used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am ready to be cut in pieces for him."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE RING Cap in hand, the Zouave appeared, and, throwing an inquisitive glance at the count, he said politely:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RING Cap in hand, the Zouave appeared, and, throwing an inquisitive glance at the count, he said politely:
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "With that we need not make any haste," said Monte-Cristo, smiling.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE RING Cap in hand, the Zouave appeared, and, throwing an inquisitive glance at the count, he said politely:
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE RING Cap in hand, the Zouave appeared, and, throwing an inquisitive glance at the count, he said politely:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I am ready to be cut in pieces for him."
for the reason that
From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading THE RING Cap in hand, the Zouave appeared, and, throwing an inquisitive glance at the count, he said politely:
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
Coucou
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From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading THE RING Cap in hand, the Zouave appeared, and, throwing an inquisitive glance at the count, he said politely:
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "I am ready to be cut in pieces for him."
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am ready to be cut in pieces for him."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading THE RING Cap in hand, the Zouave appeared, and, throwing an inquisitive glance at the count, he said politely:
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE RING Cap in hand, the Zouave appeared, and, throwing an inquisitive glance at the count, he said politely:
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading "With that we need not make any haste," said Monte-Cristo, smiling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RING Cap in hand, the Zouave appeared, and, throwing an inquisitive glance at the count, he said politely:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RING Cap in hand, the Zouave appeared, and, throwing an inquisitive glance at the count, he said politely:
inquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading THE RING Cap in hand, the Zouave appeared, and, throwing an inquisitive glance at the count, he said politely:
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is your pleasure, madame?"
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading "What is your pleasure, madame?"
engage in
From this reading "With that we need not make any haste," said Monte-Cristo, smiling.
Monte-Cristo
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From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "With that we need not make any haste," said Monte-Cristo, smiling.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "With that we need not make any haste," said Monte-Cristo, smiling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading "I am ready to be cut in pieces for him."
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "What is your pleasure, madame?"
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading THE RING Cap in hand, the Zouave appeared, and, throwing an inquisitive glance at the count, he said politely:
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "I am ready to be cut in pieces for him."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading THE RING Cap in hand, the Zouave appeared, and, throwing an inquisitive glance at the count, he said politely:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE RING Cap in hand, the Zouave appeared, and, throwing an inquisitive glance at the count, he said politely:
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "With that we need not make any haste," said Monte-Cristo, smiling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "With that we need not make any haste," said Monte-Cristo, smiling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RING Cap in hand, the Zouave appeared, and, throwing an inquisitive glance at the count, he said politely:
for that reason; as a result
From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading THE RING Cap in hand, the Zouave appeared, and, throwing an inquisitive glance at the count, he said politely:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "With that we need not make any haste," said Monte-Cristo, smiling.
(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 "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is your pleasure, madame?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "With that we need not make any haste," said Monte-Cristo, smiling.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--" "Well, I do love him," replied Coucou, enthusiastically.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What is your pleasure, madame?"
Zouave
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From this reading THE RING Cap in hand, the Zouave appeared, and, throwing an inquisitive glance at the count, he said politely:
