adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
affabilitynoun
a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading He also trotted out his horses in the court under their eyes.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
borneverbUS /bɔːrn/
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading M. de Camors would condescend to inquire whether their wives or their daughters had borne them company; he would place at their disposal tickets for the theatres and passes into the Legislative Chamber; and would show them his pictures and his stables.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
Camors
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From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
ChambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading M. de Camors would condescend to inquire whether their wives or their daughters had borne them company; he would place at their disposal tickets for the theatres and passes into the Legislative Chamber; and would show them his pictures and his stables.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading M. de Camors would condescend to inquire whether their wives or their daughters had borne them company; he would place at their disposal tickets for the theatres and passes into the Legislative Chamber; and would show them his pictures and his stables.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
Comtenoun
French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism; he also established sociology as a systematic field of study
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
condescendverbUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsend/
behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
From this reading M. de Camors would condescend to inquire whether their wives or their daughters had borne them company; he would place at their disposal tickets for the theatres and passes into the Legislative Chamber; and would show them his pictures and his stables.
constituentsnounUS /kənˈstɪtʃuːənts/
plural of “constituent” — an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
CorpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He also trotted out his horses in the court under their eyes.
daughtersnounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading M. de Camors would condescend to inquire whether their wives or their daughters had borne them company; he would place at their disposal tickets for the theatres and passes into the Legislative Chamber; and would show them his pictures and his stables.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
deputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading M. de Camors would condescend to inquire whether their wives or their daughters had borne them company; he would place at their disposal tickets for the theatres and passes into the Legislative Chamber; and would show them his pictures and his stables.
electorsnounUS /ɪˈlektərz/
plural of “elector” — a citizen who has a legal right to vote
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
EMPIREnounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading He also trotted out his horses in the court under their eyes.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading M. de Camors would condescend to inquire whether their wives or their daughters had borne them company; he would place at their disposal tickets for the theatres and passes into the Legislative Chamber; and would show them his pictures and his stables.
forwardingnounUS /ˈfɔːrwərdɪŋ/
the act of sending on to another destination
From this reading He understood marvellously well their little local interests, and neglected no occasion of forwarding them.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
FurthermoreadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərmɔːr/
in addition
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He understood marvellously well their little local interests, and neglected no occasion of forwarding them.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He also trotted out his horses in the court under their eyes.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He also trotted out his horses in the court under their eyes.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading M. de Camors would condescend to inquire whether their wives or their daughters had borne them company; he would place at their disposal tickets for the theatres and passes into the Legislative Chamber; and would show them his pictures and his stables.
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He understood marvellously well their little local interests, and neglected no occasion of forwarding them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading M. de Camors would condescend to inquire whether their wives or their daughters had borne them company; he would place at their disposal tickets for the theatres and passes into the Legislative Chamber; and would show them his pictures and his stables.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
l'Imperatrice
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From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
Legislatif
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From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
LegislativeadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtɪv/
relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature
From this reading M. de Camors would condescend to inquire whether their wives or their daughters had borne them company; he would place at their disposal tickets for the theatres and passes into the Legislative Chamber; and would show them his pictures and his stables.
Lescande
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From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He understood marvellously well their little local interests, and neglected no occasion of forwarding them.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading He understood marvellously well their little local interests, and neglected no occasion of forwarding them.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. de Camors would condescend to inquire whether their wives or their daughters had borne them company; he would place at their disposal tickets for the theatres and passes into the Legislative Chamber; and would show them his pictures and his stables.
MANnounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
marvellouslyadverb
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading He understood marvellously well their little local interests, and neglected no occasion of forwarding them.
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading He understood marvellously well their little local interests, and neglected no occasion of forwarding them.
NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He understood marvellously well their little local interests, and neglected no occasion of forwarding them.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading M. de Camors would condescend to inquire whether their wives or their daughters had borne them company; he would place at their disposal tickets for the theatres and passes into the Legislative Chamber; and would show them his pictures and his stables.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He also trotted out his horses in the court under their eyes.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading M. de Camors would condescend to inquire whether their wives or their daughters had borne them company; he would place at their disposal tickets for the theatres and passes into the Legislative Chamber; and would show them his pictures and his stables.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
picturesnounUS /ˈpɪktʃərz/
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading M. de Camors would condescend to inquire whether their wives or their daughters had borne them company; he would place at their disposal tickets for the theatres and passes into the Legislative Chamber; and would show them his pictures and his stables.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading M. de Camors would condescend to inquire whether their wives or their daughters had borne them company; he would place at their disposal tickets for the theatres and passes into the Legislative Chamber; and would show them his pictures and his stables.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
Reuilly
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From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading M. de Camors would condescend to inquire whether their wives or their daughters had borne them company; he would place at their disposal tickets for the theatres and passes into the Legislative Chamber; and would show them his pictures and his stables.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading M. de Camors would condescend to inquire whether their wives or their daughters had borne them company; he would place at their disposal tickets for the theatres and passes into the Legislative Chamber; and would show them his pictures and his stables.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading M. de Camors would condescend to inquire whether their wives or their daughters had borne them company; he would place at their disposal tickets for the theatres and passes into the Legislative Chamber; and would show them his pictures and his stables.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He understood marvellously well their little local interests, and neglected no occasion of forwarding them.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading M. de Camors would condescend to inquire whether their wives or their daughters had borne them company; he would place at their disposal tickets for the theatres and passes into the Legislative Chamber; and would show them his pictures and his stables.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
trottedverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading He also trotted out his horses in the court under their eyes.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He also trotted out his horses in the court under their eyes.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He understood marvellously well their little local interests, and neglected no occasion of forwarding them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He understood marvellously well their little local interests, and neglected no occasion of forwarding them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading M. de Camors would condescend to inquire whether their wives or their daughters had borne them company; he would place at their disposal tickets for the theatres and passes into the Legislative Chamber; and would show them his pictures and his stables.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Furthermore, if any of his constituents, passing through Paris, presented themselves at his small hotel on the Rue de l'Imperatrice--it had been built by an architect named Lescande, as a compliment from the deputy to his old friend--they were received with a winning affability that sent them back to the province with softened hearts.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading M. de Camors would condescend to inquire whether their wives or their daughters had borne them company; he would place at their disposal tickets for the theatres and passes into the Legislative Chamber; and would show them his pictures and his stables.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading M. de Camors would condescend to inquire whether their wives or their daughters had borne them company; he would place at their disposal tickets for the theatres and passes into the Legislative Chamber; and would show them his pictures and his stables.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading NEW MAN OF THE NEW EMPIRE It was now five years since the electors of Reuilly had sent the Comte de Camors to the Corps Legislatif, and they had seen no cause to regret their choice.
