used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JEAN felt no delight at having given up Liane, nor more than a passing flicker of gratified self-esteem at giving up the Bank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Director made no reply to Jean’s announcement, and the Comte D’Ucelles went on preserving the sanctity of the home and disregarding the obligations of relationship, with his usual nonchalance.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading The Director made no reply to Jean’s announcement, and the Comte D’Ucelles went on preserving the sanctity of the home and disregarding the obligations of relationship, with his usual nonchalance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When you have burned your ships it is only natural that you should wish to see someone watching the flames; unfortunately for Jean, no one seemed to notice that there were any.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JEAN felt no delight at having given up Liane, nor more than a passing flicker of gratified self-esteem at giving up the Bank.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading JEAN felt no delight at having given up Liane, nor more than a passing flicker of gratified self-esteem at giving up the Bank.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading When you have burned your ships it is only natural that you should wish to see someone watching the flames; unfortunately for Jean, no one seemed to notice that there were any.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He waited with hostile eagerness for the expostulation which he expected would follow; but when no expostulations took place, he deeply resented his immunity from interference.
Comtenoun
French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism; he also established sociology as a systematic field of study
From this reading The Director made no reply to Jean’s announcement, and the Comte D’Ucelles went on preserving the sanctity of the home and disregarding the obligations of relationship, with his usual nonchalance.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Jean found himself left to conquer Paris entirely in his own way.
D'Ucelles
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From this reading The Director made no reply to Jean’s announcement, and the Comte D’Ucelles went on preserving the sanctity of the home and disregarding the obligations of relationship, with his usual nonchalance.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He waited with hostile eagerness for the expostulation which he expected would follow; but when no expostulations took place, he deeply resented his immunity from interference.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading JEAN felt no delight at having given up Liane, nor more than a passing flicker of gratified self-esteem at giving up the Bank.
DirectornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The Director made no reply to Jean’s announcement, and the Comte D’Ucelles went on preserving the sanctity of the home and disregarding the obligations of relationship, with his usual nonchalance.
disregardingadverbUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading The Director made no reply to Jean’s announcement, and the Comte D’Ucelles went on preserving the sanctity of the home and disregarding the obligations of relationship, with his usual nonchalance.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading He waited with hostile eagerness for the expostulation which he expected would follow; but when no expostulations took place, he deeply resented his immunity from interference.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Jean found himself left to conquer Paris entirely in his own way.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He waited with hostile eagerness for the expostulation which he expected would follow; but when no expostulations took place, he deeply resented his immunity from interference.
expostulationnoun
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading He waited with hostile eagerness for the expostulation which he expected would follow; but when no expostulations took place, he deeply resented his immunity from interference.
expostulations
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From this reading He waited with hostile eagerness for the expostulation which he expected would follow; but when no expostulations took place, he deeply resented his immunity from interference.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading JEAN felt no delight at having given up Liane, nor more than a passing flicker of gratified self-esteem at giving up the Bank.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading When you have burned your ships it is only natural that you should wish to see someone watching the flames; unfortunately for Jean, no one seemed to notice that there were any.
flickerverbUS /ˈflɪkər/
move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading JEAN felt no delight at having given up Liane, nor more than a passing flicker of gratified self-esteem at giving up the Bank.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He waited with hostile eagerness for the expostulation which he expected would follow; but when no expostulations took place, he deeply resented his immunity from interference.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He waited with hostile eagerness for the expostulation which he expected would follow; but when no expostulations took place, he deeply resented his immunity from interference.
set up or found
From this reading Jean found himself left to conquer Paris entirely in his own way.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He waited with hostile eagerness for the expostulation which he expected would follow; but when no expostulations took place, he deeply resented his immunity from interference.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading JEAN felt no delight at having given up Liane, nor more than a passing flicker of gratified self-esteem at giving up the Bank.
