adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All day in turn M. Loisel and M. Rossignol sat in the office and received that which represented one-fortieth of the value of each man's goods, estate, and wealth--the fortieth value of a woodsawyer's cottage, or a widow's garden.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All day in turn M. Loisel and M. Rossignol sat in the office and received that which represented one-fortieth of the value of each man's goods, estate, and wealth--the fortieth value of a woodsawyer's cottage, or a widow's garden.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In four days ten thousand dollars in notes and gold had been brought to the office of the Notary by the faithful people of Chaudiere.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They did it impartially for all, as the Cure and three of the best-to-do habitants had done for the Seigneur, whose four thousand dollars had been paid in first of all.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Charley had been confined to his room for three days, because of his injuries and a feverish cold he had caught, and the habitants did not disturb his quiet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In four days ten thousand dollars in notes and gold had been brought to the office of the Notary by the faithful people of Chaudiere.
best-to-do
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From this reading They did it impartially for all, as the Cure and three of the best-to-do habitants had done for the Seigneur, whose four thousand dollars had been paid in first of all.
brothnounUS /brɔːθ/
liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces
From this reading But Mrs. Flynn took him broth made by Rosalie's hands, and Rosalie fought with her desire to go to him and nurse him.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In four days ten thousand dollars in notes and gold had been brought to the office of the Notary by the faithful people of Chaudiere.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mrs. Flynn took him broth made by Rosalie's hands, and Rosalie fought with her desire to go to him and nurse him.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In four days ten thousand dollars in notes and gold had been brought to the office of the Notary by the faithful people of Chaudiere.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Charley had been confined to his room for three days, because of his injuries and a feverish cold he had caught, and the habitants did not disturb his quiet.
Charley
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From this reading Charley had been confined to his room for three days, because of his injuries and a feverish cold he had caught, and the habitants did not disturb his quiet.
Chaudiere
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From this reading In four days ten thousand dollars in notes and gold had been brought to the office of the Notary by the faithful people of Chaudiere.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Charley had been confined to his room for three days, because of his injuries and a feverish cold he had caught, and the habitants did not disturb his quiet.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Charley had been confined to his room for three days, because of his injuries and a feverish cold he had caught, and the habitants did not disturb his quiet.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading All day in turn M. Loisel and M. Rossignol sat in the office and received that which represented one-fortieth of the value of each man's goods, estate, and wealth--the fortieth value of a woodsawyer's cottage, or a widow's garden.
CureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading They did it impartially for all, as the Cure and three of the best-to-do habitants had done for the Seigneur, whose four thousand dollars had been paid in first of all.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All day in turn M. Loisel and M. Rossignol sat in the office and received that which represented one-fortieth of the value of each man's goods, estate, and wealth--the fortieth value of a woodsawyer's cottage, or a widow's garden.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In four days ten thousand dollars in notes and gold had been brought to the office of the Notary by the faithful people of Chaudiere.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading But Mrs. Flynn took him broth made by Rosalie's hands, and Rosalie fought with her desire to go to him and nurse him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did it impartially for all, as the Cure and three of the best-to-do habitants had done for the Seigneur, whose four thousand dollars had been paid in first of all.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading Charley had been confined to his room for three days, because of his injuries and a feverish cold he had caught, and the habitants did not disturb his quiet.
dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading In four days ten thousand dollars in notes and gold had been brought to the office of the Notary by the faithful people of Chaudiere.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading They did it impartially for all, as the Cure and three of the best-to-do habitants had done for the Seigneur, whose four thousand dollars had been paid in first of all.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading All day in turn M. Loisel and M. Rossignol sat in the office and received that which represented one-fortieth of the value of each man's goods, estate, and wealth--the fortieth value of a woodsawyer's cottage, or a widow's garden.
estatenounUS /ɪˈsteɪt/
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading All day in turn M. Loisel and M. Rossignol sat in the office and received that which represented one-fortieth of the value of each man's goods, estate, and wealth--the fortieth value of a woodsawyer's cottage, or a widow's garden.
faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading In four days ten thousand dollars in notes and gold had been brought to the office of the Notary by the faithful people of Chaudiere.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading Charley had been confined to his room for three days, because of his injuries and a feverish cold he had caught, and the habitants did not disturb his quiet.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They did it impartially for all, as the Cure and three of the best-to-do habitants had done for the Seigneur, whose four thousand dollars had been paid in first of all.
