used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sarah and Tom left the tavern in spite of the tempest, and took a contrary direction to the Chourineur.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His steps, which were somewhat irregular, in consequence of the frequent libations of the evening, were soon unheard amidst the whistling of the storm and the sheets of rain which dashed against the walls.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading The Schoolmaster and the Chouette, hidden in an alley opposite the _tapis-franc_, saw the Chourineur go down the street, in the direction of the street in which the house in ruins was situated.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading His steps, which were somewhat irregular, in consequence of the frequent libations of the evening, were soon unheard amidst the whistling of the storm and the sheets of rain which dashed against the walls.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Schoolmaster and the Chouette, hidden in an alley opposite the _tapis-franc_, saw the Chourineur go down the street, in the direction of the street in which the house in ruins was situated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
Chouette
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From this reading The Schoolmaster and the Chouette, hidden in an alley opposite the _tapis-franc_, saw the Chourineur go down the street, in the direction of the street in which the house in ruins was situated.
Chourineur
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From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading His steps, which were somewhat irregular, in consequence of the frequent libations of the evening, were soon unheard amidst the whistling of the storm and the sheets of rain which dashed against the walls.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Sarah and Tom left the tavern in spite of the tempest, and took a contrary direction to the Chourineur.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading His steps, which were somewhat irregular, in consequence of the frequent libations of the evening, were soon unheard amidst the whistling of the storm and the sheets of rain which dashed against the walls.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The Schoolmaster and the Chouette, hidden in an alley opposite the _tapis-franc_, saw the Chourineur go down the street, in the direction of the street in which the house in ruins was situated.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Schoolmaster and the Chouette, hidden in an alley opposite the _tapis-franc_, saw the Chourineur go down the street, in the direction of the street in which the house in ruins was situated.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading His steps, which were somewhat irregular, in consequence of the frequent libations of the evening, were soon unheard amidst the whistling of the storm and the sheets of rain which dashed against the walls.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
a boy or man
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading His steps, which were somewhat irregular, in consequence of the frequent libations of the evening, were soon unheard amidst the whistling of the storm and the sheets of rain which dashed against the walls.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Schoolmaster and the Chouette, hidden in an alley opposite the _tapis-franc_, saw the Chourineur go down the street, in the direction of the street in which the house in ruins was situated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
not accessible to view
From this reading The Schoolmaster and the Chouette, hidden in an alley opposite the _tapis-franc_, saw the Chourineur go down the street, in the direction of the street in which the house in ruins was situated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His steps, which were somewhat irregular, in consequence of the frequent libations of the evening, were soon unheard amidst the whistling of the storm and the sheets of rain which dashed against the walls.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Schoolmaster and the Chouette, hidden in an alley opposite the _tapis-franc_, saw the Chourineur go down the street, in the direction of the street in which the house in ruins was situated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
a message received and understood
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading His steps, which were somewhat irregular, in consequence of the frequent libations of the evening, were soon unheard amidst the whistling of the storm and the sheets of rain which dashed against the walls.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Sarah and Tom left the tavern in spite of the tempest, and took a contrary direction to the Chourineur.
libations
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From this reading His steps, which were somewhat irregular, in consequence of the frequent libations of the evening, were soon unheard amidst the whistling of the storm and the sheets of rain which dashed against the walls.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE."
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The Schoolmaster and the Chouette, hidden in an alley opposite the _tapis-franc_, saw the Chourineur go down the street, in the direction of the street in which the house in ruins was situated.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading The Schoolmaster and the Chouette, hidden in an alley opposite the _tapis-franc_, saw the Chourineur go down the street, in the direction of the street in which the house in ruins was situated.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
cut with a saw
From this reading The Schoolmaster and the Chouette, hidden in an alley opposite the _tapis-franc_, saw the Chourineur go down the street, in the direction of the street in which the house in ruins was situated.
SchoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading The Schoolmaster and the Chouette, hidden in an alley opposite the _tapis-franc_, saw the Chourineur go down the street, in the direction of the street in which the house in ruins was situated.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading His steps, which were somewhat irregular, in consequence of the frequent libations of the evening, were soon unheard amidst the whistling of the storm and the sheets of rain which dashed against the walls.
shuttingnounUS /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The Schoolmaster and the Chouette, hidden in an alley opposite the _tapis-franc_, saw the Chourineur go down the street, in the direction of the street in which the house in ruins was situated.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His steps, which were somewhat irregular, in consequence of the frequent libations of the evening, were soon unheard amidst the whistling of the storm and the sheets of rain which dashed against the walls.
in the near future
From this reading His steps, which were somewhat irregular, in consequence of the frequent libations of the evening, were soon unheard amidst the whistling of the storm and the sheets of rain which dashed against the walls.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Sarah and Tom left the tavern in spite of the tempest, and took a contrary direction to the Chourineur.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading His steps, which were somewhat irregular, in consequence of the frequent libations of the evening, were soon unheard amidst the whistling of the storm and the sheets of rain which dashed against the walls.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading His steps, which were somewhat irregular, in consequence of the frequent libations of the evening, were soon unheard amidst the whistling of the storm and the sheets of rain which dashed against the walls.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The Schoolmaster and the Chouette, hidden in an alley opposite the _tapis-franc_, saw the Chourineur go down the street, in the direction of the street in which the house in ruins was situated.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
tapis-franc
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From this reading The Schoolmaster and the Chouette, hidden in an alley opposite the _tapis-franc_, saw the Chourineur go down the street, in the direction of the street in which the house in ruins was situated.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading Sarah and Tom left the tavern in spite of the tempest, and took a contrary direction to the Chourineur.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading Sarah and Tom left the tavern in spite of the tempest, and took a contrary direction to the Chourineur.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sarah and Tom left the tavern in spite of the tempest, and took a contrary direction to the Chourineur.
male cat
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Sarah and Tom left the tavern in spite of the tempest, and took a contrary direction to the Chourineur.
torrentsnounUS /ˈtɔːrənts/
plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
unheardadjectiveUS /ənˈhɜːrd/
not necessarily inaudible but not heard
From this reading His steps, which were somewhat irregular, in consequence of the frequent libations of the evening, were soon unheard amidst the whistling of the storm and the sheets of rain which dashed against the walls.
precisely as stated
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading His steps, which were somewhat irregular, in consequence of the frequent libations of the evening, were soon unheard amidst the whistling of the storm and the sheets of rain which dashed against the walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His steps, which were somewhat irregular, in consequence of the frequent libations of the evening, were soon unheard amidst the whistling of the storm and the sheets of rain which dashed against the walls.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading His steps, which were somewhat irregular, in consequence of the frequent libations of the evening, were soon unheard amidst the whistling of the storm and the sheets of rain which dashed against the walls.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The noise which was made by the shutting of the door aroused Tom and Sarah from their reverie, and they rose, and, having thanked the Chourineur for the information he had given them, the fellow went out, the wind blowing very strongly, and the rain falling in torrents.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE."
