used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two days later Pierre Olsdorf arrived in Paris, at a quarter past seven in the evening, by the Cologne express.
speak to
From this reading The prince did not wish his letter to be read by a lady's-maid before it reached its address.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Two days later Pierre Olsdorf arrived in Paris, at a quarter past seven in the evening, by the Cologne express.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE OPERA COMIQUE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The prince did not wish his letter to be read by a lady's-maid before it reached its address.
body-servant
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From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
terminate
From this reading He had traveled without a break.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two days later Pierre Olsdorf arrived in Paris, at a quarter past seven in the evening, by the Cologne express.
ColognenounUS /kəˈloʊn/
a commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a member of the Hanseatic League
From this reading Two days later Pierre Olsdorf arrived in Paris, at a quarter past seven in the evening, by the Cologne express.
COMIQUE
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From this reading AT THE OPERA COMIQUE.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days later Pierre Olsdorf arrived in Paris, at a quarter past seven in the evening, by the Cologne express.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The prince did not wish his letter to be read by a lady's-maid before it reached its address.
being one more than seven
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Two days later Pierre Olsdorf arrived in Paris, at a quarter past seven in the evening, by the Cologne express.
give expression to
From this reading Two days later Pierre Olsdorf arrived in Paris, at a quarter past seven in the evening, by the Cologne express.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had traveled without a break.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had traveled without a break.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two days later Pierre Olsdorf arrived in Paris, at a quarter past seven in the evening, by the Cologne express.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The prince did not wish his letter to be read by a lady's-maid before it reached its address.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
lady's-maid
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From this reading The prince did not wish his letter to be read by a lady's-maid before it reached its address.
LafittenounUS /ləˈfɪt/
French pirate who aided the United States in the War of 1812 and received an official pardon for his crimes (1780-1826)
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two days later Pierre Olsdorf arrived in Paris, at a quarter past seven in the evening, by the Cologne express.
go away from a place
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The prince did not wish his letter to be read by a lady's-maid before it reached its address.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
Olsdorf
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From this reading Two days later Pierre Olsdorf arrived in Paris, at a quarter past seven in the evening, by the Cologne express.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
on one occasion
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
OPERAnounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading AT THE OPERA COMIQUE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Two days later Pierre Olsdorf arrived in Paris, at a quarter past seven in the evening, by the Cologne express.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Two days later Pierre Olsdorf arrived in Paris, at a quarter past seven in the evening, by the Cologne express.
a human being
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
PierrenounUS /piˈer/
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading Two days later Pierre Olsdorf arrived in Paris, at a quarter past seven in the evening, by the Cologne express.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The prince did not wish his letter to be read by a lady's-maid before it reached its address.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Two days later Pierre Olsdorf arrived in Paris, at a quarter past seven in the evening, by the Cologne express.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The prince did not wish his letter to be read by a lady's-maid before it reached its address.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The prince did not wish his letter to be read by a lady's-maid before it reached its address.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Two days later Pierre Olsdorf arrived in Paris, at a quarter past seven in the evening, by the Cologne express.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE OPERA COMIQUE.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading He had traveled without a break.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days later Pierre Olsdorf arrived in Paris, at a quarter past seven in the evening, by the Cologne express.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
in or at the place that
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The prince did not wish his letter to be read by a lady's-maid before it reached its address.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had traveled without a break.
Yvan
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From this reading By eight o'clock he was at the Grand Hotel, and in ten minutes' time, Yvan, his body-servant, was on his way to the Rue Lafitte with a letter which he was to deliver in person to the princess, if she were at home, or to leave with a servant to be taken at once to his mistress, if it were known where she was passing the evening.
