accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading Observe, Joseph, that I do not accuse you.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I came here to ask you simply, is it possible that anybody entered the apartment while Monsieur Jaubourg was ill, and took these papers?"
any person at all
From this reading I came here to ask you simply, is it possible that anybody entered the apartment while Monsieur Jaubourg was ill, and took these papers?"
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading I came here to ask you simply, is it possible that anybody entered the apartment while Monsieur Jaubourg was ill, and took these papers?"
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I came here to ask you simply, is it possible that anybody entered the apartment while Monsieur Jaubourg was ill, and took these papers?"
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
being joined in close association
From this reading Some papers have disappeared--letters, to which Monsieur Jaubourg attached the greatest importance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I came here to ask you simply, is it possible that anybody entered the apartment while Monsieur Jaubourg was ill, and took these papers?"
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
Comtenoun
French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism; he also established sociology as a systematic field of study
From this reading "No, Monsieur le Comte," replied the servant eagerly, "it isn't possible."
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Some papers have disappeared--letters, to which Monsieur Jaubourg attached the greatest importance.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Observe, Joseph, that I do not accuse you.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "No, Monsieur le Comte," replied the servant eagerly, "it isn't possible."
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading I came here to ask you simply, is it possible that anybody entered the apartment while Monsieur Jaubourg was ill, and took these papers?"
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
in a gradual manner
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
highest in quality
From this reading Some papers have disappeared--letters, to which Monsieur Jaubourg attached the greatest importance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some papers have disappeared--letters, to which Monsieur Jaubourg attached the greatest importance.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I came here to ask you simply, is it possible that anybody entered the apartment while Monsieur Jaubourg was ill, and took these papers?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Observe, Joseph, that I do not accuse you.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading I came here to ask you simply, is it possible that anybody entered the apartment while Monsieur Jaubourg was ill, and took these papers?"
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Some papers have disappeared--letters, to which Monsieur Jaubourg attached the greatest importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I came here to ask you simply, is it possible that anybody entered the apartment while Monsieur Jaubourg was ill, and took these papers?"
isn't
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From this reading "No, Monsieur le Comte," replied the servant eagerly, "it isn't possible."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I came here to ask you simply, is it possible that anybody entered the apartment while Monsieur Jaubourg was ill, and took these papers?"
Jaubourg
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From this reading Some papers have disappeared--letters, to which Monsieur Jaubourg attached the greatest importance.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Observe, Joseph, that I do not accuse you.
Landri
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From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading "No, Monsieur le Comte," replied the servant eagerly, "it isn't possible."
the literary culture
From this reading Some papers have disappeared--letters, to which Monsieur Jaubourg attached the greatest importance.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Some papers have disappeared--letters, to which Monsieur Jaubourg attached the greatest importance.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, Monsieur le Comte," replied the servant eagerly, "it isn't possible."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Observe, Joseph, that I do not accuse you.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Observe, Joseph, that I do not accuse you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
overspreadverb
spread across or over
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Some papers have disappeared--letters, to which Monsieur Jaubourg attached the greatest importance.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I came here to ask you simply, is it possible that anybody entered the apartment while Monsieur Jaubourg was ill, and took these papers?"
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "No, Monsieur le Comte," replied the servant eagerly, "it isn't possible."
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "No, Monsieur le Comte," replied the servant eagerly, "it isn't possible."
and nothing more
From this reading I came here to ask you simply, is it possible that anybody entered the apartment while Monsieur Jaubourg was ill, and took these papers?"
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some papers have disappeared--letters, to which Monsieur Jaubourg attached the greatest importance.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I came here to ask you simply, is it possible that anybody entered the apartment while Monsieur Jaubourg was ill, and took these papers?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I came here to ask you simply, is it possible that anybody entered the apartment while Monsieur Jaubourg was ill, and took these papers?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I came here to ask you simply, is it possible that anybody entered the apartment while Monsieur Jaubourg was ill, and took these papers?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Since you were so devoted to him," rejoined Landri, studying the effect of his words on that face, which was gradually overspread by amazement, "you will certainly assist me in an investigation, which indeed interests you yourself.
