used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some time after this a letter arrived at the academy from D’Argenton.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading In a somewhat abrupt postscript he added that Madame de Barancy was obliged to leave Paris for an indefinite time, and that she confided her little Jack to M. Moronval’s paternal care.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading Some time after this a letter arrived at the academy from D’Argenton.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading In case of illness or accident to the child, a letter could be forwarded to the mother under cover to D’Argenton.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading In a somewhat abrupt postscript he added that Madame de Barancy was obliged to leave Paris for an indefinite time, and that she confided her little Jack to M. Moronval’s paternal care.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The poet wrote to announce that the death of a relative had so changed the position of his private affairs that he must offer his resignation as Professor of Literature.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Some time after this a letter arrived at the academy from D’Argenton.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In a somewhat abrupt postscript he added that Madame de Barancy was obliged to leave Paris for an indefinite time, and that she confided her little Jack to M. Moronval’s paternal care.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a somewhat abrupt postscript he added that Madame de Barancy was obliged to leave Paris for an indefinite time, and that she confided her little Jack to M. Moronval’s paternal care.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading The poet wrote to announce that the death of a relative had so changed the position of his private affairs that he must offer his resignation as Professor of Literature.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Some time after this a letter arrived at the academy from D’Argenton.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The poet wrote to announce that the death of a relative had so changed the position of his private affairs that he must offer his resignation as Professor of Literature.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some time after this a letter arrived at the academy from D’Argenton.
Barancy
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From this reading In a somewhat abrupt postscript he added that Madame de Barancy was obliged to leave Paris for an indefinite time, and that she confided her little Jack to M. Moronval’s paternal care.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In case of illness or accident to the child, a letter could be forwarded to the mother under cover to D’Argenton.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading In a somewhat abrupt postscript he added that Madame de Barancy was obliged to leave Paris for an indefinite time, and that she confided her little Jack to M. Moronval’s paternal care.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In case of illness or accident to the child, a letter could be forwarded to the mother under cover to D’Argenton.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The poet wrote to announce that the death of a relative had so changed the position of his private affairs that he must offer his resignation as Professor of Literature.
a young person of either sex
From this reading In case of illness or accident to the child, a letter could be forwarded to the mother under cover to D’Argenton.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading In a somewhat abrupt postscript he added that Madame de Barancy was obliged to leave Paris for an indefinite time, and that she confided her little Jack to M. Moronval’s paternal care.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In case of illness or accident to the child, a letter could be forwarded to the mother under cover to D’Argenton.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading In case of illness or accident to the child, a letter could be forwarded to the mother under cover to D’Argenton.
D'Argenton
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From this reading Some time after this a letter arrived at the academy from D’Argenton.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading In a somewhat abrupt postscript he added that Madame de Barancy was obliged to leave Paris for an indefinite time, and that she confided her little Jack to M. Moronval’s paternal care.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The poet wrote to announce that the death of a relative had so changed the position of his private affairs that he must offer his resignation as Professor of Literature.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading MÂDOU’S FLIGHT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In a somewhat abrupt postscript he added that Madame de Barancy was obliged to leave Paris for an indefinite time, and that she confided her little Jack to M. Moronval’s paternal care.
forwardedverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdɪd/
past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
From this reading In case of illness or accident to the child, a letter could be forwarded to the mother under cover to D’Argenton.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some time after this a letter arrived at the academy from D’Argenton.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The poet wrote to announce that the death of a relative had so changed the position of his private affairs that he must offer his resignation as Professor of Literature.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The poet wrote to announce that the death of a relative had so changed the position of his private affairs that he must offer his resignation as Professor of Literature.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In a somewhat abrupt postscript he added that Madame de Barancy was obliged to leave Paris for an indefinite time, and that she confided her little Jack to M. Moronval’s paternal care.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The poet wrote to announce that the death of a relative had so changed the position of his private affairs that he must offer his resignation as Professor of Literature.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading In case of illness or accident to the child, a letter could be forwarded to the mother under cover to D’Argenton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a somewhat abrupt postscript he added that Madame de Barancy was obliged to leave Paris for an indefinite time, and that she confided her little Jack to M. Moronval’s paternal care.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading In a somewhat abrupt postscript he added that Madame de Barancy was obliged to leave Paris for an indefinite time, and that she confided her little Jack to M. Moronval’s paternal care.
a small worthless amount
From this reading In a somewhat abrupt postscript he added that Madame de Barancy was obliged to leave Paris for an indefinite time, and that she confided her little Jack to M. Moronval’s paternal care.
