used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading M. Pascal lived alone on the ground floor of a house situated in the new quarter St. Georges, and opening on the street.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading M. Pascal lived alone on the ground floor of a house situated in the new quarter St. Georges, and opening on the street.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The principal entrance of his dwelling, preceded by a vestibule, led to an antechamber and other rooms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading M. Pascal lived alone on the ground floor of a house situated in the new quarter St. Georges, and opening on the street.
antechambernounUS /ˈæntetʃeɪmbər/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading The principal entrance of his dwelling, preceded by a vestibule, led to an antechamber and other rooms.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading A private entrance was reserved for the counting-room of the financier, which was managed by a confidential clerk, assisted by a young deputy who attended to the writing.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading A private entrance was reserved for the counting-room of the financier, which was managed by a confidential clerk, assisted by a young deputy who attended to the writing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A private entrance was reserved for the counting-room of the financier, which was managed by a confidential clerk, assisted by a young deputy who attended to the writing.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading A private entrance was reserved for the counting-room of the financier, which was managed by a confidential clerk, assisted by a young deputy who attended to the writing.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
compensatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpənseɪtəd/
receiving or eligible for compensation
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading A private entrance was reserved for the counting-room of the financier, which was managed by a confidential clerk, assisted by a young deputy who attended to the writing.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Here M. Pascal continued to make very valuable discounts.
counting-room
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From this reading A private entrance was reserved for the counting-room of the financier, which was managed by a confidential clerk, assisted by a young deputy who attended to the writing.
deputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading A private entrance was reserved for the counting-room of the financier, which was managed by a confidential clerk, assisted by a young deputy who attended to the writing.
discountsnounUS /dɪˈskaʊnts/
plural of “discount” — the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise
From this reading Here M. Pascal continued to make very valuable discounts.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading The principal entrance of his dwelling, preceded by a vestibule, led to an antechamber and other rooms.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading A private entrance was reserved for the counting-room of the financier, which was managed by a confidential clerk, assisted by a young deputy who attended to the writing.
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
expenditurenounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃər/
money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
financiernounUS /ˌfɪnənˈsɪr/
a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
From this reading A private entrance was reserved for the counting-room of the financier, which was managed by a confidential clerk, assisted by a young deputy who attended to the writing.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading M. Pascal lived alone on the ground floor of a house situated in the new quarter St. Georges, and opening on the street.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A private entrance was reserved for the counting-room of the financier, which was managed by a confidential clerk, assisted by a young deputy who attended to the writing.
GeorgesnounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
plural of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading M. Pascal lived alone on the ground floor of a house situated in the new quarter St. Georges, and opening on the street.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading M. Pascal lived alone on the ground floor of a house situated in the new quarter St. Georges, and opening on the street.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here M. Pascal continued to make very valuable discounts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The principal entrance of his dwelling, preceded by a vestibule, led to an antechamber and other rooms.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading M. Pascal lived alone on the ground floor of a house situated in the new quarter St. Georges, and opening on the street.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading M. Pascal lived alone on the ground floor of a house situated in the new quarter St. Georges, and opening on the street.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
a boy or man
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The principal entrance of his dwelling, preceded by a vestibule, led to an antechamber and other rooms.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading M. Pascal lived alone on the ground floor of a house situated in the new quarter St. Georges, and opening on the street.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Pascal lived alone on the ground floor of a house situated in the new quarter St. Georges, and opening on the street.
engage in
From this reading Here M. Pascal continued to make very valuable discounts.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading A private entrance was reserved for the counting-room of the financier, which was managed by a confidential clerk, assisted by a young deputy who attended to the writing.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading M. Pascal lived alone on the ground floor of a house situated in the new quarter St. Georges, and opening on the street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading M. Pascal lived alone on the ground floor of a house situated in the new quarter St. Georges, and opening on the street.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading M. Pascal lived alone on the ground floor of a house situated in the new quarter St. Georges, and opening on the street.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading M. Pascal lived alone on the ground floor of a house situated in the new quarter St. Georges, and opening on the street.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The principal entrance of his dwelling, preceded by a vestibule, led to an antechamber and other rooms.
PascalnounUS /pæˈskæl/
a unit of pressure equal to one newton per square meter
From this reading M. Pascal lived alone on the ground floor of a house situated in the new quarter St. Georges, and opening on the street.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading The principal entrance of his dwelling, preceded by a vestibule, led to an antechamber and other rooms.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The principal entrance of his dwelling, preceded by a vestibule, led to an antechamber and other rooms.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading A private entrance was reserved for the counting-room of the financier, which was managed by a confidential clerk, assisted by a young deputy who attended to the writing.
one of four equal parts
From this reading M. Pascal lived alone on the ground floor of a house situated in the new quarter St. Georges, and opening on the street.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading A private entrance was reserved for the counting-room of the financier, which was managed by a confidential clerk, assisted by a young deputy who attended to the writing.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The principal entrance of his dwelling, preceded by a vestibule, led to an antechamber and other rooms.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading M. Pascal lived alone on the ground floor of a house situated in the new quarter St. Georges, and opening on the street.
St
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From this reading M. Pascal lived alone on the ground floor of a house situated in the new quarter St. Georges, and opening on the street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading M. Pascal lived alone on the ground floor of a house situated in the new quarter St. Georges, and opening on the street.
sufficedverbUS /səˈfaɪst/
past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading M. Pascal lived alone on the ground floor of a house situated in the new quarter St. Georges, and opening on the street.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A private entrance was reserved for the counting-room of the financier, which was managed by a confidential clerk, assisted by a young deputy who attended to the writing.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Here M. Pascal continued to make very valuable discounts.
precisely as stated
From this reading Here M. Pascal continued to make very valuable discounts.
vestibulenounUS /ˈvestɪbjuːl/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading The principal entrance of his dwelling, preceded by a vestibule, led to an antechamber and other rooms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A private entrance was reserved for the counting-room of the financier, which was managed by a confidential clerk, assisted by a young deputy who attended to the writing.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A private entrance was reserved for the counting-room of the financier, which was managed by a confidential clerk, assisted by a young deputy who attended to the writing.
which person or people
From this reading A private entrance was reserved for the counting-room of the financier, which was managed by a confidential clerk, assisted by a young deputy who attended to the writing.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
the act of creating written works
From this reading A private entrance was reserved for the counting-room of the financier, which was managed by a confidential clerk, assisted by a young deputy who attended to the writing.
a late time of life
From this reading This apartment, without any luxury, was, nevertheless, comfortable; a valet for the interior and a lad of fifteen years for errands sufficed for the service of M. Pascal, a man who never compensated for his immense wealth by abundant expenditure, or indulgence in those luxuries which support labour and art.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A private entrance was reserved for the counting-room of the financier, which was managed by a confidential clerk, assisted by a young deputy who attended to the writing.
