used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
how long something has existed
From this reading One day Rodolphe, who had been jugged for some slight choreographic extravagances, stumbled upon an uncle of his, one Monetti, a stove maker and smokey chimney doctor, and sargeant of the National Guard, whom he had not seen for an age.
ALInounUS /ˈɑːli/
United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Still, amid all these crosses and troubles, two things never forsook him; his good humor and the manuscript of "The Avenger," a drama which had gone the rounds of all the theaters in Paris.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Still, amid all these crosses and troubles, two things never forsook him; his good humor and the manuscript of "The Avenger," a drama which had gone the rounds of all the theaters in Paris.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He practiced assiduously the arts of going to bed without supper, and supping without going to bed.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading He practiced assiduously the arts of going to bed without supper, and supping without going to bed.
assiduouslyadverbUS /əˈsɪdwəsli/
with care and persistence
From this reading He practiced assiduously the arts of going to bed without supper, and supping without going to bed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He often dined with Duke Humphrey, and generally slept at the sign of a clear sky.
AvengernounUS /əˈvendʒər/
someone who takes vengeance
From this reading Still, amid all these crosses and troubles, two things never forsook him; his good humor and the manuscript of "The Avenger," a drama which had gone the rounds of all the theaters in Paris.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He practiced assiduously the arts of going to bed without supper, and supping without going to bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading One day Rodolphe, who had been jugged for some slight choreographic extravagances, stumbled upon an uncle of his, one Monetti, a stove maker and smokey chimney doctor, and sargeant of the National Guard, whom he had not seen for an age.
choreographicadjectiveUS /ˌkɔːriəˈɡræfɪk/
of or concerned with choreography
From this reading One day Rodolphe, who had been jugged for some slight choreographic extravagances, stumbled upon an uncle of his, one Monetti, a stove maker and smokey chimney doctor, and sargeant of the National Guard, whom he had not seen for an age.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He often dined with Duke Humphrey, and generally slept at the sign of a clear sky.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
crossesnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪz/
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading Still, amid all these crosses and troubles, two things never forsook him; his good humor and the manuscript of "The Avenger," a drama which had gone the rounds of all the theaters in Paris.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day Rodolphe, who had been jugged for some slight choreographic extravagances, stumbled upon an uncle of his, one Monetti, a stove maker and smokey chimney doctor, and sargeant of the National Guard, whom he had not seen for an age.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading He often dined with Duke Humphrey, and generally slept at the sign of a clear sky.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading One day Rodolphe, who had been jugged for some slight choreographic extravagances, stumbled upon an uncle of his, one Monetti, a stove maker and smokey chimney doctor, and sargeant of the National Guard, whom he had not seen for an age.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Still, amid all these crosses and troubles, two things never forsook him; his good humor and the manuscript of "The Avenger," a drama which had gone the rounds of all the theaters in Paris.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading He often dined with Duke Humphrey, and generally slept at the sign of a clear sky.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
extravagances
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From this reading One day Rodolphe, who had been jugged for some slight choreographic extravagances, stumbled upon an uncle of his, one Monetti, a stove maker and smokey chimney doctor, and sargeant of the National Guard, whom he had not seen for an age.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
forsookverbUS /fɔːrˈsʊk/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Still, amid all these crosses and troubles, two things never forsook him; his good humor and the manuscript of "The Avenger," a drama which had gone the rounds of all the theaters in Paris.
usually; as a rule
From this reading He often dined with Duke Humphrey, and generally slept at the sign of a clear sky.
