen.
undecidedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
From this reading Angry, anxious, excited, it was difficult to make out what sentiment was uppermost in her, and her father seemed also, at first, undecided as to the attitude he should adopt towards the two gentlemen.
uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/
at or nearest to the top
From this reading Angry, anxious, excited, it was difficult to make out what sentiment was uppermost in her, and her father seemed also, at first, undecided as to the attitude he should adopt towards the two gentlemen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Angry, anxious, excited, it was difficult to make out what sentiment was uppermost in her, and her father seemed also, at first, undecided as to the attitude he should adopt towards the two gentlemen.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Angry, anxious, excited, it was difficult to make out what sentiment was uppermost in her, and her father seemed also, at first, undecided as to the attitude he should adopt towards the two gentlemen.
which person or people
From this reading He who comes here but once in six months, what should he know?
the words that are spoken
From this reading Marie sprang towards her father and poured out a torrent of broken words.
