used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It was for Paul, as Clerk of the Works, to give an account of the operations of the day, and he began to perform his task with a fair amount of exactness and clearness.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He showed his memorandum books, which, thanks to Eugène’s corrections, were not very badly drawn up, and which, by the help of a daily summary of accounts, indicated the expenses that had been incurred.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the evening, after reading the paper, which recorded, alas! only a succession of disasters, everyone remained silent, with eyes fixed on the hearth; but soon, with a determined effort, M. de Gandelau started the inquiry how the house was getting on.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading In the evening, after reading the paper, which recorded, alas! only a succession of disasters, everyone remained silent, with eyes fixed on the hearth; but soon, with a determined effort, M. de Gandelau started the inquiry how the house was getting on.
a quantity of money
From this reading It was for Paul, as Clerk of the Works, to give an account of the operations of the day, and he began to perform his task with a fair amount of exactness and clearness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was for Paul, as Clerk of the Works, to give an account of the operations of the day, and he began to perform his task with a fair amount of exactness and clearness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The excavations had hitherto furnished enough materials to obviate the necessity of sending for any from the neighbouring quarries.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was for Paul, as Clerk of the Works, to give an account of the operations of the day, and he began to perform his task with a fair amount of exactness and clearness.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading He showed his memorandum books, which, thanks to Eugène’s corrections, were not very badly drawn up, and which, by the help of a daily summary of accounts, indicated the expenses that had been incurred.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He showed his memorandum books, which, thanks to Eugène’s corrections, were not very badly drawn up, and which, by the help of a daily summary of accounts, indicated the expenses that had been incurred.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was for Paul, as Clerk of the Works, to give an account of the operations of the day, and he began to perform his task with a fair amount of exactness and clearness.
BEGINSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
beneficialadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃəl/
promoting or enhancing well-being
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading He showed his memorandum books, which, thanks to Eugène’s corrections, were not very badly drawn up, and which, by the help of a daily summary of accounts, indicated the expenses that had been incurred.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the evening, after reading the paper, which recorded, alas! only a succession of disasters, everyone remained silent, with eyes fixed on the hearth; but soon, with a determined effort, M. de Gandelau started the inquiry how the house was getting on.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
châteaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
clearnessnounUS /ˈklɪrnəs/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading It was for Paul, as Clerk of the Works, to give an account of the operations of the day, and he began to perform his task with a fair amount of exactness and clearness.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading It was for Paul, as Clerk of the Works, to give an account of the operations of the day, and he began to perform his task with a fair amount of exactness and clearness.
correctionsnounUS /kərˈekʃənz/
the department of local government that is responsible for managing the treatment of convicted offenders
From this reading He showed his memorandum books, which, thanks to Eugène’s corrections, were not very badly drawn up, and which, by the help of a daily summary of accounts, indicated the expenses that had been incurred.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was for Paul, as Clerk of the Works, to give an account of the operations of the day, and he began to perform his task with a fair amount of exactness and clearness.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
characterized by great determination
From this reading In the evening, after reading the paper, which recorded, alas! only a succession of disasters, everyone remained silent, with eyes fixed on the hearth; but soon, with a determined effort, M. de Gandelau started the inquiry how the house was getting on.
disastersnounUS /dɪˈzæstərz/
plural of “disaster” — a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading In the evening, after reading the paper, which recorded, alas! only a succession of disasters, everyone remained silent, with eyes fixed on the hearth; but soon, with a determined effort, M. de Gandelau started the inquiry how the house was getting on.
distractionnounUS /dɪˈstrækʃən/
mental turmoil
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading He showed his memorandum books, which, thanks to Eugène’s corrections, were not very badly drawn up, and which, by the help of a daily summary of accounts, indicated the expenses that had been incurred.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In the evening, after reading the paper, which recorded, alas! only a succession of disasters, everyone remained silent, with eyes fixed on the hearth; but soon, with a determined effort, M. de Gandelau started the inquiry how the house was getting on.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The excavations had hitherto furnished enough materials to obviate the necessity of sending for any from the neighbouring quarries.