the act of departing
From this reading He practiced assiduously the arts of going to bed without supper, and supping without going to bed.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Still, amid all these crosses and troubles, two things never forsook him; his good humor and the manuscript of "The Avenger," a drama which had gone the rounds of all the theaters in Paris.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Still, amid all these crosses and troubles, two things never forsook him; his good humor and the manuscript of "The Avenger," a drama which had gone the rounds of all the theaters in Paris.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading One day Rodolphe, who had been jugged for some slight choreographic extravagances, stumbled upon an uncle of his, one Monetti, a stove maker and smokey chimney doctor, and sargeant of the National Guard, whom he had not seen for an age.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He practiced assiduously the arts of going to bed without supper, and supping without going to bed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Still, amid all these crosses and troubles, two things never forsook him; his good humor and the manuscript of "The Avenger," a drama which had gone the rounds of all the theaters in Paris.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Still, amid all these crosses and troubles, two things never forsook him; his good humor and the manuscript of "The Avenger," a drama which had gone the rounds of all the theaters in Paris.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Still, amid all these crosses and troubles, two things never forsook him; his good humor and the manuscript of "The Avenger," a drama which had gone the rounds of all the theaters in Paris.
Humphrey
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From this reading He often dined with Duke Humphrey, and generally slept at the sign of a clear sky.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Still, amid all these crosses and troubles, two things never forsook him; his good humor and the manuscript of "The Avenger," a drama which had gone the rounds of all the theaters in Paris.
inhospitableadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɑːspətəbəl/
unfavorable to life or growth
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
jugged
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From this reading One day Rodolphe, who had been jugged for some slight choreographic extravagances, stumbled upon an uncle of his, one Monetti, a stove maker and smokey chimney doctor, and sargeant of the National Guard, whom he had not seen for an age.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
makernounUS /ˈmeɪkər/
a person who makes things
From this reading One day Rodolphe, who had been jugged for some slight choreographic extravagances, stumbled upon an uncle of his, one Monetti, a stove maker and smokey chimney doctor, and sargeant of the National Guard, whom he had not seen for an age.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading Still, amid all these crosses and troubles, two things never forsook him; his good humor and the manuscript of "The Avenger," a drama which had gone the rounds of all the theaters in Paris.
Monetti
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From this reading One day Rodolphe, who had been jugged for some slight choreographic extravagances, stumbled upon an uncle of his, one Monetti, a stove maker and smokey chimney doctor, and sargeant of the National Guard, whom he had not seen for an age.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading One day Rodolphe, who had been jugged for some slight choreographic extravagances, stumbled upon an uncle of his, one Monetti, a stove maker and smokey chimney doctor, and sargeant of the National Guard, whom he had not seen for an age.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Still, amid all these crosses and troubles, two things never forsook him; his good humor and the manuscript of "The Avenger," a drama which had gone the rounds of all the theaters in Paris.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One day Rodolphe, who had been jugged for some slight choreographic extravagances, stumbled upon an uncle of his, one Monetti, a stove maker and smokey chimney doctor, and sargeant of the National Guard, whom he had not seen for an age.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He often dined with Duke Humphrey, and generally slept at the sign of a clear sky.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day Rodolphe, who had been jugged for some slight choreographic extravagances, stumbled upon an uncle of his, one Monetti, a stove maker and smokey chimney doctor, and sargeant of the National Guard, whom he had not seen for an age.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
OstracizedverbUS /ˈɔːstrəsaɪzd/
past form of “ostracize” — expel from a community or group
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Still, amid all these crosses and troubles, two things never forsook him; his good humor and the manuscript of "The Avenger," a drama which had gone the rounds of all the theaters in Paris.
PERFORCEadverbUS /pərˈfɔːrs/
by necessity; by force of circumstance
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
practicedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəst/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading He practiced assiduously the arts of going to bed without supper, and supping without going to bed.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
on the contrary
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
RODOLPHE
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From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Still, amid all these crosses and troubles, two things never forsook him; his good humor and the manuscript of "The Avenger," a drama which had gone the rounds of all the theaters in Paris.
