AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MEDICAL ADVISER.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading Doctor Hortebise did not find it necessary to resort to any of those expedients which Mascarin had found it advisable to use in order to reach Madame de Mussidan.
ADVISERnounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading A MEDICAL ADVISER.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As soon as he presented himself--that is, after a brief interval of five minutes--he was introduced into the presence of the Countess.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Doctor Hortebise did not find it necessary to resort to any of those expedients which Mascarin had found it advisable to use in order to reach Madame de Mussidan.
anywhereadverbUS /ˈeniwer/
at or in or to any place
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
artistnounUS /ˈɑːrtəst/
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as he presented himself--that is, after a brief interval of five minutes--he was introduced into the presence of the Countess.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading As soon as he presented himself--that is, after a brief interval of five minutes--he was introduced into the presence of the Countess.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading Hers was one of those restless natures constantly craving for excitement; and husband, home, and child were mere secondary objects in her eyes.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Hers was one of those restless natures constantly craving for excitement; and husband, home, and child were mere secondary objects in her eyes.
CountessnounUS /ˈkaʊntəs/
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading As soon as he presented himself--that is, after a brief interval of five minutes--he was introduced into the presence of the Countess.
cravingnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading Hers was one of those restless natures constantly craving for excitement; and husband, home, and child were mere secondary objects in her eyes.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Doctor Hortebise did not find it necessary to resort to any of those expedients which Mascarin had found it advisable to use in order to reach Madame de Mussidan.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Doctor Hortebise did not find it necessary to resort to any of those expedients which Mascarin had found it advisable to use in order to reach Madame de Mussidan.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
DoctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doctor Hortebise did not find it necessary to resort to any of those expedients which Mascarin had found it advisable to use in order to reach Madame de Mussidan.
everywhereadverbUS /ˈevriwer/
to or in any or all places
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Hers was one of those restless natures constantly craving for excitement; and husband, home, and child were mere secondary objects in her eyes.
exhibitionsnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “exhibition” — the act of exhibiting
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
expedients
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doctor Hortebise did not find it necessary to resort to any of those expedients which Mascarin had found it advisable to use in order to reach Madame de Mussidan.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Hers was one of those restless natures constantly craving for excitement; and husband, home, and child were mere secondary objects in her eyes.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Doctor Hortebise did not find it necessary to resort to any of those expedients which Mascarin had found it advisable to use in order to reach Madame de Mussidan.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading As soon as he presented himself--that is, after a brief interval of five minutes--he was introduced into the presence of the Countess.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Doctor Hortebise did not find it necessary to resort to any of those expedients which Mascarin had found it advisable to use in order to reach Madame de Mussidan.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Doctor Hortebise did not find it necessary to resort to any of those expedients which Mascarin had found it advisable to use in order to reach Madame de Mussidan.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as he presented himself--that is, after a brief interval of five minutes--he was introduced into the presence of the Countess.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hers was one of those restless natures constantly craving for excitement; and husband, home, and child were mere secondary objects in her eyes.
HerspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Hers was one of those restless natures constantly craving for excitement; and husband, home, and child were mere secondary objects in her eyes.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As soon as he presented himself--that is, after a brief interval of five minutes--he was introduced into the presence of the Countess.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
Hortebise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doctor Hortebise did not find it necessary to resort to any of those expedients which Mascarin had found it advisable to use in order to reach Madame de Mussidan.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Hers was one of those restless natures constantly craving for excitement; and husband, home, and child were mere secondary objects in her eyes.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doctor Hortebise did not find it necessary to resort to any of those expedients which Mascarin had found it advisable to use in order to reach Madame de Mussidan.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading As soon as he presented himself--that is, after a brief interval of five minutes--he was introduced into the presence of the Countess.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As soon as he presented himself--that is, after a brief interval of five minutes--he was introduced into the presence of the Countess.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading As soon as he presented himself--that is, after a brief interval of five minutes--he was introduced into the presence of the Countess.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as he presented himself--that is, after a brief interval of five minutes--he was introduced into the presence of the Countess.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Doctor Hortebise did not find it necessary to resort to any of those expedients which Mascarin had found it advisable to use in order to reach Madame de Mussidan.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Doctor Hortebise did not find it necessary to resort to any of those expedients which Mascarin had found it advisable to use in order to reach Madame de Mussidan.
