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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A SCRUPLE The "Sire" de Corancez--as Madame de Carlsberg disdainfully called the Southerner--was not a man to neglect the slightest detail that he thought advantageous to a well-studied plan.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Don't worry about Marius.

quick or skillful or adept in action or thought

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

giving an advantage

From this reading A SCRUPLE The "Sire" de Corancez--as Madame de Carlsberg disdainfully called the Southerner--was not a man to neglect the slightest detail that he thought advantageous to a well-studied plan.

plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A SCRUPLE The "Sire" de Corancez--as Madame de Carlsberg disdainfully called the Southerner--was not a man to neglect the slightest detail that he thought advantageous to a well-studied plan.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading He's a shrewd bird."

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From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A SCRUPLE The "Sire" de Corancez--as Madame de Carlsberg disdainfully called the Southerner--was not a man to neglect the slightest detail that he thought advantageous to a well-studied plan.

a port and resort city on the French Riviera; site of an annual film festival

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

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From this reading A SCRUPLE The "Sire" de Corancez--as Madame de Carlsberg disdainfully called the Southerner--was not a man to neglect the slightest detail that he thought advantageous to a well-studied plan.

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From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

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From this reading A SCRUPLE The "Sire" de Corancez--as Madame de Carlsberg disdainfully called the Southerner--was not a man to neglect the slightest detail that he thought advantageous to a well-studied plan.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading A SCRUPLE The "Sire" de Corancez--as Madame de Carlsberg disdainfully called the Southerner--was not a man to neglect the slightest detail that he thought advantageous to a well-studied plan.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading A SCRUPLE The "Sire" de Corancez--as Madame de Carlsberg disdainfully called the Southerner--was not a man to neglect the slightest detail that he thought advantageous to a well-studied plan.

a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

in a proud and domineering manner

From this reading A SCRUPLE The "Sire" de Corancez--as Madame de Carlsberg disdainfully called the Southerner--was not a man to neglect the slightest detail that he thought advantageous to a well-studied plan.

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From this reading Don't worry about Marius.

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From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His father, the vine-grower, used to say to him, "Marius?

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

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From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A SCRUPLE The "Sire" de Corancez--as Madame de Carlsberg disdainfully called the Southerner--was not a man to neglect the slightest detail that he thought advantageous to a well-studied plan.

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From this reading He's a shrewd bird."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His father, the vine-grower, used to say to him, "Marius?

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His father, the vine-grower, used to say to him, "Marius?

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading A SCRUPLE The "Sire" de Corancez--as Madame de Carlsberg disdainfully called the Southerner--was not a man to neglect the slightest detail that he thought advantageous to a well-studied plan.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A SCRUPLE The "Sire" de Corancez--as Madame de Carlsberg disdainfully called the Southerner--was not a man to neglect the slightest detail that he thought advantageous to a well-studied plan.

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From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

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From this reading His father, the vine-grower, used to say to him, "Marius?

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

a particular point in time

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading A SCRUPLE The "Sire" de Corancez--as Madame de Carlsberg disdainfully called the Southerner--was not a man to neglect the slightest detail that he thought advantageous to a well-studied plan.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A SCRUPLE The "Sire" de Corancez--as Madame de Carlsberg disdainfully called the Southerner--was not a man to neglect the slightest detail that he thought advantageous to a well-studied plan.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

a human being

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading A SCRUPLE The "Sire" de Corancez--as Madame de Carlsberg disdainfully called the Southerner--was not a man to neglect the slightest detail that he thought advantageous to a well-studied plan.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

express in words

From this reading His father, the vine-grower, used to say to him, "Marius?

a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains

From this reading A SCRUPLE The "Sire" de Corancez--as Madame de Carlsberg disdainfully called the Southerner--was not a man to neglect the slightest detail that he thought advantageous to a well-studied plan.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading He's a shrewd bird."

make (offspring) by reproduction

From this reading A SCRUPLE The "Sire" de Corancez--as Madame de Carlsberg disdainfully called the Southerner--was not a man to neglect the slightest detail that he thought advantageous to a well-studied plan.

with skill

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading A SCRUPLE The "Sire" de Corancez--as Madame de Carlsberg disdainfully called the Southerner--was not a man to neglect the slightest detail that he thought advantageous to a well-studied plan.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

an American who lives in the South

From this reading A SCRUPLE The "Sire" de Corancez--as Madame de Carlsberg disdainfully called the Southerner--was not a man to neglect the slightest detail that he thought advantageous to a well-studied plan.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A SCRUPLE The "Sire" de Corancez--as Madame de Carlsberg disdainfully called the Southerner--was not a man to neglect the slightest detail that he thought advantageous to a well-studied plan.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A SCRUPLE The "Sire" de Corancez--as Madame de Carlsberg disdainfully called the Southerner--was not a man to neglect the slightest detail that he thought advantageous to a well-studied plan.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading A SCRUPLE The "Sire" de Corancez--as Madame de Carlsberg disdainfully called the Southerner--was not a man to neglect the slightest detail that he thought advantageous to a well-studied plan.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A SCRUPLE The "Sire" de Corancez--as Madame de Carlsberg disdainfully called the Southerner--was not a man to neglect the slightest detail that he thought advantageous to a well-studied plan.

create by training and teaching

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading His father, the vine-grower, used to say to him, "Marius?

precisely as stated

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

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From this reading His father, the vine-grower, used to say to him, "Marius?

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A SCRUPLE The "Sire" de Corancez--as Madame de Carlsberg disdainfully called the Southerner--was not a man to neglect the slightest detail that he thought advantageous to a well-studied plan.

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From this reading A SCRUPLE The "Sire" de Corancez--as Madame de Carlsberg disdainfully called the Southerner--was not a man to neglect the slightest detail that he thought advantageous to a well-studied plan.

at the time that

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading Don't worry about Marius.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading And, in truth, at the very moment when the Baroness Ely was beginning her melancholy confidences in the deserted garden alleys of the Villa Brion, this adroit person discovered Hautefeuille at the station, installed him in the train between Chésy and Dickie Marsh and manœuvred so skilfully that before reaching Nice the American had invited Pierre to visit the next morning his yacht, the Jenny, anchored in the roadstead at Cannes.