used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although they had not altogether banished Egypt, that subject was suffering from a gradual disgrace.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
anew
From this reading The Thursday lessons had started again.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although they had not altogether banished Egypt, that subject was suffering from a gradual disgrace.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Although they had not altogether banished Egypt, that subject was suffering from a gradual disgrace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
aridadjectiveUS /ˈærəd/
lacking sufficient water or rainfall
From this reading Once they had run away from the arid regions of science, neither of the two found enough courage to return there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a rule Mme. Chambannes had failed to read the prescribed books.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Once they had run away from the arid regions of science, neither of the two found enough courage to return there.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading Although they had not altogether banished Egypt, that subject was suffering from a gradual disgrace.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading As a rule Mme. Chambannes had failed to read the prescribed books.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
Chambannes
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From this reading As a rule Mme. Chambannes had failed to read the prescribed books.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Once they had run away from the arid regions of science, neither of the two found enough courage to return there.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Although they had not altogether banished Egypt, that subject was suffering from a gradual disgrace.
put on clothes
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading Although they had not altogether banished Egypt, that subject was suffering from a gradual disgrace.
else
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From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Once they had run away from the arid regions of science, neither of the two found enough courage to return there.
divisible by two
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading As a rule Mme. Chambannes had failed to read the prescribed books.
set up or found
From this reading Once they had run away from the arid regions of science, neither of the two found enough courage to return there.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although they had not altogether banished Egypt, that subject was suffering from a gradual disgrace.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading Although they had not altogether banished Egypt, that subject was suffering from a gradual disgrace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Thursday lessons had started again.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading The Thursday lessons had started again.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
Mme
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From this reading As a rule Mme. Chambannes had failed to read the prescribed books.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Once they had run away from the arid regions of science, neither of the two found enough courage to return there.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although they had not altogether banished Egypt, that subject was suffering from a gradual disgrace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
on one occasion
From this reading Once they had run away from the arid regions of science, neither of the two found enough courage to return there.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
prescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading As a rule Mme. Chambannes had failed to read the prescribed books.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading As a rule Mme. Chambannes had failed to read the prescribed books.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Once they had run away from the arid regions of science, neither of the two found enough courage to return there.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Once they had run away from the arid regions of science, neither of the two found enough courage to return there.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading As a rule Mme. Chambannes had failed to read the prescribed books.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Once they had run away from the arid regions of science, neither of the two found enough courage to return there.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Once they had run away from the arid regions of science, neither of the two found enough courage to return there.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Thursday lessons had started again.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Although they had not altogether banished Egypt, that subject was suffering from a gradual disgrace.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Although they had not altogether banished Egypt, that subject was suffering from a gradual disgrace.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although they had not altogether banished Egypt, that subject was suffering from a gradual disgrace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Thursday lessons had started again.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Once they had run away from the arid regions of science, neither of the two found enough courage to return there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although they had not altogether banished Egypt, that subject was suffering from a gradual disgrace.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading The Thursday lessons had started again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As a rule Mme. Chambannes had failed to read the prescribed books.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Once they had run away from the arid regions of science, neither of the two found enough courage to return there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although they had not altogether banished Egypt, that subject was suffering from a gradual disgrace.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
Zozé's
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From this reading Or else a stray word sent them both into a friendly gossip concerning the little happenings of the day: a new dress of Zozé's, which the master declared to his taste, her account of a dance or a play, and subjects that were even more trivial.