sargeant
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From this reading One day Rodolphe, who had been jugged for some slight choreographic extravagances, stumbled upon an uncle of his, one Monetti, a stove maker and smokey chimney doctor, and sargeant of the National Guard, whom he had not seen for an age.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading One day Rodolphe, who had been jugged for some slight choreographic extravagances, stumbled upon an uncle of his, one Monetti, a stove maker and smokey chimney doctor, and sargeant of the National Guard, whom he had not seen for an age.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He often dined with Duke Humphrey, and generally slept at the sign of a clear sky.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading He often dined with Duke Humphrey, and generally slept at the sign of a clear sky.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading He often dined with Duke Humphrey, and generally slept at the sign of a clear sky.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading One day Rodolphe, who had been jugged for some slight choreographic extravagances, stumbled upon an uncle of his, one Monetti, a stove maker and smokey chimney doctor, and sargeant of the National Guard, whom he had not seen for an age.
smokey
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From this reading One day Rodolphe, who had been jugged for some slight choreographic extravagances, stumbled upon an uncle of his, one Monetti, a stove maker and smokey chimney doctor, and sargeant of the National Guard, whom he had not seen for an age.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
stationaryadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪʃəneri/
standing still
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, amid all these crosses and troubles, two things never forsook him; his good humor and the manuscript of "The Avenger," a drama which had gone the rounds of all the theaters in Paris.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading One day Rodolphe, who had been jugged for some slight choreographic extravagances, stumbled upon an uncle of his, one Monetti, a stove maker and smokey chimney doctor, and sargeant of the National Guard, whom he had not seen for an age.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading One day Rodolphe, who had been jugged for some slight choreographic extravagances, stumbled upon an uncle of his, one Monetti, a stove maker and smokey chimney doctor, and sargeant of the National Guard, whom he had not seen for an age.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading He practiced assiduously the arts of going to bed without supper, and supping without going to bed.
suppingnoun
ingestion of liquid food with a spoon or by drinking
From this reading He practiced assiduously the arts of going to bed without supper, and supping without going to bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
theatersnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theater” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Still, amid all these crosses and troubles, two things never forsook him; his good humor and the manuscript of "The Avenger," a drama which had gone the rounds of all the theaters in Paris.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Still, amid all these crosses and troubles, two things never forsook him; his good humor and the manuscript of "The Avenger," a drama which had gone the rounds of all the theaters in Paris.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Still, amid all these crosses and troubles, two things never forsook him; his good humor and the manuscript of "The Avenger," a drama which had gone the rounds of all the theaters in Paris.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He practiced assiduously the arts of going to bed without supper, and supping without going to bed.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Still, amid all these crosses and troubles, two things never forsook him; his good humor and the manuscript of "The Avenger," a drama which had gone the rounds of all the theaters in Paris.
TURKnounUS /tɜːrk/
a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Still, amid all these crosses and troubles, two things never forsook him; his good humor and the manuscript of "The Avenger," a drama which had gone the rounds of all the theaters in Paris.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading One day Rodolphe, who had been jugged for some slight choreographic extravagances, stumbled upon an uncle of his, one Monetti, a stove maker and smokey chimney doctor, and sargeant of the National Guard, whom he had not seen for an age.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading One day Rodolphe, who had been jugged for some slight choreographic extravagances, stumbled upon an uncle of his, one Monetti, a stove maker and smokey chimney doctor, and sargeant of the National Guard, whom he had not seen for an age.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
which person or people
From this reading One day Rodolphe, who had been jugged for some slight choreographic extravagances, stumbled upon an uncle of his, one Monetti, a stove maker and smokey chimney doctor, and sargeant of the National Guard, whom he had not seen for an age.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One day Rodolphe, who had been jugged for some slight choreographic extravagances, stumbled upon an uncle of his, one Monetti, a stove maker and smokey chimney doctor, and sargeant of the National Guard, whom he had not seen for an age.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ALI RODOLPHE; OR, THE TURK PERFORCE Ostracized by an inhospitable proprietor, Rodolphe had for some time been leading a life compared with which the existence of a cloud is rather stationary.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He practiced assiduously the arts of going to bed without supper, and supping without going to bed.
