adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and others I once used to live in a little street which probably is not known to you--the Rue de Lesdiguieres.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading I lived frugally; I had accepted the conditions of the monastic life, necessary conditions for every worker, scarcely permitting myself a walk along the Boulevard Bourdon when the weather was fine.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading I lived frugally; I had accepted the conditions of the monastic life, necessary conditions for every worker, scarcely permitting myself a walk along the Boulevard Bourdon when the weather was fine.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and others I once used to live in a little street which probably is not known to you--the Rue de Lesdiguieres.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One passion only had power to draw me from my studies; and yet, what was that passion but a study of another kind?
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Love of knowledge stranded me in a garret; my nights I spent in work, my days in reading at the Bibliotheque d'Orleans, close by.
BastillenounUS /ˈbæstɪl/
a fortress built in Paris in the 14th century and used as a prison in the 17th and 18th centuries; it was destroyed July 14, 1789 at the start of the French Revolution
From this reading It is a turning out of the Rue Saint-Antoine, beginning just opposite a fountain near the Place de la Bastille, and ending in the Rue de la Cerisaie.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading It is a turning out of the Rue Saint-Antoine, beginning just opposite a fountain near the Place de la Bastille, and ending in the Rue de la Cerisaie.
BellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and others I once used to live in a little street which probably is not known to you--the Rue de Lesdiguieres.
Bibliotheque
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From this reading Love of knowledge stranded me in a garret; my nights I spent in work, my days in reading at the Bibliotheque d'Orleans, close by.
BoulevardnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrd/
a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading I lived frugally; I had accepted the conditions of the monastic life, necessary conditions for every worker, scarcely permitting myself a walk along the Boulevard Bourdon when the weather was fine.
Bourdonnoun
a pipe of the bagpipe that is tuned to produce a single continuous tone
From this reading I lived frugally; I had accepted the conditions of the monastic life, necessary conditions for every worker, scarcely permitting myself a walk along the Boulevard Bourdon when the weather was fine.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One passion only had power to draw me from my studies; and yet, what was that passion but a study of another kind?
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and others I once used to live in a little street which probably is not known to you--the Rue de Lesdiguieres.
Cerisaie
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From this reading It is a turning out of the Rue Saint-Antoine, beginning just opposite a fountain near the Place de la Bastille, and ending in the Rue de la Cerisaie.
Clara
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From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and others I once used to live in a little street which probably is not known to you--the Rue de Lesdiguieres.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Love of knowledge stranded me in a garret; my nights I spent in work, my days in reading at the Bibliotheque d'Orleans, close by.
conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading I lived frugally; I had accepted the conditions of the monastic life, necessary conditions for every worker, scarcely permitting myself a walk along the Boulevard Bourdon when the weather was fine.
d'Orleans
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From this reading Love of knowledge stranded me in a garret; my nights I spent in work, my days in reading at the Bibliotheque d'Orleans, close by.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Love of knowledge stranded me in a garret; my nights I spent in work, my days in reading at the Bibliotheque d'Orleans, close by.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and others I once used to live in a little street which probably is not known to you--the Rue de Lesdiguieres.
drawverbUS /drɔː/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading One passion only had power to draw me from my studies; and yet, what was that passion but a study of another kind?
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading It is a turning out of the Rue Saint-Antoine, beginning just opposite a fountain near the Place de la Bastille, and ending in the Rue de la Cerisaie.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I lived frugally; I had accepted the conditions of the monastic life, necessary conditions for every worker, scarcely permitting myself a walk along the Boulevard Bourdon when the weather was fine.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading I lived frugally; I had accepted the conditions of the monastic life, necessary conditions for every worker, scarcely permitting myself a walk along the Boulevard Bourdon when the weather was fine.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I lived frugally; I had accepted the conditions of the monastic life, necessary conditions for every worker, scarcely permitting myself a walk along the Boulevard Bourdon when the weather was fine.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading It is a turning out of the Rue Saint-Antoine, beginning just opposite a fountain near the Place de la Bastille, and ending in the Rue de la Cerisaie.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One passion only had power to draw me from my studies; and yet, what was that passion but a study of another kind?
