used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What good can you get out of a ministry which includes such a man as Taboureau!
anew
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There you have an old, worn-out professor without any prestige, who comes to Paris from Grenoble, and has never set foot in a theatre in his life!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There you have an old, worn-out professor without any prestige, who comes to Paris from Grenoble, and has never set foot in a theatre in his life!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
Barroux
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From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading What good can you get out of a ministry which includes such a man as Taboureau!
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading There you have an old, worn-out professor without any prestige, who comes to Paris from Grenoble, and has never set foot in a theatre in his life!
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading If the ministry's condemned let it fall!
power to direct or determine
From this reading Yet the control of the theatres is handed over to him, and naturally he's ever doing the most stupid things!"
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Yet the control of the theatres is handed over to him, and naturally he's ever doing the most stupid things!"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
Duvillard
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From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
at any time
From this reading Yet the control of the theatres is handed over to him, and naturally he's ever doing the most stupid things!"
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading If the ministry's condemned let it fall!
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading There you have an old, worn-out professor without any prestige, who comes to Paris from Grenoble, and has never set foot in a theatre in his life!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There you have an old, worn-out professor without any prestige, who comes to Paris from Grenoble, and has never set foot in a theatre in his life!
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading What good can you get out of a ministry which includes such a man as Taboureau!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading What good can you get out of a ministry which includes such a man as Taboureau!
GrenoblenounUS /ɡrəˈnoʊbəl/
a city in southeastern France on the Isere River
From this reading There you have an old, worn-out professor without any prestige, who comes to Paris from Grenoble, and has never set foot in a theatre in his life!
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Yet the control of the theatres is handed over to him, and naturally he's ever doing the most stupid things!"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There you have an old, worn-out professor without any prestige, who comes to Paris from Grenoble, and has never set foot in a theatre in his life!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There you have an old, worn-out professor without any prestige, who comes to Paris from Grenoble, and has never set foot in a theatre in his life!
he's
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From this reading Yet the control of the theatres is handed over to him, and naturally he's ever doing the most stupid things!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet the control of the theatres is handed over to him, and naturally he's ever doing the most stupid things!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the ministry's condemned let it fall!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
includesverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading What good can you get out of a ministry which includes such a man as Taboureau!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet the control of the theatres is handed over to him, and naturally he's ever doing the most stupid things!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If the ministry's condemned let it fall!
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading If the ministry's condemned let it fall!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There you have an old, worn-out professor without any prestige, who comes to Paris from Grenoble, and has never set foot in a theatre in his life!
for more time
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading What good can you get out of a ministry which includes such a man as Taboureau!
ministrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading What good can you get out of a ministry which includes such a man as Taboureau!
ministry'snounUS /ˈmɪnəstriz/
possessive form of “ministry” — religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading If the ministry's condemned let it fall!
Monferrand
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From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
used to form the superlative
From this reading Yet the control of the theatres is handed over to him, and naturally he's ever doing the most stupid things!"
as might be expected
From this reading Yet the control of the theatres is handed over to him, and naturally he's ever doing the most stupid things!"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There you have an old, worn-out professor without any prestige, who comes to Paris from Grenoble, and has never set foot in a theatre in his life!
not any; not one
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There you have an old, worn-out professor without any prestige, who comes to Paris from Grenoble, and has never set foot in a theatre in his life!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading What good can you get out of a ministry which includes such a man as Taboureau!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Yet the control of the theatres is handed over to him, and naturally he's ever doing the most stupid things!"
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading There you have an old, worn-out professor without any prestige, who comes to Paris from Grenoble, and has never set foot in a theatre in his life!
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
prestigenounUS /preˈstiːʒ/
a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
From this reading There you have an old, worn-out professor without any prestige, who comes to Paris from Grenoble, and has never set foot in a theatre in his life!
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading There you have an old, worn-out professor without any prestige, who comes to Paris from Grenoble, and has never set foot in a theatre in his life!
protestingverbUS /prəˈtestɪŋ/
-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There you have an old, worn-out professor without any prestige, who comes to Paris from Grenoble, and has never set foot in a theatre in his life!
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading Yet the control of the theatres is handed over to him, and naturally he's ever doing the most stupid things!"
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading What good can you get out of a ministry which includes such a man as Taboureau!
Taboureau
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From this reading What good can you get out of a ministry which includes such a man as Taboureau!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading There you have an old, worn-out professor without any prestige, who comes to Paris from Grenoble, and has never set foot in a theatre in his life!
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Yet the control of the theatres is handed over to him, and naturally he's ever doing the most stupid things!"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
in or at that place or location
From this reading There you have an old, worn-out professor without any prestige, who comes to Paris from Grenoble, and has never set foot in a theatre in his life!
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Yet the control of the theatres is handed over to him, and naturally he's ever doing the most stupid things!"
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There you have an old, worn-out professor without any prestige, who comes to Paris from Grenoble, and has never set foot in a theatre in his life!
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What good can you get out of a ministry which includes such a man as Taboureau!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What good can you get out of a ministry which includes such a man as Taboureau!
which person or people
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Then, as Monferrand sat down, no longer protesting but waiting, Duvillard, who was again thinking of his passion, full of anger at the recollection of Barroux' refusal, rose in his turn, and exclaimed: "Why, certainly!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There you have an old, worn-out professor without any prestige, who comes to Paris from Grenoble, and has never set foot in a theatre in his life!
worn-outadjective
used until no longer useful
From this reading There you have an old, worn-out professor without any prestige, who comes to Paris from Grenoble, and has never set foot in a theatre in his life!
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the control of the theatres is handed over to him, and naturally he's ever doing the most stupid things!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What good can you get out of a ministry which includes such a man as Taboureau!
