used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then he went on in a different tone: “M. Hyacinthe is a gifted child, _un enfant très-doué_, in whom I take a tender interest—a child who has an account to settle.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Then he went on in a different tone: “M. Hyacinthe is a gifted child, _un enfant très-doué_, in whom I take a tender interest—a child who has an account to settle.
Ah
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From this reading “_Ah ça_, is that the way you trifle with state secrets?” her husband cried without heeding her.
ami
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From this reading “_Mon ami_, you ought to present _ces messieurs_,” Madame Poupin remarked.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then he went on in a different tone: “M. Hyacinthe is a gifted child, _un enfant très-doué_, in whom I take a tender interest—a child who has an account to settle.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Oh, a thumping big one!
ces
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From this reading “_Mon ami_, you ought to present _ces messieurs_,” Madame Poupin remarked.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Then he went on in a different tone: “M. Hyacinthe is a gifted child, _un enfant très-doué_, in whom I take a tender interest—a child who has an account to settle.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “_Ah ça_, is that the way you trifle with state secrets?” her husband cried without heeding her.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Then he went on in a different tone: “M. Hyacinthe is a gifted child, _un enfant très-doué_, in whom I take a tender interest—a child who has an account to settle.
enfant
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From this reading Then he went on in a different tone: “M. Hyacinthe is a gifted child, _un enfant très-doué_, in whom I take a tender interest—a child who has an account to settle.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading Then he went on in a different tone: “M. Hyacinthe is a gifted child, _un enfant très-doué_, in whom I take a tender interest—a child who has an account to settle.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then he went on in a different tone: “M. Hyacinthe is a gifted child, _un enfant très-doué_, in whom I take a tender interest—a child who has an account to settle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he went on in a different tone: “M. Hyacinthe is a gifted child, _un enfant très-doué_, in whom I take a tender interest—a child who has an account to settle.
heedingverbUS /ˈhiːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to
From this reading “_Ah ça_, is that the way you trifle with state secrets?” her husband cried without heeding her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “_Ah ça_, is that the way you trifle with state secrets?” her husband cried without heeding her.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading “_Ah ça_, is that the way you trifle with state secrets?” her husband cried without heeding her.
Hyacinthe
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From this reading Then he went on in a different tone: “M. Hyacinthe is a gifted child, _un enfant très-doué_, in whom I take a tender interest—a child who has an account to settle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then he went on in a different tone: “M. Hyacinthe is a gifted child, _un enfant très-doué_, in whom I take a tender interest—a child who has an account to settle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then he went on in a different tone: “M. Hyacinthe is a gifted child, _un enfant très-doué_, in whom I take a tender interest—a child who has an account to settle.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Then he went on in a different tone: “M. Hyacinthe is a gifted child, _un enfant très-doué_, in whom I take a tender interest—a child who has an account to settle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “_Ah ça_, is that the way you trifle with state secrets?” her husband cried without heeding her.
Isn't
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From this reading Isn’t it so, _mon petit_?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Isn’t it so, _mon petit_?”
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Then he went on in a different tone: “M. Hyacinthe is a gifted child, _un enfant très-doué_, in whom I take a tender interest—a child who has an account to settle.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading “_Mon ami_, you ought to present _ces messieurs_,” Madame Poupin remarked.
messieursnounUS /meɪˈsjɜːrz/
plural of “monsieur” — used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “_Mon ami_, you ought to present _ces messieurs_,” Madame Poupin remarked.
MonnounUS /moʊn/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading “_Mon ami_, you ought to present _ces messieurs_,” Madame Poupin remarked.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, a thumping big one!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then he went on in a different tone: “M. Hyacinthe is a gifted child, _un enfant très-doué_, in whom I take a tender interest—a child who has an account to settle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Oh, a thumping big one!
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “_Mon ami_, you ought to present _ces messieurs_,” Madame Poupin remarked.
petit
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From this reading Isn’t it so, _mon petit_?”
Poupin
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From this reading “_Mon ami_, you ought to present _ces messieurs_,” Madame Poupin remarked.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “_Mon ami_, you ought to present _ces messieurs_,” Madame Poupin remarked.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “_Mon ami_, you ought to present _ces messieurs_,” Madame Poupin remarked.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading “_Ah ça_, is that the way you trifle with state secrets?” her husband cried without heeding her.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Then he went on in a different tone: “M. Hyacinthe is a gifted child, _un enfant très-doué_, in whom I take a tender interest—a child who has an account to settle.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Isn’t it so, _mon petit_?”
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “_Ah ça_, is that the way you trifle with state secrets?” her husband cried without heeding her.
carry out
From this reading Then he went on in a different tone: “M. Hyacinthe is a gifted child, _un enfant très-doué_, in whom I take a tender interest—a child who has an account to settle.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Then he went on in a different tone: “M. Hyacinthe is a gifted child, _un enfant très-doué_, in whom I take a tender interest—a child who has an account to settle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “_Ah ça_, is that the way you trifle with state secrets?” her husband cried without heeding her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_Ah ça_, is that the way you trifle with state secrets?” her husband cried without heeding her.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he went on in a different tone: “M. Hyacinthe is a gifted child, _un enfant très-doué_, in whom I take a tender interest—a child who has an account to settle.
thumpingnounUS /ˈθʌmpɪŋ/
a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
From this reading Oh, a thumping big one!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “_Mon ami_, you ought to present _ces messieurs_,” Madame Poupin remarked.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Then he went on in a different tone: “M. Hyacinthe is a gifted child, _un enfant très-doué_, in whom I take a tender interest—a child who has an account to settle.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading “_Ah ça_, is that the way you trifle with state secrets?” her husband cried without heeding her.
très-doué
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From this reading Then he went on in a different tone: “M. Hyacinthe is a gifted child, _un enfant très-doué_, in whom I take a tender interest—a child who has an account to settle.
unnounUS /ʌn/
an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
From this reading Then he went on in a different tone: “M. Hyacinthe is a gifted child, _un enfant très-doué_, in whom I take a tender interest—a child who has an account to settle.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “_Ah ça_, is that the way you trifle with state secrets?” her husband cried without heeding her.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then he went on in a different tone: “M. Hyacinthe is a gifted child, _un enfant très-doué_, in whom I take a tender interest—a child who has an account to settle.
which person or people
From this reading Then he went on in a different tone: “M. Hyacinthe is a gifted child, _un enfant très-doué_, in whom I take a tender interest—a child who has an account to settle.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then he went on in a different tone: “M. Hyacinthe is a gifted child, _un enfant très-doué_, in whom I take a tender interest—a child who has an account to settle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “_Ah ça_, is that the way you trifle with state secrets?” her husband cried without heeding her.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “_Ah ça_, is that the way you trifle with state secrets?” her husband cried without heeding her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “_Mon ami_, you ought to present _ces messieurs_,” Madame Poupin remarked.
ça
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From this reading “_Ah ça_, is that the way you trifle with state secrets?” her husband cried without heeding her.
