adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading I looked at the student more than once before I addressed him by his name; and was as much surprised by the strange change I observed in him for it was not confined to his clothes--as by anything which had happened since I entered the house.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading ‘Burned it, M. de Marsac,’ he answered briefly.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I looked at the student more than once before I addressed him by his name; and was as much surprised by the strange change I observed in him for it was not confined to his clothes--as by anything which had happened since I entered the house.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I rubbed my eyes, and asked him what he had done with his soutane.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
Awaking
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From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I looked at the student more than once before I addressed him by his name; and was as much surprised by the strange change I observed in him for it was not confined to his clothes--as by anything which had happened since I entered the house.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading ‘Burned it, M. de Marsac,’ he answered briefly.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The morning brought only fresh proofs of the kindness which M. de Rosny had conceived for me.
BurnedadjectiveUS /bɜːrnd/
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading ‘Burned it, M. de Marsac,’ he answered briefly.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I looked at the student more than once before I addressed him by his name; and was as much surprised by the strange change I observed in him for it was not confined to his clothes--as by anything which had happened since I entered the house.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I looked at the student more than once before I addressed him by his name; and was as much surprised by the strange change I observed in him for it was not confined to his clothes--as by anything which had happened since I entered the house.
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading The morning brought only fresh proofs of the kindness which M. de Rosny had conceived for me.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading I looked at the student more than once before I addressed him by his name; and was as much surprised by the strange change I observed in him for it was not confined to his clothes--as by anything which had happened since I entered the house.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
crownsnounUS /kraʊnz/
plural of “crown” — the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The morning brought only fresh proofs of the kindness which M. de Rosny had conceived for me.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I rubbed my eyes, and asked him what he had done with his soutane.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading I looked at the student more than once before I addressed him by his name; and was as much surprised by the strange change I observed in him for it was not confined to his clothes--as by anything which had happened since I entered the house.
enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/
a movement into or inward
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading I rubbed my eyes, and asked him what he had done with his soutane.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
Fleix
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The morning brought only fresh proofs of the kindness which M. de Rosny had conceived for me.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The morning brought only fresh proofs of the kindness which M. de Rosny had conceived for me.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The morning brought only fresh proofs of the kindness which M. de Rosny had conceived for me.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading I looked at the student more than once before I addressed him by his name; and was as much surprised by the strange change I observed in him for it was not confined to his clothes--as by anything which had happened since I entered the house.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I rubbed my eyes, and asked him what he had done with his soutane.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I looked at the student more than once before I addressed him by his name; and was as much surprised by the strange change I observed in him for it was not confined to his clothes--as by anything which had happened since I entered the house.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I looked at the student more than once before I addressed him by his name; and was as much surprised by the strange change I observed in him for it was not confined to his clothes--as by anything which had happened since I entered the house.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I looked at the student more than once before I addressed him by his name; and was as much surprised by the strange change I observed in him for it was not confined to his clothes--as by anything which had happened since I entered the house.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I looked at the student more than once before I addressed him by his name; and was as much surprised by the strange change I observed in him for it was not confined to his clothes--as by anything which had happened since I entered the house.
kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading The morning brought only fresh proofs of the kindness which M. de Rosny had conceived for me.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
ladnounUS /læd/
a boy or man
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I looked at the student more than once before I addressed him by his name; and was as much surprised by the strange change I observed in him for it was not confined to his clothes--as by anything which had happened since I entered the house.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The morning brought only fresh proofs of the kindness which M. de Rosny had conceived for me.
Maignan's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
Marsac
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Burned it, M. de Marsac,’ he answered briefly.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The morning brought only fresh proofs of the kindness which M. de Rosny had conceived for me.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I looked at the student more than once before I addressed him by his name; and was as much surprised by the strange change I observed in him for it was not confined to his clothes--as by anything which had happened since I entered the house.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning brought only fresh proofs of the kindness which M. de Rosny had conceived for me.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I looked at the student more than once before I addressed him by his name; and was as much surprised by the strange change I observed in him for it was not confined to his clothes--as by anything which had happened since I entered the house.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I looked at the student more than once before I addressed him by his name; and was as much surprised by the strange change I observed in him for it was not confined to his clothes--as by anything which had happened since I entered the house.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I looked at the student more than once before I addressed him by his name; and was as much surprised by the strange change I observed in him for it was not confined to his clothes--as by anything which had happened since I entered the house.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I looked at the student more than once before I addressed him by his name; and was as much surprised by the strange change I observed in him for it was not confined to his clothes--as by anything which had happened since I entered the house.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The morning brought only fresh proofs of the kindness which M. de Rosny had conceived for me.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading I looked at the student more than once before I addressed him by his name; and was as much surprised by the strange change I observed in him for it was not confined to his clothes--as by anything which had happened since I entered the house.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The morning brought only fresh proofs of the kindness which M. de Rosny had conceived for me.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading The morning brought only fresh proofs of the kindness which M. de Rosny had conceived for me.
pursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
recognisingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognise” — show approval or appreciation of
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
Rosny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The morning brought only fresh proofs of the kindness which M. de Rosny had conceived for me.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading I rubbed my eyes, and asked him what he had done with his soutane.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I looked at the student more than once before I addressed him by his name; and was as much surprised by the strange change I observed in him for it was not confined to his clothes--as by anything which had happened since I entered the house.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
soutanenoun
a long cassock with buttons down the front; worn by Roman Catholic priests
From this reading I rubbed my eyes, and asked him what he had done with his soutane.
sprucelyadverb
in a stylish manner
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I looked at the student more than once before I addressed him by his name; and was as much surprised by the strange change I observed in him for it was not confined to his clothes--as by anything which had happened since I entered the house.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading I looked at the student more than once before I addressed him by his name; and was as much surprised by the strange change I observed in him for it was not confined to his clothes--as by anything which had happened since I entered the house.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I looked at the student more than once before I addressed him by his name; and was as much surprised by the strange change I observed in him for it was not confined to his clothes--as by anything which had happened since I entered the house.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I looked at the student more than once before I addressed him by his name; and was as much surprised by the strange change I observed in him for it was not confined to his clothes--as by anything which had happened since I entered the house.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The morning brought only fresh proofs of the kindness which M. de Rosny had conceived for me.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I rubbed my eyes, and asked him what he had done with his soutane.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The morning brought only fresh proofs of the kindness which M. de Rosny had conceived for me.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I rubbed my eyes, and asked him what he had done with his soutane.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Awaking early I found on a stool beside my clothes, a purse of gold containing a hundred crowns; and a youth presently entering to ask me if I lacked anything, I had at first some difficulty in recognising Simon Fleix, so sprucely was the lad dressed, in a mode resembling Maignan’s.
