used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin M.A. DONOHUE & CO.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Gerbois, professor of mathematics at the College of Versailles, while rummaging in an old curiosity-shop, unearthed a small mahogany writing-desk which pleased him very much on account of the multiplicity of its drawers.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin M.A. DONOHUE & CO.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And as he always tried to furnish some simple pleasures for his daughter, consistent with his modest income, he enquired the price, and, after some keen bargaining, purchased it for sixty-five francs.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading And as he always tried to furnish some simple pleasures for his daughter, consistent with his modest income, he enquired the price, and, after some keen bargaining, purchased it for sixty-five francs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Gerbois, professor of mathematics at the College of Versailles, while rummaging in an old curiosity-shop, unearthed a small mahogany writing-desk which pleased him very much on account of the multiplicity of its drawers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And as he always tried to furnish some simple pleasures for his daughter, consistent with his modest income, he enquired the price, and, after some keen bargaining, purchased it for sixty-five francs.
Arsène
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From this reading The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin M.A. DONOHUE & CO.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as he always tried to furnish some simple pleasures for his daughter, consistent with his modest income, he enquired the price, and, after some keen bargaining, purchased it for sixty-five francs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gerbois, professor of mathematics at the College of Versailles, while rummaging in an old curiosity-shop, unearthed a small mahogany writing-desk which pleased him very much on account of the multiplicity of its drawers.
bargainingnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡɪnɪŋ/
the negotiation of the terms of a transaction or agreement
From this reading And as he always tried to furnish some simple pleasures for his daughter, consistent with his modest income, he enquired the price, and, after some keen bargaining, purchased it for sixty-five francs.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading “Just the thing for Suzanne’s birthday present,” thought he.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin M.A. DONOHUE & CO.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Gerbois, professor of mathematics at the College of Versailles, while rummaging in an old curiosity-shop, unearthed a small mahogany writing-desk which pleased him very much on account of the multiplicity of its drawers.
consistentadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪstənt/
(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable
From this reading And as he always tried to furnish some simple pleasures for his daughter, consistent with his modest income, he enquired the price, and, after some keen bargaining, purchased it for sixty-five francs.
curiosity-shop
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From this reading Gerbois, professor of mathematics at the College of Versailles, while rummaging in an old curiosity-shop, unearthed a small mahogany writing-desk which pleased him very much on account of the multiplicity of its drawers.
a female human offspring
From this reading And as he always tried to furnish some simple pleasures for his daughter, consistent with his modest income, he enquired the price, and, after some keen bargaining, purchased it for sixty-five francs.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the eighth day of last December, Mon.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading On the eighth day of last December, Mon.
DONOHUE
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From this reading The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin M.A. DONOHUE & CO.
drawersnounUS /drɔːrz/
underpants worn by men
From this reading Gerbois, professor of mathematics at the College of Versailles, while rummaging in an old curiosity-shop, unearthed a small mahogany writing-desk which pleased him very much on account of the multiplicity of its drawers.
eighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading On the eighth day of last December, Mon.
enquired
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From this reading And as he always tried to furnish some simple pleasures for his daughter, consistent with his modest income, he enquired the price, and, after some keen bargaining, purchased it for sixty-five francs.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin M.A. DONOHUE & CO.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Just the thing for Suzanne’s birthday present,” thought he.
francsnounUS /fræŋks/
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading And as he always tried to furnish some simple pleasures for his daughter, consistent with his modest income, he enquired the price, and, after some keen bargaining, purchased it for sixty-five francs.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading And as he always tried to furnish some simple pleasures for his daughter, consistent with his modest income, he enquired the price, and, after some keen bargaining, purchased it for sixty-five francs.
Gerbois
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From this reading Gerbois, professor of mathematics at the College of Versailles, while rummaging in an old curiosity-shop, unearthed a small mahogany writing-desk which pleased him very much on account of the multiplicity of its drawers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Just the thing for Suzanne’s birthday present,” thought he.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gerbois, professor of mathematics at the College of Versailles, while rummaging in an old curiosity-shop, unearthed a small mahogany writing-desk which pleased him very much on account of the multiplicity of its drawers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And as he always tried to furnish some simple pleasures for his daughter, consistent with his modest income, he enquired the price, and, after some keen bargaining, purchased it for sixty-five francs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gerbois, professor of mathematics at the College of Versailles, while rummaging in an old curiosity-shop, unearthed a small mahogany writing-desk which pleased him very much on account of the multiplicity of its drawers.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading And as he always tried to furnish some simple pleasures for his daughter, consistent with his modest income, he enquired the price, and, after some keen bargaining, purchased it for sixty-five francs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And as he always tried to furnish some simple pleasures for his daughter, consistent with his modest income, he enquired the price, and, after some keen bargaining, purchased it for sixty-five francs.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Gerbois, professor of mathematics at the College of Versailles, while rummaging in an old curiosity-shop, unearthed a small mahogany writing-desk which pleased him very much on account of the multiplicity of its drawers.
and nothing more
From this reading “Just the thing for Suzanne’s birthday present,” thought he.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading And as he always tried to furnish some simple pleasures for his daughter, consistent with his modest income, he enquired the price, and, after some keen bargaining, purchased it for sixty-five francs.
immediately past
From this reading On the eighth day of last December, Mon.
