used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DEVIL'S IMP I could but suspect that a coldness had arisen between Francezka and Gaston over Jacques Haret.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading This I heard at the Green Basket, the celebrated cafe near the Pont Neuf, which was frequented by all the brightest spirits in Paris, and where I had the audacity to appear sometimes, not in the character of actor, but of audience.
in actual fact
From this reading Here it was told among the news of the day that Jacques Haret actually had a lodging of his own, after having slept for many years anywhere he could get a bed free, or if not a bed, a chair.
admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Here it was told among the news of the day that Jacques Haret actually had a lodging of his own, after having slept for many years anywhere he could get a bed free, or if not a bed, a chair.
(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 This I heard at the Green Basket, the celebrated cafe near the Pont Neuf, which was frequented by all the brightest spirits in Paris, and where I had the audacity to appear sometimes, not in the character of actor, but of audience.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Here it was told among the news of the day that Jacques Haret actually had a lodging of his own, after having slept for many years anywhere he could get a bed free, or if not a bed, a chair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DEVIL'S IMP I could but suspect that a coldness had arisen between Francezka and Gaston over Jacques Haret.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Here it was told among the news of the day that Jacques Haret actually had a lodging of his own, after having slept for many years anywhere he could get a bed free, or if not a bed, a chair.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This I heard at the Green Basket, the celebrated cafe near the Pont Neuf, which was frequented by all the brightest spirits in Paris, and where I had the audacity to appear sometimes, not in the character of actor, but of audience.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading A DEVIL'S IMP I could but suspect that a coldness had arisen between Francezka and Gaston over Jacques Haret.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading This I heard at the Green Basket, the celebrated cafe near the Pont Neuf, which was frequented by all the brightest spirits in Paris, and where I had the audacity to appear sometimes, not in the character of actor, but of audience.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading This I heard at the Green Basket, the celebrated cafe near the Pont Neuf, which was frequented by all the brightest spirits in Paris, and where I had the audacity to appear sometimes, not in the character of actor, but of audience.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading This I heard at the Green Basket, the celebrated cafe near the Pont Neuf, which was frequented by all the brightest spirits in Paris, and where I had the audacity to appear sometimes, not in the character of actor, but of audience.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Here it was told among the news of the day that Jacques Haret actually had a lodging of his own, after having slept for many years anywhere he could get a bed free, or if not a bed, a chair.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A DEVIL'S IMP I could but suspect that a coldness had arisen between Francezka and Gaston over Jacques Haret.
blossomingnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading One thing I did know, however--that Jacques Haret had a blossoming of prosperity.
Bois
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From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
Boulogne
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From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
brightestadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtəst/
superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading This I heard at the Green Basket, the celebrated cafe near the Pont Neuf, which was frequented by all the brightest spirits in Paris, and where I had the audacity to appear sometimes, not in the character of actor, but of audience.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A DEVIL'S IMP I could but suspect that a coldness had arisen between Francezka and Gaston over Jacques Haret.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
cafenounUS /kəˈfeɪ/
a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading This I heard at the Green Basket, the celebrated cafe near the Pont Neuf, which was frequented by all the brightest spirits in Paris, and where I had the audacity to appear sometimes, not in the character of actor, but of audience.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading This I heard at the Green Basket, the celebrated cafe near the Pont Neuf, which was frequented by all the brightest spirits in Paris, and where I had the audacity to appear sometimes, not in the character of actor, but of audience.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Here it was told among the news of the day that Jacques Haret actually had a lodging of his own, after having slept for many years anywhere he could get a bed free, or if not a bed, a chair.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading This I heard at the Green Basket, the celebrated cafe near the Pont Neuf, which was frequented by all the brightest spirits in Paris, and where I had the audacity to appear sometimes, not in the character of actor, but of audience.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading A DEVIL'S IMP I could but suspect that a coldness had arisen between Francezka and Gaston over Jacques Haret.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A DEVIL'S IMP I could but suspect that a coldness had arisen between Francezka and Gaston over Jacques Haret.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Here it was told among the news of the day that Jacques Haret actually had a lodging of his own, after having slept for many years anywhere he could get a bed free, or if not a bed, a chair.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
DEVIL'SnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading A DEVIL'S IMP I could but suspect that a coldness had arisen between Francezka and Gaston over Jacques Haret.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here it was told among the news of the day that Jacques Haret actually had a lodging of his own, after having slept for many years anywhere he could get a bed free, or if not a bed, a chair.
Francezka
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From this reading A DEVIL'S IMP I could but suspect that a coldness had arisen between Francezka and Gaston over Jacques Haret.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Here it was told among the news of the day that Jacques Haret actually had a lodging of his own, after having slept for many years anywhere he could get a bed free, or if not a bed, a chair.
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading This I heard at the Green Basket, the celebrated cafe near the Pont Neuf, which was frequented by all the brightest spirits in Paris, and where I had the audacity to appear sometimes, not in the character of actor, but of audience.
Gaston
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From this reading A DEVIL'S IMP I could but suspect that a coldness had arisen between Francezka and Gaston over Jacques Haret.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Here it was told among the news of the day that Jacques Haret actually had a lodging of his own, after having slept for many years anywhere he could get a bed free, or if not a bed, a chair.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading This I heard at the Green Basket, the celebrated cafe near the Pont Neuf, which was frequented by all the brightest spirits in Paris, and where I had the audacity to appear sometimes, not in the character of actor, but of audience.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A DEVIL'S IMP I could but suspect that a coldness had arisen between Francezka and Gaston over Jacques Haret.
