used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ART OF DOCTOR JAMIESON Eleazar proved a faithful messenger once more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And yes, _Monsieur le Docteur_ at last--thank the _Bon Dieu_!
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Before the evening shadows had greatly lengthened, three figures appeared at the lower end of the approach to Tallwoods mansion house.
move towards
From this reading Before the evening shadows had greatly lengthened, three figures appeared at the lower end of the approach to Tallwoods mansion house.
ARTauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading THE ART OF DOCTOR JAMIESON Eleazar proved a faithful messenger once more.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jeanne, as usual looking out from their window, saw these.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before the evening shadows had greatly lengthened, three figures appeared at the lower end of the approach to Tallwoods mansion house.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the evening shadows had greatly lengthened, three figures appeared at the lower end of the approach to Tallwoods mansion house.
Bon
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From this reading "And yes, _Monsieur le Docteur_ at last--thank the _Bon Dieu_!
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading "It is the old man, Madame," she commented.
Dieu
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From this reading "And yes, _Monsieur le Docteur_ at last--thank the _Bon Dieu_!
Docteur
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a licensed medical practitioner
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Eleazar
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either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Before the evening shadows had greatly lengthened, three figures appeared at the lower end of the approach to Tallwoods mansion house.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Before the evening shadows had greatly lengthened, three figures appeared at the lower end of the approach to Tallwoods mansion house.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading THE ART OF DOCTOR JAMIESON Eleazar proved a faithful messenger once more.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Before the evening shadows had greatly lengthened, three figures appeared at the lower end of the approach to Tallwoods mansion house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jeanne, as usual looking out from their window, saw these.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Before the evening shadows had greatly lengthened, three figures appeared at the lower end of the approach to Tallwoods mansion house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before the evening shadows had greatly lengthened, three figures appeared at the lower end of the approach to Tallwoods mansion house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Before the evening shadows had greatly lengthened, three figures appeared at the lower end of the approach to Tallwoods mansion house.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is the old man, Madame," she commented.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is the old man, Madame," she commented.
JAMIESON
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Jeanne
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From this reading Jeanne, as usual looking out from their window, saw these.
immediately past
From this reading "And yes, _Monsieur le Docteur_ at last--thank the _Bon Dieu_!
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading "And yes, _Monsieur le Docteur_ at last--thank the _Bon Dieu_!
lengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθənd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading Before the evening shadows had greatly lengthened, three figures appeared at the lower end of the approach to Tallwoods mansion house.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Jeanne, as usual looking out from their window, saw these.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Before the evening shadows had greatly lengthened, three figures appeared at the lower end of the approach to Tallwoods mansion house.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading "It is the old man, Madame," she commented.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "It is the old man, Madame," she commented.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Before the evening shadows had greatly lengthened, three figures appeared at the lower end of the approach to Tallwoods mansion house.
a person who carries a message
From this reading THE ART OF DOCTOR JAMIESON Eleazar proved a faithful messenger once more.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "And yes, _Monsieur le Docteur_ at last--thank the _Bon Dieu_!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ART OF DOCTOR JAMIESON Eleazar proved a faithful messenger once more.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "It is the old man, Madame," she commented.
on one occasion
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Jeanne, as usual looking out from their window, saw these.
established beyond doubt
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cut with a saw
From this reading Jeanne, as usual looking out from their window, saw these.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Before the evening shadows had greatly lengthened, three figures appeared at the lower end of the approach to Tallwoods mansion house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is the old man, Madame," she commented.
Tallwoods
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From this reading Before the evening shadows had greatly lengthened, three figures appeared at the lower end of the approach to Tallwoods mansion house.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "And yes, _Monsieur le Docteur_ at last--thank the _Bon Dieu_!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ART OF DOCTOR JAMIESON Eleazar proved a faithful messenger once more.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Jeanne, as usual looking out from their window, saw these.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Jeanne, as usual looking out from their window, saw these.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Before the evening shadows had greatly lengthened, three figures appeared at the lower end of the approach to Tallwoods mansion house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before the evening shadows had greatly lengthened, three figures appeared at the lower end of the approach to Tallwoods mansion house.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Jeanne, as usual looking out from their window, saw these.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Jeanne, as usual looking out from their window, saw these.
an affirmative
From this reading "And yes, _Monsieur le Docteur_ at last--thank the _Bon Dieu_!
