used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Following this precaution he waited for the appearance of his visitor and scarcely had she set foot in the Salon when he experienced an agreeable surprise.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, there's a pretty girl."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Following this precaution he waited for the appearance of his visitor and scarcely had she set foot in the Salon when he experienced an agreeable surprise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Following this precaution he waited for the appearance of his visitor and scarcely had she set foot in the Salon when he experienced an agreeable surprise.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading From there, thanks to a large mirror, he could see them without being seen himself.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From there, thanks to a large mirror, he could see them without being seen himself.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Following this precaution he waited for the appearance of his visitor and scarcely had she set foot in the Salon when he experienced an agreeable surprise.
Fandor
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From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following this precaution he waited for the appearance of his visitor and scarcely had she set foot in the Salon when he experienced an agreeable surprise.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Following this precaution he waited for the appearance of his visitor and scarcely had she set foot in the Salon when he experienced an agreeable surprise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Following this precaution he waited for the appearance of his visitor and scarcely had she set foot in the Salon when he experienced an agreeable surprise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From there, thanks to a large mirror, he could see them without being seen himself.
a young female
From this reading "Ah, there's a pretty girl."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading From there, thanks to a large mirror, he could see them without being seen himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From there, thanks to a large mirror, he could see them without being seen himself.
most important element
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
MARIE
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From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading From there, thanks to a large mirror, he could see them without being seen himself.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
PASCALnounUS /pæˈskæl/
a unit of pressure equal to one newton per square meter
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Ah, there's a pretty girl."
get something; come into possession of
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He was right.
SalonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
only a very short time before
From this reading Following this precaution he waited for the appearance of his visitor and scarcely had she set foot in the Salon when he experienced an agreeable surprise.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From there, thanks to a large mirror, he could see them without being seen himself.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From there, thanks to a large mirror, he could see them without being seen himself.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Following this precaution he waited for the appearance of his visitor and scarcely had she set foot in the Salon when he experienced an agreeable surprise.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Following this precaution he waited for the appearance of his visitor and scarcely had she set foot in the Salon when he experienced an agreeable surprise.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Following this precaution he waited for the appearance of his visitor and scarcely had she set foot in the Salon when he experienced an agreeable surprise.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading From there, thanks to a large mirror, he could see them without being seen himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading From there, thanks to a large mirror, he could see them without being seen himself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From there, thanks to a large mirror, he could see them without being seen himself.
there's
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From this reading "Ah, there's a pretty girl."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Following this precaution he waited for the appearance of his visitor and scarcely had she set foot in the Salon when he experienced an agreeable surprise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
someone who visits
From this reading Following this precaution he waited for the appearance of his visitor and scarcely had she set foot in the Salon when he experienced an agreeable surprise.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Following this precaution he waited for the appearance of his visitor and scarcely had she set foot in the Salon when he experienced an agreeable surprise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
at the time that
From this reading Following this precaution he waited for the appearance of his visitor and scarcely had she set foot in the Salon when he experienced an agreeable surprise.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading MARIE PASCAL Now that he had become a King and was obliged to receive unexpected visits in that capacity, Fandor had adopted the wise precaution of making his visitors wait in the main Salon, while he retired to the adjoining study.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading From there, thanks to a large mirror, he could see them without being seen himself.