the act of giving
From this reading JEAN felt no delight at having given up Liane, nor more than a passing flicker of gratified self-esteem at giving up the Bank.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading JEAN felt no delight at having given up Liane, nor more than a passing flicker of gratified self-esteem at giving up the Bank.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When you have burned your ships it is only natural that you should wish to see someone watching the flames; unfortunately for Jean, no one seemed to notice that there were any.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading JEAN felt no delight at having given up Liane, nor more than a passing flicker of gratified self-esteem at giving up the Bank.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He waited with hostile eagerness for the expostulation which he expected would follow; but when no expostulations took place, he deeply resented his immunity from interference.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jean found himself left to conquer Paris entirely in his own way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He waited with hostile eagerness for the expostulation which he expected would follow; but when no expostulations took place, he deeply resented his immunity from interference.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The Director made no reply to Jean’s announcement, and the Comte D’Ucelles went on preserving the sanctity of the home and disregarding the obligations of relationship, with his usual nonchalance.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading He waited with hostile eagerness for the expostulation which he expected would follow; but when no expostulations took place, he deeply resented his immunity from interference.
immunitynounUS /ˌɪˈmjuːnəti/
the state of not being susceptible
From this reading He waited with hostile eagerness for the expostulation which he expected would follow; but when no expostulations took place, he deeply resented his immunity from interference.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jean found himself left to conquer Paris entirely in his own way.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading He waited with hostile eagerness for the expostulation which he expected would follow; but when no expostulations took place, he deeply resented his immunity from interference.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When you have burned your ships it is only natural that you should wish to see someone watching the flames; unfortunately for Jean, no one seemed to notice that there were any.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When you have burned your ships it is only natural that you should wish to see someone watching the flames; unfortunately for Jean, no one seemed to notice that there were any.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading JEAN felt no delight at having given up Liane, nor more than a passing flicker of gratified self-esteem at giving up the Bank.
Jean'snounUS /dʒiːnz/
possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading The Director made no reply to Jean’s announcement, and the Comte D’Ucelles went on preserving the sanctity of the home and disregarding the obligations of relationship, with his usual nonchalance.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Jean found himself left to conquer Paris entirely in his own way.
Liane
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From this reading JEAN felt no delight at having given up Liane, nor more than a passing flicker of gratified self-esteem at giving up the Bank.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Director made no reply to Jean’s announcement, and the Comte D’Ucelles went on preserving the sanctity of the home and disregarding the obligations of relationship, with his usual nonchalance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading JEAN felt no delight at having given up Liane, nor more than a passing flicker of gratified self-esteem at giving up the Bank.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading When you have burned your ships it is only natural that you should wish to see someone watching the flames; unfortunately for Jean, no one seemed to notice that there were any.
not any; not one
From this reading JEAN felt no delight at having given up Liane, nor more than a passing flicker of gratified self-esteem at giving up the Bank.
nonchalancenounUS /ˈnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading The Director made no reply to Jean’s announcement, and the Comte D’Ucelles went on preserving the sanctity of the home and disregarding the obligations of relationship, with his usual nonchalance.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading JEAN felt no delight at having given up Liane, nor more than a passing flicker of gratified self-esteem at giving up the Bank.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading When you have burned your ships it is only natural that you should wish to see someone watching the flames; unfortunately for Jean, no one seemed to notice that there were any.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The Director made no reply to Jean’s announcement, and the Comte D’Ucelles went on preserving the sanctity of the home and disregarding the obligations of relationship, with his usual nonchalance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JEAN felt no delight at having given up Liane, nor more than a passing flicker of gratified self-esteem at giving up the Bank.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Director made no reply to Jean’s announcement, and the Comte D’Ucelles went on preserving the sanctity of the home and disregarding the obligations of relationship, with his usual nonchalance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When you have burned your ships it is only natural that you should wish to see someone watching the flames; unfortunately for Jean, no one seemed to notice that there were any.
and nothing more
From this reading When you have burned your ships it is only natural that you should wish to see someone watching the flames; unfortunately for Jean, no one seemed to notice that there were any.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Jean found himself left to conquer Paris entirely in his own way.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Jean found himself left to conquer Paris entirely in his own way.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading JEAN felt no delight at having given up Liane, nor more than a passing flicker of gratified self-esteem at giving up the Bank.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He waited with hostile eagerness for the expostulation which he expected would follow; but when no expostulations took place, he deeply resented his immunity from interference.
