aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Sh-h-h," warned Madame Leteur, looking about; "because America has joined us is no reason we should not be careful.
anew
From this reading "Indeed, great things will happen, dear Florette," her father laughed, "and our beloved Alsace will be restored and you shall sing the _Marseillaise_ again.
AlsacenounUS /ælˈsɑːs/
a region of northeastern France famous for its wines
From this reading "Indeed, great things will happen, dear Florette," her father laughed, "and our beloved Alsace will be restored and you shall sing the _Marseillaise_ again.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading "America is our friend now," the girl answered, "and so good things must happen."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN APPARITION "But how could we hear from him now, Florette, any better than before?" the old man asked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "America is our friend now," the girl answered, "and so good things must happen."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "America is our friend now," the girl answered, "and so good things must happen."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading AN APPARITION "But how could we hear from him now, Florette, any better than before?" the old man asked.
APPARITIONnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading AN APPARITION "But how could we hear from him now, Florette, any better than before?" the old man asked.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading AN APPARITION "But how could we hear from him now, Florette, any better than before?" the old man asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Vive l'Amerique!_ She has come to us at last!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Indeed, great things will happen, dear Florette," her father laughed, "and our beloved Alsace will be restored and you shall sing the _Marseillaise_ again.
for the reason that
From this reading "Sh-h-h," warned Madame Leteur, looking about; "because America has joined us is no reason we should not be careful.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading AN APPARITION "But how could we hear from him now, Florette, any better than before?" the old man asked.
dearly loved
From this reading "Indeed, great things will happen, dear Florette," her father laughed, "and our beloved Alsace will be restored and you shall sing the _Marseillaise_ again.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading AN APPARITION "But how could we hear from him now, Florette, any better than before?" the old man asked.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AN APPARITION "But how could we hear from him now, Florette, any better than before?" the old man asked.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading "Sh-h-h," warned Madame Leteur, looking about; "because America has joined us is no reason we should not be careful.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Vive l'Amerique!_ She has come to us at last!"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading AN APPARITION "But how could we hear from him now, Florette, any better than before?" the old man asked.
dearly loved
From this reading "Indeed, great things will happen, dear Florette," her father laughed, "and our beloved Alsace will be restored and you shall sing the _Marseillaise_ again.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Indeed, great things will happen, dear Florette," her father laughed, "and our beloved Alsace will be restored and you shall sing the _Marseillaise_ again.
Florette
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From this reading AN APPARITION "But how could we hear from him now, Florette, any better than before?" the old man asked.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "America is our friend now," the girl answered, "and so good things must happen."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN APPARITION "But how could we hear from him now, Florette, any better than before?" the old man asked.
a young female
From this reading "America is our friend now," the girl answered, "and so good things must happen."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "America is our friend now," the girl answered, "and so good things must happen."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Indeed, great things will happen, dear Florette," her father laughed, "and our beloved Alsace will be restored and you shall sing the _Marseillaise_ again.
come to pass
From this reading "America is our friend now," the girl answered, "and so good things must happen."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Vive l'Amerique!_ She has come to us at last!"
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading AN APPARITION "But how could we hear from him now, Florette, any better than before?" the old man asked.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Indeed, great things will happen, dear Florette," her father laughed, "and our beloved Alsace will be restored and you shall sing the _Marseillaise_ again.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AN APPARITION "But how could we hear from him now, Florette, any better than before?" the old man asked.
how
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From this reading AN APPARITION "But how could we hear from him now, Florette, any better than before?" the old man asked.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Indeed, great things will happen, dear Florette," her father laughed, "and our beloved Alsace will be restored and you shall sing the _Marseillaise_ again.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "America is our friend now," the girl answered, "and so good things must happen."
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading "Sh-h-h," warned Madame Leteur, looking about; "because America has joined us is no reason we should not be careful.
l'Amerique
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From this reading _Vive l'Amerique!_ She has come to us at last!"
immediately past
From this reading _Vive l'Amerique!_ She has come to us at last!"
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "Indeed, great things will happen, dear Florette," her father laughed, "and our beloved Alsace will be restored and you shall sing the _Marseillaise_ again.
Leteur
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From this reading "Sh-h-h," warned Madame Leteur, looking about; "because America has joined us is no reason we should not be careful.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Sh-h-h," warned Madame Leteur, looking about; "because America has joined us is no reason we should not be careful.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading "Sh-h-h," warned Madame Leteur, looking about; "because America has joined us is no reason we should not be careful.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AN APPARITION "But how could we hear from him now, Florette, any better than before?" the old man asked.
Marseillaisenoun
the French national anthem
From this reading "Indeed, great things will happen, dear Florette," her father laughed, "and our beloved Alsace will be restored and you shall sing the _Marseillaise_ again.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "America is our friend now," the girl answered, "and so good things must happen."
not any; not one
From this reading "Sh-h-h," warned Madame Leteur, looking about; "because America has joined us is no reason we should not be careful.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Sh-h-h," warned Madame Leteur, looking about; "because America has joined us is no reason we should not be careful.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading AN APPARITION "But how could we hear from him now, Florette, any better than before?" the old man asked.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN APPARITION "But how could we hear from him now, Florette, any better than before?" the old man asked.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "America is our friend now," the girl answered, "and so good things must happen."
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Sh-h-h," warned Madame Leteur, looking about; "because America has joined us is no reason we should not be careful.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading "Indeed, great things will happen, dear Florette," her father laughed, "and our beloved Alsace will be restored and you shall sing the _Marseillaise_ again.
Sh-h-h
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From this reading "Sh-h-h," warned Madame Leteur, looking about; "because America has joined us is no reason we should not be careful.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Indeed, great things will happen, dear Florette," her father laughed, "and our beloved Alsace will be restored and you shall sing the _Marseillaise_ again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Vive l'Amerique!_ She has come to us at last!"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Sh-h-h," warned Madame Leteur, looking about; "because America has joined us is no reason we should not be careful.
deliver by singing
From this reading "Indeed, great things will happen, dear Florette," her father laughed, "and our beloved Alsace will be restored and you shall sing the _Marseillaise_ again.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "America is our friend now," the girl answered, "and so good things must happen."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading AN APPARITION "But how could we hear from him now, Florette, any better than before?" the old man asked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN APPARITION "But how could we hear from him now, Florette, any better than before?" the old man asked.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "America is our friend now," the girl answered, "and so good things must happen."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Vive l'Amerique!_ She has come to us at last!"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Vive l'Amerique!_ She has come to us at last!"
Vive
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From this reading _Vive l'Amerique!_ She has come to us at last!"
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading "Sh-h-h," warned Madame Leteur, looking about; "because America has joined us is no reason we should not be careful.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading AN APPARITION "But how could we hear from him now, Florette, any better than before?" the old man asked.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Indeed, great things will happen, dear Florette," her father laughed, "and our beloved Alsace will be restored and you shall sing the _Marseillaise_ again.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Indeed, great things will happen, dear Florette," her father laughed, "and our beloved Alsace will be restored and you shall sing the _Marseillaise_ again.
