used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Madame Danglars, without changing a muscle, looked steadily at the man.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS OF OLIOLLES Madame Danglars had returned to the inn and asked feverishly for fresh horses, so as to be able to drive to Beaussuet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS OF OLIOLLES Madame Danglars had returned to the inn and asked feverishly for fresh horses, so as to be able to drive to Beaussuet.
any thing at all
From this reading To her idea money could do anything, and she therefore opened her purse, and placing five hundred francs on the table, asked once more for fresh horses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS OF OLIOLLES Madame Danglars had returned to the inn and asked feverishly for fresh horses, so as to be able to drive to Beaussuet.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS OF OLIOLLES Madame Danglars had returned to the inn and asked feverishly for fresh horses, so as to be able to drive to Beaussuet.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The innkeeper politely assured her it was impossible to carry out her wishes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Madame Danglars, without changing a muscle, looked steadily at the man.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS OF OLIOLLES Madame Danglars had returned to the inn and asked feverishly for fresh horses, so as to be able to drive to Beaussuet.
Beaussuet
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From this reading IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS OF OLIOLLES Madame Danglars had returned to the inn and asked feverishly for fresh horses, so as to be able to drive to Beaussuet.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The innkeeper politely assured her it was impossible to carry out her wishes.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Madame Danglars, without changing a muscle, looked steadily at the man.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To her idea money could do anything, and she therefore opened her purse, and placing five hundred francs on the table, asked once more for fresh horses.
Danglars
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From this reading IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS OF OLIOLLES Madame Danglars had returned to the inn and asked feverishly for fresh horses, so as to be able to drive to Beaussuet.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To her idea money could do anything, and she therefore opened her purse, and placing five hundred francs on the table, asked once more for fresh horses.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS OF OLIOLLES Madame Danglars had returned to the inn and asked feverishly for fresh horses, so as to be able to drive to Beaussuet.
feverishlyadverbUS /ˈfevərɪʃli/
in a feverish manner
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS OF OLIOLLES Madame Danglars had returned to the inn and asked feverishly for fresh horses, so as to be able to drive to Beaussuet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading To her idea money could do anything, and she therefore opened her purse, and placing five hundred francs on the table, asked once more for fresh horses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS OF OLIOLLES Madame Danglars had returned to the inn and asked feverishly for fresh horses, so as to be able to drive to Beaussuet.
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading To her idea money could do anything, and she therefore opened her purse, and placing five hundred francs on the table, asked once more for fresh horses.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS OF OLIOLLES Madame Danglars had returned to the inn and asked feverishly for fresh horses, so as to be able to drive to Beaussuet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS OF OLIOLLES Madame Danglars had returned to the inn and asked feverishly for fresh horses, so as to be able to drive to Beaussuet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The innkeeper immediately remembered that there was a man in Toulon who would risk his own and his horses' lives for money, and he sent a messenger for him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The innkeeper politely assured her it was impossible to carry out her wishes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The innkeeper immediately remembered that there was a man in Toulon who would risk his own and his horses' lives for money, and he sent a messenger for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The innkeeper immediately remembered that there was a man in Toulon who would risk his own and his horses' lives for money, and he sent a messenger for him.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS OF OLIOLLES Madame Danglars had returned to the inn and asked feverishly for fresh horses, so as to be able to drive to Beaussuet.
ten 10s
From this reading To her idea money could do anything, and she therefore opened her purse, and placing five hundred francs on the table, asked once more for fresh horses.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To her idea money could do anything, and she therefore opened her purse, and placing five hundred francs on the table, asked once more for fresh horses.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The innkeeper immediately remembered that there was a man in Toulon who would risk his own and his horses' lives for money, and he sent a messenger for him.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The innkeeper politely assured her it was impossible to carry out her wishes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS OF OLIOLLES Madame Danglars had returned to the inn and asked feverishly for fresh horses, so as to be able to drive to Beaussuet.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS OF OLIOLLES Madame Danglars had returned to the inn and asked feverishly for fresh horses, so as to be able to drive to Beaussuet.
innkeepernounUS /ˈɪnkiːpər/
the owner or manager of an inn
From this reading The innkeeper politely assured her it was impossible to carry out her wishes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The innkeeper politely assured her it was impossible to carry out her wishes.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The innkeeper immediately remembered that there was a man in Toulon who would risk his own and his horses' lives for money, and he sent a messenger for him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Madame Danglars, without changing a muscle, looked steadily at the man.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS OF OLIOLLES Madame Danglars had returned to the inn and asked feverishly for fresh horses, so as to be able to drive to Beaussuet.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Madame Danglars, without changing a muscle, looked steadily at the man.
