used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
abandonmentnounUS /əˈbændənmənt/
the act of giving something up
From this reading The very rooms of the house in the Avenue d'Antin, particularly the once sumptuous "cabinet," spoke of neglect and abandonment.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading It was on the occasion of the visits which he paid Séguin in reference to these matters that Mathieu became acquainted with the terrible break-up of the other's home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The very rooms of the house in the Avenue d'Antin, particularly the once sumptuous "cabinet," spoke of neglect and abandonment.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But his only real passion was horseflesh, and to this he at last returned.
a line of approach
From this reading The very rooms of the house in the Avenue d'Antin, particularly the once sumptuous "cabinet," spoke of neglect and abandonment.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was on the occasion of the visits which he paid Séguin in reference to these matters that Mathieu became acquainted with the terrible break-up of the other's home.
break-up
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From this reading It was on the occasion of the visits which he paid Séguin in reference to these matters that Mathieu became acquainted with the terrible break-up of the other's home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his only real passion was horseflesh, and to this he at last returned.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading The very rooms of the house in the Avenue d'Antin, particularly the once sumptuous "cabinet," spoke of neglect and abandonment.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
crazenounUS /kreɪz/
an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
d'Antin
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From this reading The very rooms of the house in the Avenue d'Antin, particularly the once sumptuous "cabinet," spoke of neglect and abandonment.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
at any time
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
extremesnounUS /ekˈstriːmz/
plural of “extreme” — the furthest or highest degree of something
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
fadnounUS /fæd/
an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was on the occasion of the visits which he paid Séguin in reference to these matters that Mathieu became acquainted with the terrible break-up of the other's home.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading A racing stable which he set up quickly helped on his ruin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was on the occasion of the visits which he paid Séguin in reference to these matters that Mathieu became acquainted with the terrible break-up of the other's home.
horsefleshnounUS /ˈhɔːrsfleʃ/
the flesh of horses as food
From this reading But his only real passion was horseflesh, and to this he at last returned.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The very rooms of the house in the Avenue d'Antin, particularly the once sumptuous "cabinet," spoke of neglect and abandonment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was on the occasion of the visits which he paid Séguin in reference to these matters that Mathieu became acquainted with the terrible break-up of the other's home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on the occasion of the visits which he paid Séguin in reference to these matters that Mathieu became acquainted with the terrible break-up of the other's home.
immediately past
From this reading But his only real passion was horseflesh, and to this he at last returned.
Mathieu
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From this reading It was on the occasion of the visits which he paid Séguin in reference to these matters that Mathieu became acquainted with the terrible break-up of the other's home.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was on the occasion of the visits which he paid Séguin in reference to these matters that Mathieu became acquainted with the terrible break-up of the other's home.
a particular point in time
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
motor-car
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From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading The very rooms of the house in the Avenue d'Antin, particularly the once sumptuous "cabinet," spoke of neglect and abandonment.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It was on the occasion of the visits which he paid Séguin in reference to these matters that Mathieu became acquainted with the terrible break-up of the other's home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was on the occasion of the visits which he paid Séguin in reference to these matters that Mathieu became acquainted with the terrible break-up of the other's home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on the occasion of the visits which he paid Séguin in reference to these matters that Mathieu became acquainted with the terrible break-up of the other's home.
on one occasion
From this reading The very rooms of the house in the Avenue d'Antin, particularly the once sumptuous "cabinet," spoke of neglect and abandonment.
and nothing more
From this reading But his only real passion was horseflesh, and to this he at last returned.
other's
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From this reading It was on the occasion of the visits which he paid Séguin in reference to these matters that Mathieu became acquainted with the terrible break-up of the other's home.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading It was on the occasion of the visits which he paid Séguin in reference to these matters that Mathieu became acquainted with the terrible break-up of the other's home.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The very rooms of the house in the Avenue d'Antin, particularly the once sumptuous "cabinet," spoke of neglect and abandonment.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading But his only real passion was horseflesh, and to this he at last returned.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
with speed
From this reading A racing stable which he set up quickly helped on his ruin.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading A racing stable which he set up quickly helped on his ruin.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But his only real passion was horseflesh, and to this he at last returned.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading It was on the occasion of the visits which he paid Séguin in reference to these matters that Mathieu became acquainted with the terrible break-up of the other's home.
renouncedverbUS /rɪˈnaʊnst/
past form of “renounce” — give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But his only real passion was horseflesh, and to this he at last returned.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The very rooms of the house in the Avenue d'Antin, particularly the once sumptuous "cabinet," spoke of neglect and abandonment.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading A racing stable which he set up quickly helped on his ruin.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A racing stable which he set up quickly helped on his ruin.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The very rooms of the house in the Avenue d'Antin, particularly the once sumptuous "cabinet," spoke of neglect and abandonment.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading A racing stable which he set up quickly helped on his ruin.
sumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading The very rooms of the house in the Avenue d'Antin, particularly the once sumptuous "cabinet," spoke of neglect and abandonment.
Séguin
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From this reading It was on the occasion of the visits which he paid Séguin in reference to these matters that Mathieu became acquainted with the terrible break-up of the other's home.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was on the occasion of the visits which he paid Séguin in reference to these matters that Mathieu became acquainted with the terrible break-up of the other's home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on the occasion of the visits which he paid Séguin in reference to these matters that Mathieu became acquainted with the terrible break-up of the other's home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was on the occasion of the visits which he paid Séguin in reference to these matters that Mathieu became acquainted with the terrible break-up of the other's home.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was on the occasion of the visits which he paid Séguin in reference to these matters that Mathieu became acquainted with the terrible break-up of the other's home.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But his only real passion was horseflesh, and to this he at last returned.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was on the occasion of the visits which he paid Séguin in reference to these matters that Mathieu became acquainted with the terrible break-up of the other's home.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A racing stable which he set up quickly helped on his ruin.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very rooms of the house in the Avenue d'Antin, particularly the once sumptuous "cabinet," spoke of neglect and abandonment.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading It was on the occasion of the visits which he paid Séguin in reference to these matters that Mathieu became acquainted with the terrible break-up of the other's home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on the occasion of the visits which he paid Séguin in reference to these matters that Mathieu became acquainted with the terrible break-up of the other's home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was on the occasion of the visits which he paid Séguin in reference to these matters that Mathieu became acquainted with the terrible break-up of the other's home.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The desire to cut a figure in society, and to carry the "fad" of the moment to extremes, ever possessed Séguin; and thus he had for a while renounced his pretended artistic tastes for certain new forms of sport--the motor-car craze, and so forth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was on the occasion of the visits which he paid Séguin in reference to these matters that Mathieu became acquainted with the terrible break-up of the other's home.
