adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He knew all about the business of his customers, and never forgot an item of information when he received one.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Van Klopen, the man-milliner, knew Paris and its people thoroughly like all tradesmen who are in the habit of giving large credit.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He knew all about the business of his customers, and never forgot an item of information when he received one.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER.
arbiternounUS /ˈɑːrbɪtər/
someone with the power to settle matters at will
From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Van Klopen, the man-milliner, knew Paris and its people thoroughly like all tradesmen who are in the habit of giving large credit.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He knew all about the business of his customers, and never forgot an item of information when he received one.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
creditnounUS /ˈkredət/
approval
From this reading Van Klopen, the man-milliner, knew Paris and its people thoroughly like all tradesmen who are in the habit of giving large credit.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading He knew all about the business of his customers, and never forgot an item of information when he received one.
DAUGHTERnounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading And a banker, indeed, Martin Rigal was, dwelling in a magnificent house in the Rue Montmartre.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
FATHERnounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER.
Flavia
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From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
forgotverbUS /fərˈɡɑːt/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He knew all about the business of his customers, and never forgot an item of information when he received one.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading Van Klopen, the man-milliner, knew Paris and its people thoroughly like all tradesmen who are in the habit of giving large credit.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading Van Klopen, the man-milliner, knew Paris and its people thoroughly like all tradesmen who are in the habit of giving large credit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew all about the business of his customers, and never forgot an item of information when he received one.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew all about the business of his customers, and never forgot an item of information when he received one.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading And a banker, indeed, Martin Rigal was, dwelling in a magnificent house in the Rue Montmartre.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Van Klopen, the man-milliner, knew Paris and its people thoroughly like all tradesmen who are in the habit of giving large credit.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And a banker, indeed, Martin Rigal was, dwelling in a magnificent house in the Rue Montmartre.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading He knew all about the business of his customers, and never forgot an item of information when he received one.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading He knew all about the business of his customers, and never forgot an item of information when he received one.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Van Klopen, the man-milliner, knew Paris and its people thoroughly like all tradesmen who are in the habit of giving large credit.
Klopen
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From this reading Van Klopen, the man-milliner, knew Paris and its people thoroughly like all tradesmen who are in the habit of giving large credit.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Van Klopen, the man-milliner, knew Paris and its people thoroughly like all tradesmen who are in the habit of giving large credit.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Van Klopen, the man-milliner, knew Paris and its people thoroughly like all tradesmen who are in the habit of giving large credit.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Van Klopen, the man-milliner, knew Paris and its people thoroughly like all tradesmen who are in the habit of giving large credit.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
magnificentadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
characterized by grandeur
From this reading And a banker, indeed, Martin Rigal was, dwelling in a magnificent house in the Rue Montmartre.
man-milliner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Van Klopen, the man-milliner, knew Paris and its people thoroughly like all tradesmen who are in the habit of giving large credit.
MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
Mascarin
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From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
MontmartrenounUS /ˌmɑːnˈmærtrə/
the highest point in Paris; famous for its associations with many artists
From this reading And a banker, indeed, Martin Rigal was, dwelling in a magnificent house in the Rue Montmartre.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He knew all about the business of his customers, and never forgot an item of information when he received one.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Van Klopen, the man-milliner, knew Paris and its people thoroughly like all tradesmen who are in the habit of giving large credit.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He knew all about the business of his customers, and never forgot an item of information when he received one.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Van Klopen, the man-milliner, knew Paris and its people thoroughly like all tradesmen who are in the habit of giving large credit.
PaulnounUS /pɔːl/
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Van Klopen, the man-milliner, knew Paris and its people thoroughly like all tradesmen who are in the habit of giving large credit.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He knew all about the business of his customers, and never forgot an item of information when he received one.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
Rigal
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From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading And a banker, indeed, Martin Rigal was, dwelling in a magnificent house in the Rue Montmartre.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Van Klopen, the man-milliner, knew Paris and its people thoroughly like all tradesmen who are in the habit of giving large credit.
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Van Klopen, the man-milliner, knew Paris and its people thoroughly like all tradesmen who are in the habit of giving large credit.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
tradesmennounUS /ˈtreɪdzmən/
plural of “tradesman” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading Van Klopen, the man-milliner, knew Paris and its people thoroughly like all tradesmen who are in the habit of giving large credit.
VannounUS /væn/
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Van Klopen, the man-milliner, knew Paris and its people thoroughly like all tradesmen who are in the habit of giving large credit.
Violaine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And a banker, indeed, Martin Rigal was, dwelling in a magnificent house in the Rue Montmartre.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He knew all about the business of his customers, and never forgot an item of information when he received one.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Van Klopen, the man-milliner, knew Paris and its people thoroughly like all tradesmen who are in the habit of giving large credit.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
yesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading Thus, when Mascarin spoke to him about the father of the lovely Flavia, whose charms had set the susceptible heart of Paul Violaine in a blaze, the arbiter of fashion had replied,-- “Martin Rigal; yes, I know him; he is a banker.”
