used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One morning, Laurent, instead of going to his studio, took up a position at a wine-shop situated at one of the corners of the Rue Guénégaud, opposite the studio.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Laurent waited fully half an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The previous evening, the young woman had mentioned that she intended going out next day and probably would not be home until evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One morning, Laurent, instead of going to his studio, took up a position at a wine-shop situated at one of the corners of the Rue Guénégaud, opposite the studio.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The previous evening, the young woman had mentioned that she intended going out next day and probably would not be home until evening.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading From there, he began to examine the persons who issued from the passage on to the pavement of the Rue Mazarine.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading One morning, Laurent, instead of going to his studio, took up a position at a wine-shop situated at one of the corners of the Rue Guénégaud, opposite the studio.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The previous evening, the young woman had mentioned that she intended going out next day and probably would not be home until evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The previous evening, the young woman had mentioned that she intended going out next day and probably would not be home until evening.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading From there, he began to examine the persons who issued from the passage on to the pavement of the Rue Mazarine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was watching for Thérèse.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From there, he began to examine the persons who issued from the passage on to the pavement of the Rue Mazarine.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Laurent waited fully half an hour.
the act of departing
From this reading One morning, Laurent, instead of going to his studio, took up a position at a wine-shop situated at one of the corners of the Rue Guénégaud, opposite the studio.
Guénégaud
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From this reading One morning, Laurent, instead of going to his studio, took up a position at a wine-shop situated at one of the corners of the Rue Guénégaud, opposite the studio.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The previous evening, the young woman had mentioned that she intended going out next day and probably would not be home until evening.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Laurent waited fully half an hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From there, he began to examine the persons who issued from the passage on to the pavement of the Rue Mazarine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One morning, Laurent, instead of going to his studio, took up a position at a wine-shop situated at one of the corners of the Rue Guénégaud, opposite the studio.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The previous evening, the young woman had mentioned that she intended going out next day and probably would not be home until evening.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Laurent waited fully half an hour.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading One morning, Laurent, instead of going to his studio, took up a position at a wine-shop situated at one of the corners of the Rue Guénégaud, opposite the studio.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The previous evening, the young woman had mentioned that she intended going out next day and probably would not be home until evening.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading From there, he began to examine the persons who issued from the passage on to the pavement of the Rue Mazarine.
Laurent
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From this reading One morning, Laurent, instead of going to his studio, took up a position at a wine-shop situated at one of the corners of the Rue Guénégaud, opposite the studio.
Mazarine
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From this reading From there, he began to examine the persons who issued from the passage on to the pavement of the Rue Mazarine.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The previous evening, the young woman had mentioned that she intended going out next day and probably would not be home until evening.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning, Laurent, instead of going to his studio, took up a position at a wine-shop situated at one of the corners of the Rue Guénégaud, opposite the studio.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The previous evening, the young woman had mentioned that she intended going out next day and probably would not be home until evening.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The previous evening, the young woman had mentioned that she intended going out next day and probably would not be home until evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One morning, Laurent, instead of going to his studio, took up a position at a wine-shop situated at one of the corners of the Rue Guénégaud, opposite the studio.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From there, he began to examine the persons who issued from the passage on to the pavement of the Rue Mazarine.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning, Laurent, instead of going to his studio, took up a position at a wine-shop situated at one of the corners of the Rue Guénégaud, opposite the studio.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading One morning, Laurent, instead of going to his studio, took up a position at a wine-shop situated at one of the corners of the Rue Guénégaud, opposite the studio.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The previous evening, the young woman had mentioned that she intended going out next day and probably would not be home until evening.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading From there, he began to examine the persons who issued from the passage on to the pavement of the Rue Mazarine.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading From there, he began to examine the persons who issued from the passage on to the pavement of the Rue Mazarine.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading From there, he began to examine the persons who issued from the passage on to the pavement of the Rue Mazarine.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading One morning, Laurent, instead of going to his studio, took up a position at a wine-shop situated at one of the corners of the Rue Guénégaud, opposite the studio.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The previous evening, the young woman had mentioned that she intended going out next day and probably would not be home until evening.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The previous evening, the young woman had mentioned that she intended going out next day and probably would not be home until evening.
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading One morning, Laurent, instead of going to his studio, took up a position at a wine-shop situated at one of the corners of the Rue Guénégaud, opposite the studio.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The previous evening, the young woman had mentioned that she intended going out next day and probably would not be home until evening.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading One morning, Laurent, instead of going to his studio, took up a position at a wine-shop situated at one of the corners of the Rue Guénégaud, opposite the studio.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading One morning, Laurent, instead of going to his studio, took up a position at a wine-shop situated at one of the corners of the Rue Guénégaud, opposite the studio.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The previous evening, the young woman had mentioned that she intended going out next day and probably would not be home until evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One morning, Laurent, instead of going to his studio, took up a position at a wine-shop situated at one of the corners of the Rue Guénégaud, opposite the studio.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From there, he began to examine the persons who issued from the passage on to the pavement of the Rue Mazarine.
Thérèse
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From this reading He was watching for Thérèse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One morning, Laurent, instead of going to his studio, took up a position at a wine-shop situated at one of the corners of the Rue Guénégaud, opposite the studio.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading One morning, Laurent, instead of going to his studio, took up a position at a wine-shop situated at one of the corners of the Rue Guénégaud, opposite the studio.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The previous evening, the young woman had mentioned that she intended going out next day and probably would not be home until evening.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One morning, Laurent, instead of going to his studio, took up a position at a wine-shop situated at one of the corners of the Rue Guénégaud, opposite the studio.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Laurent waited fully half an hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was watching for Thérèse.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He was watching for Thérèse.
which person or people
From this reading From there, he began to examine the persons who issued from the passage on to the pavement of the Rue Mazarine.
wine-shop
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From this reading One morning, Laurent, instead of going to his studio, took up a position at a wine-shop situated at one of the corners of the Rue Guénégaud, opposite the studio.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The previous evening, the young woman had mentioned that she intended going out next day and probably would not be home until evening.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The previous evening, the young woman had mentioned that she intended going out next day and probably would not be home until evening.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The previous evening, the young woman had mentioned that she intended going out next day and probably would not be home until evening.
