used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE COUNT That evening at the Hotel de la Palette, with the nephew of the Count de Morancourt as a guest of the ambulance section, was quite a memorable one.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Before I begin my own explanations I should be glad to know all about your own experiences at the château," he declared, politely.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading And he might have added a great deal more but for the fact that Monsieur de Morancourt was speaking.
(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 "Before I begin my own explanations I should be glad to know all about your own experiences at the château," he declared, politely.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Honest to goodness, fellows, I always had a sort of hazy idea that there was going to be a sensational development," confessed "Peewee," "and----" "It was certainly hazy enough, I'll wager," chortled Bodkins.
ambulancenounUS /ˈæmbjələns/
a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
From this reading THE COUNT That evening at the Hotel de la Palette, with the nephew of the Count de Morancourt as a guest of the ambulance section, was quite a memorable one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This time the story which Don, Dunstan and Chase related really did create a sensation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE COUNT That evening at the Hotel de la Palette, with the nephew of the Count de Morancourt as a guest of the ambulance section, was quite a memorable one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE COUNT That evening at the Hotel de la Palette, with the nephew of the Count de Morancourt as a guest of the ambulance section, was quite a memorable one.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Honest to goodness, fellows, I always had a sort of hazy idea that there was going to be a sensational development," confessed "Peewee," "and----" "It was certainly hazy enough, I'll wager," chortled Bodkins.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Before I begin my own explanations I should be glad to know all about your own experiences at the château," he declared, politely.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Before I begin my own explanations I should be glad to know all about your own experiences at the château," he declared, politely.
BodkinsnounUS /ˈbɑːdkɪnz/
plural of “bodkin” — a dagger with a slender blade
From this reading "Honest to goodness, fellows, I always had a sort of hazy idea that there was going to be a sensational development," confessed "Peewee," "and----" "It was certainly hazy enough, I'll wager," chortled Bodkins.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And he might have added a great deal more but for the fact that Monsieur de Morancourt was speaking.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Honest to goodness, fellows, I always had a sort of hazy idea that there was going to be a sensational development," confessed "Peewee," "and----" "It was certainly hazy enough, I'll wager," chortled Bodkins.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading This time the story which Don, Dunstan and Chase related really did create a sensation.
chortledverbUS /ˈtʃɔːrtəld/
past form of “chortle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading "Honest to goodness, fellows, I always had a sort of hazy idea that there was going to be a sensational development," confessed "Peewee," "and----" "It was certainly hazy enough, I'll wager," chortled Bodkins.
châteaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading "Before I begin my own explanations I should be glad to know all about your own experiences at the château," he declared, politely.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "Honest to goodness, fellows, I always had a sort of hazy idea that there was going to be a sensational development," confessed "Peewee," "and----" "It was certainly hazy enough, I'll wager," chortled Bodkins.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading THE COUNT That evening at the Hotel de la Palette, with the nephew of the Count de Morancourt as a guest of the ambulance section, was quite a memorable one.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading This time the story which Don, Dunstan and Chase related really did create a sensation.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE COUNT That evening at the Hotel de la Palette, with the nephew of the Count de Morancourt as a guest of the ambulance section, was quite a memorable one.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading And he might have added a great deal more but for the fact that Monsieur de Morancourt was speaking.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "Before I begin my own explanations I should be glad to know all about your own experiences at the château," he declared, politely.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading "Honest to goodness, fellows, I always had a sort of hazy idea that there was going to be a sensational development," confessed "Peewee," "and----" "It was certainly hazy enough, I'll wager," chortled Bodkins.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This time the story which Don, Dunstan and Chase related really did create a sensation.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading This time the story which Don, Dunstan and Chase related really did create a sensation.
