used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Marsac returned within three hours, to be confronted by Fontaine with a pale face and Uncle Maurice’s letter.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The paragraph was already in print, and the afternoon papers containing it were being cried on the street.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The paragraph was already in print, and the afternoon papers containing it were being cried on the street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marsac returned within three hours, to be confronted by Fontaine with a pale face and Uncle Maurice’s letter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Marsac returned within three hours, to be confronted by Fontaine with a pale face and Uncle Maurice’s letter.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The paragraph was already in print, and the afternoon papers containing it were being cried on the street.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Marsac returned within three hours, to be confronted by Fontaine with a pale face and Uncle Maurice’s letter.
cannot
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From this reading Living on fifteen cents a day for twenty years must have impaired his constitution to that degree that he cannot stand the voyage.”
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He read the letter carefully, then laid it down, saying, “It is impossible that he should return.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading Living on fifteen cents a day for twenty years must have impaired his constitution to that degree that he cannot stand the voyage.”
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Marsac returned within three hours, to be confronted by Fontaine with a pale face and Uncle Maurice’s letter.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading Living on fifteen cents a day for twenty years must have impaired his constitution to that degree that he cannot stand the voyage.”
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The paragraph was already in print, and the afternoon papers containing it were being cried on the street.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The paragraph was already in print, and the afternoon papers containing it were being cried on the street.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Living on fifteen cents a day for twenty years must have impaired his constitution to that degree that he cannot stand the voyage.”
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Living on fifteen cents a day for twenty years must have impaired his constitution to that degree that he cannot stand the voyage.”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He read the letter carefully, then laid it down, saying, “It is impossible that he should return.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Marsac returned within three hours, to be confronted by Fontaine with a pale face and Uncle Maurice’s letter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Living on fifteen cents a day for twenty years must have impaired his constitution to that degree that he cannot stand the voyage.”
Fontaine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marsac returned within three hours, to be confronted by Fontaine with a pale face and Uncle Maurice’s letter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For once, Marsac was staggered.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Living on fifteen cents a day for twenty years must have impaired his constitution to that degree that he cannot stand the voyage.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He read the letter carefully, then laid it down, saying, “It is impossible that he should return.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Living on fifteen cents a day for twenty years must have impaired his constitution to that degree that he cannot stand the voyage.”
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Marsac returned within three hours, to be confronted by Fontaine with a pale face and Uncle Maurice’s letter.
impairedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperd/
diminished in strength, quality, or utility
From this reading Living on fifteen cents a day for twenty years must have impaired his constitution to that degree that he cannot stand the voyage.”
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He read the letter carefully, then laid it down, saying, “It is impossible that he should return.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The paragraph was already in print, and the afternoon papers containing it were being cried on the street.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He read the letter carefully, then laid it down, saying, “It is impossible that he should return.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The paragraph was already in print, and the afternoon papers containing it were being cried on the street.
set down according to a plan
From this reading He read the letter carefully, then laid it down, saying, “It is impossible that he should return.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Marsac returned within three hours, to be confronted by Fontaine with a pale face and Uncle Maurice’s letter.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Living on fifteen cents a day for twenty years must have impaired his constitution to that degree that he cannot stand the voyage.”
Marsac
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From this reading Marsac returned within three hours, to be confronted by Fontaine with a pale face and Uncle Maurice’s letter.
Maurice's
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From this reading Marsac returned within three hours, to be confronted by Fontaine with a pale face and Uncle Maurice’s letter.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Living on fifteen cents a day for twenty years must have impaired his constitution to that degree that he cannot stand the voyage.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The paragraph was already in print, and the afternoon papers containing it were being cried on the street.
on one occasion
From this reading For once, Marsac was staggered.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Marsac returned within three hours, to be confronted by Fontaine with a pale face and Uncle Maurice’s letter.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The paragraph was already in print, and the afternoon papers containing it were being cried on the street.
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading The paragraph was already in print, and the afternoon papers containing it were being cried on the street.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading The paragraph was already in print, and the afternoon papers containing it were being cried on the street.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He read the letter carefully, then laid it down, saying, “It is impossible that he should return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He read the letter carefully, then laid it down, saying, “It is impossible that he should return.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Marsac returned within three hours, to be confronted by Fontaine with a pale face and Uncle Maurice’s letter.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He read the letter carefully, then laid it down, saying, “It is impossible that he should return.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He read the letter carefully, then laid it down, saying, “It is impossible that he should return.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading For once, Marsac was staggered.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Living on fifteen cents a day for twenty years must have impaired his constitution to that degree that he cannot stand the voyage.”
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The paragraph was already in print, and the afternoon papers containing it were being cried on the street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He read the letter carefully, then laid it down, saying, “It is impossible that he should return.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The paragraph was already in print, and the afternoon papers containing it were being cried on the street.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He read the letter carefully, then laid it down, saying, “It is impossible that he should return.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Marsac returned within three hours, to be confronted by Fontaine with a pale face and Uncle Maurice’s letter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marsac returned within three hours, to be confronted by Fontaine with a pale face and Uncle Maurice’s letter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Living on fifteen cents a day for twenty years must have impaired his constitution to that degree that he cannot stand the voyage.”
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Marsac returned within three hours, to be confronted by Fontaine with a pale face and Uncle Maurice’s letter.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Living on fifteen cents a day for twenty years must have impaired his constitution to that degree that he cannot stand the voyage.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For once, Marsac was staggered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The paragraph was already in print, and the afternoon papers containing it were being cried on the street.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Marsac returned within three hours, to be confronted by Fontaine with a pale face and Uncle Maurice’s letter.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Marsac returned within three hours, to be confronted by Fontaine with a pale face and Uncle Maurice’s letter.
a late time of life
From this reading Living on fifteen cents a day for twenty years must have impaired his constitution to that degree that he cannot stand the voyage.”