frugallyadverbUS /ˈfruːɡəli/
in a frugal manner
From this reading I lived frugally; I had accepted the conditions of the monastic life, necessary conditions for every worker, scarcely permitting myself a walk along the Boulevard Bourdon when the weather was fine.
garretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading Love of knowledge stranded me in a garret; my nights I spent in work, my days in reading at the Bibliotheque d'Orleans, close by.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I lived frugally; I had accepted the conditions of the monastic life, necessary conditions for every worker, scarcely permitting myself a walk along the Boulevard Bourdon when the weather was fine.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and others I once used to live in a little street which probably is not known to you--the Rue de Lesdiguieres.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and others I once used to live in a little street which probably is not known to you--the Rue de Lesdiguieres.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and others I once used to live in a little street which probably is not known to you--the Rue de Lesdiguieres.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a turning out of the Rue Saint-Antoine, beginning just opposite a fountain near the Place de la Bastille, and ending in the Rue de la Cerisaie.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading It is a turning out of the Rue Saint-Antoine, beginning just opposite a fountain near the Place de la Bastille, and ending in the Rue de la Cerisaie.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading One passion only had power to draw me from my studies; and yet, what was that passion but a study of another kind?
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Love of knowledge stranded me in a garret; my nights I spent in work, my days in reading at the Bibliotheque d'Orleans, close by.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and others I once used to live in a little street which probably is not known to you--the Rue de Lesdiguieres.
lanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading It is a turning out of the Rue Saint-Antoine, beginning just opposite a fountain near the Place de la Bastille, and ending in the Rue de la Cerisaie.
Lesdiguieres
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From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and others I once used to live in a little street which probably is not known to you--the Rue de Lesdiguieres.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I lived frugally; I had accepted the conditions of the monastic life, necessary conditions for every worker, scarcely permitting myself a walk along the Boulevard Bourdon when the weather was fine.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and others I once used to live in a little street which probably is not known to you--the Rue de Lesdiguieres.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and others I once used to live in a little street which probably is not known to you--the Rue de Lesdiguieres.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I lived frugally; I had accepted the conditions of the monastic life, necessary conditions for every worker, scarcely permitting myself a walk along the Boulevard Bourdon when the weather was fine.
LovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Love of knowledge stranded me in a garret; my nights I spent in work, my days in reading at the Bibliotheque d'Orleans, close by.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Love of knowledge stranded me in a garret; my nights I spent in work, my days in reading at the Bibliotheque d'Orleans, close by.
monasticadjectiveUS /məˈnæstɪk/
of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
From this reading I lived frugally; I had accepted the conditions of the monastic life, necessary conditions for every worker, scarcely permitting myself a walk along the Boulevard Bourdon when the weather was fine.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Love of knowledge stranded me in a garret; my nights I spent in work, my days in reading at the Bibliotheque d'Orleans, close by.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I lived frugally; I had accepted the conditions of the monastic life, necessary conditions for every worker, scarcely permitting myself a walk along the Boulevard Bourdon when the weather was fine.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It is a turning out of the Rue Saint-Antoine, beginning just opposite a fountain near the Place de la Bastille, and ending in the Rue de la Cerisaie.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading I lived frugally; I had accepted the conditions of the monastic life, necessary conditions for every worker, scarcely permitting myself a walk along the Boulevard Bourdon when the weather was fine.
nightsnounUS /naɪts/
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading Love of knowledge stranded me in a garret; my nights I spent in work, my days in reading at the Bibliotheque d'Orleans, close by.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and others I once used to live in a little street which probably is not known to you--the Rue de Lesdiguieres.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a turning out of the Rue Saint-Antoine, beginning just opposite a fountain near the Place de la Bastille, and ending in the Rue de la Cerisaie.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and others I once used to live in a little street which probably is not known to you--the Rue de Lesdiguieres.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One passion only had power to draw me from my studies; and yet, what was that passion but a study of another kind?
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading One passion only had power to draw me from my studies; and yet, what was that passion but a study of another kind?
