used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was quite a new departure on her side to submit the bill of fare to the master of the house.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Euphémie’s mind was not of wide range, but it was impartial and unwavering, and she protested to Madame Bergeret, as she had done several times before on similar occasions, that it was absolutely useless for her mistress to ask Monsieur anything.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Go and ask your master, Euphémie, how he would like his eggs to be cooked.”
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading He never answered a word, because he was in a “contrairy” mood.
any thing at all
From this reading Euphémie’s mind was not of wide range, but it was impartial and unwavering, and she protested to Madame Bergeret, as she had done several times before on similar occasions, that it was absolutely useless for her mistress to ask Monsieur anything.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Euphémie’s mind was not of wide range, but it was impartial and unwavering, and she protested to Madame Bergeret, as she had done several times before on similar occasions, that it was absolutely useless for her mistress to ask Monsieur anything.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Go and ask your master, Euphémie, how he would like his eggs to be cooked.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Go and ask your master, Euphémie, how he would like his eggs to be cooked.”
for the reason that
From this reading He never answered a word, because he was in a “contrairy” mood.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Euphémie’s mind was not of wide range, but it was impartial and unwavering, and she protested to Madame Bergeret, as she had done several times before on similar occasions, that it was absolutely useless for her mistress to ask Monsieur anything.
Bergeret
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From this reading Euphémie’s mind was not of wide range, but it was impartial and unwavering, and she protested to Madame Bergeret, as she had done several times before on similar occasions, that it was absolutely useless for her mistress to ask Monsieur anything.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading It was quite a new departure on her side to submit the bill of fare to the master of the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Euphémie’s mind was not of wide range, but it was impartial and unwavering, and she protested to Madame Bergeret, as she had done several times before on similar occasions, that it was absolutely useless for her mistress to ask Monsieur anything.
contrairy
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From this reading He never answered a word, because he was in a “contrairy” mood.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading “Go and ask your master, Euphémie, how he would like his eggs to be cooked.”
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For of old, in the days of her lofty innocence, she had habitually forced him to partake of dishes which he disliked and which upset the delicate digestion of the sedentary student.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading For of old, in the days of her lofty innocence, she had habitually forced him to partake of dishes which he disliked and which upset the delicate digestion of the sedentary student.
the act of departing
From this reading It was quite a new departure on her side to submit the bill of fare to the master of the house.
digestionnounUS /daɪˈdʒestʃən/
the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
From this reading For of old, in the days of her lofty innocence, she had habitually forced him to partake of dishes which he disliked and which upset the delicate digestion of the sedentary student.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading For of old, in the days of her lofty innocence, she had habitually forced him to partake of dishes which he disliked and which upset the delicate digestion of the sedentary student.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading For of old, in the days of her lofty innocence, she had habitually forced him to partake of dishes which he disliked and which upset the delicate digestion of the sedentary student.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Euphémie’s mind was not of wide range, but it was impartial and unwavering, and she protested to Madame Bergeret, as she had done several times before on similar occasions, that it was absolutely useless for her mistress to ask Monsieur anything.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading “Go and ask your master, Euphémie, how he would like his eggs to be cooked.”
Euphémie
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From this reading “Go and ask your master, Euphémie, how he would like his eggs to be cooked.”
Euphémie's
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From this reading Euphémie’s mind was not of wide range, but it was impartial and unwavering, and she protested to Madame Bergeret, as she had done several times before on similar occasions, that it was absolutely useless for her mistress to ask Monsieur anything.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading It was quite a new departure on her side to submit the bill of fare to the master of the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For of old, in the days of her lofty innocence, she had habitually forced him to partake of dishes which he disliked and which upset the delicate digestion of the sedentary student.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading For of old, in the days of her lofty innocence, she had habitually forced him to partake of dishes which he disliked and which upset the delicate digestion of the sedentary student.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Go and ask your master, Euphémie, how he would like his eggs to be cooked.”
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading For of old, in the days of her lofty innocence, she had habitually forced him to partake of dishes which he disliked and which upset the delicate digestion of the sedentary student.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For of old, in the days of her lofty innocence, she had habitually forced him to partake of dishes which he disliked and which upset the delicate digestion of the sedentary student.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Go and ask your master, Euphémie, how he would like his eggs to be cooked.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was quite a new departure on her side to submit the bill of fare to the master of the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For of old, in the days of her lofty innocence, she had habitually forced him to partake of dishes which he disliked and which upset the delicate digestion of the sedentary student.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Go and ask your master, Euphémie, how he would like his eggs to be cooked.”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was quite a new departure on her side to submit the bill of fare to the master of the house.
how
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From this reading “Go and ask your master, Euphémie, how he would like his eggs to be cooked.”
impartialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/
showing lack of favoritism
From this reading Euphémie’s mind was not of wide range, but it was impartial and unwavering, and she protested to Madame Bergeret, as she had done several times before on similar occasions, that it was absolutely useless for her mistress to ask Monsieur anything.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For of old, in the days of her lofty innocence, she had habitually forced him to partake of dishes which he disliked and which upset the delicate digestion of the sedentary student.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading For of old, in the days of her lofty innocence, she had habitually forced him to partake of dishes which he disliked and which upset the delicate digestion of the sedentary student.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite a new departure on her side to submit the bill of fare to the master of the house.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Go and ask your master, Euphémie, how he would like his eggs to be cooked.”
