used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He grumblingly opened the letter, but when he had read its contents his face lighted up and, making a respectful bow, he said:
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Madame, after reading these lines, I can only carry out all your wishes, as far as they are confined within the limits of the rules in force here.
(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 "Madame, after reading these lines, I can only carry out all your wishes, as far as they are confined within the limits of the rules in force here.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He grumblingly opened the letter, but when he had read its contents his face lighted up and, making a respectful bow, he said:
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Madame, after reading these lines, I can only carry out all your wishes, as far as they are confined within the limits of the rules in force here.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE BAGNIO "Well, what is the matter now?" asked the inspector, gruffly, as Madame Danglars handed him the priest's letter.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading IN THE BAGNIO "Well, what is the matter now?" asked the inspector, gruffly, as Madame Danglars handed him the priest's letter.
BAGNIOnoun
a building where prostitutes are available
From this reading IN THE BAGNIO "Well, what is the matter now?" asked the inspector, gruffly, as Madame Danglars handed him the priest's letter.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading He grumblingly opened the letter, but when he had read its contents his face lighted up and, making a respectful bow, he said:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He grumblingly opened the letter, but when he had read its contents his face lighted up and, making a respectful bow, he said:
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Madame, after reading these lines, I can only carry out all your wishes, as far as they are confined within the limits of the rules in force here.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "Madame, after reading these lines, I can only carry out all your wishes, as far as they are confined within the limits of the rules in force here.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading "Madame, after reading these lines, I can only carry out all your wishes, as far as they are confined within the limits of the rules in force here.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He grumblingly opened the letter, but when he had read its contents his face lighted up and, making a respectful bow, he said:
Danglars
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From this reading IN THE BAGNIO "Well, what is the matter now?" asked the inspector, gruffly, as Madame Danglars handed him the priest's letter.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading You desire to see one of our prisoners?"
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He grumblingly opened the letter, but when he had read its contents his face lighted up and, making a respectful bow, he said:
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Madame, after reading these lines, I can only carry out all your wishes, as far as they are confined within the limits of the rules in force here.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "Madame, after reading these lines, I can only carry out all your wishes, as far as they are confined within the limits of the rules in force here.
grufflyadverbUS /ˈɡrʌfli/
in a gruff manner
From this reading IN THE BAGNIO "Well, what is the matter now?" asked the inspector, gruffly, as Madame Danglars handed him the priest's letter.
grumblingly
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From this reading He grumblingly opened the letter, but when he had read its contents his face lighted up and, making a respectful bow, he said:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He grumblingly opened the letter, but when he had read its contents his face lighted up and, making a respectful bow, he said:
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading IN THE BAGNIO "Well, what is the matter now?" asked the inspector, gruffly, as Madame Danglars handed him the priest's letter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He grumblingly opened the letter, but when he had read its contents his face lighted up and, making a respectful bow, he said:
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Madame, after reading these lines, I can only carry out all your wishes, as far as they are confined within the limits of the rules in force here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN THE BAGNIO "Well, what is the matter now?" asked the inspector, gruffly, as Madame Danglars handed him the priest's letter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He grumblingly opened the letter, but when he had read its contents his face lighted up and, making a respectful bow, he said:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Madame, after reading these lines, I can only carry out all your wishes, as far as they are confined within the limits of the rules in force here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE BAGNIO "Well, what is the matter now?" asked the inspector, gruffly, as Madame Danglars handed him the priest's letter.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading IN THE BAGNIO "Well, what is the matter now?" asked the inspector, gruffly, as Madame Danglars handed him the priest's letter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE BAGNIO "Well, what is the matter now?" asked the inspector, gruffly, as Madame Danglars handed him the priest's letter.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He grumblingly opened the letter, but when he had read its contents his face lighted up and, making a respectful bow, he said:
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading IN THE BAGNIO "Well, what is the matter now?" asked the inspector, gruffly, as Madame Danglars handed him the priest's letter.
set afire or burning
From this reading He grumblingly opened the letter, but when he had read its contents his face lighted up and, making a respectful bow, he said:
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading "Madame, after reading these lines, I can only carry out all your wishes, as far as they are confined within the limits of the rules in force here.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "Madame, after reading these lines, I can only carry out all your wishes, as far as they are confined within the limits of the rules in force here.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading IN THE BAGNIO "Well, what is the matter now?" asked the inspector, gruffly, as Madame Danglars handed him the priest's letter.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He grumblingly opened the letter, but when he had read its contents his face lighted up and, making a respectful bow, he said:
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading IN THE BAGNIO "Well, what is the matter now?" asked the inspector, gruffly, as Madame Danglars handed him the priest's letter.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading IN THE BAGNIO "Well, what is the matter now?" asked the inspector, gruffly, as Madame Danglars handed him the priest's letter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Madame, after reading these lines, I can only carry out all your wishes, as far as they are confined within the limits of the rules in force here.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You desire to see one of our prisoners?"
and nothing more
From this reading "Madame, after reading these lines, I can only carry out all your wishes, as far as they are confined within the limits of the rules in force here.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He grumblingly opened the letter, but when he had read its contents his face lighted up and, making a respectful bow, he said:
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading You desire to see one of our prisoners?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Madame, after reading these lines, I can only carry out all your wishes, as far as they are confined within the limits of the rules in force here.
priest'snounUS /priːsts/
possessive form of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading IN THE BAGNIO "Well, what is the matter now?" asked the inspector, gruffly, as Madame Danglars handed him the priest's letter.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading You desire to see one of our prisoners?"
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He grumblingly opened the letter, but when he had read its contents his face lighted up and, making a respectful bow, he said:
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading "Madame, after reading these lines, I can only carry out all your wishes, as far as they are confined within the limits of the rules in force here.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading He grumblingly opened the letter, but when he had read its contents his face lighted up and, making a respectful bow, he said:
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading "Madame, after reading these lines, I can only carry out all your wishes, as far as they are confined within the limits of the rules in force here.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He grumblingly opened the letter, but when he had read its contents his face lighted up and, making a respectful bow, he said:
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You desire to see one of our prisoners?"
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE BAGNIO "Well, what is the matter now?" asked the inspector, gruffly, as Madame Danglars handed him the priest's letter.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Madame, after reading these lines, I can only carry out all your wishes, as far as they are confined within the limits of the rules in force here.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Madame, after reading these lines, I can only carry out all your wishes, as far as they are confined within the limits of the rules in force here.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You desire to see one of our prisoners?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He grumblingly opened the letter, but when he had read its contents his face lighted up and, making a respectful bow, he said:
(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 IN THE BAGNIO "Well, what is the matter now?" asked the inspector, gruffly, as Madame Danglars handed him the priest's letter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IN THE BAGNIO "Well, what is the matter now?" asked the inspector, gruffly, as Madame Danglars handed him the priest's letter.
at the time that
From this reading He grumblingly opened the letter, but when he had read its contents his face lighted up and, making a respectful bow, he said:
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "Madame, after reading these lines, I can only carry out all your wishes, as far as they are confined within the limits of the rules in force here.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "Madame, after reading these lines, I can only carry out all your wishes, as far as they are confined within the limits of the rules in force here.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You desire to see one of our prisoners?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Madame, after reading these lines, I can only carry out all your wishes, as far as they are confined within the limits of the rules in force here.
