past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The porter told him to ring at the right-hand door on the second landing, but added that it was doubtful whether any one would let him in, as there was 'confusion in the house.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The porter told him to ring at the right-hand door on the second landing, but added that it was doubtful whether any one would let him in, as there was 'confusion in the house.'
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Madame Bernard was waiting for him, however; he had arrived punctually and she let him in herself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The porter told him to ring at the right-hand door on the second landing, but added that it was doubtful whether any one would let him in, as there was 'confusion in the house.'
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The porter told him to ring at the right-hand door on the second landing, but added that it was doubtful whether any one would let him in, as there was 'confusion in the house.'
earlier than; in front of
From this reading 'Have you heard, Monsieur?' she asked, before he could speak.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The porter told him to ring at the right-hand door on the second landing, but added that it was doubtful whether any one would let him in, as there was 'confusion in the house.'
civilian's
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From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The porter told him to ring at the right-hand door on the second landing, but added that it was doubtful whether any one would let him in, as there was 'confusion in the house.'
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'Do you know what is happening?'
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The porter told him to ring at the right-hand door on the second landing, but added that it was doubtful whether any one would let him in, as there was 'confusion in the house.'
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading The porter told him to ring at the right-hand door on the second landing, but added that it was doubtful whether any one would let him in, as there was 'confusion in the house.'
put on clothes
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Madame Bernard was waiting for him, however; he had arrived punctually and she let him in herself.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
Giovanni
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From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
Half-an-hour
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From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading 'Do you know what is happening?'
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'Have you heard, Monsieur?' she asked, before he could speak.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading 'Have you heard, Monsieur?' she asked, before he could speak.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Madame Bernard was waiting for him, however; he had arrived punctually and she let him in herself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The porter told him to ring at the right-hand door on the second landing, but added that it was doubtful whether any one would let him in, as there was 'confusion in the house.'
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Madame Bernard was waiting for him, however; he had arrived punctually and she let him in herself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Do you know what is happening?'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The porter told him to ring at the right-hand door on the second landing, but added that it was doubtful whether any one would let him in, as there was 'confusion in the house.'
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading The porter told him to ring at the right-hand door on the second landing, but added that it was doubtful whether any one would let him in, as there was 'confusion in the house.'
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading 'Have you heard, Monsieur?' she asked, before he could speak.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The porter told him to ring at the right-hand door on the second landing, but added that it was doubtful whether any one would let him in, as there was 'confusion in the house.'
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The porter told him to ring at the right-hand door on the second landing, but added that it was doubtful whether any one would let him in, as there was 'confusion in the house.'
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading The porter told him to ring at the right-hand door on the second landing, but added that it was doubtful whether any one would let him in, as there was 'confusion in the house.'
punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading Madame Bernard was waiting for him, however; he had arrived punctually and she let him in herself.
right-handadjectiveUS /raɪtˈhænd/
located on or directed toward the right
From this reading The porter told him to ring at the right-hand door on the second landing, but added that it was doubtful whether any one would let him in, as there was 'confusion in the house.'
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The porter told him to ring at the right-hand door on the second landing, but added that it was doubtful whether any one would let him in, as there was 'confusion in the house.'
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The porter told him to ring at the right-hand door on the second landing, but added that it was doubtful whether any one would let him in, as there was 'confusion in the house.'
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
Severi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
express in speech
From this reading 'Have you heard, Monsieur?' she asked, before he could speak.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The porter told him to ring at the right-hand door on the second landing, but added that it was doubtful whether any one would let him in, as there was 'confusion in the house.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The porter told him to ring at the right-hand door on the second landing, but added that it was doubtful whether any one would let him in, as there was 'confusion in the house.'
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The porter told him to ring at the right-hand door on the second landing, but added that it was doubtful whether any one would let him in, as there was 'confusion in the house.'
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Madame Bernard was waiting for him, however; he had arrived punctually and she let him in herself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'Do you know what is happening?'
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The porter told him to ring at the right-hand door on the second landing, but added that it was doubtful whether any one would let him in, as there was 'confusion in the house.'
which person or people
From this reading Half-an-hour later Giovanni Severi entered the gate below in civilian's dress and asked if he could see Madame Bernard, the French teacher, who had let him know that she was stopping in the palace.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The porter told him to ring at the right-hand door on the second landing, but added that it was doubtful whether any one would let him in, as there was 'confusion in the house.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Have you heard, Monsieur?' she asked, before he could speak.
