used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
consider or hold as true
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
any thing at all
From this reading He did not at once notice anything unusual in Jean’s appearance except that he carried a new and rather formidable walking-stick.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He did not at once notice anything unusual in Jean’s appearance except that he carried a new and rather formidable walking-stick.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THERE was no meal that Flaubert enjoyed so much as his breakfast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To-day Flaubert had reached his second cup of chocolate before Jean’s knock sounded at the door.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To-day Flaubert had reached his second cup of chocolate before Jean’s knock sounded at the door.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THERE was no meal that Flaubert enjoyed so much as his breakfast.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He did not at once notice anything unusual in Jean’s appearance except that he carried a new and rather formidable walking-stick.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading To-day Flaubert had reached his second cup of chocolate before Jean’s knock sounded at the door.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading To-day Flaubert had reached his second cup of chocolate before Jean’s knock sounded at the door.
dictatedadjectiveUS /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/
determined or decided upon as by an authority
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not at once notice anything unusual in Jean’s appearance except that he carried a new and rather formidable walking-stick.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading To-day Flaubert had reached his second cup of chocolate before Jean’s knock sounded at the door.
dressing-gown
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From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading THERE was no meal that Flaubert enjoyed so much as his breakfast.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
apart from; not including
From this reading He did not at once notice anything unusual in Jean’s appearance except that he carried a new and rather formidable walking-stick.
communicated in words
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
FlaubertnounUS /ˈflaʊbərt/
French writer of novels and short stories (1821-1880)
From this reading THERE was no meal that Flaubert enjoyed so much as his breakfast.
floweredadjectiveUS /ˈflaʊərd/
resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading He did not at once notice anything unusual in Jean’s appearance except that he carried a new and rather formidable walking-stick.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To-day Flaubert had reached his second cup of chocolate before Jean’s knock sounded at the door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THERE was no meal that Flaubert enjoyed so much as his breakfast.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
Jean'snounUS /dʒiːnz/
possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading To-day Flaubert had reached his second cup of chocolate before Jean’s knock sounded at the door.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading To-day Flaubert had reached his second cup of chocolate before Jean’s knock sounded at the door.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
the literary culture
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading THERE was no meal that Flaubert enjoyed so much as his breakfast.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THERE was no meal that Flaubert enjoyed so much as his breakfast.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He did not at once notice anything unusual in Jean’s appearance except that he carried a new and rather formidable walking-stick.
not any; not one
From this reading THERE was no meal that Flaubert enjoyed so much as his breakfast.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not at once notice anything unusual in Jean’s appearance except that he carried a new and rather formidable walking-stick.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading He did not at once notice anything unusual in Jean’s appearance except that he carried a new and rather formidable walking-stick.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
on one occasion
From this reading He did not at once notice anything unusual in Jean’s appearance except that he carried a new and rather formidable walking-stick.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
on the contrary
From this reading He did not at once notice anything unusual in Jean’s appearance except that he carried a new and rather formidable walking-stick.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading To-day Flaubert had reached his second cup of chocolate before Jean’s knock sounded at the door.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading To-day Flaubert had reached his second cup of chocolate before Jean’s knock sounded at the door.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
seigneurnoun
a man of rank in the ancient regime
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THERE was no meal that Flaubert enjoyed so much as his breakfast.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading To-day Flaubert had reached his second cup of chocolate before Jean’s knock sounded at the door.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
carry out
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THERE was no meal that Flaubert enjoyed so much as his breakfast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THERE was no meal that Flaubert enjoyed so much as his breakfast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
To-day
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From this reading To-day Flaubert had reached his second cup of chocolate before Jean’s knock sounded at the door.
Torialli
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
tributesnounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːts/
plural of “tribute” — something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading He did not at once notice anything unusual in Jean’s appearance except that he carried a new and rather formidable walking-stick.
walking-stick
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From this reading He did not at once notice anything unusual in Jean’s appearance except that he carried a new and rather formidable walking-stick.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THERE was no meal that Flaubert enjoyed so much as his breakfast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It seemed to him to be the great opportunity of appearing as a grand _seigneur_; for, in his opinion, to take your breakfast in a blue boudoir leading from your bed room, attired in a flowered silk dressing-gown, sufficiently expressed every claim of ancient blood.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading It was here that he received the younger secretary and dictated to him any part of his correspondence he could induce Jean to accept as the business of Torialli, and tried to impress that impatient youth with the belief that the remainder of his letters were the subdued tributes of every young and beautiful woman in Paris.
