used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And, in spite of himself, Vigneron then looked at Madame Chaise, who, having recovered from her attack, was now reposing with a comfortable air.
AbbenounUS /ˈæbi/
a French abbot
From this reading But a tremor passed through the crowd and Abbe Judaine spoke again: “Here is Father Massias coming towards the pulpit.
anew
From this reading But a tremor passed through the crowd and Abbe Judaine spoke again: “Here is Father Massias coming towards the pulpit.
Ah
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From this reading Ah! it was certainly not the wealthy who had the most luck at the Grotto!
ailmentsnounUS /ˈeɪlmənts/
plural of “ailment” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading Servants, country folk, poor beggars, were cured, while ladies returned home with their ailments unrelieved, notwithstanding their gifts and the big candles they had burnt.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading And, in spite of himself, Vigneron then looked at Madame Chaise, who, having recovered from her attack, was now reposing with a comfortable air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Servants, country folk, poor beggars, were cured, while ladies returned home with their ailments unrelieved, notwithstanding their gifts and the big candles they had burnt.
approvinglyadverbUS /əˈpruːvɪŋli/
in an approving manner
From this reading M. Vigneron nodded his head approvingly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ah! it was certainly not the wealthy who had the most luck at the Grotto!
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading And, in spite of himself, Vigneron then looked at Madame Chaise, who, having recovered from her attack, was now reposing with a comfortable air.
beggarsnounUS /ˈbeɡərz/
plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading Servants, country folk, poor beggars, were cured, while ladies returned home with their ailments unrelieved, notwithstanding their gifts and the big candles they had burnt.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Servants, country folk, poor beggars, were cured, while ladies returned home with their ailments unrelieved, notwithstanding their gifts and the big candles they had burnt.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading Servants, country folk, poor beggars, were cured, while ladies returned home with their ailments unrelieved, notwithstanding their gifts and the big candles they had burnt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a tremor passed through the crowd and Abbe Judaine spoke again: “Here is Father Massias coming towards the pulpit.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Servants, country folk, poor beggars, were cured, while ladies returned home with their ailments unrelieved, notwithstanding their gifts and the big candles they had burnt.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Ah! it was certainly not the wealthy who had the most luck at the Grotto!
ChaisenounUS /ʃeɪz/
a long chair; for reclining
From this reading And, in spite of himself, Vigneron then looked at Madame Chaise, who, having recovered from her attack, was now reposing with a comfortable air.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading And, in spite of himself, Vigneron then looked at Madame Chaise, who, having recovered from her attack, was now reposing with a comfortable air.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading But a tremor passed through the crowd and Abbe Judaine spoke again: “Here is Father Massias coming towards the pulpit.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Servants, country folk, poor beggars, were cured, while ladies returned home with their ailments unrelieved, notwithstanding their gifts and the big candles they had burnt.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading But a tremor passed through the crowd and Abbe Judaine spoke again: “Here is Father Massias coming towards the pulpit.
curedadjectiveUS /kjʊrd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Servants, country folk, poor beggars, were cured, while ladies returned home with their ailments unrelieved, notwithstanding their gifts and the big candles they had burnt.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But a tremor passed through the crowd and Abbe Judaine spoke again: “Here is Father Massias coming towards the pulpit.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Servants, country folk, poor beggars, were cured, while ladies returned home with their ailments unrelieved, notwithstanding their gifts and the big candles they had burnt.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And, in spite of himself, Vigneron then looked at Madame Chaise, who, having recovered from her attack, was now reposing with a comfortable air.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Servants, country folk, poor beggars, were cured, while ladies returned home with their ailments unrelieved, notwithstanding their gifts and the big candles they had burnt.
GrottonounUS /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/
a small cave (usually with attractive features)
From this reading Ah! it was certainly not the wealthy who had the most luck at the Grotto!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ah! it was certainly not the wealthy who had the most luck at the Grotto!
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading And, in spite of himself, Vigneron then looked at Madame Chaise, who, having recovered from her attack, was now reposing with a comfortable air.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading M. Vigneron nodded his head approvingly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And, in spite of himself, Vigneron then looked at Madame Chaise, who, having recovered from her attack, was now reposing with a comfortable air.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But a tremor passed through the crowd and Abbe Judaine spoke again: “Here is Father Massias coming towards the pulpit.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And, in spite of himself, Vigneron then looked at Madame Chaise, who, having recovered from her attack, was now reposing with a comfortable air.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading M. Vigneron nodded his head approvingly.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Servants, country folk, poor beggars, were cured, while ladies returned home with their ailments unrelieved, notwithstanding their gifts and the big candles they had burnt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And, in spite of himself, Vigneron then looked at Madame Chaise, who, having recovered from her attack, was now reposing with a comfortable air.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But a tremor passed through the crowd and Abbe Judaine spoke again: “Here is Father Massias coming towards the pulpit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ah! it was certainly not the wealthy who had the most luck at the Grotto!
