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Fromont and Risler — Complete
Fromont and Risler — Complete

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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After his marriage Risler had given up the brewery.
Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.
So he ceased to frequent the place; and that was something of a sacrifice.
It was almost a glimpse of his native country, that brewery situated in a remote corner of Paris.
The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.
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Fromont and Risler — Complete

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of Fromont and Risler — Complete is here in full — 278 sentences across 56 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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After his marriage Risler had given up the brewery.
Line 2
Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.
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So he ceased to frequent the place; and that was something of a sacrifice.
/soʊ hiː siːst tuː ˈfriːkwənt ðə pleɪs ənd ðæt wɑːz ˈsʌmθɪŋ ʌv ə ˈsækrəfaɪs/
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It was almost a glimpse of his native country, that brewery situated in a remote corner of Paris.
/ɪt wɑːz ˈɔːlmoʊst ə ɡlɪmps ʌv hɪz ˈneɪtɪv ˈkʌntri ðæt ˈbruːəri ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd ɪn ə rɪˈmoʊt ˈkɔːrnər ʌv ˈperɪs/
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The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.

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Basle noun US /ˈbæsəl/

a city in northwestern Switzerland

From this reading “The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.”

brewery noun US /ˈbruːəri/

a plant where beer is brewed by fermentation

From this reading “After his marriage Risler had given up the brewery.”

drugs noun US /drʌɡz/

plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic

From this reading “The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.”

humiliated adjective US /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪd/

subdued or brought low in condition or status

From this reading “Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.”

imparted verb US /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/

past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading “The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.”

infrequent adjective US /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənt/

not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals

From this reading “The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.”

pharmaceutical adjective US /ˌfɑːrməˈsuːtɪkəl/

of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists

From this reading “The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.”

Zurich noun US /ˈzʊrɪk/

the largest city in Switzerland; located in the northern part of the country

From this reading “The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading After his marriage Risler had given up the brewery.

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was almost a glimpse of his native country, that brewery situated in a remote corner of Paris.

amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.

BaslenounUS /ˈbæsəl/

a city in northwestern Switzerland

From this reading The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

Blondel

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From this reading The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.

brewerynounUS /ˈbruːəri/

a plant where beer is brewed by fermentation

From this reading After his marriage Risler had given up the brewery.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.

ceasedverbUS /siːst/

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading So he ceased to frequent the place; and that was something of a sacrifice.

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.

cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

clubnounUS /klʌb/

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading It was almost a glimpse of his native country, that brewery situated in a remote corner of Paris.

countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It was almost a glimpse of his native country, that brewery situated in a remote corner of Paris.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

Delobelle

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From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

drugsnounUS /drʌɡz/

plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic

From this reading The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.

earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/

plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading So he ceased to frequent the place; and that was something of a sacrifice.

freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading After his marriage Risler had given up the brewery.

gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

glimpsenounUS /ɡlɪmps/

a quick look

From this reading It was almost a glimpse of his native country, that brewery situated in a remote corner of Paris.

groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading After his marriage Risler had given up the brewery.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading So he ceased to frequent the place; and that was something of a sacrifice.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading After his marriage Risler had given up the brewery.

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

humiliatedadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪd/

subdued or brought low in condition or status

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/

past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

infrequentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənt/

not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals

From this reading The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was almost a glimpse of his native country, that brewery situated in a remote corner of Paris.

leaveverbUS /liːv/

go away from a place

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading After his marriage Risler had given up the brewery.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.

nativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading It was almost a glimpse of his native country, that brewery situated in a remote corner of Paris.

odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/

any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading It was almost a glimpse of his native country, that brewery situated in a remote corner of Paris.

pharmaceuticaladjectiveUS /ˌfɑːrməˈsuːtɪkəl/

of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists

From this reading The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.

pipe-smoke

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From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading So he ceased to frequent the place; and that was something of a sacrifice.

preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.

remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/

located far away spatially

From this reading It was almost a glimpse of his native country, that brewery situated in a remote corner of Paris.

resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.

resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

Risler

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From this reading After his marriage Risler had given up the brewery.

RuenounUS /ruː/

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.

sacrificenounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪs/

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading So he ceased to frequent the place; and that was something of a sacrifice.

Sidonie

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From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

Sigismond

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From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading It was almost a glimpse of his native country, that brewery situated in a remote corner of Paris.

SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So he ceased to frequent the place; and that was something of a sacrifice.

somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading So he ceased to frequent the place; and that was something of a sacrifice.

streetsnounUS /striːts/

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So he ceased to frequent the place; and that was something of a sacrifice.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading After his marriage Risler had given up the brewery.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

unhappyadjectiveUS /ənˈhæpi/

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading After his marriage Risler had given up the brewery.

vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading So he ceased to frequent the place; and that was something of a sacrifice.

wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

well-dressedadjective

having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Sidonie would have been glad to have him leave the house in the evening for a fashionable club, a resort of wealthy, well-dressed men; but the idea of his returning, amid clouds of pipe-smoke, to his friends of earlier days, Sigismond, Delobelle, and her own father, humiliated her and made her unhappy.

ZurichnounUS /ˈzʊrɪk/

the largest city in Switzerland; located in the northern part of the country

From this reading The infrequent carriages, the high, barred windows of the ground floors, the odor of fresh drugs, of pharmaceutical preparations, imparted to that narrow little Rue Blondel a vague resemblance to certain streets in Basle or Zurich.

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