go away from a place
From this reading In a somewhat abrupt postscript he added that Madame de Barancy was obliged to leave Paris for an indefinite time, and that she confided her little Jack to M. Moronval’s paternal care.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Some time after this a letter arrived at the academy from D’Argenton.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading The poet wrote to announce that the death of a relative had so changed the position of his private affairs that he must offer his resignation as Professor of Literature.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In a somewhat abrupt postscript he added that Madame de Barancy was obliged to leave Paris for an indefinite time, and that she confided her little Jack to M. Moronval’s paternal care.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading In a somewhat abrupt postscript he added that Madame de Barancy was obliged to leave Paris for an indefinite time, and that she confided her little Jack to M. Moronval’s paternal care.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading In a somewhat abrupt postscript he added that Madame de Barancy was obliged to leave Paris for an indefinite time, and that she confided her little Jack to M. Moronval’s paternal care.
Moronval's
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From this reading In a somewhat abrupt postscript he added that Madame de Barancy was obliged to leave Paris for an indefinite time, and that she confided her little Jack to M. Moronval’s paternal care.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In case of illness or accident to the child, a letter could be forwarded to the mother under cover to D’Argenton.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The poet wrote to announce that the death of a relative had so changed the position of his private affairs that he must offer his resignation as Professor of Literature.
MÂDOU'S
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From this reading MÂDOU’S FLIGHT.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading In a somewhat abrupt postscript he added that Madame de Barancy was obliged to leave Paris for an indefinite time, and that she confided her little Jack to M. Moronval’s paternal care.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The poet wrote to announce that the death of a relative had so changed the position of his private affairs that he must offer his resignation as Professor of Literature.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The poet wrote to announce that the death of a relative had so changed the position of his private affairs that he must offer his resignation as Professor of Literature.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In case of illness or accident to the child, a letter could be forwarded to the mother under cover to D’Argenton.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading In a somewhat abrupt postscript he added that Madame de Barancy was obliged to leave Paris for an indefinite time, and that she confided her little Jack to M. Moronval’s paternal care.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading In a somewhat abrupt postscript he added that Madame de Barancy was obliged to leave Paris for an indefinite time, and that she confided her little Jack to M. Moronval’s paternal care.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading The poet wrote to announce that the death of a relative had so changed the position of his private affairs that he must offer his resignation as Professor of Literature.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The poet wrote to announce that the death of a relative had so changed the position of his private affairs that he must offer his resignation as Professor of Literature.
postscriptnounUS /ˈpoʊskrɪpt/
a note appended to a letter after the signature
From this reading In a somewhat abrupt postscript he added that Madame de Barancy was obliged to leave Paris for an indefinite time, and that she confided her little Jack to M. Moronval’s paternal care.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The poet wrote to announce that the death of a relative had so changed the position of his private affairs that he must offer his resignation as Professor of Literature.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The poet wrote to announce that the death of a relative had so changed the position of his private affairs that he must offer his resignation as Professor of Literature.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading The poet wrote to announce that the death of a relative had so changed the position of his private affairs that he must offer his resignation as Professor of Literature.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading The poet wrote to announce that the death of a relative had so changed the position of his private affairs that he must offer his resignation as Professor of Literature.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a somewhat abrupt postscript he added that Madame de Barancy was obliged to leave Paris for an indefinite time, and that she confided her little Jack to M. Moronval’s paternal care.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The poet wrote to announce that the death of a relative had so changed the position of his private affairs that he must offer his resignation as Professor of Literature.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some time after this a letter arrived at the academy from D’Argenton.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In a somewhat abrupt postscript he added that Madame de Barancy was obliged to leave Paris for an indefinite time, and that she confided her little Jack to M. Moronval’s paternal care.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The poet wrote to announce that the death of a relative had so changed the position of his private affairs that he must offer his resignation as Professor of Literature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some time after this a letter arrived at the academy from D’Argenton.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Some time after this a letter arrived at the academy from D’Argenton.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some time after this a letter arrived at the academy from D’Argenton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The poet wrote to announce that the death of a relative had so changed the position of his private affairs that he must offer his resignation as Professor of Literature.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In case of illness or accident to the child, a letter could be forwarded to the mother under cover to D’Argenton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a somewhat abrupt postscript he added that Madame de Barancy was obliged to leave Paris for an indefinite time, and that she confided her little Jack to M. Moronval’s paternal care.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading The poet wrote to announce that the death of a relative had so changed the position of his private affairs that he must offer his resignation as Professor of Literature.
