used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘RITE DE PASSAGE’ At about six o’clock on Wednesday evening a hired coach came to take them to the Troguin’s.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ‘RITE DE PASSAGE’ At about six o’clock on Wednesday evening a hired coach came to take them to the Troguin’s.
the state of being absent
From this reading To a casual eye it presented a gorgeous appearance of lumbering gilt, but Madeleine noticed the absence of curtains, the straw leaking out of the coachman’s cushion, and the jaded, shabby horses.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To a casual eye it presented a gorgeous appearance of lumbering gilt, but Madeleine noticed the absence of curtains, the straw leaking out of the coachman’s cushion, and the jaded, shabby horses.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading To a casual eye it presented a gorgeous appearance of lumbering gilt, but Madeleine noticed the absence of curtains, the straw leaking out of the coachman’s cushion, and the jaded, shabby horses.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To-night it rather pleased her, as a piquant contrast to what was in store for her to-morrow and onwards.
assassinsnounUS /əˈsæsənz/
plural of “assassin” — a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ‘RITE DE PASSAGE’ At about six o’clock on Wednesday evening a hired coach came to take them to the Troguin’s.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
Bazoche
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From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To a casual eye it presented a gorgeous appearance of lumbering gilt, but Madeleine noticed the absence of curtains, the straw leaking out of the coachman’s cushion, and the jaded, shabby horses.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ‘RITE DE PASSAGE’ At about six o’clock on Wednesday evening a hired coach came to take them to the Troguin’s.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading To a casual eye it presented a gorgeous appearance of lumbering gilt, but Madeleine noticed the absence of curtains, the straw leaking out of the coachman’s cushion, and the jaded, shabby horses.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading ‘RITE DE PASSAGE’ At about six o’clock on Wednesday evening a hired coach came to take them to the Troguin’s.
coachman's
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From this reading To a casual eye it presented a gorgeous appearance of lumbering gilt, but Madeleine noticed the absence of curtains, the straw leaking out of the coachman’s cushion, and the jaded, shabby horses.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading To-night it rather pleased her, as a piquant contrast to what was in store for her to-morrow and onwards.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading To a casual eye it presented a gorgeous appearance of lumbering gilt, but Madeleine noticed the absence of curtains, the straw leaking out of the coachman’s cushion, and the jaded, shabby horses.
cushionnounUS /ˈkʊʃən/
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading To a casual eye it presented a gorgeous appearance of lumbering gilt, but Madeleine noticed the absence of curtains, the straw leaking out of the coachman’s cushion, and the jaded, shabby horses.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading ‘RITE DE PASSAGE’ At about six o’clock on Wednesday evening a hired coach came to take them to the Troguin’s.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading ‘RITE DE PASSAGE’ At about six o’clock on Wednesday evening a hired coach came to take them to the Troguin’s.
the organ of sight
From this reading To a casual eye it presented a gorgeous appearance of lumbering gilt, but Madeleine noticed the absence of curtains, the straw leaking out of the coachman’s cushion, and the jaded, shabby horses.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading To a casual eye it presented a gorgeous appearance of lumbering gilt, but Madeleine noticed the absence of curtains, the straw leaking out of the coachman’s cushion, and the jaded, shabby horses.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading To a casual eye it presented a gorgeous appearance of lumbering gilt, but Madeleine noticed the absence of curtains, the straw leaking out of the coachman’s cushion, and the jaded, shabby horses.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To-night it rather pleased her, as a piquant contrast to what was in store for her to-morrow and onwards.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading ‘RITE DE PASSAGE’ At about six o’clock on Wednesday evening a hired coach came to take them to the Troguin’s.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
hobbledehoys
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From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading To a casual eye it presented a gorgeous appearance of lumbering gilt, but Madeleine noticed the absence of curtains, the straw leaking out of the coachman’s cushion, and the jaded, shabby horses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
infestedverbUS /ˌɪnˈfestɪd/
past form of “infest” — invade in great numbers
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To a casual eye it presented a gorgeous appearance of lumbering gilt, but Madeleine noticed the absence of curtains, the straw leaking out of the coachman’s cushion, and the jaded, shabby horses.
Jacques
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From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
jadedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeɪdəd/
exhausted
From this reading To a casual eye it presented a gorgeous appearance of lumbering gilt, but Madeleine noticed the absence of curtains, the straw leaking out of the coachman’s cushion, and the jaded, shabby horses.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
lackeysnounUS /ˈlækiz/
plural of “lackey” — a male servant (especially a footman)
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
leakingverbUS /ˈliːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “leak” — tell anonymously
From this reading To a casual eye it presented a gorgeous appearance of lumbering gilt, but Madeleine noticed the absence of curtains, the straw leaking out of the coachman’s cushion, and the jaded, shabby horses.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
lumberingnounUS /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/
the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
From this reading To a casual eye it presented a gorgeous appearance of lumbering gilt, but Madeleine noticed the absence of curtains, the straw leaking out of the coachman’s cushion, and the jaded, shabby horses.