LupinnounUS /ˈluːpən/
any plant of the genus Lupinus; bearing erect spikes of usually purplish-blue flowers
From this reading The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin M.A. DONOHUE & CO.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin M.A. DONOHUE & CO.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading Gerbois, professor of mathematics at the College of Versailles, while rummaging in an old curiosity-shop, unearthed a small mahogany writing-desk which pleased him very much on account of the multiplicity of its drawers.
mathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading Gerbois, professor of mathematics at the College of Versailles, while rummaging in an old curiosity-shop, unearthed a small mahogany writing-desk which pleased him very much on account of the multiplicity of its drawers.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading And as he always tried to furnish some simple pleasures for his daughter, consistent with his modest income, he enquired the price, and, after some keen bargaining, purchased it for sixty-five francs.
MonnounUS /moʊn/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On the eighth day of last December, Mon.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Gerbois, professor of mathematics at the College of Versailles, while rummaging in an old curiosity-shop, unearthed a small mahogany writing-desk which pleased him very much on account of the multiplicity of its drawers.
multiplicitynounUS /ˌmʌltəˈplɪsɪti/
the property of being multiple
From this reading Gerbois, professor of mathematics at the College of Versailles, while rummaging in an old curiosity-shop, unearthed a small mahogany writing-desk which pleased him very much on account of the multiplicity of its drawers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin M.A. DONOHUE & CO.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Gerbois, professor of mathematics at the College of Versailles, while rummaging in an old curiosity-shop, unearthed a small mahogany writing-desk which pleased him very much on account of the multiplicity of its drawers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the eighth day of last December, Mon.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Gerbois, professor of mathematics at the College of Versailles, while rummaging in an old curiosity-shop, unearthed a small mahogany writing-desk which pleased him very much on account of the multiplicity of its drawers.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading And as he always tried to furnish some simple pleasures for his daughter, consistent with his modest income, he enquired the price, and, after some keen bargaining, purchased it for sixty-five francs.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Just the thing for Suzanne’s birthday present,” thought he.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading And as he always tried to furnish some simple pleasures for his daughter, consistent with his modest income, he enquired the price, and, after some keen bargaining, purchased it for sixty-five francs.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Gerbois, professor of mathematics at the College of Versailles, while rummaging in an old curiosity-shop, unearthed a small mahogany writing-desk which pleased him very much on account of the multiplicity of its drawers.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading And as he always tried to furnish some simple pleasures for his daughter, consistent with his modest income, he enquired the price, and, after some keen bargaining, purchased it for sixty-five francs.
rummagingverbUS /ˈrʌmɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “rummage” — search haphazardly
From this reading Gerbois, professor of mathematics at the College of Versailles, while rummaging in an old curiosity-shop, unearthed a small mahogany writing-desk which pleased him very much on account of the multiplicity of its drawers.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading And as he always tried to furnish some simple pleasures for his daughter, consistent with his modest income, he enquired the price, and, after some keen bargaining, purchased it for sixty-five francs.
sixty-fiveadjective
being five more than sixty
From this reading And as he always tried to furnish some simple pleasures for his daughter, consistent with his modest income, he enquired the price, and, after some keen bargaining, purchased it for sixty-five francs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Gerbois, professor of mathematics at the College of Versailles, while rummaging in an old curiosity-shop, unearthed a small mahogany writing-desk which pleased him very much on account of the multiplicity of its drawers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And as he always tried to furnish some simple pleasures for his daughter, consistent with his modest income, he enquired the price, and, after some keen bargaining, purchased it for sixty-five francs.
Suzanne's
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From this reading “Just the thing for Suzanne’s birthday present,” thought he.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin M.A. DONOHUE & CO.
a special situation
From this reading “Just the thing for Suzanne’s birthday present,” thought he.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Just the thing for Suzanne’s birthday present,” thought he.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And as he always tried to furnish some simple pleasures for his daughter, consistent with his modest income, he enquired the price, and, after some keen bargaining, purchased it for sixty-five francs.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading And as he always tried to furnish some simple pleasures for his daughter, consistent with his modest income, he enquired the price, and, after some keen bargaining, purchased it for sixty-five francs.
unearthedverbUS /əˈnɜːrθt/
past form of “unearth” — bring to light
From this reading Gerbois, professor of mathematics at the College of Versailles, while rummaging in an old curiosity-shop, unearthed a small mahogany writing-desk which pleased him very much on account of the multiplicity of its drawers.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading Gerbois, professor of mathematics at the College of Versailles, while rummaging in an old curiosity-shop, unearthed a small mahogany writing-desk which pleased him very much on account of the multiplicity of its drawers.
precisely as stated
From this reading Gerbois, professor of mathematics at the College of Versailles, while rummaging in an old curiosity-shop, unearthed a small mahogany writing-desk which pleased him very much on account of the multiplicity of its drawers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Gerbois, professor of mathematics at the College of Versailles, while rummaging in an old curiosity-shop, unearthed a small mahogany writing-desk which pleased him very much on account of the multiplicity of its drawers.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Gerbois, professor of mathematics at the College of Versailles, while rummaging in an old curiosity-shop, unearthed a small mahogany writing-desk which pleased him very much on account of the multiplicity of its drawers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And as he always tried to furnish some simple pleasures for his daughter, consistent with his modest income, he enquired the price, and, after some keen bargaining, purchased it for sixty-five francs.
writing-desk
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From this reading Gerbois, professor of mathematics at the College of Versailles, while rummaging in an old curiosity-shop, unearthed a small mahogany writing-desk which pleased him very much on account of the multiplicity of its drawers.