Eugène
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From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
Eugène's
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From this reading He showed his memorandum books, which, thanks to Eugène’s corrections, were not very badly drawn up, and which, by the help of a daily summary of accounts, indicated the expenses that had been incurred.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evening, after reading the paper, which recorded, alas! only a succession of disasters, everyone remained silent, with eyes fixed on the hearth; but soon, with a determined effort, M. de Gandelau started the inquiry how the house was getting on.
every person
From this reading In the evening, after reading the paper, which recorded, alas! only a succession of disasters, everyone remained silent, with eyes fixed on the hearth; but soon, with a determined effort, M. de Gandelau started the inquiry how the house was getting on.
exactnessnoun
the quality of being exact
From this reading It was for Paul, as Clerk of the Works, to give an account of the operations of the day, and he began to perform his task with a fair amount of exactness and clearness.
excavationsnounUS /ˌekskəˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “excavation” — the act of digging
From this reading The excavations had hitherto furnished enough materials to obviate the necessity of sending for any from the neighbouring quarries.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading He showed his memorandum books, which, thanks to Eugène’s corrections, were not very badly drawn up, and which, by the help of a daily summary of accounts, indicated the expenses that had been incurred.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In the evening, after reading the paper, which recorded, alas! only a succession of disasters, everyone remained silent, with eyes fixed on the hearth; but soon, with a determined effort, M. de Gandelau started the inquiry how the house was getting on.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It was for Paul, as Clerk of the Works, to give an account of the operations of the day, and he began to perform his task with a fair amount of exactness and clearness.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading In the evening, after reading the paper, which recorded, alas! only a succession of disasters, everyone remained silent, with eyes fixed on the hearth; but soon, with a determined effort, M. de Gandelau started the inquiry how the house was getting on.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was for Paul, as Clerk of the Works, to give an account of the operations of the day, and he began to perform his task with a fair amount of exactness and clearness.
forebodings
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From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
set up or found
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The excavations had hitherto furnished enough materials to obviate the necessity of sending for any from the neighbouring quarries.
Gandelau
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From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading In the evening, after reading the paper, which recorded, alas! only a succession of disasters, everyone remained silent, with eyes fixed on the hearth; but soon, with a determined effort, M. de Gandelau started the inquiry how the house was getting on.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was for Paul, as Clerk of the Works, to give an account of the operations of the day, and he began to perform his task with a fair amount of exactness and clearness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He showed his memorandum books, which, thanks to Eugène’s corrections, were not very badly drawn up, and which, by the help of a daily summary of accounts, indicated the expenses that had been incurred.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was for Paul, as Clerk of the Works, to give an account of the operations of the day, and he began to perform his task with a fair amount of exactness and clearness.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading In the evening, after reading the paper, which recorded, alas! only a succession of disasters, everyone remained silent, with eyes fixed on the hearth; but soon, with a determined effort, M. de Gandelau started the inquiry how the house was getting on.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He showed his memorandum books, which, thanks to Eugène’s corrections, were not very badly drawn up, and which, by the help of a daily summary of accounts, indicated the expenses that had been incurred.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was for Paul, as Clerk of the Works, to give an account of the operations of the day, and he began to perform his task with a fair amount of exactness and clearness.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading The excavations had hitherto furnished enough materials to obviate the necessity of sending for any from the neighbouring quarries.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the evening, after reading the paper, which recorded, alas! only a succession of disasters, everyone remained silent, with eyes fixed on the hearth; but soon, with a determined effort, M. de Gandelau started the inquiry how the house was getting on.
how
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From this reading In the evening, after reading the paper, which recorded, alas! only a succession of disasters, everyone remained silent, with eyes fixed on the hearth; but soon, with a determined effort, M. de Gandelau started the inquiry how the house was getting on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
incurredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading He showed his memorandum books, which, thanks to Eugène’s corrections, were not very badly drawn up, and which, by the help of a daily summary of accounts, indicated the expenses that had been incurred.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading He showed his memorandum books, which, thanks to Eugène’s corrections, were not very badly drawn up, and which, by the help of a daily summary of accounts, indicated the expenses that had been incurred.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading In the evening, after reading the paper, which recorded, alas! only a succession of disasters, everyone remained silent, with eyes fixed on the hearth; but soon, with a determined effort, M. de Gandelau started the inquiry how the house was getting on.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was for Paul, as Clerk of the Works, to give an account of the operations of the day, and he began to perform his task with a fair amount of exactness and clearness.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading The excavations had hitherto furnished enough materials to obviate the necessity of sending for any from the neighbouring quarries.
memorandumnounUS /ˌmemərˈændəm/
a written proposal or reminder
From this reading He showed his memorandum books, which, thanks to Eugène’s corrections, were not very badly drawn up, and which, by the help of a daily summary of accounts, indicated the expenses that had been incurred.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The excavations had hitherto furnished enough materials to obviate the necessity of sending for any from the neighbouring quarries.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading The excavations had hitherto furnished enough materials to obviate the necessity of sending for any from the neighbouring quarries.