Madeleine
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From this reading To a casual eye it presented a gorgeous appearance of lumbering gilt, but Madeleine noticed the absence of curtains, the straw leaking out of the coachman’s cushion, and the jaded, shabby horses.
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
being perceived or observed
From this reading To a casual eye it presented a gorgeous appearance of lumbering gilt, but Madeleine noticed the absence of curtains, the straw leaking out of the coachman’s cushion, and the jaded, shabby horses.
Notre
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From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading ‘RITE DE PASSAGE’ At about six o’clock on Wednesday evening a hired coach came to take them to the Troguin’s.
something you have to do
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To a casual eye it presented a gorgeous appearance of lumbering gilt, but Madeleine noticed the absence of curtains, the straw leaking out of the coachman’s cushion, and the jaded, shabby horses.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ‘RITE DE PASSAGE’ At about six o’clock on Wednesday evening a hired coach came to take them to the Troguin’s.
onwardsadverbUS /ˈɑːnwərdz/
in a forward direction
From this reading To-night it rather pleased her, as a piquant contrast to what was in store for her to-morrow and onwards.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To a casual eye it presented a gorgeous appearance of lumbering gilt, but Madeleine noticed the absence of curtains, the straw leaking out of the coachman’s cushion, and the jaded, shabby horses.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
parodynounUS /ˈperədi/
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading ‘RITE DE PASSAGE’ At about six o’clock on Wednesday evening a hired coach came to take them to the Troguin’s.
piquantadjectiveUS /ˈpiːkənt/
having an agreeably pungent taste
From this reading To-night it rather pleased her, as a piquant contrast to what was in store for her to-morrow and onwards.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading To-night it rather pleased her, as a piquant contrast to what was in store for her to-morrow and onwards.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To a casual eye it presented a gorgeous appearance of lumbering gilt, but Madeleine noticed the absence of curtains, the straw leaking out of the coachman’s cushion, and the jaded, shabby horses.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
on the contrary
From this reading To-night it rather pleased her, as a piquant contrast to what was in store for her to-morrow and onwards.
RITEnounUS /raɪt/
an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading ‘RITE DE PASSAGE’ At about six o’clock on Wednesday evening a hired coach came to take them to the Troguin’s.
Seigneurnoun
a man of rank in the ancient regime
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading To a casual eye it presented a gorgeous appearance of lumbering gilt, but Madeleine noticed the absence of curtains, the straw leaking out of the coachman’s cushion, and the jaded, shabby horses.
sheepishadjectiveUS /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/
like or suggestive of a sheep in docility or stupidity or meekness or timidity
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading ‘RITE DE PASSAGE’ At about six o’clock on Wednesday evening a hired coach came to take them to the Troguin’s.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading To-night it rather pleased her, as a piquant contrast to what was in store for her to-morrow and onwards.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading To a casual eye it presented a gorgeous appearance of lumbering gilt, but Madeleine noticed the absence of curtains, the straw leaking out of the coachman’s cushion, and the jaded, shabby horses.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
struttingverbUS /ˈstrʌtɪŋ/
inflected form of “strut” — to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
carry out
From this reading ‘RITE DE PASSAGE’ At about six o’clock on Wednesday evening a hired coach came to take them to the Troguin’s.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘RITE DE PASSAGE’ At about six o’clock on Wednesday evening a hired coach came to take them to the Troguin’s.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ‘RITE DE PASSAGE’ At about six o’clock on Wednesday evening a hired coach came to take them to the Troguin’s.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘RITE DE PASSAGE’ At about six o’clock on Wednesday evening a hired coach came to take them to the Troguin’s.
to-morrow
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From this reading To-night it rather pleased her, as a piquant contrast to what was in store for her to-morrow and onwards.
To-night
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From this reading To-night it rather pleased her, as a piquant contrast to what was in store for her to-morrow and onwards.
Troguin's
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From this reading ‘RITE DE PASSAGE’ At about six o’clock on Wednesday evening a hired coach came to take them to the Troguin’s.
unarmedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
unattendedadjectiveUS /ənəˈtendɪd/
not watched
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To-night it rather pleased her, as a piquant contrast to what was in store for her to-morrow and onwards.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading ‘RITE DE PASSAGE’ At about six o’clock on Wednesday evening a hired coach came to take them to the Troguin’s.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading To-night it rather pleased her, as a piquant contrast to what was in store for her to-morrow and onwards.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading On ordinary occasions this grotesque parody of the state of a Grand Seigneur—a hired coach, and grinning hobbledehoys instead of lackeys, strutting it, half proud, half sheepish, in their quaint blue and yellow livery—would have nearly killed Madeleine with mortification.
Île
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From this reading Jacques had arranged that a band of his devoted clerks of _la Bazoche_, armed with clubs, should follow the coach to the Île Notre Dame, for the streets of Paris were infested by thieves and assassins, and it did not do to be out after dusk unarmed and unattended.