preservingverbUS /prəˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading The Director made no reply to Jean’s announcement, and the Comte D’Ucelles went on preserving the sanctity of the home and disregarding the obligations of relationship, with his usual nonchalance.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading The Director made no reply to Jean’s announcement, and the Comte D’Ucelles went on preserving the sanctity of the home and disregarding the obligations of relationship, with his usual nonchalance.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The Director made no reply to Jean’s announcement, and the Comte D’Ucelles went on preserving the sanctity of the home and disregarding the obligations of relationship, with his usual nonchalance.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading He waited with hostile eagerness for the expostulation which he expected would follow; but when no expostulations took place, he deeply resented his immunity from interference.
sanctitynounUS /ˈsæŋktɪti/
the quality of being holy
From this reading The Director made no reply to Jean’s announcement, and the Comte D’Ucelles went on preserving the sanctity of the home and disregarding the obligations of relationship, with his usual nonchalance.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When you have burned your ships it is only natural that you should wish to see someone watching the flames; unfortunately for Jean, no one seemed to notice that there were any.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When you have burned your ships it is only natural that you should wish to see someone watching the flames; unfortunately for Jean, no one seemed to notice that there were any.
self-esteemnoun
a feeling of pride in yourself
From this reading JEAN felt no delight at having given up Liane, nor more than a passing flicker of gratified self-esteem at giving up the Bank.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading When you have burned your ships it is only natural that you should wish to see someone watching the flames; unfortunately for Jean, no one seemed to notice that there were any.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When you have burned your ships it is only natural that you should wish to see someone watching the flames; unfortunately for Jean, no one seemed to notice that there were any.
a person, without saying who
From this reading When you have burned your ships it is only natural that you should wish to see someone watching the flames; unfortunately for Jean, no one seemed to notice that there were any.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading JEAN felt no delight at having given up Liane, nor more than a passing flicker of gratified self-esteem at giving up the Bank.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When you have burned your ships it is only natural that you should wish to see someone watching the flames; unfortunately for Jean, no one seemed to notice that there were any.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JEAN felt no delight at having given up Liane, nor more than a passing flicker of gratified self-esteem at giving up the Bank.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When you have burned your ships it is only natural that you should wish to see someone watching the flames; unfortunately for Jean, no one seemed to notice that there were any.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When you have burned your ships it is only natural that you should wish to see someone watching the flames; unfortunately for Jean, no one seemed to notice that there were any.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He waited with hostile eagerness for the expostulation which he expected would follow; but when no expostulations took place, he deeply resented his immunity from interference.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading When you have burned your ships it is only natural that you should wish to see someone watching the flames; unfortunately for Jean, no one seemed to notice that there were any.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading JEAN felt no delight at having given up Liane, nor more than a passing flicker of gratified self-esteem at giving up the Bank.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The Director made no reply to Jean’s announcement, and the Comte D’Ucelles went on preserving the sanctity of the home and disregarding the obligations of relationship, with his usual nonchalance.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He waited with hostile eagerness for the expostulation which he expected would follow; but when no expostulations took place, he deeply resented his immunity from interference.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading When you have burned your ships it is only natural that you should wish to see someone watching the flames; unfortunately for Jean, no one seemed to notice that there were any.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Jean found himself left to conquer Paris entirely in his own way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Director made no reply to Jean’s announcement, and the Comte D’Ucelles went on preserving the sanctity of the home and disregarding the obligations of relationship, with his usual nonchalance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When you have burned your ships it is only natural that you should wish to see someone watching the flames; unfortunately for Jean, no one seemed to notice that there were any.
at the time that
From this reading He waited with hostile eagerness for the expostulation which he expected would follow; but when no expostulations took place, he deeply resented his immunity from interference.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He waited with hostile eagerness for the expostulation which he expected would follow; but when no expostulations took place, he deeply resented his immunity from interference.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading When you have burned your ships it is only natural that you should wish to see someone watching the flames; unfortunately for Jean, no one seemed to notice that there were any.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He waited with hostile eagerness for the expostulation which he expected would follow; but when no expostulations took place, he deeply resented his immunity from interference.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He waited with hostile eagerness for the expostulation which he expected would follow; but when no expostulations took place, he deeply resented his immunity from interference.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When you have burned your ships it is only natural that you should wish to see someone watching the flames; unfortunately for Jean, no one seemed to notice that there were any.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When you have burned your ships it is only natural that you should wish to see someone watching the flames; unfortunately for Jean, no one seemed to notice that there were any.
