used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The plausible air of the steward might deceive persons without much experience; but close observers could easily discover the most perverse inclinations under his false mask of good nature.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading The features of Mother Michel bore the imprint of her amiable disposition; she was as open and candid as Father Lustucru was sly and dissimulating.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW THE CAT WAS INSTALLED WITH MADAME DE LA GRENOUILLERE, AND CONFIDED TO THE CARE OF MOTHER MICHEL.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The features of Mother Michel bore the imprint of her amiable disposition; she was as open and candid as Father Lustucru was sly and dissimulating.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading These servants being elderly persons, the Countess, who was possessed of a pleasant humor, had christened them Mother Michel and Father Lustucru.
cause to be bored
From this reading The features of Mother Michel bore the imprint of her amiable disposition; she was as open and candid as Father Lustucru was sly and dissimulating.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The plausible air of the steward might deceive persons without much experience; but close observers could easily discover the most perverse inclinations under his false mask of good nature.
candidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The features of Mother Michel bore the imprint of her amiable disposition; she was as open and candid as Father Lustucru was sly and dissimulating.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading HOW THE CAT WAS INSTALLED WITH MADAME DE LA GRENOUILLERE, AND CONFIDED TO THE CARE OF MOTHER MICHEL.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading HOW THE CAT WAS INSTALLED WITH MADAME DE LA GRENOUILLERE, AND CONFIDED TO THE CARE OF MOTHER MICHEL.
christenedverbUS /ˈkrɪsənd/
past form of “christen” — administer baptism to
From this reading These servants being elderly persons, the Countess, who was possessed of a pleasant humor, had christened them Mother Michel and Father Lustucru.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The plausible air of the steward might deceive persons without much experience; but close observers could easily discover the most perverse inclinations under his false mask of good nature.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
CONFIDEDverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading HOW THE CAT WAS INSTALLED WITH MADAME DE LA GRENOUILLERE, AND CONFIDED TO THE CARE OF MOTHER MICHEL.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The plausible air of the steward might deceive persons without much experience; but close observers could easily discover the most perverse inclinations under his false mask of good nature.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading These servants being elderly persons, the Countess, who was possessed of a pleasant humor, had christened them Mother Michel and Father Lustucru.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading HOW THE CAT WAS INSTALLED WITH MADAME DE LA GRENOUILLERE, AND CONFIDED TO THE CARE OF MOTHER MICHEL.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading The plausible air of the steward might deceive persons without much experience; but close observers could easily discover the most perverse inclinations under his false mask of good nature.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The plausible air of the steward might deceive persons without much experience; but close observers could easily discover the most perverse inclinations under his false mask of good nature.
your usual mood
From this reading The features of Mother Michel bore the imprint of her amiable disposition; she was as open and candid as Father Lustucru was sly and dissimulating.
dissimulating
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From this reading The features of Mother Michel bore the imprint of her amiable disposition; she was as open and candid as Father Lustucru was sly and dissimulating.
domesticsnounUS /dəˈmestɪks/
plural of “domestic” — a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household
From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The plausible air of the steward might deceive persons without much experience; but close observers could easily discover the most perverse inclinations under his false mask of good nature.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading These servants being elderly persons, the Countess, who was possessed of a pleasant humor, had christened them Mother Michel and Father Lustucru.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The plausible air of the steward might deceive persons without much experience; but close observers could easily discover the most perverse inclinations under his false mask of good nature.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading The plausible air of the steward might deceive persons without much experience; but close observers could easily discover the most perverse inclinations under his false mask of good nature.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading These servants being elderly persons, the Countess, who was possessed of a pleasant humor, had christened them Mother Michel and Father Lustucru.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The features of Mother Michel bore the imprint of her amiable disposition; she was as open and candid as Father Lustucru was sly and dissimulating.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The plausible air of the steward might deceive persons without much experience; but close observers could easily discover the most perverse inclinations under his false mask of good nature.
GRENOUILLERE
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From this reading HOW THE CAT WAS INSTALLED WITH MADAME DE LA GRENOUILLERE, AND CONFIDED TO THE CARE OF MOTHER MICHEL.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These servants being elderly persons, the Countess, who was possessed of a pleasant humor, had christened them Mother Michel and Father Lustucru.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The plausible air of the steward might deceive persons without much experience; but close observers could easily discover the most perverse inclinations under his false mask of good nature.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE CAT WAS INSTALLED WITH MADAME DE LA GRENOUILLERE, AND CONFIDED TO THE CARE OF MOTHER MICHEL.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading These servants being elderly persons, the Countess, who was possessed of a pleasant humor, had christened them Mother Michel and Father Lustucru.
imprintnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪnt/
a distinctive influence
From this reading The features of Mother Michel bore the imprint of her amiable disposition; she was as open and candid as Father Lustucru was sly and dissimulating.
inclinationsnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “inclination” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The plausible air of the steward might deceive persons without much experience; but close observers could easily discover the most perverse inclinations under his false mask of good nature.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
INSTALLEDverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading HOW THE CAT WAS INSTALLED WITH MADAME DE LA GRENOUILLERE, AND CONFIDED TO THE CARE OF MOTHER MICHEL.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading HOW THE CAT WAS INSTALLED WITH MADAME DE LA GRENOUILLERE, AND CONFIDED TO THE CARE OF MOTHER MICHEL.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
Lustucru
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From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading HOW THE CAT WAS INSTALLED WITH MADAME DE LA GRENOUILLERE, AND CONFIDED TO THE CARE OF MOTHER MICHEL.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
a female domestic
From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading The plausible air of the steward might deceive persons without much experience; but close observers could easily discover the most perverse inclinations under his false mask of good nature.
MICHEL
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From this reading HOW THE CAT WAS INSTALLED WITH MADAME DE LA GRENOUILLERE, AND CONFIDED TO THE CARE OF MOTHER MICHEL.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The plausible air of the steward might deceive persons without much experience; but close observers could easily discover the most perverse inclinations under his false mask of good nature.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The plausible air of the steward might deceive persons without much experience; but close observers could easily discover the most perverse inclinations under his false mask of good nature.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading HOW THE CAT WAS INSTALLED WITH MADAME DE LA GRENOUILLERE, AND CONFIDED TO THE CARE OF MOTHER MICHEL.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The plausible air of the steward might deceive persons without much experience; but close observers could easily discover the most perverse inclinations under his false mask of good nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The plausible air of the steward might deceive persons without much experience; but close observers could easily discover the most perverse inclinations under his false mask of good nature.
observersnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvərz/
plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading The plausible air of the steward might deceive persons without much experience; but close observers could easily discover the most perverse inclinations under his false mask of good nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW THE CAT WAS INSTALLED WITH MADAME DE LA GRENOUILLERE, AND CONFIDED TO THE CARE OF MOTHER MICHEL.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The features of Mother Michel bore the imprint of her amiable disposition; she was as open and candid as Father Lustucru was sly and dissimulating.
Orties-Saint-Louis
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From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading These servants being elderly persons, the Countess, who was possessed of a pleasant humor, had christened them Mother Michel and Father Lustucru.
perverseadjectiveUS /pərˈvɜːrs/
marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
From this reading The plausible air of the steward might deceive persons without much experience; but close observers could easily discover the most perverse inclinations under his false mask of good nature.
plausibleadjectiveUS /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
From this reading The plausible air of the steward might deceive persons without much experience; but close observers could easily discover the most perverse inclinations under his false mask of good nature.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading These servants being elderly persons, the Countess, who was possessed of a pleasant humor, had christened them Mother Michel and Father Lustucru.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading These servants being elderly persons, the Countess, who was possessed of a pleasant humor, had christened them Mother Michel and Father Lustucru.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre
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From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading These servants being elderly persons, the Countess, who was possessed of a pleasant humor, had christened them Mother Michel and Father Lustucru.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
slyadjectiveUS /slaɪ/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading The features of Mother Michel bore the imprint of her amiable disposition; she was as open and candid as Father Lustucru was sly and dissimulating.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE CAT WAS INSTALLED WITH MADAME DE LA GRENOUILLERE, AND CONFIDED TO THE CARE OF MOTHER MICHEL.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These servants being elderly persons, the Countess, who was possessed of a pleasant humor, had christened them Mother Michel and Father Lustucru.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These servants being elderly persons, the Countess, who was possessed of a pleasant humor, had christened them Mother Michel and Father Lustucru.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW THE CAT WAS INSTALLED WITH MADAME DE LA GRENOUILLERE, AND CONFIDED TO THE CARE OF MOTHER MICHEL.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The plausible air of the steward might deceive persons without much experience; but close observers could easily discover the most perverse inclinations under his false mask of good nature.
precisely as stated
From this reading Madame de la Grenouillere inhabited a magnificent mansion situated on the corner of the streets Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre and Orties-Saint-Louis; there she led a very retired life, on almost intimate terms with her two principal domestics,--Madame Michel, her maid and companion, and M. Lustucru, the steward.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW THE CAT WAS INSTALLED WITH MADAME DE LA GRENOUILLERE, AND CONFIDED TO THE CARE OF MOTHER MICHEL.
which person or people
From this reading These servants being elderly persons, the Countess, who was possessed of a pleasant humor, had christened them Mother Michel and Father Lustucru.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW THE CAT WAS INSTALLED WITH MADAME DE LA GRENOUILLERE, AND CONFIDED TO THE CARE OF MOTHER MICHEL.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The plausible air of the steward might deceive persons without much experience; but close observers could easily discover the most perverse inclinations under his false mask of good nature.
