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From this reading LOUIS-MARIE-JULIEN VIAUD, "Pierre Loti," was born in Rochefort, of an old French-Protestant family, January 14, 1850.
1850
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From this reading LOUIS-MARIE-JULIEN VIAUD, "Pierre Loti," was born in Rochefort, of an old French-Protestant family, January 14, 1850.
1867
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From this reading French Navy from 1867 to 1900, and is now a retired officer with full captain's rank.
1900
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From this reading French Navy from 1867 to 1900, and is now a retired officer with full captain's rank.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading French Navy from 1867 to 1900, and is now a retired officer with full captain's rank.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LOUIS-MARIE-JULIEN VIAUD, "Pierre Loti," was born in Rochefort, of an old French-Protestant family, January 14, 1850.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading French Navy from 1867 to 1900, and is now a retired officer with full captain's rank.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading LOUIS-MARIE-JULIEN VIAUD, "Pierre Loti," was born in Rochefort, of an old French-Protestant family, January 14, 1850.
campaignsnounUS /kæmˈpeɪnz/
plural of “campaign” — a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading French Navy from 1867 to 1900, and is now a retired officer with full captain's rank.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading He was connected with the.
discreetlyadverbUS /dɪˈskriːtli/
with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading This is, perhaps, a pleasantry, as elsewhere there is a much more romantic explanation of the word.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading This is, perhaps, a pleasantry, as elsewhere there is a much more romantic explanation of the word.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading LOUIS-MARIE-JULIEN VIAUD, "Pierre Loti," was born in Rochefort, of an old French-Protestant family, January 14, 1850.
flowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading French Navy from 1867 to 1900, and is now a retired officer with full captain's rank.
French-Protestant
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From this reading LOUIS-MARIE-JULIEN VIAUD, "Pierre Loti," was born in Rochefort, of an old French-Protestant family, January 14, 1850.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading French Navy from 1867 to 1900, and is now a retired officer with full captain's rank.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading French Navy from 1867 to 1900, and is now a retired officer with full captain's rank.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was connected with the.
hideverbUS /haɪd/
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOUIS-MARIE-JULIEN VIAUD, "Pierre Loti," was born in Rochefort, of an old French-Protestant family, January 14, 1850.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading French Navy from 1867 to 1900, and is now a retired officer with full captain's rank.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading LOUIS-MARIE-JULIEN VIAUD, "Pierre Loti," was born in Rochefort, of an old French-Protestant family, January 14, 1850.
JapannounUS /dʒəˈpæn/
a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
Lotinoun
the basic unit of money in Lesotho
From this reading LOUIS-MARIE-JULIEN VIAUD, "Pierre Loti," was born in Rochefort, of an old French-Protestant family, January 14, 1850.
LOUIS-MARIE-JULIEN
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From this reading LOUIS-MARIE-JULIEN VIAUD, "Pierre Loti," was born in Rochefort, of an old French-Protestant family, January 14, 1850.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
midshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This is, perhaps, a pleasantry, as elsewhere there is a much more romantic explanation of the word.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This is, perhaps, a pleasantry, as elsewhere there is a much more romantic explanation of the word.
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading French Navy from 1867 to 1900, and is now a retired officer with full captain's rank.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading French Navy from 1867 to 1900, and is now a retired officer with full captain's rank.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOUIS-MARIE-JULIEN VIAUD, "Pierre Loti," was born in Rochefort, of an old French-Protestant family, January 14, 1850.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading French Navy from 1867 to 1900, and is now a retired officer with full captain's rank.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading LOUIS-MARIE-JULIEN VIAUD, "Pierre Loti," was born in Rochefort, of an old French-Protestant family, January 14, 1850.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading This is, perhaps, a pleasantry, as elsewhere there is a much more romantic explanation of the word.
PierrenounUS /piˈer/
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading LOUIS-MARIE-JULIEN VIAUD, "Pierre Loti," was born in Rochefort, of an old French-Protestant family, January 14, 1850.
pleasantrynounUS /ˈplezəntri/
an agreeable or amusing remark
From this reading This is, perhaps, a pleasantry, as elsewhere there is a much more romantic explanation of the word.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading French Navy from 1867 to 1900, and is now a retired officer with full captain's rank.
retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading French Navy from 1867 to 1900, and is now a retired officer with full captain's rank.
Rochefort
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From this reading LOUIS-MARIE-JULIEN VIAUD, "Pierre Loti," was born in Rochefort, of an old French-Protestant family, January 14, 1850.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading This is, perhaps, a pleasantry, as elsewhere there is a much more romantic explanation of the word.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
SenegalnounUS /ˌsenəˈɡɔːl/
a republic in northwestern Africa on the coast of the Atlantic; formerly a French colony but achieved independence in 1960
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was connected with the.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading This is, perhaps, a pleasantry, as elsewhere there is a much more romantic explanation of the word.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is, perhaps, a pleasantry, as elsewhere there is a much more romantic explanation of the word.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading French Navy from 1867 to 1900, and is now a retired officer with full captain's rank.
Tonkin
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From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
VIAUD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOUIS-MARIE-JULIEN VIAUD, "Pierre Loti," was born in Rochefort, of an old French-Protestant family, January 14, 1850.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LOUIS-MARIE-JULIEN VIAUD, "Pierre Loti," was born in Rochefort, of an old French-Protestant family, January 14, 1850.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was connected with the.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading This is, perhaps, a pleasantry, as elsewhere there is a much more romantic explanation of the word.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Although of a most energetic character and a veteran of various campaigns--Japan, Tonkin, Senegal, China (1900)--M. Viaud was so timid as a young midshipman that his comrades named him "Loti," a small Indian flower which seems ever discreetly to hide itself.