Haret
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From this reading A DEVIL'S IMP I could but suspect that a coldness had arisen between Francezka and Gaston over Jacques Haret.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Here it was told among the news of the day that Jacques Haret actually had a lodging of his own, after having slept for many years anywhere he could get a bed free, or if not a bed, a chair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here it was told among the news of the day that Jacques Haret actually had a lodging of his own, after having slept for many years anywhere he could get a bed free, or if not a bed, a chair.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading This I heard at the Green Basket, the celebrated cafe near the Pont Neuf, which was frequented by all the brightest spirits in Paris, and where I had the audacity to appear sometimes, not in the character of actor, but of audience.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here it was told among the news of the day that Jacques Haret actually had a lodging of his own, after having slept for many years anywhere he could get a bed free, or if not a bed, a chair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here it was told among the news of the day that Jacques Haret actually had a lodging of his own, after having slept for many years anywhere he could get a bed free, or if not a bed, a chair.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading One thing I did know, however--that Jacques Haret had a blossoming of prosperity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A DEVIL'S IMP I could but suspect that a coldness had arisen between Francezka and Gaston over Jacques Haret.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Here it was told among the news of the day that Jacques Haret actually had a lodging of his own, after having slept for many years anywhere he could get a bed free, or if not a bed, a chair.
IMPnounUS /ɪmp/
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading A DEVIL'S IMP I could but suspect that a coldness had arisen between Francezka and Gaston over Jacques Haret.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
Jacques
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From this reading A DEVIL'S IMP I could but suspect that a coldness had arisen between Francezka and Gaston over Jacques Haret.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading Here it was told among the news of the day that Jacques Haret actually had a lodging of his own, after having slept for many years anywhere he could get a bed free, or if not a bed, a chair.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Here it was told among the news of the day that Jacques Haret actually had a lodging of his own, after having slept for many years anywhere he could get a bed free, or if not a bed, a chair.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading This I heard at the Green Basket, the celebrated cafe near the Pont Neuf, which was frequented by all the brightest spirits in Paris, and where I had the audacity to appear sometimes, not in the character of actor, but of audience.
Neuf
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From this reading This I heard at the Green Basket, the celebrated cafe near the Pont Neuf, which was frequented by all the brightest spirits in Paris, and where I had the audacity to appear sometimes, not in the character of actor, but of audience.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Here it was told among the news of the day that Jacques Haret actually had a lodging of his own, after having slept for many years anywhere he could get a bed free, or if not a bed, a chair.
not any; not one
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One thing I did know, however--that Jacques Haret had a blossoming of prosperity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One thing I did know, however--that Jacques Haret had a blossoming of prosperity.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A DEVIL'S IMP I could but suspect that a coldness had arisen between Francezka and Gaston over Jacques Haret.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Here it was told among the news of the day that Jacques Haret actually had a lodging of his own, after having slept for many years anywhere he could get a bed free, or if not a bed, a chair.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading This I heard at the Green Basket, the celebrated cafe near the Pont Neuf, which was frequented by all the brightest spirits in Paris, and where I had the audacity to appear sometimes, not in the character of actor, but of audience.
Pont
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From this reading This I heard at the Green Basket, the celebrated cafe near the Pont Neuf, which was frequented by all the brightest spirits in Paris, and where I had the audacity to appear sometimes, not in the character of actor, but of audience.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading One thing I did know, however--that Jacques Haret had a blossoming of prosperity.
cut with a saw
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Here it was told among the news of the day that Jacques Haret actually had a lodging of his own, after having slept for many years anywhere he could get a bed free, or if not a bed, a chair.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading This I heard at the Green Basket, the celebrated cafe near the Pont Neuf, which was frequented by all the brightest spirits in Paris, and where I had the audacity to appear sometimes, not in the character of actor, but of audience.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading This I heard at the Green Basket, the celebrated cafe near the Pont Neuf, which was frequented by all the brightest spirits in Paris, and where I had the audacity to appear sometimes, not in the character of actor, but of audience.
confined on all sides
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading A DEVIL'S IMP I could but suspect that a coldness had arisen between Francezka and Gaston over Jacques Haret.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A DEVIL'S IMP I could but suspect that a coldness had arisen between Francezka and Gaston over Jacques Haret.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
a special situation
From this reading One thing I did know, however--that Jacques Haret had a blossoming of prosperity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This I heard at the Green Basket, the celebrated cafe near the Pont Neuf, which was frequented by all the brightest spirits in Paris, and where I had the audacity to appear sometimes, not in the character of actor, but of audience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This I heard at the Green Basket, the celebrated cafe near the Pont Neuf, which was frequented by all the brightest spirits in Paris, and where I had the audacity to appear sometimes, not in the character of actor, but of audience.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Here it was told among the news of the day that Jacques Haret actually had a lodging of his own, after having slept for many years anywhere he could get a bed free, or if not a bed, a chair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
at the time that
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
in or at the place that
From this reading This I heard at the Green Basket, the celebrated cafe near the Pont Neuf, which was frequented by all the brightest spirits in Paris, and where I had the audacity to appear sometimes, not in the character of actor, but of audience.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This I heard at the Green Basket, the celebrated cafe near the Pont Neuf, which was frequented by all the brightest spirits in Paris, and where I had the audacity to appear sometimes, not in the character of actor, but of audience.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When I saw Francezka driving in the Bois de Boulogne, or sitting, surrounded by admirers, in her box at the opera or the theater, Gaston was no more with her, but whether it was mere accident or not, I did not know.
a late time of life
From this reading Here it was told among the news of the day that Jacques Haret actually had a lodging of his own, after having slept for many years anywhere he could get a bed free, or if not a bed, a chair.
