used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sergeant arrayed himself in his best uniform, paid a visit to the barber, waxed and dyed his mustaches to the ultimate point, and then presented himself at Madame Marcel's door.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So she received the sergeant in the most gracious manner, smiled at him, talked about the happiness of their children, and seemed to think that married life was the only road to real bliss, and that one could not marry too early or too often.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Her part was to persuade the sergeant that, after Toni and Denise were married, she herself might become Madame Duval, a thing she had not the slightest idea of doing.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sergeant arrayed himself in his best uniform, paid a visit to the barber, waxed and dyed his mustaches to the ultimate point, and then presented himself at Madame Marcel's door.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading The sergeant arrayed himself in his best uniform, paid a visit to the barber, waxed and dyed his mustaches to the ultimate point, and then presented himself at Madame Marcel's door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sergeant arrayed himself in his best uniform, paid a visit to the barber, waxed and dyed his mustaches to the ultimate point, and then presented himself at Madame Marcel's door.
barbernounUS /ˈbɑːrbər/
United States composer (1910-1981)
From this reading The sergeant arrayed himself in his best uniform, paid a visit to the barber, waxed and dyed his mustaches to the ultimate point, and then presented himself at Madame Marcel's door.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Her part was to persuade the sergeant that, after Toni and Denise were married, she herself might become Madame Duval, a thing she had not the slightest idea of doing.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The sergeant arrayed himself in his best uniform, paid a visit to the barber, waxed and dyed his mustaches to the ultimate point, and then presented himself at Madame Marcel's door.
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading So she received the sergeant in the most gracious manner, smiled at him, talked about the happiness of their children, and seemed to think that married life was the only road to real bliss, and that one could not marry too early or too often.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Madame Marcel was the most unsophisticated of women, but this did not mean that she could not play a part, and play it well.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading So she received the sergeant in the most gracious manner, smiled at him, talked about the happiness of their children, and seemed to think that married life was the only road to real bliss, and that one could not marry too early or too often.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Madame Marcel was the most unsophisticated of women, but this did not mean that she could not play a part, and play it well.
Denise
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From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Madame Marcel was the most unsophisticated of women, but this did not mean that she could not play a part, and play it well.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Her part was to persuade the sergeant that, after Toni and Denise were married, she herself might become Madame Duval, a thing she had not the slightest idea of doing.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The sergeant arrayed himself in his best uniform, paid a visit to the barber, waxed and dyed his mustaches to the ultimate point, and then presented himself at Madame Marcel's door.
Duval
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From this reading Her part was to persuade the sergeant that, after Toni and Denise were married, she herself might become Madame Duval, a thing she had not the slightest idea of doing.
dyedadjectiveUS /daɪd/
(used of color) artificially produced; not natural
From this reading The sergeant arrayed himself in his best uniform, paid a visit to the barber, waxed and dyed his mustaches to the ultimate point, and then presented himself at Madame Marcel's door.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading So she received the sergeant in the most gracious manner, smiled at him, talked about the happiness of their children, and seemed to think that married life was the only road to real bliss, and that one could not marry too early or too often.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading So she received the sergeant in the most gracious manner, smiled at him, talked about the happiness of their children, and seemed to think that married life was the only road to real bliss, and that one could not marry too early or too often.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her part was to persuade the sergeant that, after Toni and Denise were married, she herself might become Madame Duval, a thing she had not the slightest idea of doing.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading So she received the sergeant in the most gracious manner, smiled at him, talked about the happiness of their children, and seemed to think that married life was the only road to real bliss, and that one could not marry too early or too often.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Her part was to persuade the sergeant that, after Toni and Denise were married, she herself might become Madame Duval, a thing she had not the slightest idea of doing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The sergeant arrayed himself in his best uniform, paid a visit to the barber, waxed and dyed his mustaches to the ultimate point, and then presented himself at Madame Marcel's door.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sergeant arrayed himself in his best uniform, paid a visit to the barber, waxed and dyed his mustaches to the ultimate point, and then presented himself at Madame Marcel's door.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her part was to persuade the sergeant that, after Toni and Denise were married, she herself might become Madame Duval, a thing she had not the slightest idea of doing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Madame Marcel was the most unsophisticated of women, but this did not mean that she could not play a part, and play it well.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading So she received the sergeant in the most gracious manner, smiled at him, talked about the happiness of their children, and seemed to think that married life was the only road to real bliss, and that one could not marry too early or too often.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So she received the sergeant in the most gracious manner, smiled at him, talked about the happiness of their children, and seemed to think that married life was the only road to real bliss, and that one could not marry too early or too often.
MarcelnounUS /mɑːrˈsel/
a hairdo characterized by deep regular waves that are made by a heated curling iron
From this reading Madame Marcel was the most unsophisticated of women, but this did not mean that she could not play a part, and play it well.
Marcel's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Her part was to persuade the sergeant that, after Toni and Denise were married, she herself might become Madame Duval, a thing she had not the slightest idea of doing.
take in marriage
From this reading So she received the sergeant in the most gracious manner, smiled at him, talked about the happiness of their children, and seemed to think that married life was the only road to real bliss, and that one could not marry too early or too often.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Madame Marcel was the most unsophisticated of women, but this did not mean that she could not play a part, and play it well.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Her part was to persuade the sergeant that, after Toni and Denise were married, she herself might become Madame Duval, a thing she had not the slightest idea of doing.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Madame Marcel was the most unsophisticated of women, but this did not mean that she could not play a part, and play it well.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
mustachesnounUS /ˈmʌstæʃɪz/
plural of “mustache” — an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading The sergeant arrayed himself in his best uniform, paid a visit to the barber, waxed and dyed his mustaches to the ultimate point, and then presented himself at Madame Marcel's door.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Madame Marcel was the most unsophisticated of women, but this did not mean that she could not play a part, and play it well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
many times at short intervals
From this reading So she received the sergeant in the most gracious manner, smiled at him, talked about the happiness of their children, and seemed to think that married life was the only road to real bliss, and that one could not marry too early or too often.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So she received the sergeant in the most gracious manner, smiled at him, talked about the happiness of their children, and seemed to think that married life was the only road to real bliss, and that one could not marry too early or too often.
