Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Although the young man was then going to the Rue Matignon, there to wait for Eve, it was in the most natural manner possible that he replied: "If Monsieur l'Abbe makes haste, I think he will find her there, for she was certainly going there before trying on a corsage at Salmon's."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the young man was then going to the Rue Matignon, there to wait for Eve, it was in the most natural manner possible that he replied: "If Monsieur l'Abbe makes haste, I think he will find her there, for she was certainly going there before trying on a corsage at Salmon's."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Then he paused, for he too had just seen Gerard; and he called him: "I say, Gerard, my wife said that she was going to that _matinee_, didn't she?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Although the young man was then going to the Rue Matignon, there to wait for Eve, it was in the most natural manner possible that he replied: "If Monsieur l'Abbe makes haste, I think he will find her there, for she was certainly going there before trying on a corsage at Salmon's."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Although the young man was then going to the Rue Matignon, there to wait for Eve, it was in the most natural manner possible that he replied: "If Monsieur l'Abbe makes haste, I think he will find her there, for she was certainly going there before trying on a corsage at Salmon's."

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Then he paused, for he too had just seen Gerard; and he called him: "I say, Gerard, my wife said that she was going to that _matinee_, didn't she?

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading You will certainly find my wife there; she is to take the children there."

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading You will certainly find my wife there; she is to take the children there."

an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

From this reading Although the young man was then going to the Rue Matignon, there to wait for Eve, it was in the most natural manner possible that he replied: "If Monsieur l'Abbe makes haste, I think he will find her there, for she was certainly going there before trying on a corsage at Salmon's."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then he paused, for he too had just seen Gerard; and he called him: "I say, Gerard, my wife said that she was going to that _matinee_, didn't she?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading You feel sure--don't you?--that Monsieur l'Abbe will find her there?"

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading Although the young man was then going to the Rue Matignon, there to wait for Eve, it was in the most natural manner possible that he replied: "If Monsieur l'Abbe makes haste, I think he will find her there, for she was certainly going there before trying on a corsage at Salmon's."

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading You feel sure--don't you?--that Monsieur l'Abbe will find her there?"

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading You will certainly find my wife there; she is to take the children there."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then he paused, for he too had just seen Gerard; and he called him: "I say, Gerard, my wife said that she was going to that _matinee_, didn't she?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then he paused, for he too had just seen Gerard; and he called him: "I say, Gerard, my wife said that she was going to that _matinee_, didn't she?

the act of departing

From this reading Then he paused, for he too had just seen Gerard; and he called him: "I say, Gerard, my wife said that she was going to that _matinee_, didn't she?

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Very good.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Then he paused, for he too had just seen Gerard; and he called him: "I say, Gerard, my wife said that she was going to that _matinee_, didn't she?

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Although the young man was then going to the Rue Matignon, there to wait for Eve, it was in the most natural manner possible that he replied: "If Monsieur l'Abbe makes haste, I think he will find her there, for she was certainly going there before trying on a corsage at Salmon's."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then he paused, for he too had just seen Gerard; and he called him: "I say, Gerard, my wife said that she was going to that _matinee_, didn't she?

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading You feel sure--don't you?--that Monsieur l'Abbe will find her there?"

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Then he paused, for he too had just seen Gerard; and he called him: "I say, Gerard, my wife said that she was going to that _matinee_, didn't she?

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Then he paused, for he too had just seen Gerard; and he called him: "I say, Gerard, my wife said that she was going to that _matinee_, didn't she?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Although the young man was then going to the Rue Matignon, there to wait for Eve, it was in the most natural manner possible that he replied: "If Monsieur l'Abbe makes haste, I think he will find her there, for she was certainly going there before trying on a corsage at Salmon's."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Although the young man was then going to the Rue Matignon, there to wait for Eve, it was in the most natural manner possible that he replied: "If Monsieur l'Abbe makes haste, I think he will find her there, for she was certainly going there before trying on a corsage at Salmon's."

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading You will certainly find my wife there; she is to take the children there."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although the young man was then going to the Rue Matignon, there to wait for Eve, it was in the most natural manner possible that he replied: "If Monsieur l'Abbe makes haste, I think he will find her there, for she was certainly going there before trying on a corsage at Salmon's."

and nothing more

From this reading Then he paused, for he too had just seen Gerard; and he called him: "I say, Gerard, my wife said that she was going to that _matinee_, didn't she?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading You feel sure--don't you?--that Monsieur l'Abbe will find her there?"

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Although the young man was then going to the Rue Matignon, there to wait for Eve, it was in the most natural manner possible that he replied: "If Monsieur l'Abbe makes haste, I think he will find her there, for she was certainly going there before trying on a corsage at Salmon's."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Although the young man was then going to the Rue Matignon, there to wait for Eve, it was in the most natural manner possible that he replied: "If Monsieur l'Abbe makes haste, I think he will find her there, for she was certainly going there before trying on a corsage at Salmon's."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Although the young man was then going to the Rue Matignon, there to wait for Eve, it was in the most natural manner possible that he replied: "If Monsieur l'Abbe makes haste, I think he will find her there, for she was certainly going there before trying on a corsage at Salmon's."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Although the young man was then going to the Rue Matignon, there to wait for Eve, it was in the most natural manner possible that he replied: "If Monsieur l'Abbe makes haste, I think he will find her there, for she was certainly going there before trying on a corsage at Salmon's."

a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon)

From this reading Then he paused, for he too had just seen Gerard; and he called him: "I say, Gerard, my wife said that she was going to that _matinee_, didn't she?

