used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now Giraud laid it down as an axiom that a woman lies to save herself, the man she loves, and her child.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now Giraud laid it down as an axiom that a woman lies to save herself, the man she loves, and her child.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now Giraud laid it down as an axiom that a woman lies to save herself, the man she loves, and her child.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Since we are satisfied that was Georges Conneau who dictated the lie to her, and as Georges Conneau is not Jack Renauld, follows that the third case is put out of court.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now Giraud laid it down as an axiom that a woman lies to save herself, the man she loves, and her child.
attributingverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪŋ/
-ing form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading And, still attributing the crime to Georges Conneau, the first is equally so.
axiomnounUS /ˈæksiəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading Now Giraud laid it down as an axiom that a woman lies to save herself, the man she loves, and her child.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Since we are satisfied that was Georges Conneau who dictated the lie to her, and as Georges Conneau is not Jack Renauld, follows that the third case is put out of court.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Now Giraud laid it down as an axiom that a woman lies to save herself, the man she loves, and her child.
Conneau
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From this reading “Georges Conneau,” I said doubtfully, eyeing Poirot warily.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Since we are satisfied that was Georges Conneau who dictated the lie to her, and as Georges Conneau is not Jack Renauld, follows that the third case is put out of court.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading And, still attributing the crime to Georges Conneau, the first is equally so.
dictatedadjectiveUS /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/
determined or decided upon as by an authority
From this reading Since we are satisfied that was Georges Conneau who dictated the lie to her, and as Georges Conneau is not Jack Renauld, follows that the third case is put out of court.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading “Georges Conneau,” I said doubtfully, eyeing Poirot warily.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Now Giraud laid it down as an axiom that a woman lies to save herself, the man she loves, and her child.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading And, still attributing the crime to Georges Conneau, the first is equally so.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “Exactly.
eyeingverbUS /ˈaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “eye” — look at
From this reading “Georges Conneau,” I said doubtfully, eyeing Poirot warily.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And, still attributing the crime to Georges Conneau, the first is equally so.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Since we are satisfied that was Georges Conneau who dictated the lie to her, and as Georges Conneau is not Jack Renauld, follows that the third case is put out of court.
GeorgesnounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
plural of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading “Georges Conneau,” I said doubtfully, eyeing Poirot warily.
Giraud
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From this reading Now Giraud laid it down as an axiom that a woman lies to save herself, the man she loves, and her child.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Now Giraud laid it down as an axiom that a woman lies to save herself, the man she loves, and her child.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Now Giraud laid it down as an axiom that a woman lies to save herself, the man she loves, and her child.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Georges Conneau,” I said doubtfully, eyeing Poirot warily.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since we are satisfied that was Georges Conneau who dictated the lie to her, and as Georges Conneau is not Jack Renauld, follows that the third case is put out of court.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now Giraud laid it down as an axiom that a woman lies to save herself, the man she loves, and her child.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Since we are satisfied that was Georges Conneau who dictated the lie to her, and as Georges Conneau is not Jack Renauld, follows that the third case is put out of court.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Now Giraud laid it down as an axiom that a woman lies to save herself, the man she loves, and her child.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Since we are satisfied that was Georges Conneau who dictated the lie to her, and as Georges Conneau is not Jack Renauld, follows that the third case is put out of court.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Now Giraud laid it down as an axiom that a woman lies to save herself, the man she loves, and her child.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Now Giraud laid it down as an axiom that a woman lies to save herself, the man she loves, and her child.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Now Giraud laid it down as an axiom that a woman lies to save herself, the man she loves, and her child.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Since we are satisfied that was Georges Conneau who dictated the lie to her, and as Georges Conneau is not Jack Renauld, follows that the third case is put out of court.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now Giraud laid it down as an axiom that a woman lies to save herself, the man she loves, and her child.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since we are satisfied that was Georges Conneau who dictated the lie to her, and as Georges Conneau is not Jack Renauld, follows that the third case is put out of court.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Since we are satisfied that was Georges Conneau who dictated the lie to her, and as Georges Conneau is not Jack Renauld, follows that the third case is put out of court.
Poirot
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From this reading “Georges Conneau,” I said doubtfully, eyeing Poirot warily.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Since we are satisfied that was Georges Conneau who dictated the lie to her, and as Georges Conneau is not Jack Renauld, follows that the third case is put out of court.
Renauld
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From this reading Since we are satisfied that was Georges Conneau who dictated the lie to her, and as Georges Conneau is not Jack Renauld, follows that the third case is put out of court.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Georges Conneau,” I said doubtfully, eyeing Poirot warily.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Since we are satisfied that was Georges Conneau who dictated the lie to her, and as Georges Conneau is not Jack Renauld, follows that the third case is put out of court.
except for; apart from
From this reading Now Giraud laid it down as an axiom that a woman lies to save herself, the man she loves, and her child.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now Giraud laid it down as an axiom that a woman lies to save herself, the man she loves, and her child.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since we are satisfied that was Georges Conneau who dictated the lie to her, and as Georges Conneau is not Jack Renauld, follows that the third case is put out of court.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And, still attributing the crime to Georges Conneau, the first is equally so.
not in physical motion
From this reading And, still attributing the crime to Georges Conneau, the first is equally so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now Giraud laid it down as an axiom that a woman lies to save herself, the man she loves, and her child.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now Giraud laid it down as an axiom that a woman lies to save herself, the man she loves, and her child.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Since we are satisfied that was Georges Conneau who dictated the lie to her, and as Georges Conneau is not Jack Renauld, follows that the third case is put out of court.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now Giraud laid it down as an axiom that a woman lies to save herself, the man she loves, and her child.
warilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a wary manner
From this reading “Georges Conneau,” I said doubtfully, eyeing Poirot warily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since we are satisfied that was Georges Conneau who dictated the lie to her, and as Georges Conneau is not Jack Renauld, follows that the third case is put out of court.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Since we are satisfied that was Georges Conneau who dictated the lie to her, and as Georges Conneau is not Jack Renauld, follows that the third case is put out of court.
which person or people
From this reading Since we are satisfied that was Georges Conneau who dictated the lie to her, and as Georges Conneau is not Jack Renauld, follows that the third case is put out of court.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Now Giraud laid it down as an axiom that a woman lies to save herself, the man she loves, and her child.
