used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He ventured, then, after some hesitation, to tell a falsehood to the buccaneer.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After four hours' walk the chevalier and the buccaneer arrived close to Devil's Cliff.
allegoricaladjectiveUS /ˌæləˈɡɔːrəkəl/
used in or characteristic of or containing allegory
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After four hours' walk the chevalier and the buccaneer arrived close to Devil's Cliff.
move towards
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading After four hours' walk the chevalier and the buccaneer arrived close to Devil's Cliff.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
buccaneernounUS /ˌbʌkəˈniːr/
someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation
From this reading After four hours' walk the chevalier and the buccaneer arrived close to Devil's Cliff.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
chevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading After four hours' walk the chevalier and the buccaneer arrived close to Devil's Cliff.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading After four hours' walk the chevalier and the buccaneer arrived close to Devil's Cliff.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading After four hours' walk the chevalier and the buccaneer arrived close to Devil's Cliff.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The road was so difficult and so much incumbered that the two companions could scarcely converse.
consolingadjectiveUS /kənˈsoʊlɪŋ/
affording comfort or solace
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading The road was so difficult and so much incumbered that the two companions could scarcely converse.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The road was so difficult and so much incumbered that the two companions could scarcely converse.
Croustillac
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From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
Devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading After four hours' walk the chevalier and the buccaneer arrived close to Devil's Cliff.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The road was so difficult and so much incumbered that the two companions could scarcely converse.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
falsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading He ventured, then, after some hesitation, to tell a falsehood to the buccaneer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading After four hours' walk the chevalier and the buccaneer arrived close to Devil's Cliff.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading He ventured, then, after some hesitation, to tell a falsehood to the buccaneer.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading After four hours' walk the chevalier and the buccaneer arrived close to Devil's Cliff.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
incumbered
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From this reading The road was so difficult and so much incumbered that the two companions could scarcely converse.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading THE MARRIAGE.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The road was so difficult and so much incumbered that the two companions could scarcely converse.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
nuditynounUS /ˈnuːdɪti/
the state of being without clothing or covering of any kind
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road was so difficult and so much incumbered that the two companions could scarcely converse.
only a very short time before
From this reading The road was so difficult and so much incumbered that the two companions could scarcely converse.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The road was so difficult and so much incumbered that the two companions could scarcely converse.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He ventured, then, after some hesitation, to tell a falsehood to the buccaneer.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
express in words
From this reading He ventured, then, after some hesitation, to tell a falsehood to the buccaneer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The road was so difficult and so much incumbered that the two companions could scarcely converse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARRIAGE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He ventured, then, after some hesitation, to tell a falsehood to the buccaneer.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After four hours' walk the chevalier and the buccaneer arrived close to Devil's Cliff.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The road was so difficult and so much incumbered that the two companions could scarcely converse.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading He ventured, then, after some hesitation, to tell a falsehood to the buccaneer.
VenusnounUS /ˈviːnəs/
the second nearest planet to the sun
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading After four hours' walk the chevalier and the buccaneer arrived close to Devil's Cliff.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The road was so difficult and so much incumbered that the two companions could scarcely converse.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Croustillac became more thoughtful the nearer his approach to the dwelling of Blue Beard; in spite of the good opinion he had of himself, in spite of his consoling reflections regarding the allegorical nudity of Venus and Truth, he regretted that his natural advantages were not set off by costly garments.