a person who carries a message
From this reading The innkeeper immediately remembered that there was a man in Toulon who would risk his own and his horses' lives for money, and he sent a messenger for him.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading To her idea money could do anything, and she therefore opened her purse, and placing five hundred francs on the table, asked once more for fresh horses.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To her idea money could do anything, and she therefore opened her purse, and placing five hundred francs on the table, asked once more for fresh horses.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS OF OLIOLLES Madame Danglars had returned to the inn and asked feverishly for fresh horses, so as to be able to drive to Beaussuet.
musclenounUS /ˈmʌsəl/
one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading Madame Danglars, without changing a muscle, looked steadily at the man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS OF OLIOLLES Madame Danglars had returned to the inn and asked feverishly for fresh horses, so as to be able to drive to Beaussuet.
OLIOLLES
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From this reading IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS OF OLIOLLES Madame Danglars had returned to the inn and asked feverishly for fresh horses, so as to be able to drive to Beaussuet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To her idea money could do anything, and she therefore opened her purse, and placing five hundred francs on the table, asked once more for fresh horses.
on one occasion
From this reading To her idea money could do anything, and she therefore opened her purse, and placing five hundred francs on the table, asked once more for fresh horses.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading To her idea money could do anything, and she therefore opened her purse, and placing five hundred francs on the table, asked once more for fresh horses.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The innkeeper politely assured her it was impossible to carry out her wishes.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The innkeeper immediately remembered that there was a man in Toulon who would risk his own and his horses' lives for money, and he sent a messenger for him.
go across or through
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS OF OLIOLLES Madame Danglars had returned to the inn and asked feverishly for fresh horses, so as to be able to drive to Beaussuet.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading To her idea money could do anything, and she therefore opened her purse, and placing five hundred francs on the table, asked once more for fresh horses.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading The innkeeper politely assured her it was impossible to carry out her wishes.
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading To her idea money could do anything, and she therefore opened her purse, and placing five hundred francs on the table, asked once more for fresh horses.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The innkeeper immediately remembered that there was a man in Toulon who would risk his own and his horses' lives for money, and he sent a messenger for him.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS OF OLIOLLES Madame Danglars had returned to the inn and asked feverishly for fresh horses, so as to be able to drive to Beaussuet.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The innkeeper immediately remembered that there was a man in Toulon who would risk his own and his horses' lives for money, and he sent a messenger for him.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The innkeeper immediately remembered that there was a man in Toulon who would risk his own and his horses' lives for money, and he sent a messenger for him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To her idea money could do anything, and she therefore opened her purse, and placing five hundred francs on the table, asked once more for fresh horses.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS OF OLIOLLES Madame Danglars had returned to the inn and asked feverishly for fresh horses, so as to be able to drive to Beaussuet.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Madame Danglars, without changing a muscle, looked steadily at the man.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading To her idea money could do anything, and she therefore opened her purse, and placing five hundred francs on the table, asked once more for fresh horses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The innkeeper immediately remembered that there was a man in Toulon who would risk his own and his horses' lives for money, and he sent a messenger for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS OF OLIOLLES Madame Danglars had returned to the inn and asked feverishly for fresh horses, so as to be able to drive to Beaussuet.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The innkeeper immediately remembered that there was a man in Toulon who would risk his own and his horses' lives for money, and he sent a messenger for him.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading To her idea money could do anything, and she therefore opened her purse, and placing five hundred francs on the table, asked once more for fresh horses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAIN PASS OF OLIOLLES Madame Danglars had returned to the inn and asked feverishly for fresh horses, so as to be able to drive to Beaussuet.
Toulonnoun
a port city and naval base in southeastern France on the Mediterranean coast
From this reading The innkeeper immediately remembered that there was a man in Toulon who would risk his own and his horses' lives for money, and he sent a messenger for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The innkeeper politely assured her it was impossible to carry out her wishes.
which person or people
From this reading The innkeeper immediately remembered that there was a man in Toulon who would risk his own and his horses' lives for money, and he sent a messenger for him.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading The innkeeper politely assured her it was impossible to carry out her wishes.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Madame Danglars, without changing a muscle, looked steadily at the man.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The innkeeper immediately remembered that there was a man in Toulon who would risk his own and his horses' lives for money, and he sent a messenger for him.
