used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Madame Raquin had formed quite a motherly affection for him.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Madame Raquin had formed quite a motherly affection for him.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She knew he was short of cash, and indifferently nourished, that he slept in a garret; and she had told him, once for all, that a seat would always be kept for him at their table.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She knew he was short of cash, and indifferently nourished, that he slept in a garret; and she had told him, once for all, that a seat would always be kept for him at their table.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Laurent was perfectly happy of an evening, in the shop.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She knew he was short of cash, and indifferently nourished, that he slept in a garret; and she had told him, once for all, that a seat would always be kept for him at their table.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She knew he was short of cash, and indifferently nourished, that he slept in a garret; and she had told him, once for all, that a seat would always be kept for him at their table.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She knew he was short of cash, and indifferently nourished, that he slept in a garret; and she had told him, once for all, that a seat would always be kept for him at their table.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading She liked this young fellow with that expansive feeling that old women display for people who come from their own part of the country, bringing with them memories of the past.
Camille
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From this reading He generally returned from the office with Camille.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading She knew he was short of cash, and indifferently nourished, that he slept in a garret; and she had told him, once for all, that a seat would always be kept for him at their table.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She liked this young fellow with that expansive feeling that old women display for people who come from their own part of the country, bringing with them memories of the past.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She liked this young fellow with that expansive feeling that old women display for people who come from their own part of the country, bringing with them memories of the past.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading She liked this young fellow with that expansive feeling that old women display for people who come from their own part of the country, bringing with them memories of the past.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Laurent was perfectly happy of an evening, in the shop.
expansiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspænsɪv/
able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion
From this reading She liked this young fellow with that expansive feeling that old women display for people who come from their own part of the country, bringing with them memories of the past.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading She liked this young fellow with that expansive feeling that old women display for people who come from their own part of the country, bringing with them memories of the past.
a boy or man
From this reading She liked this young fellow with that expansive feeling that old women display for people who come from their own part of the country, bringing with them memories of the past.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Madame Raquin had formed quite a motherly affection for him.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Madame Raquin had formed quite a motherly affection for him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He generally returned from the office with Camille.
garretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading She knew he was short of cash, and indifferently nourished, that he slept in a garret; and she had told him, once for all, that a seat would always be kept for him at their table.
usually; as a rule
From this reading He generally returned from the office with Camille.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Madame Raquin had formed quite a motherly affection for him.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Laurent was perfectly happy of an evening, in the shop.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He generally returned from the office with Camille.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Madame Raquin had formed quite a motherly affection for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Laurent was perfectly happy of an evening, in the shop.
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading She knew he was short of cash, and indifferently nourished, that he slept in a garret; and she had told him, once for all, that a seat would always be kept for him at their table.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She knew he was short of cash, and indifferently nourished, that he slept in a garret; and she had told him, once for all, that a seat would always be kept for him at their table.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew he was short of cash, and indifferently nourished, that he slept in a garret; and she had told him, once for all, that a seat would always be kept for him at their table.
Laurent
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From this reading Laurent was perfectly happy of an evening, in the shop.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She liked this young fellow with that expansive feeling that old women display for people who come from their own part of the country, bringing with them memories of the past.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame Raquin had formed quite a motherly affection for him.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading She liked this young fellow with that expansive feeling that old women display for people who come from their own part of the country, bringing with them memories of the past.
motherlyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌðərli/
befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
From this reading Madame Raquin had formed quite a motherly affection for him.
nourishedadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃt/
being provided with adequate nourishment
From this reading She knew he was short of cash, and indifferently nourished, that he slept in a garret; and she had told him, once for all, that a seat would always be kept for him at their table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Laurent was perfectly happy of an evening, in the shop.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He generally returned from the office with Camille.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She liked this young fellow with that expansive feeling that old women display for people who come from their own part of the country, bringing with them memories of the past.
on one occasion
From this reading She knew he was short of cash, and indifferently nourished, that he slept in a garret; and she had told him, once for all, that a seat would always be kept for him at their table.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She liked this young fellow with that expansive feeling that old women display for people who come from their own part of the country, bringing with them memories of the past.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She liked this young fellow with that expansive feeling that old women display for people who come from their own part of the country, bringing with them memories of the past.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading She liked this young fellow with that expansive feeling that old women display for people who come from their own part of the country, bringing with them memories of the past.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She liked this young fellow with that expansive feeling that old women display for people who come from their own part of the country, bringing with them memories of the past.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Laurent was perfectly happy of an evening, in the shop.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Madame Raquin had formed quite a motherly affection for him.
Raquin
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From this reading Madame Raquin had formed quite a motherly affection for him.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He generally returned from the office with Camille.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading She knew he was short of cash, and indifferently nourished, that he slept in a garret; and she had told him, once for all, that a seat would always be kept for him at their table.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew he was short of cash, and indifferently nourished, that he slept in a garret; and she had told him, once for all, that a seat would always be kept for him at their table.
do one's shopping
From this reading Laurent was perfectly happy of an evening, in the shop.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading She knew he was short of cash, and indifferently nourished, that he slept in a garret; and she had told him, once for all, that a seat would always be kept for him at their table.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading She knew he was short of cash, and indifferently nourished, that he slept in a garret; and she had told him, once for all, that a seat would always be kept for him at their table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading She knew he was short of cash, and indifferently nourished, that he slept in a garret; and she had told him, once for all, that a seat would always be kept for him at their table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew he was short of cash, and indifferently nourished, that he slept in a garret; and she had told him, once for all, that a seat would always be kept for him at their table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Laurent was perfectly happy of an evening, in the shop.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She knew he was short of cash, and indifferently nourished, that he slept in a garret; and she had told him, once for all, that a seat would always be kept for him at their table.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She liked this young fellow with that expansive feeling that old women display for people who come from their own part of the country, bringing with them memories of the past.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She liked this young fellow with that expansive feeling that old women display for people who come from their own part of the country, bringing with them memories of the past.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She knew he was short of cash, and indifferently nourished, that he slept in a garret; and she had told him, once for all, that a seat would always be kept for him at their table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Laurent was perfectly happy of an evening, in the shop.
which person or people
From this reading She liked this young fellow with that expansive feeling that old women display for people who come from their own part of the country, bringing with them memories of the past.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He generally returned from the office with Camille.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She liked this young fellow with that expansive feeling that old women display for people who come from their own part of the country, bringing with them memories of the past.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She knew he was short of cash, and indifferently nourished, that he slept in a garret; and she had told him, once for all, that a seat would always be kept for him at their table.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She liked this young fellow with that expansive feeling that old women display for people who come from their own part of the country, bringing with them memories of the past.
