used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In all his long career such a thing had never happened before.
advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading In spite of the established rule, he had been deprived of his New Year holiday, which he usually spent in visits to governmental officials capable of influencing his advancement.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In all his long career such a thing had never happened before.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS M. Vicart, sub-director of the Police Department, was in an execrable humor.
Annion
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From this reading His morning had been spent in endless discussions with M. Annion, his director.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In spite of the established rule, he had been deprived of his New Year holiday, which he usually spent in visits to governmental officials capable of influencing his advancement.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In all his long career such a thing had never happened before.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS M. Vicart, sub-director of the Police Department, was in an execrable humor.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading In spite of the established rule, he had been deprived of his New Year holiday, which he usually spent in visits to governmental officials capable of influencing his advancement.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading In all his long career such a thing had never happened before.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS M. Vicart, sub-director of the Police Department, was in an execrable humor.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading In spite of the established rule, he had been deprived of his New Year holiday, which he usually spent in visits to governmental officials capable of influencing his advancement.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading His morning had been spent in endless discussions with M. Annion, his director.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading His morning had been spent in endless discussions with M. Annion, his director.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading His morning had been spent in endless discussions with M. Annion, his director.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading In spite of the established rule, he had been deprived of his New Year holiday, which he usually spent in visits to governmental officials capable of influencing his advancement.
execrableadjectiveUS /ˌeɡˈzekrəbəl/
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS M. Vicart, sub-director of the Police Department, was in an execrable humor.
governmentaladjectiveUS /ˈɡʌvərmentəl/
relating to or dealing with the affairs or structure of government or politics or the state
From this reading In spite of the established rule, he had been deprived of his New Year holiday, which he usually spent in visits to governmental officials capable of influencing his advancement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In all his long career such a thing had never happened before.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading In all his long career such a thing had never happened before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In spite of the established rule, he had been deprived of his New Year holiday, which he usually spent in visits to governmental officials capable of influencing his advancement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In all his long career such a thing had never happened before.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading In spite of the established rule, he had been deprived of his New Year holiday, which he usually spent in visits to governmental officials capable of influencing his advancement.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS M. Vicart, sub-director of the Police Department, was in an execrable humor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS M. Vicart, sub-director of the Police Department, was in an execrable humor.
influencingverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading In spite of the established rule, he had been deprived of his New Year holiday, which he usually spent in visits to governmental officials capable of influencing his advancement.
INVESTIGATIONnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS M. Vicart, sub-director of the Police Department, was in an execrable humor.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In all his long career such a thing had never happened before.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS M. Vicart, sub-director of the Police Department, was in an execrable humor.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading His morning had been spent in endless discussions with M. Annion, his director.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In all his long career such a thing had never happened before.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In spite of the established rule, he had been deprived of his New Year holiday, which he usually spent in visits to governmental officials capable of influencing his advancement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS M. Vicart, sub-director of the Police Department, was in an execrable humor.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He had been ordered to his office.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading In spite of the established rule, he had been deprived of his New Year holiday, which he usually spent in visits to governmental officials capable of influencing his advancement.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading He had been ordered to his office.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS M. Vicart, sub-director of the Police Department, was in an execrable humor.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading In spite of the established rule, he had been deprived of his New Year holiday, which he usually spent in visits to governmental officials capable of influencing his advancement.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading In spite of the established rule, he had been deprived of his New Year holiday, which he usually spent in visits to governmental officials capable of influencing his advancement.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the established rule, he had been deprived of his New Year holiday, which he usually spent in visits to governmental officials capable of influencing his advancement.
sub-director
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From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS M. Vicart, sub-director of the Police Department, was in an execrable humor.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In all his long career such a thing had never happened before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS M. Vicart, sub-director of the Police Department, was in an execrable humor.
a special situation
From this reading In all his long career such a thing had never happened before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of the established rule, he had been deprived of his New Year holiday, which he usually spent in visits to governmental officials capable of influencing his advancement.
under normal conditions
From this reading In spite of the established rule, he had been deprived of his New Year holiday, which he usually spent in visits to governmental officials capable of influencing his advancement.
Vicart
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From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS M. Vicart, sub-director of the Police Department, was in an execrable humor.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading In spite of the established rule, he had been deprived of his New Year holiday, which he usually spent in visits to governmental officials capable of influencing his advancement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS M. Vicart, sub-director of the Police Department, was in an execrable humor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In spite of the established rule, he had been deprived of his New Year holiday, which he usually spent in visits to governmental officials capable of influencing his advancement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His morning had been spent in endless discussions with M. Annion, his director.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In spite of the established rule, he had been deprived of his New Year holiday, which he usually spent in visits to governmental officials capable of influencing his advancement.
