used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fifine received her letter, containing a bulky enclosure, from Marion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was present when she opened it, and I made no comment, preferring to leave to her the questioning which I foresaw, and which was indeed inevitable.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “They are to the value of two thousand francs,” she said.
banknotesnounUS /ˈbæŋknoʊts/
plural of “banknote” — a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)
From this reading Suddenly she thrust under my very nose a little rouleau of banknotes.
bulkyadjectiveUS /ˈbʌlki/
of large size for its weight
From this reading Fifine received her letter, containing a bulky enclosure, from Marion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading I was present when she opened it, and I made no comment, preferring to leave to her the questioning which I foresaw, and which was indeed inevitable.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Fifine received her letter, containing a bulky enclosure, from Marion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
dippedadjectiveUS /dɪpt/
having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading Fifine received her letter, containing a bulky enclosure, from Marion.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
Fifine
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From this reading Fifine received her letter, containing a bulky enclosure, from Marion.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading I was present when she opened it, and I made no comment, preferring to leave to her the questioning which I foresaw, and which was indeed inevitable.
francsnounUS /fræŋks/
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading “They are to the value of two thousand francs,” she said.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fifine received her letter, containing a bulky enclosure, from Marion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fifine received her letter, containing a bulky enclosure, from Marion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was present when she opened it, and I made no comment, preferring to leave to her the questioning which I foresaw, and which was indeed inevitable.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I was present when she opened it, and I made no comment, preferring to leave to her the questioning which I foresaw, and which was indeed inevitable.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading I was present when she opened it, and I made no comment, preferring to leave to her the questioning which I foresaw, and which was indeed inevitable.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was present when she opened it, and I made no comment, preferring to leave to her the questioning which I foresaw, and which was indeed inevitable.
go away from a place
From this reading I was present when she opened it, and I made no comment, preferring to leave to her the questioning which I foresaw, and which was indeed inevitable.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Fifine received her letter, containing a bulky enclosure, from Marion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I was present when she opened it, and I made no comment, preferring to leave to her the questioning which I foresaw, and which was indeed inevitable.
Marion
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From this reading Fifine received her letter, containing a bulky enclosure, from Marion.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
not any; not one
From this reading I was present when she opened it, and I made no comment, preferring to leave to her the questioning which I foresaw, and which was indeed inevitable.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Suddenly she thrust under my very nose a little rouleau of banknotes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading I was present when she opened it, and I made no comment, preferring to leave to her the questioning which I foresaw, and which was indeed inevitable.
petit-pain
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From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
preferringverbUS /prɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading I was present when she opened it, and I made no comment, preferring to leave to her the questioning which I foresaw, and which was indeed inevitable.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I was present when she opened it, and I made no comment, preferring to leave to her the questioning which I foresaw, and which was indeed inevitable.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading I was present when she opened it, and I made no comment, preferring to leave to her the questioning which I foresaw, and which was indeed inevitable.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Fifine received her letter, containing a bulky enclosure, from Marion.
rouleaunounUS /ruːˈloʊ/
a roll of ribbon
From this reading Suddenly she thrust under my very nose a little rouleau of banknotes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “They are to the value of two thousand francs,” she said.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was present when she opened it, and I made no comment, preferring to leave to her the questioning which I foresaw, and which was indeed inevitable.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
express in speech
From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly she thrust under my very nose a little rouleau of banknotes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was present when she opened it, and I made no comment, preferring to leave to her the questioning which I foresaw, and which was indeed inevitable.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They are to the value of two thousand francs,” she said.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading “They are to the value of two thousand francs,” she said.
push forcefully
From this reading Suddenly she thrust under my very nose a little rouleau of banknotes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was present when she opened it, and I made no comment, preferring to leave to her the questioning which I foresaw, and which was indeed inevitable.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “They are to the value of two thousand francs,” she said.
unconcernnounUS /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrn/
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Suddenly she thrust under my very nose a little rouleau of banknotes.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading “They are to the value of two thousand francs,” she said.
velvetyadjectiveUS /ˈvelvəti/
smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste
From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
precisely as stated
From this reading Suddenly she thrust under my very nose a little rouleau of banknotes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was present when she opened it, and I made no comment, preferring to leave to her the questioning which I foresaw, and which was indeed inevitable.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
at the time that
From this reading I was present when she opened it, and I made no comment, preferring to leave to her the questioning which I foresaw, and which was indeed inevitable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was present when she opened it, and I made no comment, preferring to leave to her the questioning which I foresaw, and which was indeed inevitable.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She did not speak for a little, but sat with her velvety eyes fixed on my face, while I dipped, with what show of unconcern I could master, my petit-pain into my cup of coffee.
