used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was not a new idea, but it was sure; jealous husbands are particularly well adapted to this service.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading This was not a new idea, but it was sure; jealous husbands are particularly well adapted to this service.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had at first despaired of ever seeing Madame Delmare again after the tragic ending of his double intrigue.
anew
From this reading He had at first despaired of ever seeing Madame Delmare again after the tragic ending of his double intrigue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But, as he measured the extent of his loss, as he brooded over the thought of the treasure that had escaped him, he conceived the hope of grasping it once more, and, at the same time he regained determination and confidence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This was not a new idea, but it was sure; jealous husbands are particularly well adapted to this service.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, as he measured the extent of his loss, as he brooded over the thought of the treasure that had escaped him, he conceived the hope of grasping it once more, and, at the same time he regained determination and confidence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had at first despaired of ever seeing Madame Delmare again after the tragic ending of his double intrigue.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading He calculated the obstacles he should encounter, and realized that the most difficult to overcome at the outset would come from Indiana herself; therefore he must use the husband to protect him from the attack.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A fortnight after he had conceived this idea, Raymon was on the way to Lagny, where he was expected to breakfast.
broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading But, as he measured the extent of his loss, as he brooded over the thought of the treasure that had escaped him, he conceived the hope of grasping it once more, and, at the same time he regained determination and confidence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, as he measured the extent of his loss, as he brooded over the thought of the treasure that had escaped him, he conceived the hope of grasping it once more, and, at the same time he regained determination and confidence.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading He calculated the obstacles he should encounter, and realized that the most difficult to overcome at the outset would come from Indiana herself; therefore he must use the husband to protect him from the attack.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He calculated the obstacles he should encounter, and realized that the most difficult to overcome at the outset would come from Indiana herself; therefore he must use the husband to protect him from the attack.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading But, as he measured the extent of his loss, as he brooded over the thought of the treasure that had escaped him, he conceived the hope of grasping it once more, and, at the same time he regained determination and confidence.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading But, as he measured the extent of his loss, as he brooded over the thought of the treasure that had escaped him, he conceived the hope of grasping it once more, and, at the same time he regained determination and confidence.
Delmare
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had at first despaired of ever seeing Madame Delmare again after the tragic ending of his double intrigue.
despairedverbUS /dɪˈsperd/
past form of “despair” — abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
From this reading He had at first despaired of ever seeing Madame Delmare again after the tragic ending of his double intrigue.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading But, as he measured the extent of his loss, as he brooded over the thought of the treasure that had escaped him, he conceived the hope of grasping it once more, and, at the same time he regained determination and confidence.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He calculated the obstacles he should encounter, and realized that the most difficult to overcome at the outset would come from Indiana herself; therefore he must use the husband to protect him from the attack.
increase twofold
From this reading He had at first despaired of ever seeing Madame Delmare again after the tragic ending of his double intrigue.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading He calculated the obstacles he should encounter, and realized that the most difficult to overcome at the outset would come from Indiana herself; therefore he must use the husband to protect him from the attack.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading He had at first despaired of ever seeing Madame Delmare again after the tragic ending of his double intrigue.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading But, as he measured the extent of his loss, as he brooded over the thought of the treasure that had escaped him, he conceived the hope of grasping it once more, and, at the same time he regained determination and confidence.
at any time
From this reading He had at first despaired of ever seeing Madame Delmare again after the tragic ending of his double intrigue.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading A fortnight after he had conceived this idea, Raymon was on the way to Lagny, where he was expected to breakfast.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading But, as he measured the extent of his loss, as he brooded over the thought of the treasure that had escaped him, he conceived the hope of grasping it once more, and, at the same time he regained determination and confidence.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had at first despaired of ever seeing Madame Delmare again after the tragic ending of his double intrigue.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading A fortnight after he had conceived this idea, Raymon was on the way to Lagny, where he was expected to breakfast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He calculated the obstacles he should encounter, and realized that the most difficult to overcome at the outset would come from Indiana herself; therefore he must use the husband to protect him from the attack.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading But, as he measured the extent of his loss, as he brooded over the thought of the treasure that had escaped him, he conceived the hope of grasping it once more, and, at the same time he regained determination and confidence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had at first despaired of ever seeing Madame Delmare again after the tragic ending of his double intrigue.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had at first despaired of ever seeing Madame Delmare again after the tragic ending of his double intrigue.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He calculated the obstacles he should encounter, and realized that the most difficult to overcome at the outset would come from Indiana herself; therefore he must use the husband to protect him from the attack.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, as he measured the extent of his loss, as he brooded over the thought of the treasure that had escaped him, he conceived the hope of grasping it once more, and, at the same time he regained determination and confidence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had at first despaired of ever seeing Madame Delmare again after the tragic ending of his double intrigue.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But, as he measured the extent of his loss, as he brooded over the thought of the treasure that had escaped him, he conceived the hope of grasping it once more, and, at the same time he regained determination and confidence.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading He calculated the obstacles he should encounter, and realized that the most difficult to overcome at the outset would come from Indiana herself; therefore he must use the husband to protect him from the attack.
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading This was not a new idea, but it was sure; jealous husbands are particularly well adapted to this service.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This was not a new idea, but it was sure; jealous husbands are particularly well adapted to this service.
IndiananounUS /ˌɪndiˈænə/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading He calculated the obstacles he should encounter, and realized that the most difficult to overcome at the outset would come from Indiana herself; therefore he must use the husband to protect him from the attack.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading He had at first despaired of ever seeing Madame Delmare again after the tragic ending of his double intrigue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, as he measured the extent of his loss, as he brooded over the thought of the treasure that had escaped him, he conceived the hope of grasping it once more, and, at the same time he regained determination and confidence.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading This was not a new idea, but it was sure; jealous husbands are particularly well adapted to this service.
