used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading M. Thury's list contained a bare mention of two glacières on the M. Parmelan, near Annecy, without any further information respecting them, beyond the fact that they supplied ice for Lyons.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Their existence had been apparently reported to him by M. Alphonse Favre, but he had obtained no account of a visit to the caves.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
Alphonse
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From this reading Their existence had been apparently reported to him by M. Alphonse Favre, but he had obtained no account of a visit to the caves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under these circumstances, the only plan was to go to Annecy, and trust to chance for finding some one there who could assist me in my search.
ANNECY
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From this reading THE GLACIÈRE OF GRAND ANU, ON THE MONTAGNE DE L'EAU, NEAR ANNECY.
ANUnoun
Babylonian god of the sky; one of the supreme triad including Bel and Ea
From this reading THE GLACIÈRE OF GRAND ANU, ON THE MONTAGNE DE L'EAU, NEAR ANNECY.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading M. Thury's list contained a bare mention of two glacières on the M. Parmelan, near Annecy, without any further information respecting them, beyond the fact that they supplied ice for Lyons.
from appearances alone
From this reading Their existence had been apparently reported to him by M. Alphonse Favre, but he had obtained no account of a visit to the caves.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Under these circumstances, the only plan was to go to Annecy, and trust to chance for finding some one there who could assist me in my search.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
banquettenoun
an upholstered bench
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
completely unclothed
From this reading M. Thury's list contained a bare mention of two glacières on the M. Parmelan, near Annecy, without any further information respecting them, beyond the fact that they supplied ice for Lyons.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Their existence had been apparently reported to him by M. Alphonse Favre, but he had obtained no account of a visit to the caves.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading M. Thury's list contained a bare mention of two glacières on the M. Parmelan, near Annecy, without any further information respecting them, beyond the fact that they supplied ice for Lyons.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Their existence had been apparently reported to him by M. Alphonse Favre, but he had obtained no account of a visit to the caves.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Their existence had been apparently reported to him by M. Alphonse Favre, but he had obtained no account of a visit to the caves.
cavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Their existence had been apparently reported to him by M. Alphonse Favre, but he had obtained no account of a visit to the caves.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Under these circumstances, the only plan was to go to Annecy, and trust to chance for finding some one there who could assist me in my search.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Under these circumstances, the only plan was to go to Annecy, and trust to chance for finding some one there who could assist me in my search.
gotten under control
From this reading M. Thury's list contained a bare mention of two glacières on the M. Parmelan, near Annecy, without any further information respecting them, beyond the fact that they supplied ice for Lyons.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Under these circumstances, the only plan was to go to Annecy, and trust to chance for finding some one there who could assist me in my search.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE GLACIÈRE OF GRAND ANU, ON THE MONTAGNE DE L'EAU, NEAR ANNECY.
diligencenounUS /ˈdɪlədʒəns/
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Their existence had been apparently reported to him by M. Alphonse Favre, but he had obtained no account of a visit to the caves.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading M. Thury's list contained a bare mention of two glacières on the M. Parmelan, near Annecy, without any further information respecting them, beyond the fact that they supplied ice for Lyons.
Favre
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From this reading Their existence had been apparently reported to him by M. Alphonse Favre, but he had obtained no account of a visit to the caves.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Under these circumstances, the only plan was to go to Annecy, and trust to chance for finding some one there who could assist me in my search.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading M. Thury's list contained a bare mention of two glacières on the M. Parmelan, near Annecy, without any further information respecting them, beyond the fact that they supplied ice for Lyons.
set up or found
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading M. Thury's list contained a bare mention of two glacières on the M. Parmelan, near Annecy, without any further information respecting them, beyond the fact that they supplied ice for Lyons.
GenevanounUS /dʒəˈniːvə/
a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
GLACIÈRE
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From this reading THE GLACIÈRE OF GRAND ANU, ON THE MONTAGNE DE L'EAU, NEAR ANNECY.
glacières
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From this reading M. Thury's list contained a bare mention of two glacières on the M. Parmelan, near Annecy, without any further information respecting them, beyond the fact that they supplied ice for Lyons.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Under these circumstances, the only plan was to go to Annecy, and trust to chance for finding some one there who could assist me in my search.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading THE GLACIÈRE OF GRAND ANU, ON THE MONTAGNE DE L'EAU, NEAR ANNECY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their existence had been apparently reported to him by M. Alphonse Favre, but he had obtained no account of a visit to the caves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their existence had been apparently reported to him by M. Alphonse Favre, but he had obtained no account of a visit to the caves.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Their existence had been apparently reported to him by M. Alphonse Favre, but he had obtained no account of a visit to the caves.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading M. Thury's list contained a bare mention of two glacières on the M. Parmelan, near Annecy, without any further information respecting them, beyond the fact that they supplied ice for Lyons.
ice-caves
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From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Under these circumstances, the only plan was to go to Annecy, and trust to chance for finding some one there who could assist me in my search.
a message received and understood
From this reading M. Thury's list contained a bare mention of two glacières on the M. Parmelan, near Annecy, without any further information respecting them, beyond the fact that they supplied ice for Lyons.