Dunstan
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From this reading This time the story which Don, Dunstan and Chase related really did create a sensation.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Honest to goodness, fellows, I always had a sort of hazy idea that there was going to be a sensational development," confessed "Peewee," "and----" "It was certainly hazy enough, I'll wager," chortled Bodkins.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE COUNT That evening at the Hotel de la Palette, with the nephew of the Count de Morancourt as a guest of the ambulance section, was quite a memorable one.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading "Before I begin my own explanations I should be glad to know all about your own experiences at the château," he declared, politely.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "Before I begin my own explanations I should be glad to know all about your own experiences at the château," he declared, politely.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading And he might have added a great deal more but for the fact that Monsieur de Morancourt was speaking.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "Honest to goodness, fellows, I always had a sort of hazy idea that there was going to be a sensational development," confessed "Peewee," "and----" "It was certainly hazy enough, I'll wager," chortled Bodkins.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And he might have added a great deal more but for the fact that Monsieur de Morancourt was speaking.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Before I begin my own explanations I should be glad to know all about your own experiences at the château," he declared, politely.
the act of departing
From this reading "Honest to goodness, fellows, I always had a sort of hazy idea that there was going to be a sensational development," confessed "Peewee," "and----" "It was certainly hazy enough, I'll wager," chortled Bodkins.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading "Honest to goodness, fellows, I always had a sort of hazy idea that there was going to be a sensational development," confessed "Peewee," "and----" "It was certainly hazy enough, I'll wager," chortled Bodkins.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And he might have added a great deal more but for the fact that Monsieur de Morancourt was speaking.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE COUNT That evening at the Hotel de la Palette, with the nephew of the Count de Morancourt as a guest of the ambulance section, was quite a memorable one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Honest to goodness, fellows, I always had a sort of hazy idea that there was going to be a sensational development," confessed "Peewee," "and----" "It was certainly hazy enough, I'll wager," chortled Bodkins.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And he might have added a great deal more but for the fact that Monsieur de Morancourt was speaking.
hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading "Honest to goodness, fellows, I always had a sort of hazy idea that there was going to be a sensational development," confessed "Peewee," "and----" "It was certainly hazy enough, I'll wager," chortled Bodkins.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And he might have added a great deal more but for the fact that Monsieur de Morancourt was speaking.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "Honest to goodness, fellows, I always had a sort of hazy idea that there was going to be a sensational development," confessed "Peewee," "and----" "It was certainly hazy enough, I'll wager," chortled Bodkins.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE COUNT That evening at the Hotel de la Palette, with the nephew of the Count de Morancourt as a guest of the ambulance section, was quite a memorable one.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Honest to goodness, fellows, I always had a sort of hazy idea that there was going to be a sensational development," confessed "Peewee," "and----" "It was certainly hazy enough, I'll wager," chortled Bodkins.
I'll
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From this reading "Honest to goodness, fellows, I always had a sort of hazy idea that there was going to be a sensational development," confessed "Peewee," "and----" "It was certainly hazy enough, I'll wager," chortled Bodkins.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Honest to goodness, fellows, I always had a sort of hazy idea that there was going to be a sensational development," confessed "Peewee," "and----" "It was certainly hazy enough, I'll wager," chortled Bodkins.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Honest to goodness, fellows, I always had a sort of hazy idea that there was going to be a sensational development," confessed "Peewee," "and----" "It was certainly hazy enough, I'll wager," chortled Bodkins.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Before I begin my own explanations I should be glad to know all about your own experiences at the château," he declared, politely.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading THE COUNT That evening at the Hotel de la Palette, with the nephew of the Count de Morancourt as a guest of the ambulance section, was quite a memorable one.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading THE COUNT That evening at the Hotel de la Palette, with the nephew of the Count de Morancourt as a guest of the ambulance section, was quite a memorable one.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And he might have added a great deal more but for the fact that Monsieur de Morancourt was speaking.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading And he might have added a great deal more but for the fact that Monsieur de Morancourt was speaking.