Mascarin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doctor Hortebise did not find it necessary to resort to any of those expedients which Mascarin had found it advisable to use in order to reach Madame de Mussidan.
MEDICALadjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading A MEDICAL ADVISER.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Hers was one of those restless natures constantly craving for excitement; and husband, home, and child were mere secondary objects in her eyes.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading As soon as he presented himself--that is, after a brief interval of five minutes--he was introduced into the presence of the Countess.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
Mussidan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doctor Hortebise did not find it necessary to resort to any of those expedients which Mascarin had found it advisable to use in order to reach Madame de Mussidan.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Hers was one of those restless natures constantly craving for excitement; and husband, home, and child were mere secondary objects in her eyes.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading Doctor Hortebise did not find it necessary to resort to any of those expedients which Mascarin had found it advisable to use in order to reach Madame de Mussidan.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Doctor Hortebise did not find it necessary to resort to any of those expedients which Mascarin had found it advisable to use in order to reach Madame de Mussidan.
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Hers was one of those restless natures constantly craving for excitement; and husband, home, and child were mere secondary objects in her eyes.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Doctor Hortebise did not find it necessary to resort to any of those expedients which Mascarin had found it advisable to use in order to reach Madame de Mussidan.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Doctor Hortebise did not find it necessary to resort to any of those expedients which Mascarin had found it advisable to use in order to reach Madame de Mussidan.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading As soon as he presented himself--that is, after a brief interval of five minutes--he was introduced into the presence of the Countess.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As soon as he presented himself--that is, after a brief interval of five minutes--he was introduced into the presence of the Countess.
professornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
race-courses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Doctor Hortebise did not find it necessary to resort to any of those expedients which Mascarin had found it advisable to use in order to reach Madame de Mussidan.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Doctor Hortebise did not find it necessary to resort to any of those expedients which Mascarin had found it advisable to use in order to reach Madame de Mussidan.
restaurantsnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnts/
plural of “restaurant” — a building where people go to eat
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
salonsnounUS /səˈlɑːnz/
plural of “salon” — gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
secondaryadjectiveUS /ˈsekənderi/
being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
From this reading Hers was one of those restless natures constantly craving for excitement; and husband, home, and child were mere secondary objects in her eyes.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading As soon as he presented himself--that is, after a brief interval of five minutes--he was introduced into the presence of the Countess.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
tenornounUS /ˈtenər/
the adult male singing voice above baritone
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As soon as he presented himself--that is, after a brief interval of five minutes--he was introduced into the presence of the Countess.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as he presented himself--that is, after a brief interval of five minutes--he was introduced into the presence of the Countess.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Doctor Hortebise did not find it necessary to resort to any of those expedients which Mascarin had found it advisable to use in order to reach Madame de Mussidan.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Doctor Hortebise did not find it necessary to resort to any of those expedients which Mascarin had found it advisable to use in order to reach Madame de Mussidan.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading Doctor Hortebise did not find it necessary to resort to any of those expedients which Mascarin had found it advisable to use in order to reach Madame de Mussidan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as he presented himself--that is, after a brief interval of five minutes--he was introduced into the presence of the Countess.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hers was one of those restless natures constantly craving for excitement; and husband, home, and child were mere secondary objects in her eyes.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Doctor Hortebise did not find it necessary to resort to any of those expedients which Mascarin had found it advisable to use in order to reach Madame de Mussidan.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He rather wondered at this, for Madame de Mussidan was one of those restless spirits that are seldom found at home, but are to be met with at exhibitions, on race-courses, at the _salons_, restaurants, shops, or theatres; or at the studio of some famous artist; or at the rooms of some musical professor who had discovered a new tenor; anywhere and everywhere, in fact, except at home.