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading For of old, in the days of her lofty innocence, she had habitually forced him to partake of dishes which he disliked and which upset the delicate digestion of the sedentary student.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Euphémie’s mind was not of wide range, but it was impartial and unwavering, and she protested to Madame Bergeret, as she had done several times before on similar occasions, that it was absolutely useless for her mistress to ask Monsieur anything.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “Go and ask your master, Euphémie, how he would like his eggs to be cooked.”
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Euphémie’s mind was not of wide range, but it was impartial and unwavering, and she protested to Madame Bergeret, as she had done several times before on similar occasions, that it was absolutely useless for her mistress to ask Monsieur anything.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Euphémie’s mind was not of wide range, but it was impartial and unwavering, and she protested to Madame Bergeret, as she had done several times before on similar occasions, that it was absolutely useless for her mistress to ask Monsieur anything.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Euphémie’s mind was not of wide range, but it was impartial and unwavering, and she protested to Madame Bergeret, as she had done several times before on similar occasions, that it was absolutely useless for her mistress to ask Monsieur anything.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He never answered a word, because he was in a “contrairy” mood.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He never answered a word, because he was in a “contrairy” mood.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was quite a new departure on her side to submit the bill of fare to the master of the house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Euphémie’s mind was not of wide range, but it was impartial and unwavering, and she protested to Madame Bergeret, as she had done several times before on similar occasions, that it was absolutely useless for her mistress to ask Monsieur anything.
something you have to do
From this reading Euphémie’s mind was not of wide range, but it was impartial and unwavering, and she protested to Madame Bergeret, as she had done several times before on similar occasions, that it was absolutely useless for her mistress to ask Monsieur anything.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was quite a new departure on her side to submit the bill of fare to the master of the house.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For of old, in the days of her lofty innocence, she had habitually forced him to partake of dishes which he disliked and which upset the delicate digestion of the sedentary student.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was quite a new departure on her side to submit the bill of fare to the master of the house.
partakeverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/
have some of the qualities or attributes of something
From this reading For of old, in the days of her lofty innocence, she had habitually forced him to partake of dishes which he disliked and which upset the delicate digestion of the sedentary student.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading Euphémie’s mind was not of wide range, but it was impartial and unwavering, and she protested to Madame Bergeret, as she had done several times before on similar occasions, that it was absolutely useless for her mistress to ask Monsieur anything.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite a new departure on her side to submit the bill of fare to the master of the house.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Euphémie’s mind was not of wide range, but it was impartial and unwavering, and she protested to Madame Bergeret, as she had done several times before on similar occasions, that it was absolutely useless for her mistress to ask Monsieur anything.
sedentaryadjectiveUS /ˈsedənteri/
requiring sitting or little activity
From this reading For of old, in the days of her lofty innocence, she had habitually forced him to partake of dishes which he disliked and which upset the delicate digestion of the sedentary student.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Euphémie’s mind was not of wide range, but it was impartial and unwavering, and she protested to Madame Bergeret, as she had done several times before on similar occasions, that it was absolutely useless for her mistress to ask Monsieur anything.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For of old, in the days of her lofty innocence, she had habitually forced him to partake of dishes which he disliked and which upset the delicate digestion of the sedentary student.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was quite a new departure on her side to submit the bill of fare to the master of the house.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Euphémie’s mind was not of wide range, but it was impartial and unwavering, and she protested to Madame Bergeret, as she had done several times before on similar occasions, that it was absolutely useless for her mistress to ask Monsieur anything.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading For of old, in the days of her lofty innocence, she had habitually forced him to partake of dishes which he disliked and which upset the delicate digestion of the sedentary student.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading It was quite a new departure on her side to submit the bill of fare to the master of the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Euphémie’s mind was not of wide range, but it was impartial and unwavering, and she protested to Madame Bergeret, as she had done several times before on similar occasions, that it was absolutely useless for her mistress to ask Monsieur anything.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was quite a new departure on her side to submit the bill of fare to the master of the house.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Euphémie’s mind was not of wide range, but it was impartial and unwavering, and she protested to Madame Bergeret, as she had done several times before on similar occasions, that it was absolutely useless for her mistress to ask Monsieur anything.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Go and ask your master, Euphémie, how he would like his eggs to be cooked.”
unwaveringadjectiveUS /ənˈweɪvərɪŋ/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Euphémie’s mind was not of wide range, but it was impartial and unwavering, and she protested to Madame Bergeret, as she had done several times before on similar occasions, that it was absolutely useless for her mistress to ask Monsieur anything.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading For of old, in the days of her lofty innocence, she had habitually forced him to partake of dishes which he disliked and which upset the delicate digestion of the sedentary student.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Euphémie’s mind was not of wide range, but it was impartial and unwavering, and she protested to Madame Bergeret, as she had done several times before on similar occasions, that it was absolutely useless for her mistress to ask Monsieur anything.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite a new departure on her side to submit the bill of fare to the master of the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For of old, in the days of her lofty innocence, she had habitually forced him to partake of dishes which he disliked and which upset the delicate digestion of the sedentary student.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Euphémie’s mind was not of wide range, but it was impartial and unwavering, and she protested to Madame Bergeret, as she had done several times before on similar occasions, that it was absolutely useless for her mistress to ask Monsieur anything.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He never answered a word, because he was in a “contrairy” mood.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Go and ask your master, Euphémie, how he would like his eggs to be cooked.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Go and ask your master, Euphémie, how he would like his eggs to be cooked.”