Morancourt
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From this reading THE COUNT That evening at the Hotel de la Palette, with the nephew of the Count de Morancourt as a guest of the ambulance section, was quite a memorable one.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And he might have added a great deal more but for the fact that Monsieur de Morancourt was speaking.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Before I begin my own explanations I should be glad to know all about your own experiences at the château," he declared, politely.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading THE COUNT That evening at the Hotel de la Palette, with the nephew of the Count de Morancourt as a guest of the ambulance section, was quite a memorable one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COUNT That evening at the Hotel de la Palette, with the nephew of the Count de Morancourt as a guest of the ambulance section, was quite a memorable one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE COUNT That evening at the Hotel de la Palette, with the nephew of the Count de Morancourt as a guest of the ambulance section, was quite a memorable one.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Before I begin my own explanations I should be glad to know all about your own experiences at the château," he declared, politely.
PalettenounUS /ˈpælət/
the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art
From this reading THE COUNT That evening at the Hotel de la Palette, with the nephew of the Count de Morancourt as a guest of the ambulance section, was quite a memorable one.
PeeweenounUS /ˈpiːwiː/
disparaging terms for small people
From this reading "Honest to goodness, fellows, I always had a sort of hazy idea that there was going to be a sensational development," confessed "Peewee," "and----" "It was certainly hazy enough, I'll wager," chortled Bodkins.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading "Before I begin my own explanations I should be glad to know all about your own experiences at the château," he declared, politely.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE COUNT That evening at the Hotel de la Palette, with the nephew of the Count de Morancourt as a guest of the ambulance section, was quite a memorable one.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading This time the story which Don, Dunstan and Chase related really did create a sensation.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading This time the story which Don, Dunstan and Chase related really did create a sensation.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading THE COUNT That evening at the Hotel de la Palette, with the nephew of the Count de Morancourt as a guest of the ambulance section, was quite a memorable one.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading This time the story which Don, Dunstan and Chase related really did create a sensation.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading "Honest to goodness, fellows, I always had a sort of hazy idea that there was going to be a sensational development," confessed "Peewee," "and----" "It was certainly hazy enough, I'll wager," chortled Bodkins.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Before I begin my own explanations I should be glad to know all about your own experiences at the château," he declared, politely.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "Honest to goodness, fellows, I always had a sort of hazy idea that there was going to be a sensational development," confessed "Peewee," "and----" "It was certainly hazy enough, I'll wager," chortled Bodkins.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading And he might have added a great deal more but for the fact that Monsieur de Morancourt was speaking.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This time the story which Don, Dunstan and Chase related really did create a sensation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE COUNT That evening at the Hotel de la Palette, with the nephew of the Count de Morancourt as a guest of the ambulance section, was quite a memorable one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COUNT That evening at the Hotel de la Palette, with the nephew of the Count de Morancourt as a guest of the ambulance section, was quite a memorable one.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Honest to goodness, fellows, I always had a sort of hazy idea that there was going to be a sensational development," confessed "Peewee," "and----" "It was certainly hazy enough, I'll wager," chortled Bodkins.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time the story which Don, Dunstan and Chase related really did create a sensation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time the story which Don, Dunstan and Chase related really did create a sensation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Honest to goodness, fellows, I always had a sort of hazy idea that there was going to be a sensational development," confessed "Peewee," "and----" "It was certainly hazy enough, I'll wager," chortled Bodkins.
wagernounUS /ˈweɪdʒər/
the act of gambling
From this reading "Honest to goodness, fellows, I always had a sort of hazy idea that there was going to be a sensational development," confessed "Peewee," "and----" "It was certainly hazy enough, I'll wager," chortled Bodkins.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE COUNT That evening at the Hotel de la Palette, with the nephew of the Count de Morancourt as a guest of the ambulance section, was quite a memorable one.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This time the story which Don, Dunstan and Chase related really did create a sensation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE COUNT That evening at the Hotel de la Palette, with the nephew of the Count de Morancourt as a guest of the ambulance section, was quite a memorable one.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Before I begin my own explanations I should be glad to know all about your own experiences at the château," he declared, politely.