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading It is a turning out of the Rue Saint-Antoine, beginning just opposite a fountain near the Place de la Bastille, and ending in the Rue de la Cerisaie.
others
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From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and others I once used to live in a little street which probably is not known to you--the Rue de Lesdiguieres.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is a turning out of the Rue Saint-Antoine, beginning just opposite a fountain near the Place de la Bastille, and ending in the Rue de la Cerisaie.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading One passion only had power to draw me from my studies; and yet, what was that passion but a study of another kind?
permittingverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading I lived frugally; I had accepted the conditions of the monastic life, necessary conditions for every worker, scarcely permitting myself a walk along the Boulevard Bourdon when the weather was fine.
PlacenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is a turning out of the Rue Saint-Antoine, beginning just opposite a fountain near the Place de la Bastille, and ending in the Rue de la Cerisaie.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading One passion only had power to draw me from my studies; and yet, what was that passion but a study of another kind?
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and others I once used to live in a little street which probably is not known to you--the Rue de Lesdiguieres.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Love of knowledge stranded me in a garret; my nights I spent in work, my days in reading at the Bibliotheque d'Orleans, close by.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and others I once used to live in a little street which probably is not known to you--the Rue de Lesdiguieres.
Saint-Antoine
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From this reading It is a turning out of the Rue Saint-Antoine, beginning just opposite a fountain near the Place de la Bastille, and ending in the Rue de la Cerisaie.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading I lived frugally; I had accepted the conditions of the monastic life, necessary conditions for every worker, scarcely permitting myself a walk along the Boulevard Bourdon when the weather was fine.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Love of knowledge stranded me in a garret; my nights I spent in work, my days in reading at the Bibliotheque d'Orleans, close by.
strandedadjectiveUS /ˈstrændɪd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading Love of knowledge stranded me in a garret; my nights I spent in work, my days in reading at the Bibliotheque d'Orleans, close by.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and others I once used to live in a little street which probably is not known to you--the Rue de Lesdiguieres.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading One passion only had power to draw me from my studies; and yet, what was that passion but a study of another kind?
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading One passion only had power to draw me from my studies; and yet, what was that passion but a study of another kind?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One passion only had power to draw me from my studies; and yet, what was that passion but a study of another kind?
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and others I once used to live in a little street which probably is not known to you--the Rue de Lesdiguieres.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and others I once used to live in a little street which probably is not known to you--the Rue de Lesdiguieres.
TranslatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and others I once used to live in a little street which probably is not known to you--the Rue de Lesdiguieres.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading It is a turning out of the Rue Saint-Antoine, beginning just opposite a fountain near the Place de la Bastille, and ending in the Rue de la Cerisaie.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and others I once used to live in a little street which probably is not known to you--the Rue de Lesdiguieres.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading I lived frugally; I had accepted the conditions of the monastic life, necessary conditions for every worker, scarcely permitting myself a walk along the Boulevard Bourdon when the weather was fine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I lived frugally; I had accepted the conditions of the monastic life, necessary conditions for every worker, scarcely permitting myself a walk along the Boulevard Bourdon when the weather was fine.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading I lived frugally; I had accepted the conditions of the monastic life, necessary conditions for every worker, scarcely permitting myself a walk along the Boulevard Bourdon when the weather was fine.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading One passion only had power to draw me from my studies; and yet, what was that passion but a study of another kind?
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I lived frugally; I had accepted the conditions of the monastic life, necessary conditions for every worker, scarcely permitting myself a walk along the Boulevard Bourdon when the weather was fine.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and others I once used to live in a little street which probably is not known to you--the Rue de Lesdiguieres.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Love of knowledge stranded me in a garret; my nights I spent in work, my days in reading at the Bibliotheque d'Orleans, close by.
workernounUS /ˈwɜːrkər/
a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading I lived frugally; I had accepted the conditions of the monastic life, necessary conditions for every worker, scarcely permitting myself a walk along the Boulevard Bourdon when the weather was fine.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading One passion only had power to draw me from my studies; and yet, what was that passion but a study of another kind?
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and others I once used to live in a little street which probably is not known to you--the Rue de Lesdiguieres.
