adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "See here," said he to Guespin, "I took you for a young man of sense, and you are only an ass.
absoluteadjectiveUS /ˈæbsəluːt/
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading He made you promise absolute secrecy (a promise which, to do you justice, you kept); he told you to leave the other servants at the station and go to Vulcan's Forges, where you were to buy for him a hammer, a file, a chisel, and a dirk; these you were to carry to a certain woman.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "See here," said he to Guespin, "I took you for a young man of sense, and you are only an ass.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "See here," said he to Guespin, "I took you for a young man of sense, and you are only an ass.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Do you imagine that we don't know anything?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "See here," said he to Guespin, "I took you for a young man of sense, and you are only an ass.
assnounUS /æs/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading "See here," said he to Guespin, "I took you for a young man of sense, and you are only an ass.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last the detective waxed impatient.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading Listen: On the night of Madame Denis's wedding, you were getting ready to go off with your comrades, and had just borrowed twenty francs from the valet, when the count called you.
buyverbUS /baɪ/
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He made you promise absolute secrecy (a promise which, to do you justice, you kept); he told you to leave the other servants at the station and go to Vulcan's Forges, where you were to buy for him a hammer, a file, a chisel, and a dirk; these you were to carry to a certain woman.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Listen: On the night of Madame Denis's wedding, you were getting ready to go off with your comrades, and had just borrowed twenty francs from the valet, when the count called you.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He made you promise absolute secrecy (a promise which, to do you justice, you kept); he told you to leave the other servants at the station and go to Vulcan's Forges, where you were to buy for him a hammer, a file, a chisel, and a dirk; these you were to carry to a certain woman.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He made you promise absolute secrecy (a promise which, to do you justice, you kept); he told you to leave the other servants at the station and go to Vulcan's Forges, where you were to buy for him a hammer, a file, a chisel, and a dirk; these you were to carry to a certain woman.
chiselnounUS /ˈtʃɪzəl/
an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge
From this reading He made you promise absolute secrecy (a promise which, to do you justice, you kept); he told you to leave the other servants at the station and go to Vulcan's Forges, where you were to buy for him a hammer, a file, a chisel, and a dirk; these you were to carry to a certain woman.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Listen: On the night of Madame Denis's wedding, you were getting ready to go off with your comrades, and had just borrowed twenty francs from the valet, when the count called you.
countverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Listen: On the night of Madame Denis's wedding, you were getting ready to go off with your comrades, and had just borrowed twenty francs from the valet, when the count called you.
Denis's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Listen: On the night of Madame Denis's wedding, you were getting ready to go off with your comrades, and had just borrowed twenty francs from the valet, when the count called you.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading At last the detective waxed impatient.
dirknounUS /dɜːrk/
a relatively long dagger with a straight blade
From this reading He made you promise absolute secrecy (a promise which, to do you justice, you kept); he told you to leave the other servants at the station and go to Vulcan's Forges, where you were to buy for him a hammer, a file, a chisel, and a dirk; these you were to carry to a certain woman.
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you imagine that we don't know anything?
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Do you imagine that we don't know anything?
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading He made you promise absolute secrecy (a promise which, to do you justice, you kept); he told you to leave the other servants at the station and go to Vulcan's Forges, where you were to buy for him a hammer, a file, a chisel, and a dirk; these you were to carry to a certain woman.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "See here," said he to Guespin, "I took you for a young man of sense, and you are only an ass.
ForgesnounUS /ˈfɔːrdʒɪz/
plural of “forge” — furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping
From this reading He made you promise absolute secrecy (a promise which, to do you justice, you kept); he told you to leave the other servants at the station and go to Vulcan's Forges, where you were to buy for him a hammer, a file, a chisel, and a dirk; these you were to carry to a certain woman.
francsnounUS /fræŋks/
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading Listen: On the night of Madame Denis's wedding, you were getting ready to go off with your comrades, and had just borrowed twenty francs from the valet, when the count called you.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Listen: On the night of Madame Denis's wedding, you were getting ready to go off with your comrades, and had just borrowed twenty francs from the valet, when the count called you.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Listen: On the night of Madame Denis's wedding, you were getting ready to go off with your comrades, and had just borrowed twenty francs from the valet, when the count called you.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Listen: On the night of Madame Denis's wedding, you were getting ready to go off with your comrades, and had just borrowed twenty francs from the valet, when the count called you.
