7
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From this reading It was No. 7.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I saw a sombre house in a sombre street.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I have already said that nature had gifted me with strong legs, and it was in days like the present that I appreciated the gift.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have already said that nature had gifted me with strong legs, and it was in days like the present that I appreciated the gift.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading I have already said that nature had gifted me with strong legs, and it was in days like the present that I appreciated the gift.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
Aubry
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From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
Boucher
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From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
Boucherat
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From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I have already said that nature had gifted me with strong legs, and it was in days like the present that I appreciated the gift.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
extricateverbUS /ˈekstrəkeɪt/
release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading I have already said that nature had gifted me with strong legs, and it was in days like the present that I appreciated the gift.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading I have already said that nature had gifted me with strong legs, and it was in days like the present that I appreciated the gift.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I have already said that nature had gifted me with strong legs, and it was in days like the present that I appreciated the gift.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have already said that nature had gifted me with strong legs, and it was in days like the present that I appreciated the gift.
Honoré
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From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I saw a sombre house in a sombre street.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have already said that nature had gifted me with strong legs, and it was in days like the present that I appreciated the gift.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have already said that nature had gifted me with strong legs, and it was in days like the present that I appreciated the gift.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
INSTALLATIONnounUS /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/
the act of installing something (as equipment)
From this reading INSTALLATION.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have already said that nature had gifted me with strong legs, and it was in days like the present that I appreciated the gift.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
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 As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
labyrinthnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
immediately past
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
staying power
From this reading I have already said that nature had gifted me with strong legs, and it was in days like the present that I appreciated the gift.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I have already said that nature had gifted me with strong legs, and it was in days like the present that I appreciated the gift.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have already said that nature had gifted me with strong legs, and it was in days like the present that I appreciated the gift.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I have already said that nature had gifted me with strong legs, and it was in days like the present that I appreciated the gift.
absolutely essential
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
not any; not one
From this reading It was No. 7.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I have already said that nature had gifted me with strong legs, and it was in days like the present that I appreciated the gift.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I have already said that nature had gifted me with strong legs, and it was in days like the present that I appreciated the gift.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw a sombre house in a sombre street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading I saw a sombre house in a sombre street.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
St
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From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I saw a sombre house in a sombre street.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I have already said that nature had gifted me with strong legs, and it was in days like the present that I appreciated the gift.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have already said that nature had gifted me with strong legs, and it was in days like the present that I appreciated the gift.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have already said that nature had gifted me with strong legs, and it was in days like the present that I appreciated the gift.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have already said that nature had gifted me with strong legs, and it was in days like the present that I appreciated the gift.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have already said that nature had gifted me with strong legs, and it was in days like the present that I appreciated the gift.
but in spite of that
From this reading As yet, I knew not sufficient of Paris to be enabled to extricate myself from the labyrinth of streets which joined the Rue St. Honoré, and which stretched from the Rue Aubry le Boucher to the Rue Boucherat, so that I spent six or seven minutes in making the necessary inquiries, and at last arrived.