information about recent and important events
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
obviateverbUS /ˈɑːbvieɪt/
do away with
From this reading The excavations had hitherto furnished enough materials to obviate the necessity of sending for any from the neighbouring quarries.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
and nothing more
From this reading In the evening, after reading the paper, which recorded, alas! only a succession of disasters, everyone remained silent, with eyes fixed on the hearth; but soon, with a determined effort, M. de Gandelau started the inquiry how the house was getting on.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading It was for Paul, as Clerk of the Works, to give an account of the operations of the day, and he began to perform his task with a fair amount of exactness and clearness.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading In the evening, after reading the paper, which recorded, alas! only a succession of disasters, everyone remained silent, with eyes fixed on the hearth; but soon, with a determined effort, M. de Gandelau started the inquiry how the house was getting on.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading It was for Paul, as Clerk of the Works, to give an account of the operations of the day, and he began to perform his task with a fair amount of exactness and clearness.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
quarriesnounUS /ˈkwɔːriz/
plural of “quarry” — a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading The excavations had hitherto furnished enough materials to obviate the necessity of sending for any from the neighbouring quarries.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading In the evening, after reading the paper, which recorded, alas! only a succession of disasters, everyone remained silent, with eyes fixed on the hearth; but soon, with a determined effort, M. de Gandelau started the inquiry how the house was getting on.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading In the evening, after reading the paper, which recorded, alas! only a succession of disasters, everyone remained silent, with eyes fixed on the hearth; but soon, with a determined effort, M. de Gandelau started the inquiry how the house was getting on.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In the evening, after reading the paper, which recorded, alas! only a succession of disasters, everyone remained silent, with eyes fixed on the hearth; but soon, with a determined effort, M. de Gandelau started the inquiry how the house was getting on.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading The excavations had hitherto furnished enough materials to obviate the necessity of sending for any from the neighbouring quarries.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He showed his memorandum books, which, thanks to Eugène’s corrections, were not very badly drawn up, and which, by the help of a daily summary of accounts, indicated the expenses that had been incurred.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading In the evening, after reading the paper, which recorded, alas! only a succession of disasters, everyone remained silent, with eyes fixed on the hearth; but soon, with a determined effort, M. de Gandelau started the inquiry how the house was getting on.
in the near future
From this reading In the evening, after reading the paper, which recorded, alas! only a succession of disasters, everyone remained silent, with eyes fixed on the hearth; but soon, with a determined effort, M. de Gandelau started the inquiry how the house was getting on.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the evening, after reading the paper, which recorded, alas! only a succession of disasters, everyone remained silent, with eyes fixed on the hearth; but soon, with a determined effort, M. de Gandelau started the inquiry how the house was getting on.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading In the evening, after reading the paper, which recorded, alas! only a succession of disasters, everyone remained silent, with eyes fixed on the hearth; but soon, with a determined effort, M. de Gandelau started the inquiry how the house was getting on.
summarynounUS /ˈsʌməri/
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading He showed his memorandum books, which, thanks to Eugène’s corrections, were not very badly drawn up, and which, by the help of a daily summary of accounts, indicated the expenses that had been incurred.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It was for Paul, as Clerk of the Works, to give an account of the operations of the day, and he began to perform his task with a fair amount of exactness and clearness.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading He showed his memorandum books, which, thanks to Eugène’s corrections, were not very badly drawn up, and which, by the help of a daily summary of accounts, indicated the expenses that had been incurred.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He showed his memorandum books, which, thanks to Eugène’s corrections, were not very badly drawn up, and which, by the help of a daily summary of accounts, indicated the expenses that had been incurred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He showed his memorandum books, which, thanks to Eugène’s corrections, were not very badly drawn up, and which, by the help of a daily summary of accounts, indicated the expenses that had been incurred.
precisely as stated
From this reading He showed his memorandum books, which, thanks to Eugène’s corrections, were not very badly drawn up, and which, by the help of a daily summary of accounts, indicated the expenses that had been incurred.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He showed his memorandum books, which, thanks to Eugène’s corrections, were not very badly drawn up, and which, by the help of a daily summary of accounts, indicated the expenses that had been incurred.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the evening, after reading the paper, which recorded, alas! only a succession of disasters, everyone remained silent, with eyes fixed on the hearth; but soon, with a determined effort, M. de Gandelau started the inquiry how the house was getting on.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading _PAUL BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND._ In spite of the news of the war, which was daily assuming a more threatening character, M. de Gandelau insisted on the works not being interrupted; and the inhabitants of the _château_ found in the execution of the plans prepared by Eugène and Paul a beneficial distraction from the sad forebodings which oppressed them.
