used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were indeed laughing, thinking it a paradox, or a little piece of affectation, which they excused.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Fagerolles related a story about Daddy Malgras and a female cousin by marriage, whom the dealer offered as a model on conditions that he was given a presentment of her in oils.
affectationnounUS /ˌæfekˈteɪʃən/
a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
From this reading They were indeed laughing, thinking it a paradox, or a little piece of affectation, which they excused.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He, with his arms resting on the back of his chair, listened to them in silence, leisurely puffing his pipe, and renouncing the idea of trying to make them understand him.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He, with his arms resting on the back of his chair, listened to them in silence, leisurely puffing his pipe, and renouncing the idea of trying to make them understand him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fagerolles related a story about Daddy Malgras and a female cousin by marriage, whom the dealer offered as a model on conditions that he was given a presentment of her in oils.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He, with his arms resting on the back of his chair, listened to them in silence, leisurely puffing his pipe, and renouncing the idea of trying to make them understand him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be hailed, like Bongrand, with the name of master--was that not the height of bliss?
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading To be hailed, like Bongrand, with the name of master--was that not the height of bliss?
Bongrand
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From this reading To be hailed, like Bongrand, with the name of master--was that not the height of bliss?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fagerolles related a story about Daddy Malgras and a female cousin by marriage, whom the dealer offered as a model on conditions that he was given a presentment of her in oils.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He, with his arms resting on the back of his chair, listened to them in silence, leisurely puffing his pipe, and renouncing the idea of trying to make them understand him.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Fagerolles related a story about Daddy Malgras and a female cousin by marriage, whom the dealer offered as a model on conditions that he was given a presentment of her in oils.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Meanwhile, Dubuche, who had rather domesticated tastes, helped Sandoz to hand the tea round, and the din continued.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Fagerolles related a story about Daddy Malgras and a female cousin by marriage, whom the dealer offered as a model on conditions that he was given a presentment of her in oils.
DaddynounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Fagerolles related a story about Daddy Malgras and a female cousin by marriage, whom the dealer offered as a model on conditions that he was given a presentment of her in oils.
dealernounUS /ˈdiːlər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading Fagerolles related a story about Daddy Malgras and a female cousin by marriage, whom the dealer offered as a model on conditions that he was given a presentment of her in oils.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading Meanwhile, Dubuche, who had rather domesticated tastes, helped Sandoz to hand the tea round, and the din continued.
domesticatedadjectiveUS /dəˈmestəkeɪtəd/
converted or adapted to domestic use
From this reading Meanwhile, Dubuche, who had rather domesticated tastes, helped Sandoz to hand the tea round, and the din continued.
Dubuche
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From this reading Meanwhile, Dubuche, who had rather domesticated tastes, helped Sandoz to hand the tea round, and the din continued.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading They were indeed laughing, thinking it a paradox, or a little piece of affectation, which they excused.
Fagerolles
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From this reading Fagerolles related a story about Daddy Malgras and a female cousin by marriage, whom the dealer offered as a model on conditions that he was given a presentment of her in oils.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading Fagerolles related a story about Daddy Malgras and a female cousin by marriage, whom the dealer offered as a model on conditions that he was given a presentment of her in oils.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Fagerolles related a story about Daddy Malgras and a female cousin by marriage, whom the dealer offered as a model on conditions that he was given a presentment of her in oils.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile, Dubuche, who had rather domesticated tastes, helped Sandoz to hand the tea round, and the din continued.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading To be hailed, like Bongrand, with the name of master--was that not the height of bliss?
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Meanwhile, Dubuche, who had rather domesticated tastes, helped Sandoz to hand the tea round, and the din continued.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He, with his arms resting on the back of his chair, listened to them in silence, leisurely puffing his pipe, and renouncing the idea of trying to make them understand him.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading To be hailed, like Bongrand, with the name of master--was that not the height of bliss?
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Meanwhile, Dubuche, who had rather domesticated tastes, helped Sandoz to hand the tea round, and the din continued.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fagerolles related a story about Daddy Malgras and a female cousin by marriage, whom the dealer offered as a model on conditions that he was given a presentment of her in oils.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He, with his arms resting on the back of his chair, listened to them in silence, leisurely puffing his pipe, and renouncing the idea of trying to make them understand him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He, with his arms resting on the back of his chair, listened to them in silence, leisurely puffing his pipe, and renouncing the idea of trying to make them understand him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He, with his arms resting on the back of his chair, listened to them in silence, leisurely puffing his pipe, and renouncing the idea of trying to make them understand him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He, with his arms resting on the back of his chair, listened to them in silence, leisurely puffing his pipe, and renouncing the idea of trying to make them understand him.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading They were indeed laughing, thinking it a paradox, or a little piece of affectation, which they excused.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They were indeed laughing, thinking it a paradox, or a little piece of affectation, which they excused.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading They were indeed laughing, thinking it a paradox, or a little piece of affectation, which they excused.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading He, with his arms resting on the back of his chair, listened to them in silence, leisurely puffing his pipe, and renouncing the idea of trying to make them understand him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading To be hailed, like Bongrand, with the name of master--was that not the height of bliss?
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He, with his arms resting on the back of his chair, listened to them in silence, leisurely puffing his pipe, and renouncing the idea of trying to make them understand him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were indeed laughing, thinking it a paradox, or a little piece of affectation, which they excused.
engage in
From this reading He, with his arms resting on the back of his chair, listened to them in silence, leisurely puffing his pipe, and renouncing the idea of trying to make them understand him.