Judaine
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From this reading But a tremor passed through the crowd and Abbe Judaine spoke again: “Here is Father Massias coming towards the pulpit.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Servants, country folk, poor beggars, were cured, while ladies returned home with their ailments unrelieved, notwithstanding their gifts and the big candles they had burnt.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And, in spite of himself, Vigneron then looked at Madame Chaise, who, having recovered from her attack, was now reposing with a comfortable air.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Ah! it was certainly not the wealthy who had the most luck at the Grotto!
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Vigneron nodded his head approvingly.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading And, in spite of himself, Vigneron then looked at Madame Chaise, who, having recovered from her attack, was now reposing with a comfortable air.
Massias
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From this reading But a tremor passed through the crowd and Abbe Judaine spoke again: “Here is Father Massias coming towards the pulpit.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Ah! it was certainly not the wealthy who had the most luck at the Grotto!
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading M. Vigneron nodded his head approvingly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ah! it was certainly not the wealthy who had the most luck at the Grotto!
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Servants, country folk, poor beggars, were cured, while ladies returned home with their ailments unrelieved, notwithstanding their gifts and the big candles they had burnt.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And, in spite of himself, Vigneron then looked at Madame Chaise, who, having recovered from her attack, was now reposing with a comfortable air.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And, in spite of himself, Vigneron then looked at Madame Chaise, who, having recovered from her attack, was now reposing with a comfortable air.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But a tremor passed through the crowd and Abbe Judaine spoke again: “Here is Father Massias coming towards the pulpit.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Servants, country folk, poor beggars, were cured, while ladies returned home with their ailments unrelieved, notwithstanding their gifts and the big candles they had burnt.
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading But a tremor passed through the crowd and Abbe Judaine spoke again: “Here is Father Massias coming towards the pulpit.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading And, in spite of himself, Vigneron then looked at Madame Chaise, who, having recovered from her attack, was now reposing with a comfortable air.
reposing
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From this reading And, in spite of himself, Vigneron then looked at Madame Chaise, who, having recovered from her attack, was now reposing with a comfortable air.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Servants, country folk, poor beggars, were cured, while ladies returned home with their ailments unrelieved, notwithstanding their gifts and the big candles they had burnt.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Servants, country folk, poor beggars, were cured, while ladies returned home with their ailments unrelieved, notwithstanding their gifts and the big candles they had burnt.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading And, in spite of himself, Vigneron then looked at Madame Chaise, who, having recovered from her attack, was now reposing with a comfortable air.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading But a tremor passed through the crowd and Abbe Judaine spoke again: “Here is Father Massias coming towards the pulpit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ah! it was certainly not the wealthy who had the most luck at the Grotto!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Servants, country folk, poor beggars, were cured, while ladies returned home with their ailments unrelieved, notwithstanding their gifts and the big candles they had burnt.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And, in spite of himself, Vigneron then looked at Madame Chaise, who, having recovered from her attack, was now reposing with a comfortable air.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Servants, country folk, poor beggars, were cured, while ladies returned home with their ailments unrelieved, notwithstanding their gifts and the big candles they had burnt.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But a tremor passed through the crowd and Abbe Judaine spoke again: “Here is Father Massias coming towards the pulpit.
in the direction of
From this reading But a tremor passed through the crowd and Abbe Judaine spoke again: “Here is Father Massias coming towards the pulpit.
tremornounUS /ˈtremər/
an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
From this reading But a tremor passed through the crowd and Abbe Judaine spoke again: “Here is Father Massias coming towards the pulpit.
unrelievedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈliːvd/
not lessened or diminished
From this reading Servants, country folk, poor beggars, were cured, while ladies returned home with their ailments unrelieved, notwithstanding their gifts and the big candles they had burnt.
Vigneron
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From this reading M. Vigneron nodded his head approvingly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ah! it was certainly not the wealthy who had the most luck at the Grotto!
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Ah! it was certainly not the wealthy who had the most luck at the Grotto!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Servants, country folk, poor beggars, were cured, while ladies returned home with their ailments unrelieved, notwithstanding their gifts and the big candles they had burnt.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Servants, country folk, poor beggars, were cured, while ladies returned home with their ailments unrelieved, notwithstanding their gifts and the big candles they had burnt.
which person or people
From this reading Ah! it was certainly not the wealthy who had the most luck at the Grotto!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Servants, country folk, poor beggars, were cured, while ladies returned home with their ailments unrelieved, notwithstanding their gifts and the big candles they had burnt.
