adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He was busily engaged in perfecting his plan of attack against the marquis.
amountnounUS /əˈmaʊnt/
a quantity of money
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He slept but little that night and did not stir from the house on the following day.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
attacknounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading He was busily engaged in perfecting his plan of attack against the marquis.
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Pascal’s hours of meditation were not spent in vain, and when it became time for him to repair to his enemy’s house, he said to his mother: “I’ve found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out, Valorsay is mine!”
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading He was busily engaged in perfecting his plan of attack against the marquis.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He slept but little that night and did not stir from the house on the following day.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He slept but little that night and did not stir from the house on the following day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He slept but little that night and did not stir from the house on the following day.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Pascal’s hours of meditation were not spent in vain, and when it became time for him to repair to his enemy’s house, he said to his mother: “I’ve found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out, Valorsay is mine!”
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He was busily engaged in perfecting his plan of attack against the marquis.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Pascal’s hours of meditation were not spent in vain, and when it became time for him to repair to his enemy’s house, he said to his mother: “I’ve found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out, Valorsay is mine!”
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading He slept but little that night and did not stir from the house on the following day.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pascal’s hours of meditation were not spent in vain, and when it became time for him to repair to his enemy’s house, he said to his mother: “I’ve found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out, Valorsay is mine!”
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Pascal’s hours of meditation were not spent in vain, and when it became time for him to repair to his enemy’s house, he said to his mother: “I’ve found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out, Valorsay is mine!”
francsnounUS /fræŋks/
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He slept but little that night and did not stir from the house on the following day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He slept but little that night and did not stir from the house on the following day.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was busily engaged in perfecting his plan of attack against the marquis.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Pascal’s hours of meditation were not spent in vain, and when it became time for him to repair to his enemy’s house, he said to his mother: “I’ve found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out, Valorsay is mine!”
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He slept but little that night and did not stir from the house on the following day.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
I've
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From this reading Pascal’s hours of meditation were not spent in vain, and when it became time for him to repair to his enemy’s house, he said to his mother: “I’ve found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out, Valorsay is mine!”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Pascal’s hours of meditation were not spent in vain, and when it became time for him to repair to his enemy’s house, he said to his mother: “I’ve found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out, Valorsay is mine!”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was busily engaged in perfecting his plan of attack against the marquis.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pascal’s hours of meditation were not spent in vain, and when it became time for him to repair to his enemy’s house, he said to his mother: “I’ve found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out, Valorsay is mine!”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pascal’s hours of meditation were not spent in vain, and when it became time for him to repair to his enemy’s house, he said to his mother: “I’ve found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out, Valorsay is mine!”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Pascal’s hours of meditation were not spent in vain, and when it became time for him to repair to his enemy’s house, he said to his mother: “I’ve found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out, Valorsay is mine!”
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He slept but little that night and did not stir from the house on the following day.
marquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading He was busily engaged in perfecting his plan of attack against the marquis.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pascal’s hours of meditation were not spent in vain, and when it became time for him to repair to his enemy’s house, he said to his mother: “I’ve found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out, Valorsay is mine!”
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading Pascal’s hours of meditation were not spent in vain, and when it became time for him to repair to his enemy’s house, he said to his mother: “I’ve found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out, Valorsay is mine!”
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Pascal’s hours of meditation were not spent in vain, and when it became time for him to repair to his enemy’s house, he said to his mother: “I’ve found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out, Valorsay is mine!”
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Pascal’s hours of meditation were not spent in vain, and when it became time for him to repair to his enemy’s house, he said to his mother: “I’ve found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out, Valorsay is mine!”
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He slept but little that night and did not stir from the house on the following day.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He slept but little that night and did not stir from the house on the following day.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was busily engaged in perfecting his plan of attack against the marquis.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He slept but little that night and did not stir from the house on the following day.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Pascal’s hours of meditation were not spent in vain, and when it became time for him to repair to his enemy’s house, he said to his mother: “I’ve found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out, Valorsay is mine!”
Pascal's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pascal’s hours of meditation were not spent in vain, and when it became time for him to repair to his enemy’s house, he said to his mother: “I’ve found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out, Valorsay is mine!”
perfectingverbUS /pərˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “perfect” — make perfect or complete
From this reading He was busily engaged in perfecting his plan of attack against the marquis.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He was busily engaged in perfecting his plan of attack against the marquis.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading Pascal’s hours of meditation were not spent in vain, and when it became time for him to repair to his enemy’s house, he said to his mother: “I’ve found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out, Valorsay is mine!”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Pascal’s hours of meditation were not spent in vain, and when it became time for him to repair to his enemy’s house, he said to his mother: “I’ve found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out, Valorsay is mine!”
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading He slept but little that night and did not stir from the house on the following day.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Pascal’s hours of meditation were not spent in vain, and when it became time for him to repair to his enemy’s house, he said to his mother: “I’ve found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out, Valorsay is mine!”
stirverbUS /stɜːr/
move an implement through
From this reading He slept but little that night and did not stir from the house on the following day.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
thanksnounUS /θæŋks/
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He slept but little that night and did not stir from the house on the following day.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He slept but little that night and did not stir from the house on the following day.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Pascal’s hours of meditation were not spent in vain, and when it became time for him to repair to his enemy’s house, he said to his mother: “I’ve found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out, Valorsay is mine!”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
Trigault
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From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Pascal’s hours of meditation were not spent in vain, and when it became time for him to repair to his enemy’s house, he said to his mother: “I’ve found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out, Valorsay is mine!”
Valorsay
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From this reading Pascal’s hours of meditation were not spent in vain, and when it became time for him to repair to his enemy’s house, he said to his mother: “I’ve found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out, Valorsay is mine!”
Valorsay's
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From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was busily engaged in perfecting his plan of attack against the marquis.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Pascal’s hours of meditation were not spent in vain, and when it became time for him to repair to his enemy’s house, he said to his mother: “I’ve found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out, Valorsay is mine!”
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Pascal’s hours of meditation were not spent in vain, and when it became time for him to repair to his enemy’s house, he said to his mother: “I’ve found a plan; and if the baron will let me follow it out, Valorsay is mine!”
winverbUS /wɪn/
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading His advantages were considerable, thanks to Baron Trigault, who had placed a hundred thousand francs at his disposal; but the essential point was to use this amount in such a way as to win Valorsay’s confidence, and induce him to betray himself.
XIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading XIII.