L'EAU
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From this reading THE GLACIÈRE OF GRAND ANU, ON THE MONTAGNE DE L'EAU, NEAR ANNECY.
a room where books are kept
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading M. Thury's list contained a bare mention of two glacières on the M. Parmelan, near Annecy, without any further information respecting them, beyond the fact that they supplied ice for Lyons.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
LyonsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading M. Thury's list contained a bare mention of two glacières on the M. Parmelan, near Annecy, without any further information respecting them, beyond the fact that they supplied ice for Lyons.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Thury's list contained a bare mention of two glacières on the M. Parmelan, near Annecy, without any further information respecting them, beyond the fact that they supplied ice for Lyons.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Under these circumstances, the only plan was to go to Annecy, and trust to chance for finding some one there who could assist me in my search.
make reference to
From this reading M. Thury's list contained a bare mention of two glacières on the M. Parmelan, near Annecy, without any further information respecting them, beyond the fact that they supplied ice for Lyons.
MONTAGNE
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From this reading THE GLACIÈRE OF GRAND ANU, ON THE MONTAGNE DE L'EAU, NEAR ANNECY.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Under these circumstances, the only plan was to go to Annecy, and trust to chance for finding some one there who could assist me in my search.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THE GLACIÈRE OF GRAND ANU, ON THE MONTAGNE DE L'EAU, NEAR ANNECY.
not any; not one
From this reading Their existence had been apparently reported to him by M. Alphonse Favre, but he had obtained no account of a visit to the caves.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Their existence had been apparently reported to him by M. Alphonse Favre, but he had obtained no account of a visit to the caves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GLACIÈRE OF GRAND ANU, ON THE MONTAGNE DE L'EAU, NEAR ANNECY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GLACIÈRE OF GRAND ANU, ON THE MONTAGNE DE L'EAU, NEAR ANNECY.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Under these circumstances, the only plan was to go to Annecy, and trust to chance for finding some one there who could assist me in my search.
and nothing more
From this reading Under these circumstances, the only plan was to go to Annecy, and trust to chance for finding some one there who could assist me in my search.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
Parmelan
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From this reading M. Thury's list contained a bare mention of two glacières on the M. Parmelan, near Annecy, without any further information respecting them, beyond the fact that they supplied ice for Lyons.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Under these circumstances, the only plan was to go to Annecy, and trust to chance for finding some one there who could assist me in my search.
referencesnounUS /ˈrefərənsɪz/
plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Their existence had been apparently reported to him by M. Alphonse Favre, but he had obtained no account of a visit to the caves.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading M. Thury's list contained a bare mention of two glacières on the M. Parmelan, near Annecy, without any further information respecting them, beyond the fact that they supplied ice for Lyons.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Under these circumstances, the only plan was to go to Annecy, and trust to chance for finding some one there who could assist me in my search.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Under these circumstances, the only plan was to go to Annecy, and trust to chance for finding some one there who could assist me in my search.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading M. Thury's list contained a bare mention of two glacières on the M. Parmelan, near Annecy, without any further information respecting them, beyond the fact that they supplied ice for Lyons.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading M. Thury's list contained a bare mention of two glacières on the M. Parmelan, near Annecy, without any further information respecting them, beyond the fact that they supplied ice for Lyons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GLACIÈRE OF GRAND ANU, ON THE MONTAGNE DE L'EAU, NEAR ANNECY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their existence had been apparently reported to him by M. Alphonse Favre, but he had obtained no account of a visit to the caves.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading M. Thury's list contained a bare mention of two glacières on the M. Parmelan, near Annecy, without any further information respecting them, beyond the fact that they supplied ice for Lyons.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Under these circumstances, the only plan was to go to Annecy, and trust to chance for finding some one there who could assist me in my search.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Under these circumstances, the only plan was to go to Annecy, and trust to chance for finding some one there who could assist me in my search.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading M. Thury's list contained a bare mention of two glacières on the M. Parmelan, near Annecy, without any further information respecting them, beyond the fact that they supplied ice for Lyons.
Thury's
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From this reading M. Thury's list contained a bare mention of two glacières on the M. Parmelan, near Annecy, without any further information respecting them, beyond the fact that they supplied ice for Lyons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their existence had been apparently reported to him by M. Alphonse Favre, but he had obtained no account of a visit to the caves.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Under these circumstances, the only plan was to go to Annecy, and trust to chance for finding some one there who could assist me in my search.
hard to endure
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading M. Thury's list contained a bare mention of two glacières on the M. Parmelan, near Annecy, without any further information respecting them, beyond the fact that they supplied ice for Lyons.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under these circumstances, the only plan was to go to Annecy, and trust to chance for finding some one there who could assist me in my search.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Their existence had been apparently reported to him by M. Alphonse Favre, but he had obtained no account of a visit to the caves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Under these circumstances, the only plan was to go to Annecy, and trust to chance for finding some one there who could assist me in my search.
which person or people
From this reading Under these circumstances, the only plan was to go to Annecy, and trust to chance for finding some one there who could assist me in my search.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After spending a day or two in the library at Geneva, looking up M. Thury's references, with respect to various ice-caves, and trying to discover something more than he had found in the books there, I started for Annecy at seven in the morning in the banquette of the diligence.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading M. Thury's list contained a bare mention of two glacières on the M. Parmelan, near Annecy, without any further information respecting them, beyond the fact that they supplied ice for Lyons.
