adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
AGAINadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading AGAIN?
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The regiment was altogether nonplused: Petticoat Burle had quarreled with Melanie.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An even more incredible statement was that Captain Burle led the life of a recluse in the Rue des Recollets.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was becoming a reformed character; he spent his evenings at his own fireside, hearing little Charles repeat his lessons.
averred
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From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading He was becoming a reformed character; he spent his evenings at his own fireside, hearing little Charles repeat his lessons.
Burle
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From this reading The regiment was altogether nonplused: Petticoat Burle had quarreled with Melanie.
Café
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From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He was becoming a reformed character; he spent his evenings at his own fireside, hearing little Charles repeat his lessons.
CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading He was becoming a reformed character; he spent his evenings at his own fireside, hearing little Charles repeat his lessons.
chemistnounUS /ˈkemɪst/
a scientist who specializes in chemistry
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading An even more incredible statement was that Captain Burle led the life of a recluse in the Rue des Recollets.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading An even more incredible statement was that Captain Burle led the life of a recluse in the Rue des Recollets.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He was becoming a reformed character; he spent his evenings at his own fireside, hearing little Charles repeat his lessons.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading He was becoming a reformed character; he spent his evenings at his own fireside, hearing little Charles repeat his lessons.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The regiment was altogether nonplused: Petticoat Burle had quarreled with Melanie.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was becoming a reformed character; he spent his evenings at his own fireside, hearing little Charles repeat his lessons.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading He was becoming a reformed character; he spent his evenings at his own fireside, hearing little Charles repeat his lessons.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading An even more incredible statement was that Captain Burle led the life of a recluse in the Rue des Recollets.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading An even more incredible statement was that Captain Burle led the life of a recluse in the Rue des Recollets.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading He was becoming a reformed character; he spent his evenings at his own fireside, hearing little Charles repeat his lessons.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading An even more incredible statement was that Captain Burle led the life of a recluse in the Rue des Recollets.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was becoming a reformed character; he spent his evenings at his own fireside, hearing little Charles repeat his lessons.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
Melanie
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From this reading The regiment was altogether nonplused: Petticoat Burle had quarreled with Melanie.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
nonplusedadjective
filled with bewilderment
From this reading The regiment was altogether nonplused: Petticoat Burle had quarreled with Melanie.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was becoming a reformed character; he spent his evenings at his own fireside, hearing little Charles repeat his lessons.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
PetticoatnounUS /ˈpetikoʊt/
undergarment worn under a skirt
From this reading The regiment was altogether nonplused: Petticoat Burle had quarreled with Melanie.
profoundadjectiveUS /proʊˈfaʊnd/
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
quarreledverbUS /ˈkwɔːrəld/
past form of “quarrel” — have a disagreement over something
From this reading The regiment was altogether nonplused: Petticoat Burle had quarreled with Melanie.
reclusenounUS /rɪˈkluːs/
one who lives in solitude
From this reading An even more incredible statement was that Captain Burle led the life of a recluse in the Rue des Recollets.
Recollets
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From this reading An even more incredible statement was that Captain Burle led the life of a recluse in the Rue des Recollets.
reformedadjectiveUS /rɪˈfɔːrmd/
of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation; used of some Protestant churches especially Calvinist as distinct from Lutheran
From this reading He was becoming a reformed character; he spent his evenings at his own fireside, hearing little Charles repeat his lessons.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading The regiment was altogether nonplused: Petticoat Burle had quarreled with Melanie.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
repeatverbUS /rɪˈpiːt/
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading He was becoming a reformed character; he spent his evenings at his own fireside, hearing little Charles repeat his lessons.
retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading An even more incredible statement was that Captain Burle led the life of a recluse in the Rue des Recollets.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
sorrownounUS /ˈsɑːroʊ/
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He was becoming a reformed character; he spent his evenings at his own fireside, hearing little Charles repeat his lessons.
statementnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading An even more incredible statement was that Captain Burle led the life of a recluse in the Rue des Recollets.
steadnounUS /sted/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An even more incredible statement was that Captain Burle led the life of a recluse in the Rue des Recollets.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The regiment was altogether nonplused: Petticoat Burle had quarreled with Melanie.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
undeniableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
not possible to deny
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The regiment was altogether nonplused: Petticoat Burle had quarreled with Melanie.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading When a week had elapsed it became a proved and undeniable fact; the captain no longer set foot inside the Café de Paris, where the chemist, it was averred, once more reigned in his stead, to the profound sorrow of the retired magistrate.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The regiment was altogether nonplused: Petticoat Burle had quarreled with Melanie.