Malgras
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From this reading Fagerolles related a story about Daddy Malgras and a female cousin by marriage, whom the dealer offered as a model on conditions that he was given a presentment of her in oils.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Fagerolles related a story about Daddy Malgras and a female cousin by marriage, whom the dealer offered as a model on conditions that he was given a presentment of her in oils.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading To be hailed, like Bongrand, with the name of master--was that not the height of bliss?
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, Dubuche, who had rather domesticated tastes, helped Sandoz to hand the tea round, and the din continued.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Fagerolles related a story about Daddy Malgras and a female cousin by marriage, whom the dealer offered as a model on conditions that he was given a presentment of her in oils.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading To be hailed, like Bongrand, with the name of master--was that not the height of bliss?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To be hailed, like Bongrand, with the name of master--was that not the height of bliss?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were indeed laughing, thinking it a paradox, or a little piece of affectation, which they excused.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Fagerolles related a story about Daddy Malgras and a female cousin by marriage, whom the dealer offered as a model on conditions that he was given a presentment of her in oils.
oilsnounUS /ɔɪlz/
plural of “oil” — a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
From this reading Fagerolles related a story about Daddy Malgras and a female cousin by marriage, whom the dealer offered as a model on conditions that he was given a presentment of her in oils.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He, with his arms resting on the back of his chair, listened to them in silence, leisurely puffing his pipe, and renouncing the idea of trying to make them understand him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They were indeed laughing, thinking it a paradox, or a little piece of affectation, which they excused.
paradoxnounUS /ˈperədɑːks/
(logic) a statement that contradicts itself
From this reading They were indeed laughing, thinking it a paradox, or a little piece of affectation, which they excused.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading They were indeed laughing, thinking it a paradox, or a little piece of affectation, which they excused.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading He, with his arms resting on the back of his chair, listened to them in silence, leisurely puffing his pipe, and renouncing the idea of trying to make them understand him.
presentmentnounUS /priˈzentmənt/
an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative
From this reading Fagerolles related a story about Daddy Malgras and a female cousin by marriage, whom the dealer offered as a model on conditions that he was given a presentment of her in oils.
puffingnounUS /ˈpʌfɪŋ/
blowing tobacco smoke out into the air
From this reading He, with his arms resting on the back of his chair, listened to them in silence, leisurely puffing his pipe, and renouncing the idea of trying to make them understand him.
on the contrary
From this reading Meanwhile, Dubuche, who had rather domesticated tastes, helped Sandoz to hand the tea round, and the din continued.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Fagerolles related a story about Daddy Malgras and a female cousin by marriage, whom the dealer offered as a model on conditions that he was given a presentment of her in oils.
renouncingverbUS /rɪˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “renounce” — give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
From this reading He, with his arms resting on the back of his chair, listened to them in silence, leisurely puffing his pipe, and renouncing the idea of trying to make them understand him.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He, with his arms resting on the back of his chair, listened to them in silence, leisurely puffing his pipe, and renouncing the idea of trying to make them understand him.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Meanwhile, Dubuche, who had rather domesticated tastes, helped Sandoz to hand the tea round, and the din continued.
Sandoz
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From this reading Meanwhile, Dubuche, who had rather domesticated tastes, helped Sandoz to hand the tea round, and the din continued.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading He, with his arms resting on the back of his chair, listened to them in silence, leisurely puffing his pipe, and renouncing the idea of trying to make them understand him.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Fagerolles related a story about Daddy Malgras and a female cousin by marriage, whom the dealer offered as a model on conditions that he was given a presentment of her in oils.
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 Meanwhile, Dubuche, who had rather domesticated tastes, helped Sandoz to hand the tea round, and the din continued.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Meanwhile, Dubuche, who had rather domesticated tastes, helped Sandoz to hand the tea round, and the din continued.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To be hailed, like Bongrand, with the name of master--was that not the height of bliss?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To be hailed, like Bongrand, with the name of master--was that not the height of bliss?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He, with his arms resting on the back of his chair, listened to them in silence, leisurely puffing his pipe, and renouncing the idea of trying to make them understand him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were indeed laughing, thinking it a paradox, or a little piece of affectation, which they excused.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading They were indeed laughing, thinking it a paradox, or a little piece of affectation, which they excused.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be hailed, like Bongrand, with the name of master--was that not the height of bliss?
hard to endure
From this reading He, with his arms resting on the back of his chair, listened to them in silence, leisurely puffing his pipe, and renouncing the idea of trying to make them understand him.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He, with his arms resting on the back of his chair, listened to them in silence, leisurely puffing his pipe, and renouncing the idea of trying to make them understand him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be hailed, like Bongrand, with the name of master--was that not the height of bliss?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were indeed laughing, thinking it a paradox, or a little piece of affectation, which they excused.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were indeed laughing, thinking it a paradox, or a little piece of affectation, which they excused.
which person or people
From this reading Meanwhile, Dubuche, who had rather domesticated tastes, helped Sandoz to hand the tea round, and the din continued.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fagerolles related a story about Daddy Malgras and a female cousin by marriage, whom the dealer offered as a model on conditions that he was given a presentment of her in oils.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To be hailed, like Bongrand, with the name of master--was that not the height of bliss?
