used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have had such terrible trouble this morning, and have passed through such a scene with Katherine that my nerves are quite unstrung."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Oh, Monsieur Browne," said she, "Heaven be praised that you have come!
BernsteinnounUS /ˈbɜːrnstaɪn/
United States conductor and composer (1918-1990)
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
BrownenounUS /braʊn/
English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Oh, Monsieur Browne," said she, "Heaven be praised that you have come!
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Seeing Browne, she sprang to her feet with a cry that was half one of relief, and half of fear.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Seeing Browne, she sprang to her feet with a cry that was half one of relief, and half of fear.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Seeing Browne, she sprang to her feet with a cry that was half one of relief, and half of fear.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Seeing Browne, she sprang to her feet with a cry that was half one of relief, and half of fear.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Oh, Monsieur Browne," said she, "Heaven be praised that you have come!
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "Oh, Monsieur Browne," said she, "Heaven be praised that you have come!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
hystericsnounUS /ˌhɪˈsterɪks/
an attack of hysteria
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have had such terrible trouble this morning, and have passed through such a scene with Katherine that my nerves are quite unstrung."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where is Katherine?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
Jacquarie
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From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
Katherine
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From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "Oh, Monsieur Browne," said she, "Heaven be praised that you have come!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I have had such terrible trouble this morning, and have passed through such a scene with Katherine that my nerves are quite unstrung."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have had such terrible trouble this morning, and have passed through such a scene with Katherine that my nerves are quite unstrung."
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading I have had such terrible trouble this morning, and have passed through such a scene with Katherine that my nerves are quite unstrung."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Monsieur Browne," said she, "Heaven be praised that you have come!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Seeing Browne, she sprang to her feet with a cry that was half one of relief, and half of fear.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I have had such terrible trouble this morning, and have passed through such a scene with Katherine that my nerves are quite unstrung."
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading "Oh, Monsieur Browne," said she, "Heaven be praised that you have come!
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I have had such terrible trouble this morning, and have passed through such a scene with Katherine that my nerves are quite unstrung."
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Seeing Browne, she sprang to her feet with a cry that was half one of relief, and half of fear.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh, Monsieur Browne," said she, "Heaven be praised that you have come!
the place where some action occurs
From this reading I have had such terrible trouble this morning, and have passed through such a scene with Katherine that my nerves are quite unstrung."
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing Browne, she sprang to her feet with a cry that was half one of relief, and half of fear.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seeing Browne, she sprang to her feet with a cry that was half one of relief, and half of fear.
sitting-room
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From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
smelling-salts
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From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
sniffingverbUS /ˈsnɪfɪŋ/
-ing form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Seeing Browne, she sprang to her feet with a cry that was half one of relief, and half of fear.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I have had such terrible trouble this morning, and have passed through such a scene with Katherine that my nerves are quite unstrung."
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I have had such terrible trouble this morning, and have passed through such a scene with Katherine that my nerves are quite unstrung."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have had such terrible trouble this morning, and have passed through such a scene with Katherine that my nerves are quite unstrung."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I have had such terrible trouble this morning, and have passed through such a scene with Katherine that my nerves are quite unstrung."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
a source of difficulty
From this reading I have had such terrible trouble this morning, and have passed through such a scene with Katherine that my nerves are quite unstrung."
unstrungadjective
emotionally upset
From this reading I have had such terrible trouble this morning, and have passed through such a scene with Katherine that my nerves are quite unstrung."
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
at the time that
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where is Katherine?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Browne reached the Rue Jacquarie, after his receipt of the letter which had caused him so much pain and consternation, it was to learn that Katherine was not at home, and to find Madame Bernstein in her sitting-room, sniffing vigorously at a bottle of smelling-salts, and on the verge of hysterics.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Seeing Browne, she sprang to her feet with a cry that was half one of relief, and half of fear.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, Monsieur Browne," said she, "Heaven be praised that you have come!