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading You feel sure--don't you?--that Monsieur l'Abbe will find her there?"

used to form the superlative

From this reading Although the young man was then going to the Rue Matignon, there to wait for Eve, it was in the most natural manner possible that he replied: "If Monsieur l'Abbe makes haste, I think he will find her there, for she was certainly going there before trying on a corsage at Salmon's."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading You will certainly find my wife there; she is to take the children there."

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Although the young man was then going to the Rue Matignon, there to wait for Eve, it was in the most natural manner possible that he replied: "If Monsieur l'Abbe makes haste, I think he will find her there, for she was certainly going there before trying on a corsage at Salmon's."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Although the young man was then going to the Rue Matignon, there to wait for Eve, it was in the most natural manner possible that he replied: "If Monsieur l'Abbe makes haste, I think he will find her there, for she was certainly going there before trying on a corsage at Salmon's."

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Then he paused, for he too had just seen Gerard; and he called him: "I say, Gerard, my wife said that she was going to that _matinee_, didn't she?

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Although the young man was then going to the Rue Matignon, there to wait for Eve, it was in the most natural manner possible that he replied: "If Monsieur l'Abbe makes haste, I think he will find her there, for she was certainly going there before trying on a corsage at Salmon's."

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Although the young man was then going to the Rue Matignon, there to wait for Eve, it was in the most natural manner possible that he replied: "If Monsieur l'Abbe makes haste, I think he will find her there, for she was certainly going there before trying on a corsage at Salmon's."

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading Although the young man was then going to the Rue Matignon, there to wait for Eve, it was in the most natural manner possible that he replied: "If Monsieur l'Abbe makes haste, I think he will find her there, for she was certainly going there before trying on a corsage at Salmon's."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Then he paused, for he too had just seen Gerard; and he called him: "I say, Gerard, my wife said that she was going to that _matinee_, didn't she?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Although the young man was then going to the Rue Matignon, there to wait for Eve, it was in the most natural manner possible that he replied: "If Monsieur l'Abbe makes haste, I think he will find her there, for she was certainly going there before trying on a corsage at Salmon's."

express in words

From this reading Then he paused, for he too had just seen Gerard; and he called him: "I say, Gerard, my wife said that she was going to that _matinee_, didn't she?

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Then he paused, for he too had just seen Gerard; and he called him: "I say, Gerard, my wife said that she was going to that _matinee_, didn't she?

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading You will certainly find my wife there; she is to take the children there."

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading You feel sure--don't you?--that Monsieur l'Abbe will find her there?"

carry out

From this reading You will certainly find my wife there; she is to take the children there."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then he paused, for he too had just seen Gerard; and he called him: "I say, Gerard, my wife said that she was going to that _matinee_, didn't she?

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading You will certainly find my wife there; she is to take the children there."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he paused, for he too had just seen Gerard; and he called him: "I say, Gerard, my wife said that she was going to that _matinee_, didn't she?

in or at that place or location

From this reading You will certainly find my wife there; she is to take the children there."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Although the young man was then going to the Rue Matignon, there to wait for Eve, it was in the most natural manner possible that he replied: "If Monsieur l'Abbe makes haste, I think he will find her there, for she was certainly going there before trying on a corsage at Salmon's."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading You will certainly find my wife there; she is to take the children there."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Then he paused, for he too had just seen Gerard; and he called him: "I say, Gerard, my wife said that she was going to that _matinee_, didn't she?

hard to endure

From this reading Although the young man was then going to the Rue Matignon, there to wait for Eve, it was in the most natural manner possible that he replied: "If Monsieur l'Abbe makes haste, I think he will find her there, for she was certainly going there before trying on a corsage at Salmon's."

precisely as stated

From this reading "Very good.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Although the young man was then going to the Rue Matignon, there to wait for Eve, it was in the most natural manner possible that he replied: "If Monsieur l'Abbe makes haste, I think he will find her there, for she was certainly going there before trying on a corsage at Salmon's."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Then he paused, for he too had just seen Gerard; and he called him: "I say, Gerard, my wife said that she was going to that _matinee_, didn't she?

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading You will certainly find my wife there; she is to take the children there."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading You will certainly find my wife there; she is to take the children there."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You will certainly find my wife there; she is to take the children there."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Although the young man was then going to the Rue Matignon, there to wait for Eve, it was in the most natural manner possible that he replied: "If Monsieur l'Abbe makes haste, I think he will find her there, for she was certainly going there before trying on a corsage at Salmon's."