and nothing more
From this reading So she received the sergeant in the most gracious manner, smiled at him, talked about the happiness of their children, and seemed to think that married life was the only road to real bliss, and that one could not marry too early or too often.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So she received the sergeant in the most gracious manner, smiled at him, talked about the happiness of their children, and seemed to think that married life was the only road to real bliss, and that one could not marry too early or too often.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The sergeant arrayed himself in his best uniform, paid a visit to the barber, waxed and dyed his mustaches to the ultimate point, and then presented himself at Madame Marcel's door.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Madame Marcel was the most unsophisticated of women, but this did not mean that she could not play a part, and play it well.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading Her part was to persuade the sergeant that, after Toni and Denise were married, she herself might become Madame Duval, a thing she had not the slightest idea of doing.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Madame Marcel was the most unsophisticated of women, but this did not mean that she could not play a part, and play it well.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The sergeant arrayed himself in his best uniform, paid a visit to the barber, waxed and dyed his mustaches to the ultimate point, and then presented himself at Madame Marcel's door.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The sergeant arrayed himself in his best uniform, paid a visit to the barber, waxed and dyed his mustaches to the ultimate point, and then presented himself at Madame Marcel's door.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading So she received the sergeant in the most gracious manner, smiled at him, talked about the happiness of their children, and seemed to think that married life was the only road to real bliss, and that one could not marry too early or too often.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading So she received the sergeant in the most gracious manner, smiled at him, talked about the happiness of their children, and seemed to think that married life was the only road to real bliss, and that one could not marry too early or too often.
requestingverbUS /rɪˈkwestɪŋ/
-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading So she received the sergeant in the most gracious manner, smiled at him, talked about the happiness of their children, and seemed to think that married life was the only road to real bliss, and that one could not marry too early or too often.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So she received the sergeant in the most gracious manner, smiled at him, talked about the happiness of their children, and seemed to think that married life was the only road to real bliss, and that one could not marry too early or too often.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading The sergeant arrayed himself in his best uniform, paid a visit to the barber, waxed and dyed his mustaches to the ultimate point, and then presented himself at Madame Marcel's door.
sergeant's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madame Marcel was the most unsophisticated of women, but this did not mean that she could not play a part, and play it well.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Her part was to persuade the sergeant that, after Toni and Denise were married, she herself might become Madame Duval, a thing she had not the slightest idea of doing.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading So she received the sergeant in the most gracious manner, smiled at him, talked about the happiness of their children, and seemed to think that married life was the only road to real bliss, and that one could not marry too early or too often.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So she received the sergeant in the most gracious manner, smiled at him, talked about the happiness of their children, and seemed to think that married life was the only road to real bliss, and that one could not marry too early or too often.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading So she received the sergeant in the most gracious manner, smiled at him, talked about the happiness of their children, and seemed to think that married life was the only road to real bliss, and that one could not marry too early or too often.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So she received the sergeant in the most gracious manner, smiled at him, talked about the happiness of their children, and seemed to think that married life was the only road to real bliss, and that one could not marry too early or too often.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The sergeant arrayed himself in his best uniform, paid a visit to the barber, waxed and dyed his mustaches to the ultimate point, and then presented himself at Madame Marcel's door.
a special situation
From this reading Her part was to persuade the sergeant that, after Toni and Denise were married, she herself might become Madame Duval, a thing she had not the slightest idea of doing.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading So she received the sergeant in the most gracious manner, smiled at him, talked about the happiness of their children, and seemed to think that married life was the only road to real bliss, and that one could not marry too early or too often.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Madame Marcel was the most unsophisticated of women, but this did not mean that she could not play a part, and play it well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
Toni
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From this reading Her part was to persuade the sergeant that, after Toni and Denise were married, she herself might become Madame Duval, a thing she had not the slightest idea of doing.
Toni's
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From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading So she received the sergeant in the most gracious manner, smiled at him, talked about the happiness of their children, and seemed to think that married life was the only road to real bliss, and that one could not marry too early or too often.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading The sergeant arrayed himself in his best uniform, paid a visit to the barber, waxed and dyed his mustaches to the ultimate point, and then presented himself at Madame Marcel's door.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading The sergeant arrayed himself in his best uniform, paid a visit to the barber, waxed and dyed his mustaches to the ultimate point, and then presented himself at Madame Marcel's door.
unsophisticatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/
not wise in the ways of the world
From this reading Madame Marcel was the most unsophisticated of women, but this did not mean that she could not play a part, and play it well.
precisely as stated
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The sergeant arrayed himself in his best uniform, paid a visit to the barber, waxed and dyed his mustaches to the ultimate point, and then presented himself at Madame Marcel's door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Madame Marcel was the most unsophisticated of women, but this did not mean that she could not play a part, and play it well.
waxedadjectiveUS /wækst/
treated with wax
From this reading The sergeant arrayed himself in his best uniform, paid a visit to the barber, waxed and dyed his mustaches to the ultimate point, and then presented himself at Madame Marcel's door.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Madame Marcel was the most unsophisticated of women, but this did not mean that she could not play a part, and play it well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sergeant's views on the subject of Toni's marriage to Denise were very much enlightened that afternoon by Madame Marcel's requesting an interview with him in her own room.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Madame Marcel was the most unsophisticated of women, but this did not mean that she could not play a part, and play it well.