Lagny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A fortnight after he had conceived this idea, Raymon was on the way to Lagny, where he was expected to breakfast.
something that is lost
From this reading But, as he measured the extent of his loss, as he brooded over the thought of the treasure that had escaped him, he conceived the hope of grasping it once more, and, at the same time he regained determination and confidence.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading He had at first despaired of ever seeing Madame Delmare again after the tragic ending of his double intrigue.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading But, as he measured the extent of his loss, as he brooded over the thought of the treasure that had escaped him, he conceived the hope of grasping it once more, and, at the same time he regained determination and confidence.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But, as he measured the extent of his loss, as he brooded over the thought of the treasure that had escaped him, he conceived the hope of grasping it once more, and, at the same time he regained determination and confidence.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He calculated the obstacles he should encounter, and realized that the most difficult to overcome at the outset would come from Indiana herself; therefore he must use the husband to protect him from the attack.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He calculated the obstacles he should encounter, and realized that the most difficult to overcome at the outset would come from Indiana herself; therefore he must use the husband to protect him from the attack.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This was not a new idea, but it was sure; jealous husbands are particularly well adapted to this service.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was not a new idea, but it was sure; jealous husbands are particularly well adapted to this service.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading He calculated the obstacles he should encounter, and realized that the most difficult to overcome at the outset would come from Indiana herself; therefore he must use the husband to protect him from the attack.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had at first despaired of ever seeing Madame Delmare again after the tragic ending of his double intrigue.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A fortnight after he had conceived this idea, Raymon was on the way to Lagny, where he was expected to breakfast.
on one occasion
From this reading But, as he measured the extent of his loss, as he brooded over the thought of the treasure that had escaped him, he conceived the hope of grasping it once more, and, at the same time he regained determination and confidence.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading He calculated the obstacles he should encounter, and realized that the most difficult to overcome at the outset would come from Indiana herself; therefore he must use the husband to protect him from the attack.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But, as he measured the extent of his loss, as he brooded over the thought of the treasure that had escaped him, he conceived the hope of grasping it once more, and, at the same time he regained determination and confidence.
win a victory over
From this reading He calculated the obstacles he should encounter, and realized that the most difficult to overcome at the outset would come from Indiana herself; therefore he must use the husband to protect him from the attack.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading This was not a new idea, but it was sure; jealous husbands are particularly well adapted to this service.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading He calculated the obstacles he should encounter, and realized that the most difficult to overcome at the outset would come from Indiana herself; therefore he must use the husband to protect him from the attack.
Raymon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A fortnight after he had conceived this idea, Raymon was on the way to Lagny, where he was expected to breakfast.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He calculated the obstacles he should encounter, and realized that the most difficult to overcome at the outset would come from Indiana herself; therefore he must use the husband to protect him from the attack.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading But, as he measured the extent of his loss, as he brooded over the thought of the treasure that had escaped him, he conceived the hope of grasping it once more, and, at the same time he regained determination and confidence.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But, as he measured the extent of his loss, as he brooded over the thought of the treasure that had escaped him, he conceived the hope of grasping it once more, and, at the same time he regained determination and confidence.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He had at first despaired of ever seeing Madame Delmare again after the tragic ending of his double intrigue.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading This was not a new idea, but it was sure; jealous husbands are particularly well adapted to this service.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He calculated the obstacles he should encounter, and realized that the most difficult to overcome at the outset would come from Indiana herself; therefore he must use the husband to protect him from the attack.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading This was not a new idea, but it was sure; jealous husbands are particularly well adapted to this service.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, as he measured the extent of his loss, as he brooded over the thought of the treasure that had escaped him, he conceived the hope of grasping it once more, and, at the same time he regained determination and confidence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had at first despaired of ever seeing Madame Delmare again after the tragic ending of his double intrigue.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He calculated the obstacles he should encounter, and realized that the most difficult to overcome at the outset would come from Indiana herself; therefore he must use the husband to protect him from the attack.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was not a new idea, but it was sure; jealous husbands are particularly well adapted to this service.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But, as he measured the extent of his loss, as he brooded over the thought of the treasure that had escaped him, he conceived the hope of grasping it once more, and, at the same time he regained determination and confidence.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But, as he measured the extent of his loss, as he brooded over the thought of the treasure that had escaped him, he conceived the hope of grasping it once more, and, at the same time he regained determination and confidence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He calculated the obstacles he should encounter, and realized that the most difficult to overcome at the outset would come from Indiana herself; therefore he must use the husband to protect him from the attack.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading He had at first despaired of ever seeing Madame Delmare again after the tragic ending of his double intrigue.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading But, as he measured the extent of his loss, as he brooded over the thought of the treasure that had escaped him, he conceived the hope of grasping it once more, and, at the same time he regained determination and confidence.
the act of using
From this reading He calculated the obstacles he should encounter, and realized that the most difficult to overcome at the outset would come from Indiana herself; therefore he must use the husband to protect him from the attack.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was not a new idea, but it was sure; jealous husbands are particularly well adapted to this service.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A fortnight after he had conceived this idea, Raymon was on the way to Lagny, where he was expected to breakfast.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading This was not a new idea, but it was sure; jealous husbands are particularly well adapted to this service.
in or at the place that
From this reading A fortnight after he had conceived this idea, Raymon was on the way to Lagny, where he was expected to breakfast.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He calculated the obstacles he should encounter, and realized that the most difficult to overcome at the outset would come from Indiana herself; therefore he must use the husband to protect him from the attack.
