used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Paul did not reach Nice in a particularly pleasant mood.
(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 But he made a thorough search through the visitors' lists of all the hotels.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He knew that the task of finding the lady was much less simple than it had been at Langres.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He knew that the task of finding the lady was much less simple than it had been at Langres.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he made a thorough search through the visitors' lists of all the hotels.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could find no trace of Mademoiselle Vseslavitch whatever.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Paul did not reach Nice in a particularly pleasant mood.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He could find no trace of Mademoiselle Vseslavitch whatever.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He knew that the task of finding the lady was much less simple than it had been at Langres.
set up or found
From this reading His persistence, however, found no reward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew that the task of finding the lady was much less simple than it had been at Langres.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that the task of finding the lady was much less simple than it had been at Langres.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His persistence, however, found no reward.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading But he made a thorough search through the visitors' lists of all the hotels.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His persistence, however, found no reward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Paul did not reach Nice in a particularly pleasant mood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew that the task of finding the lady was much less simple than it had been at Langres.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that the task of finding the lady was much less simple than it had been at Langres.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He knew that the task of finding the lady was much less simple than it had been at Langres.
Langres
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From this reading He knew that the task of finding the lady was much less simple than it had been at Langres.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He knew that the task of finding the lady was much less simple than it had been at Langres.
listsnounUS /lɪsts/
plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
From this reading But he made a thorough search through the visitors' lists of all the hotels.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But he made a thorough search through the visitors' lists of all the hotels.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading He could find no trace of Mademoiselle Vseslavitch whatever.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Paul did not reach Nice in a particularly pleasant mood.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He knew that the task of finding the lady was much less simple than it had been at Langres.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Paul did not reach Nice in a particularly pleasant mood.
not any; not one
From this reading His persistence, however, found no reward.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Paul did not reach Nice in a particularly pleasant mood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He knew that the task of finding the lady was much less simple than it had been at Langres.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Paul did not reach Nice in a particularly pleasant mood.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul did not reach Nice in a particularly pleasant mood.
persistencenounUS /pərˈsɪstəns/
the property of a continuous and connected period of time
From this reading His persistence, however, found no reward.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Paul did not reach Nice in a particularly pleasant mood.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Paul did not reach Nice in a particularly pleasant mood.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading His persistence, however, found no reward.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading But he made a thorough search through the visitors' lists of all the hotels.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading He knew that the task of finding the lady was much less simple than it had been at Langres.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He knew that the task of finding the lady was much less simple than it had been at Langres.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He knew that the task of finding the lady was much less simple than it had been at Langres.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that the task of finding the lady was much less simple than it had been at Langres.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He knew that the task of finding the lady was much less simple than it had been at Langres.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading But he made a thorough search through the visitors' lists of all the hotels.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But he made a thorough search through the visitors' lists of all the hotels.
a just detectable amount
From this reading He could find no trace of Mademoiselle Vseslavitch whatever.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading But he made a thorough search through the visitors' lists of all the hotels.
Vseslavitch
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From this reading He could find no trace of Mademoiselle Vseslavitch whatever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew that the task of finding the lady was much less simple than it had been at Langres.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading He could find no trace of Mademoiselle Vseslavitch whatever.