Flynn
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From this reading But Mrs. Flynn took him broth made by Rosalie's hands, and Rosalie fought with her desire to go to him and nurse him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They did it impartially for all, as the Cure and three of the best-to-do habitants had done for the Seigneur, whose four thousand dollars had been paid in first of all.
fortiethnounUS /ˈfɔːrtiɪθ/
position 40 in a countable series of things
From this reading All day in turn M. Loisel and M. Rossignol sat in the office and received that which represented one-fortieth of the value of each man's goods, estate, and wealth--the fortieth value of a woodsawyer's cottage, or a widow's garden.
foughtverbUS /fɔːt/
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading But Mrs. Flynn took him broth made by Rosalie's hands, and Rosalie fought with her desire to go to him and nurse him.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In four days ten thousand dollars in notes and gold had been brought to the office of the Notary by the faithful people of Chaudiere.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading All day in turn M. Loisel and M. Rossignol sat in the office and received that which represented one-fortieth of the value of each man's goods, estate, and wealth--the fortieth value of a woodsawyer's cottage, or a widow's garden.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But Mrs. Flynn took him broth made by Rosalie's hands, and Rosalie fought with her desire to go to him and nurse him.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading In four days ten thousand dollars in notes and gold had been brought to the office of the Notary by the faithful people of Chaudiere.
goodsnounUS /ɡʊdz/
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading All day in turn M. Loisel and M. Rossignol sat in the office and received that which represented one-fortieth of the value of each man's goods, estate, and wealth--the fortieth value of a woodsawyer's cottage, or a widow's garden.
habitants
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They did it impartially for all, as the Cure and three of the best-to-do habitants had done for the Seigneur, whose four thousand dollars had been paid in first of all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In four days ten thousand dollars in notes and gold had been brought to the office of the Notary by the faithful people of Chaudiere.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But Mrs. Flynn took him broth made by Rosalie's hands, and Rosalie fought with her desire to go to him and nurse him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Charley had been confined to his room for three days, because of his injuries and a feverish cold he had caught, and the habitants did not disturb his quiet.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Mrs. Flynn took him broth made by Rosalie's hands, and Rosalie fought with her desire to go to him and nurse him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Mrs. Flynn took him broth made by Rosalie's hands, and Rosalie fought with her desire to go to him and nurse him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Charley had been confined to his room for three days, because of his injuries and a feverish cold he had caught, and the habitants did not disturb his quiet.
impartiallyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəli/
in an impartial manner
From this reading They did it impartially for all, as the Cure and three of the best-to-do habitants had done for the Seigneur, whose four thousand dollars had been paid in first of all.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In four days ten thousand dollars in notes and gold had been brought to the office of the Notary by the faithful people of Chaudiere.
injuriesnounUS /ˈɪndʒəriz/
plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Charley had been confined to his room for three days, because of his injuries and a feverish cold he had caught, and the habitants did not disturb his quiet.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They did it impartially for all, as the Cure and three of the best-to-do habitants had done for the Seigneur, whose four thousand dollars had been paid in first of all.
Loisel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All day in turn M. Loisel and M. Rossignol sat in the office and received that which represented one-fortieth of the value of each man's goods, estate, and wealth--the fortieth value of a woodsawyer's cottage, or a widow's garden.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading All day in turn M. Loisel and M. Rossignol sat in the office and received that which represented one-fortieth of the value of each man's goods, estate, and wealth--the fortieth value of a woodsawyer's cottage, or a widow's garden.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But Mrs. Flynn took him broth made by Rosalie's hands, and Rosalie fought with her desire to go to him and nurse him.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading All day in turn M. Loisel and M. Rossignol sat in the office and received that which represented one-fortieth of the value of each man's goods, estate, and wealth--the fortieth value of a woodsawyer's cottage, or a widow's garden.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading But Mrs. Flynn took him broth made by Rosalie's hands, and Rosalie fought with her desire to go to him and nurse him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Charley had been confined to his room for three days, because of his injuries and a feverish cold he had caught, and the habitants did not disturb his quiet.
NotarynounUS /ˈnoʊtəri/
someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions
From this reading In four days ten thousand dollars in notes and gold had been brought to the office of the Notary by the faithful people of Chaudiere.
notesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading In four days ten thousand dollars in notes and gold had been brought to the office of the Notary by the faithful people of Chaudiere.
nurseverbUS /nɜːrs/
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading But Mrs. Flynn took him broth made by Rosalie's hands, and Rosalie fought with her desire to go to him and nurse him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In four days ten thousand dollars in notes and gold had been brought to the office of the Notary by the faithful people of Chaudiere.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading In four days ten thousand dollars in notes and gold had been brought to the office of the Notary by the faithful people of Chaudiere.
