to or in a foreign country
From this reading NIGEL ABROAD Nigel "ran across" Rupert in Paris--Englishmen who are acquainted with each other always do meet in Paris--and they agreed to dine together.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading NIGEL ABROAD Nigel "ran across" Rupert in Paris--Englishmen who are acquainted with each other always do meet in Paris--and they agreed to dine together.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading NIGEL ABROAD Nigel "ran across" Rupert in Paris--Englishmen who are acquainted with each other always do meet in Paris--and they agreed to dine together.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading NIGEL ABROAD Nigel "ran across" Rupert in Paris--Englishmen who are acquainted with each other always do meet in Paris--and they agreed to dine together.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading NIGEL ABROAD Nigel "ran across" Rupert in Paris--Englishmen who are acquainted with each other always do meet in Paris--and they agreed to dine together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NIGEL ABROAD Nigel "ran across" Rupert in Paris--Englishmen who are acquainted with each other always do meet in Paris--and they agreed to dine together.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading NIGEL ABROAD Nigel "ran across" Rupert in Paris--Englishmen who are acquainted with each other always do meet in Paris--and they agreed to dine together.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Each was pleased to see the other, not so much for each other's own sake, but for the pleasure of associations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sight of Rupert reminded Nigel of one of the pleasantest evenings in his life--that evening they had spent at the Russian Ballet.
BalletnounUS /bæˈleɪ/
a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers
From this reading The sight of Rupert reminded Nigel of one of the pleasantest evenings in his life--that evening they had spent at the Russian Ballet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bertha had been delightful.
Bertha
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From this reading Bertha had sat next to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Each was pleased to see the other, not so much for each other's own sake, but for the pleasure of associations.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Bertha had been delightful.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading NIGEL ABROAD Nigel "ran across" Rupert in Paris--Englishmen who are acquainted with each other always do meet in Paris--and they agreed to dine together.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading NIGEL ABROAD Nigel "ran across" Rupert in Paris--Englishmen who are acquainted with each other always do meet in Paris--and they agreed to dine together.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading NIGEL ABROAD Nigel "ran across" Rupert in Paris--Englishmen who are acquainted with each other always do meet in Paris--and they agreed to dine together.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading NIGEL ABROAD Nigel "ran across" Rupert in Paris--Englishmen who are acquainted with each other always do meet in Paris--and they agreed to dine together.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The sight of Rupert reminded Nigel of one of the pleasantest evenings in his life--that evening they had spent at the Russian Ballet.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The sight of Rupert reminded Nigel of one of the pleasantest evenings in his life--that evening they had spent at the Russian Ballet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Each was pleased to see the other, not so much for each other's own sake, but for the pleasure of associations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sight of Rupert reminded Nigel of one of the pleasantest evenings in his life--that evening they had spent at the Russian Ballet.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bertha had sat next to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sight of Rupert reminded Nigel of one of the pleasantest evenings in his life--that evening they had spent at the Russian Ballet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NIGEL ABROAD Nigel "ran across" Rupert in Paris--Englishmen who are acquainted with each other always do meet in Paris--and they agreed to dine together.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The sight of Rupert reminded Nigel of one of the pleasantest evenings in his life--that evening they had spent at the Russian Ballet.
come together
From this reading NIGEL ABROAD Nigel "ran across" Rupert in Paris--Englishmen who are acquainted with each other always do meet in Paris--and they agreed to dine together.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Each was pleased to see the other, not so much for each other's own sake, but for the pleasure of associations.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Bertha had sat next to him.
NIGEL
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From this reading NIGEL ABROAD Nigel "ran across" Rupert in Paris--Englishmen who are acquainted with each other always do meet in Paris--and they agreed to dine together.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Each was pleased to see the other, not so much for each other's own sake, but for the pleasure of associations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Each was pleased to see the other, not so much for each other's own sake, but for the pleasure of associations.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The sight of Rupert reminded Nigel of one of the pleasantest evenings in his life--that evening they had spent at the Russian Ballet.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading NIGEL ABROAD Nigel "ran across" Rupert in Paris--Englishmen who are acquainted with each other always do meet in Paris--and they agreed to dine together.
other's
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From this reading Each was pleased to see the other, not so much for each other's own sake, but for the pleasure of associations.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Each was pleased to see the other, not so much for each other's own sake, but for the pleasure of associations.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading NIGEL ABROAD Nigel "ran across" Rupert in Paris--Englishmen who are acquainted with each other always do meet in Paris--and they agreed to dine together.
pleasantest
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From this reading The sight of Rupert reminded Nigel of one of the pleasantest evenings in his life--that evening they had spent at the Russian Ballet.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Each was pleased to see the other, not so much for each other's own sake, but for the pleasure of associations.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Each was pleased to see the other, not so much for each other's own sake, but for the pleasure of associations.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading NIGEL ABROAD Nigel "ran across" Rupert in Paris--Englishmen who are acquainted with each other always do meet in Paris--and they agreed to dine together.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading The sight of Rupert reminded Nigel of one of the pleasantest evenings in his life--that evening they had spent at the Russian Ballet.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading NIGEL ABROAD Nigel "ran across" Rupert in Paris--Englishmen who are acquainted with each other always do meet in Paris--and they agreed to dine together.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading The sight of Rupert reminded Nigel of one of the pleasantest evenings in his life--that evening they had spent at the Russian Ballet.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Each was pleased to see the other, not so much for each other's own sake, but for the pleasure of associations.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Bertha had sat next to him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Each was pleased to see the other, not so much for each other's own sake, but for the pleasure of associations.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The sight of Rupert reminded Nigel of one of the pleasantest evenings in his life--that evening they had spent at the Russian Ballet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Each was pleased to see the other, not so much for each other's own sake, but for the pleasure of associations.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The sight of Rupert reminded Nigel of one of the pleasantest evenings in his life--that evening they had spent at the Russian Ballet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sight of Rupert reminded Nigel of one of the pleasantest evenings in his life--that evening they had spent at the Russian Ballet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Each was pleased to see the other, not so much for each other's own sake, but for the pleasure of associations.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NIGEL ABROAD Nigel "ran across" Rupert in Paris--Englishmen who are acquainted with each other always do meet in Paris--and they agreed to dine together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NIGEL ABROAD Nigel "ran across" Rupert in Paris--Englishmen who are acquainted with each other always do meet in Paris--and they agreed to dine together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading NIGEL ABROAD Nigel "ran across" Rupert in Paris--Englishmen who are acquainted with each other always do meet in Paris--and they agreed to dine together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each was pleased to see the other, not so much for each other's own sake, but for the pleasure of associations.
which person or people
From this reading NIGEL ABROAD Nigel "ran across" Rupert in Paris--Englishmen who are acquainted with each other always do meet in Paris--and they agreed to dine together.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NIGEL ABROAD Nigel "ran across" Rupert in Paris--Englishmen who are acquainted with each other always do meet in Paris--and they agreed to dine together.