Guespin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "See here," said he to Guespin, "I took you for a young man of sense, and you are only an ass.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Listen: On the night of Madame Denis's wedding, you were getting ready to go off with your comrades, and had just borrowed twenty francs from the valet, when the count called you.
hammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading He made you promise absolute secrecy (a promise which, to do you justice, you kept); he told you to leave the other servants at the station and go to Vulcan's Forges, where you were to buy for him a hammer, a file, a chisel, and a dirk; these you were to carry to a certain woman.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "See here," said he to Guespin, "I took you for a young man of sense, and you are only an ass.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "See here," said he to Guespin, "I took you for a young man of sense, and you are only an ass.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He made you promise absolute secrecy (a promise which, to do you justice, you kept); he told you to leave the other servants at the station and go to Vulcan's Forges, where you were to buy for him a hammer, a file, a chisel, and a dirk; these you were to carry to a certain woman.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "See here," said he to Guespin, "I took you for a young man of sense, and you are only an ass.
imagineverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒən/
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Do you imagine that we don't know anything?
impatientadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading At last the detective waxed impatient.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Listen: On the night of Madame Denis's wedding, you were getting ready to go off with your comrades, and had just borrowed twenty francs from the valet, when the count called you.
justicenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading He made you promise absolute secrecy (a promise which, to do you justice, you kept); he told you to leave the other servants at the station and go to Vulcan's Forges, where you were to buy for him a hammer, a file, a chisel, and a dirk; these you were to carry to a certain woman.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He made you promise absolute secrecy (a promise which, to do you justice, you kept); he told you to leave the other servants at the station and go to Vulcan's Forges, where you were to buy for him a hammer, a file, a chisel, and a dirk; these you were to carry to a certain woman.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Do you imagine that we don't know anything?
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading At last the detective waxed impatient.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading He made you promise absolute secrecy (a promise which, to do you justice, you kept); he told you to leave the other servants at the station and go to Vulcan's Forges, where you were to buy for him a hammer, a file, a chisel, and a dirk; these you were to carry to a certain woman.
ListenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading Listen: On the night of Madame Denis's wedding, you were getting ready to go off with your comrades, and had just borrowed twenty francs from the valet, when the count called you.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Listen: On the night of Madame Denis's wedding, you were getting ready to go off with your comrades, and had just borrowed twenty francs from the valet, when the count called you.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made you promise absolute secrecy (a promise which, to do you justice, you kept); he told you to leave the other servants at the station and go to Vulcan's Forges, where you were to buy for him a hammer, a file, a chisel, and a dirk; these you were to carry to a certain woman.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "See here," said he to Guespin, "I took you for a young man of sense, and you are only an ass.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Listen: On the night of Madame Denis's wedding, you were getting ready to go off with your comrades, and had just borrowed twenty francs from the valet, when the count called you.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "See here," said he to Guespin, "I took you for a young man of sense, and you are only an ass.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Listen: On the night of Madame Denis's wedding, you were getting ready to go off with your comrades, and had just borrowed twenty francs from the valet, when the count called you.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Listen: On the night of Madame Denis's wedding, you were getting ready to go off with your comrades, and had just borrowed twenty francs from the valet, when the count called you.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading "See here," said he to Guespin, "I took you for a young man of sense, and you are only an ass.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He made you promise absolute secrecy (a promise which, to do you justice, you kept); he told you to leave the other servants at the station and go to Vulcan's Forges, where you were to buy for him a hammer, a file, a chisel, and a dirk; these you were to carry to a certain woman.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading He made you promise absolute secrecy (a promise which, to do you justice, you kept); he told you to leave the other servants at the station and go to Vulcan's Forges, where you were to buy for him a hammer, a file, a chisel, and a dirk; these you were to carry to a certain woman.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Listen: On the night of Madame Denis's wedding, you were getting ready to go off with your comrades, and had just borrowed twenty francs from the valet, when the count called you.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "See here," said he to Guespin, "I took you for a young man of sense, and you are only an ass.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading He made you promise absolute secrecy (a promise which, to do you justice, you kept); he told you to leave the other servants at the station and go to Vulcan's Forges, where you were to buy for him a hammer, a file, a chisel, and a dirk; these you were to carry to a certain woman.
SeeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "See here," said he to Guespin, "I took you for a young man of sense, and you are only an ass.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading "See here," said he to Guespin, "I took you for a young man of sense, and you are only an ass.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He made you promise absolute secrecy (a promise which, to do you justice, you kept); he told you to leave the other servants at the station and go to Vulcan's Forges, where you were to buy for him a hammer, a file, a chisel, and a dirk; these you were to carry to a certain woman.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He made you promise absolute secrecy (a promise which, to do you justice, you kept); he told you to leave the other servants at the station and go to Vulcan's Forges, where you were to buy for him a hammer, a file, a chisel, and a dirk; these you were to carry to a certain woman.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Do you imagine that we don't know anything?
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At last the detective waxed impatient.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He made you promise absolute secrecy (a promise which, to do you justice, you kept); he told you to leave the other servants at the station and go to Vulcan's Forges, where you were to buy for him a hammer, a file, a chisel, and a dirk; these you were to carry to a certain woman.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "See here," said he to Guespin, "I took you for a young man of sense, and you are only an ass.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He made you promise absolute secrecy (a promise which, to do you justice, you kept); he told you to leave the other servants at the station and go to Vulcan's Forges, where you were to buy for him a hammer, a file, a chisel, and a dirk; these you were to carry to a certain woman.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "See here," said he to Guespin, "I took you for a young man of sense, and you are only an ass.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Listen: On the night of Madame Denis's wedding, you were getting ready to go off with your comrades, and had just borrowed twenty francs from the valet, when the count called you.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading Listen: On the night of Madame Denis's wedding, you were getting ready to go off with your comrades, and had just borrowed twenty francs from the valet, when the count called you.
Vulcan'snounUS /ˈvʌlkənz/
possessive form of “vulcan” — (Roman mythology) god of fire and metal working; counterpart of Greek Hephaestus
From this reading He made you promise absolute secrecy (a promise which, to do you justice, you kept); he told you to leave the other servants at the station and go to Vulcan's Forges, where you were to buy for him a hammer, a file, a chisel, and a dirk; these you were to carry to a certain woman.
waxedadjectiveUS /wækst/
treated with wax
From this reading At last the detective waxed impatient.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Do you imagine that we don't know anything?
weddingnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Listen: On the night of Madame Denis's wedding, you were getting ready to go off with your comrades, and had just borrowed twenty francs from the valet, when the count called you.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Listen: On the night of Madame Denis's wedding, you were getting ready to go off with your comrades, and had just borrowed twenty francs from the valet, when the count called you.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Listen: On the night of Madame Denis's wedding, you were getting ready to go off with your comrades, and had just borrowed twenty francs from the valet, when the count called you.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He made you promise absolute secrecy (a promise which, to do you justice, you kept); he told you to leave the other servants at the station and go to Vulcan's Forges, where you were to buy for him a hammer, a file, a chisel, and a dirk; these you were to carry to a certain woman.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He made you promise absolute secrecy (a promise which, to do you justice, you kept); he told you to leave the other servants at the station and go to Vulcan's Forges, where you were to buy for him a hammer, a file, a chisel, and a dirk; these you were to carry to a certain woman.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Listen: On the night of Madame Denis's wedding, you were getting ready to go off with your comrades, and had just borrowed twenty francs from the valet, when the count called you.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He made you promise absolute secrecy (a promise which, to do you justice, you kept); he told you to leave the other servants at the station and go to Vulcan's Forges, where you were to buy for him a hammer, a file, a chisel, and a dirk; these you were to carry to a certain woman.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "See here," said he to Guespin, "I took you for a young man of sense, and you are only an ass.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "See here," said he to Guespin, "I took you for a young man of sense, and you are only an ass.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Listen: On the night of Madame Denis's wedding, you were getting ready to go off with your comrades, and had just borrowed twenty francs from the valet, when the count called you.
