used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The young man, after a moment of cruel incertitude, retraced his steps toward his own house, situated in the Rue de Roule.
anew
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
alleysnounUS /ˈæliz/
plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading When Maurice came to himself, he looked around, but saw only the gloomy, dirty alleys extending to his right and left.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Maurice came to himself, he looked around, but saw only the gloomy, dirty alleys extending to his right and left.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When Maurice came to himself, he looked around, but saw only the gloomy, dirty alleys extending to his right and left.
ArrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Arriving at the Rue Sainte Avoie, Maurice was much surprised at the number of patrols in motion in that quarter of the Temple.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arriving at the Rue Sainte Avoie, Maurice was much surprised at the number of patrols in motion in that quarter of the Temple.
Avoie
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From this reading Arriving at the Rue Sainte Avoie, Maurice was much surprised at the number of patrols in motion in that quarter of the Temple.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When Maurice came to himself, he looked around, but saw only the gloomy, dirty alleys extending to his right and left.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Maurice came to himself, he looked around, but saw only the gloomy, dirty alleys extending to his right and left.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The young man, after a moment of cruel incertitude, retraced his steps toward his own house, situated in the Rue de Roule.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The young man, after a moment of cruel incertitude, retraced his steps toward his own house, situated in the Rue de Roule.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading When Maurice came to himself, he looked around, but saw only the gloomy, dirty alleys extending to his right and left.
having the place or position changed
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
essayed
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From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading When Maurice came to himself, he looked around, but saw only the gloomy, dirty alleys extending to his right and left.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
depressingly dark
From this reading When Maurice came to himself, he looked around, but saw only the gloomy, dirty alleys extending to his right and left.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Maurice came to himself, he looked around, but saw only the gloomy, dirty alleys extending to his right and left.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Maurice came to himself, he looked around, but saw only the gloomy, dirty alleys extending to his right and left.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Maurice came to himself, he looked around, but saw only the gloomy, dirty alleys extending to his right and left.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The young man, after a moment of cruel incertitude, retraced his steps toward his own house, situated in the Rue de Roule.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young man, after a moment of cruel incertitude, retraced his steps toward his own house, situated in the Rue de Roule.
incertitudenoun
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The young man, after a moment of cruel incertitude, retraced his steps toward his own house, situated in the Rue de Roule.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When Maurice came to himself, he looked around, but saw only the gloomy, dirty alleys extending to his right and left.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When Maurice came to himself, he looked around, but saw only the gloomy, dirty alleys extending to his right and left.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man, after a moment of cruel incertitude, retraced his steps toward his own house, situated in the Rue de Roule.
social deportment
From this reading MANNERS OF THE TIMES.
Maurice
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From this reading When Maurice came to himself, he looked around, but saw only the gloomy, dirty alleys extending to his right and left.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
a particular point in time
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Arriving at the Rue Sainte Avoie, Maurice was much surprised at the number of patrols in motion in that quarter of the Temple.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Arriving at the Rue Sainte Avoie, Maurice was much surprised at the number of patrols in motion in that quarter of the Temple.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Arriving at the Rue Sainte Avoie, Maurice was much surprised at the number of patrols in motion in that quarter of the Temple.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MANNERS OF THE TIMES.
and nothing more
From this reading When Maurice came to himself, he looked around, but saw only the gloomy, dirty alleys extending to his right and left.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The young man, after a moment of cruel incertitude, retraced his steps toward his own house, situated in the Rue de Roule.
patrolsnounUS /pəˈtroʊlz/
plural of “patrol” — a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Arriving at the Rue Sainte Avoie, Maurice was much surprised at the number of patrols in motion in that quarter of the Temple.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Arriving at the Rue Sainte Avoie, Maurice was much surprised at the number of patrols in motion in that quarter of the Temple.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
retracedverbUS /riˈtreɪst/
past form of “retrace” — to go back over again
From this reading The young man, after a moment of cruel incertitude, retraced his steps toward his own house, situated in the Rue de Roule.
precisely, exactly
From this reading When Maurice came to himself, he looked around, but saw only the gloomy, dirty alleys extending to his right and left.
Roule
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From this reading The young man, after a moment of cruel incertitude, retraced his steps toward his own house, situated in the Rue de Roule.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading The young man, after a moment of cruel incertitude, retraced his steps toward his own house, situated in the Rue de Roule.
Sainte
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From this reading Arriving at the Rue Sainte Avoie, Maurice was much surprised at the number of patrols in motion in that quarter of the Temple.
cut with a saw
From this reading When Maurice came to himself, he looked around, but saw only the gloomy, dirty alleys extending to his right and left.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The young man, after a moment of cruel incertitude, retraced his steps toward his own house, situated in the Rue de Roule.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The young man, after a moment of cruel incertitude, retraced his steps toward his own house, situated in the Rue de Roule.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Arriving at the Rue Sainte Avoie, Maurice was much surprised at the number of patrols in motion in that quarter of the Temple.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Arriving at the Rue Sainte Avoie, Maurice was much surprised at the number of patrols in motion in that quarter of the Temple.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MANNERS OF THE TIMES.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading MANNERS OF THE TIMES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Maurice came to himself, he looked around, but saw only the gloomy, dirty alleys extending to his right and left.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The young man, after a moment of cruel incertitude, retraced his steps toward his own house, situated in the Rue de Roule.
not known
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
at the time that
From this reading When Maurice came to himself, he looked around, but saw only the gloomy, dirty alleys extending to his right and left.
in or at the place that
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He essayed to find out exactly where he was, that he might recognize it again; but his mind was disturbed, the night was dark, and the moon, which for a moment had appeared to light up the lovely face of the fair unknown, had again retired behind the clouds.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man, after a moment of cruel incertitude, retraced his steps toward his own house, situated in the Rue de Roule.