one-fortieth
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From this reading All day in turn M. Loisel and M. Rossignol sat in the office and received that which represented one-fortieth of the value of each man's goods, estate, and wealth--the fortieth value of a woodsawyer's cottage, or a widow's garden.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All day in turn M. Loisel and M. Rossignol sat in the office and received that which represented one-fortieth of the value of each man's goods, estate, and wealth--the fortieth value of a woodsawyer's cottage, or a widow's garden.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading They did it impartially for all, as the Cure and three of the best-to-do habitants had done for the Seigneur, whose four thousand dollars had been paid in first of all.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In four days ten thousand dollars in notes and gold had been brought to the office of the Notary by the faithful people of Chaudiere.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Charley had been confined to his room for three days, because of his injuries and a feverish cold he had caught, and the habitants did not disturb his quiet.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading All day in turn M. Loisel and M. Rossignol sat in the office and received that which represented one-fortieth of the value of each man's goods, estate, and wealth--the fortieth value of a woodsawyer's cottage, or a widow's garden.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading All day in turn M. Loisel and M. Rossignol sat in the office and received that which represented one-fortieth of the value of each man's goods, estate, and wealth--the fortieth value of a woodsawyer's cottage, or a widow's garden.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Charley had been confined to his room for three days, because of his injuries and a feverish cold he had caught, and the habitants did not disturb his quiet.
Rosalie
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From this reading But Mrs. Flynn took him broth made by Rosalie's hands, and Rosalie fought with her desire to go to him and nurse him.
Rosalie's
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From this reading But Mrs. Flynn took him broth made by Rosalie's hands, and Rosalie fought with her desire to go to him and nurse him.
Rossignol
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From this reading All day in turn M. Loisel and M. Rossignol sat in the office and received that which represented one-fortieth of the value of each man's goods, estate, and wealth--the fortieth value of a woodsawyer's cottage, or a widow's garden.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading All day in turn M. Loisel and M. Rossignol sat in the office and received that which represented one-fortieth of the value of each man's goods, estate, and wealth--the fortieth value of a woodsawyer's cottage, or a widow's garden.
Seigneurnoun
a man of rank in the ancient regime
From this reading They did it impartially for all, as the Cure and three of the best-to-do habitants had done for the Seigneur, whose four thousand dollars had been paid in first of all.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading In four days ten thousand dollars in notes and gold had been brought to the office of the Notary by the faithful people of Chaudiere.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All day in turn M. Loisel and M. Rossignol sat in the office and received that which represented one-fortieth of the value of each man's goods, estate, and wealth--the fortieth value of a woodsawyer's cottage, or a widow's garden.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In four days ten thousand dollars in notes and gold had been brought to the office of the Notary by the faithful people of Chaudiere.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did it impartially for all, as the Cure and three of the best-to-do habitants had done for the Seigneur, whose four thousand dollars had been paid in first of all.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading In four days ten thousand dollars in notes and gold had been brought to the office of the Notary by the faithful people of Chaudiere.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They did it impartially for all, as the Cure and three of the best-to-do habitants had done for the Seigneur, whose four thousand dollars had been paid in first of all.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In four days ten thousand dollars in notes and gold had been brought to the office of the Notary by the faithful people of Chaudiere.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But Mrs. Flynn took him broth made by Rosalie's hands, and Rosalie fought with her desire to go to him and nurse him.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading All day in turn M. Loisel and M. Rossignol sat in the office and received that which represented one-fortieth of the value of each man's goods, estate, and wealth--the fortieth value of a woodsawyer's cottage, or a widow's garden.
valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading All day in turn M. Loisel and M. Rossignol sat in the office and received that which represented one-fortieth of the value of each man's goods, estate, and wealth--the fortieth value of a woodsawyer's cottage, or a widow's garden.
wealthnounUS /welθ/
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading All day in turn M. Loisel and M. Rossignol sat in the office and received that which represented one-fortieth of the value of each man's goods, estate, and wealth--the fortieth value of a woodsawyer's cottage, or a widow's garden.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All day in turn M. Loisel and M. Rossignol sat in the office and received that which represented one-fortieth of the value of each man's goods, estate, and wealth--the fortieth value of a woodsawyer's cottage, or a widow's garden.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading They did it impartially for all, as the Cure and three of the best-to-do habitants had done for the Seigneur, whose four thousand dollars had been paid in first of all.
widow'snounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
possessive form of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading All day in turn M. Loisel and M. Rossignol sat in the office and received that which represented one-fortieth of the value of each man's goods, estate, and wealth--the fortieth value of a woodsawyer's cottage, or a widow's garden.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But Mrs. Flynn took him broth made by Rosalie's hands, and Rosalie fought with her desire to go to him and nurse him.
woodsawyer's
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From this reading All day in turn M. Loisel and M. Rossignol sat in the office and received that which represented one-fortieth of the value of each man's goods, estate, and wealth--the fortieth value of a woodsawyer's cottage, or a widow's garden.
