used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sole responsibility of it made him a little anxious.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Eugène had given him ample instructions, and taken care to have them repeated several times; and Paul had noted down the important points.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The sole responsibility of it made him a little anxious.
areasnounUS /ˈeriəz/
plural of “area” — a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading He was furnished with plans to show the number of openings, the hanging of the doors, the areas of the floors, the extent of the wainscoting, the dado-moulding, the skirting, &c.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _WHAT PAUL LEARNT AT CHATEAUROUX._ Paul now knew enough to feel that the commission with which he was charged was one of considerable importance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading He was furnished with plans to show the number of openings, the hanging of the doors, the areas of the floors, the extent of the wainscoting, the dado-moulding, the skirting, &c.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Eugène had given him ample instructions, and taken care to have them repeated several times; and Paul had noted down the important points.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading _WHAT PAUL LEARNT AT CHATEAUROUX._ Paul now knew enough to feel that the commission with which he was charged was one of considerable importance.
CHATEAUROUX
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From this reading _WHAT PAUL LEARNT AT CHATEAUROUX._ Paul now knew enough to feel that the commission with which he was charged was one of considerable importance.
châteaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading _WHAT PAUL LEARNT AT CHATEAUROUX._ Paul now knew enough to feel that the commission with which he was charged was one of considerable importance.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _WHAT PAUL LEARNT AT CHATEAUROUX._ Paul now knew enough to feel that the commission with which he was charged was one of considerable importance.
dado-moulding
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From this reading He was furnished with plans to show the number of openings, the hanging of the doors, the areas of the floors, the extent of the wainscoting, the dado-moulding, the skirting, &c.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He was furnished with plans to show the number of openings, the hanging of the doors, the areas of the floors, the extent of the wainscoting, the dado-moulding, the skirting, &c.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Eugène had given him ample instructions, and taken care to have them repeated several times; and Paul had noted down the important points.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading _WHAT PAUL LEARNT AT CHATEAUROUX._ Paul now knew enough to feel that the commission with which he was charged was one of considerable importance.
Eugène
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From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading He was furnished with plans to show the number of openings, the hanging of the doors, the areas of the floors, the extent of the wainscoting, the dado-moulding, the skirting, &c.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading _WHAT PAUL LEARNT AT CHATEAUROUX._ Paul now knew enough to feel that the commission with which he was charged was one of considerable importance.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He was furnished with plans to show the number of openings, the hanging of the doors, the areas of the floors, the extent of the wainscoting, the dado-moulding, the skirting, &c.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading He was furnished with plans to show the number of openings, the hanging of the doors, the areas of the floors, the extent of the wainscoting, the dado-moulding, the skirting, &c.
Gandelau
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From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Eugène had given him ample instructions, and taken care to have them repeated several times; and Paul had noted down the important points.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading He was furnished with plans to show the number of openings, the hanging of the doors, the areas of the floors, the extent of the wainscoting, the dado-moulding, the skirting, &c.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _WHAT PAUL LEARNT AT CHATEAUROUX._ Paul now knew enough to feel that the commission with which he was charged was one of considerable importance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sole responsibility of it made him a little anxious.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
how
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From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading _WHAT PAUL LEARNT AT CHATEAUROUX._ Paul now knew enough to feel that the commission with which he was charged was one of considerable importance.
of great significance or value
From this reading Eugène had given him ample instructions, and taken care to have them repeated several times; and Paul had noted down the important points.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Eugène had given him ample instructions, and taken care to have them repeated several times; and Paul had noted down the important points.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sole responsibility of it made him a little anxious.
joinernounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnər/
a person who likes to join groups
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
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 _WHAT PAUL LEARNT AT CHATEAUROUX._ Paul now knew enough to feel that the commission with which he was charged was one of considerable importance.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
LEARNTverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading _WHAT PAUL LEARNT AT CHATEAUROUX._ Paul now knew enough to feel that the commission with which he was charged was one of considerable importance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The sole responsibility of it made him a little anxious.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The sole responsibility of it made him a little anxious.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Eugène had given him ample instructions, and taken care to have them repeated several times; and Paul had noted down the important points.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _WHAT PAUL LEARNT AT CHATEAUROUX._ Paul now knew enough to feel that the commission with which he was charged was one of considerable importance.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He was furnished with plans to show the number of openings, the hanging of the doors, the areas of the floors, the extent of the wainscoting, the dado-moulding, the skirting, &c.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _WHAT PAUL LEARNT AT CHATEAUROUX._ Paul now knew enough to feel that the commission with which he was charged was one of considerable importance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _WHAT PAUL LEARNT AT CHATEAUROUX._ Paul now knew enough to feel that the commission with which he was charged was one of considerable importance.
openingsnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋz/
plural of “opening” — an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading He was furnished with plans to show the number of openings, the hanging of the doors, the areas of the floors, the extent of the wainscoting, the dado-moulding, the skirting, &c.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading _WHAT PAUL LEARNT AT CHATEAUROUX._ Paul now knew enough to feel that the commission with which he was charged was one of considerable importance.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He was furnished with plans to show the number of openings, the hanging of the doors, the areas of the floors, the extent of the wainscoting, the dado-moulding, the skirting, &c.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Eugène had given him ample instructions, and taken care to have them repeated several times; and Paul had noted down the important points.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
recurring again and again
From this reading Eugène had given him ample instructions, and taken care to have them repeated several times; and Paul had noted down the important points.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The sole responsibility of it made him a little anxious.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Eugène had given him ample instructions, and taken care to have them repeated several times; and Paul had noted down the important points.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was furnished with plans to show the number of openings, the hanging of the doors, the areas of the floors, the extent of the wainscoting, the dado-moulding, the skirting, &c.
skirtingadjectiveUS /ˈskɜːrtɪŋ/
being all around the edges; enclosing
From this reading He was furnished with plans to show the number of openings, the hanging of the doors, the areas of the floors, the extent of the wainscoting, the dado-moulding, the skirting, &c.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading The sole responsibility of it made him a little anxious.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Eugène had given him ample instructions, and taken care to have them repeated several times; and Paul had noted down the important points.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _WHAT PAUL LEARNT AT CHATEAUROUX._ Paul now knew enough to feel that the commission with which he was charged was one of considerable importance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _WHAT PAUL LEARNT AT CHATEAUROUX._ Paul now knew enough to feel that the commission with which he was charged was one of considerable importance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Eugène had given him ample instructions, and taken care to have them repeated several times; and Paul had noted down the important points.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Eugène had given him ample instructions, and taken care to have them repeated several times; and Paul had noted down the important points.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _WHAT PAUL LEARNT AT CHATEAUROUX._ Paul now knew enough to feel that the commission with which he was charged was one of considerable importance.
wainscotingnoun
a wainscoted wall (or wainscoted walls collectively)
From this reading He was furnished with plans to show the number of openings, the hanging of the doors, the areas of the floors, the extent of the wainscoting, the dado-moulding, the skirting, &c.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _WHAT PAUL LEARNT AT CHATEAUROUX._ Paul now knew enough to feel that the commission with which he was charged was one of considerable importance.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _WHAT PAUL LEARNT AT CHATEAUROUX._ Paul now knew enough to feel that the commission with which he was charged was one of considerable importance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _WHAT PAUL LEARNT AT CHATEAUROUX._ Paul now knew enough to feel that the commission with which he was charged was one of considerable importance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _WHAT PAUL LEARNT AT CHATEAUROUX._ Paul now knew enough to feel that the commission with which he was charged was one of considerable importance.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
produce a literary work
From this reading It would have been easy enough to write to the joiner to come to the _château_; but Eugène had asked M. de Gandelau to send Paul to see him, in order to put his clerk of the works to the test, and to know how he would manage the business.
