used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He hoped that the latter was in, and in a better mood.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Gregory arrived at his hotel in the Latin Quarter about ten.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Loneliness oppressed him, and he went to the couple of attics upon the top floor tenanted by himself and Deschamps.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Gregory arrived at his hotel in the Latin Quarter about ten.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was no one in Deschamps' room as he switched on the electric light, so he crossed the landing and entered his own.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gregory arrived at his hotel in the Latin Quarter about ten.
atticsnounUS /ˈætɪks/
plural of “attic” — floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading Loneliness oppressed him, and he went to the couple of attics upon the top floor tenanted by himself and Deschamps.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He hoped that the latter was in, and in a better mood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Loneliness oppressed him, and he went to the couple of attics upon the top floor tenanted by himself and Deschamps.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Loneliness oppressed him, and he went to the couple of attics upon the top floor tenanted by himself and Deschamps.
placed crosswise
From this reading There was no one in Deschamps' room as he switched on the electric light, so he crossed the landing and entered his own.
Deschamps
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From this reading Loneliness oppressed him, and he went to the couple of attics upon the top floor tenanted by himself and Deschamps.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading There was no one in Deschamps' room as he switched on the electric light, so he crossed the landing and entered his own.
Electrique
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From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading There was no one in Deschamps' room as he switched on the electric light, so he crossed the landing and entered his own.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Loneliness oppressed him, and he went to the couple of attics upon the top floor tenanted by himself and Deschamps.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
Generale
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From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading Gregory arrived at his hotel in the Latin Quarter about ten.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
half-formed
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From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Loneliness oppressed him, and he went to the couple of attics upon the top floor tenanted by himself and Deschamps.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Loneliness oppressed him, and he went to the couple of attics upon the top floor tenanted by himself and Deschamps.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Loneliness oppressed him, and he went to the couple of attics upon the top floor tenanted by himself and Deschamps.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gregory arrived at his hotel in the Latin Quarter about ten.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He hoped that the latter was in, and in a better mood.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Gregory arrived at his hotel in the Latin Quarter about ten.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gregory arrived at his hotel in the Latin Quarter about ten.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
jeopardised
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From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
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 He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading There was no one in Deschamps' room as he switched on the electric light, so he crossed the landing and entered his own.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading Gregory arrived at his hotel in the Latin Quarter about ten.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He hoped that the latter was in, and in a better mood.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There was no one in Deschamps' room as he switched on the electric light, so he crossed the landing and entered his own.
LonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading Loneliness oppressed him, and he went to the couple of attics upon the top floor tenanted by himself and Deschamps.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He hoped that the latter was in, and in a better mood.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no one in Deschamps' room as he switched on the electric light, so he crossed the landing and entered his own.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Loneliness oppressed him, and he went to the couple of attics upon the top floor tenanted by himself and Deschamps.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was no one in Deschamps' room as he switched on the electric light, so he crossed the landing and entered his own.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was no one in Deschamps' room as he switched on the electric light, so he crossed the landing and entered his own.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading Loneliness oppressed him, and he went to the couple of attics upon the top floor tenanted by himself and Deschamps.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There was no one in Deschamps' room as he switched on the electric light, so he crossed the landing and entered his own.
by chance
From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Gregory arrived at his hotel in the Latin Quarter about ten.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was no one in Deschamps' room as he switched on the electric light, so he crossed the landing and entered his own.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was no one in Deschamps' room as he switched on the electric light, so he crossed the landing and entered his own.
Societe
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From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
switchedverbUS /swɪtʃt/
past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading There was no one in Deschamps' room as he switched on the electric light, so he crossed the landing and entered his own.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Gregory arrived at his hotel in the Latin Quarter about ten.
tenantedadjective
resided in; having tenants
From this reading Loneliness oppressed him, and he went to the couple of attics upon the top floor tenanted by himself and Deschamps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He hoped that the latter was in, and in a better mood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gregory arrived at his hotel in the Latin Quarter about ten.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no one in Deschamps' room as he switched on the electric light, so he crossed the landing and entered his own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Loneliness oppressed him, and he went to the couple of attics upon the top floor tenanted by himself and Deschamps.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Loneliness oppressed him, and he went to the couple of attics upon the top floor tenanted by himself and Deschamps.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Loneliness oppressed him, and he went to the couple of attics upon the top floor tenanted by himself and Deschamps.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He hoped that the latter was in, and in a better mood.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Loneliness oppressed him, and he went to the couple of attics upon the top floor tenanted by himself and Deschamps.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He wanted an explanation from him, and he was haunted by some half-formed fear that the Frenchman knew of some calamity that might be about to overtake them--that something had gone wrong, perhaps, with the great invention, or that their positions at the Societe Generale Electrique were jeopardised.
