used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
in addition
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading "_Mon Dieu!_ it is Monsieur le Baron!" she exclaimed, flushing.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Henri d'Estreville lost no time in complying with the request conveyed in the message which Michel Prevost had brought him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
complyingverbUS /kəmˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading Henri d'Estreville lost no time in complying with the request conveyed in the message which Michel Prevost had brought him.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Henri d'Estreville lost no time in complying with the request conveyed in the message which Michel Prevost had brought him.
d'Estreville
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From this reading Henri d'Estreville lost no time in complying with the request conveyed in the message which Michel Prevost had brought him.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
deceptionnounUS /dɪˈsepʃən/
a misleading falsehood
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
Dieu
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From this reading "_Mon Dieu!_ it is Monsieur le Baron!" she exclaimed, flushing.
disgracefullyadverb
in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Marie opened the door.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
Dupré
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From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
Dupré's
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From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "_Mon Dieu!_ it is Monsieur le Baron!" she exclaimed, flushing.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
flushingverbUS /ˈflʌʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading "_Mon Dieu!_ it is Monsieur le Baron!" she exclaimed, flushing.
foilsnounUS /fɔɪlz/
plural of “foil” — a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
set up or found
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Henri d'Estreville lost no time in complying with the request conveyed in the message which Michel Prevost had brought him.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
Henri
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From this reading Henri d'Estreville lost no time in complying with the request conveyed in the message which Michel Prevost had brought him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Henri d'Estreville lost no time in complying with the request conveyed in the message which Michel Prevost had brought him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Henri d'Estreville lost no time in complying with the request conveyed in the message which Michel Prevost had brought him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_Mon Dieu!_ it is Monsieur le Baron!" she exclaimed, flushing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "_Mon Dieu!_ it is Monsieur le Baron!" she exclaimed, flushing.
jointsnounUS /dʒɔɪnts/
plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
immediately past
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading "_Mon Dieu!_ it is Monsieur le Baron!" she exclaimed, flushing.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Henri d'Estreville lost no time in complying with the request conveyed in the message which Michel Prevost had brought him.
Louise
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From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
Marie
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From this reading Marie opened the door.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Henri d'Estreville lost no time in complying with the request conveyed in the message which Michel Prevost had brought him.
Michel
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From this reading Henri d'Estreville lost no time in complying with the request conveyed in the message which Michel Prevost had brought him.
MonnounUS /moʊn/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading "_Mon Dieu!_ it is Monsieur le Baron!" she exclaimed, flushing.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "_Mon Dieu!_ it is Monsieur le Baron!" she exclaimed, flushing.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
not any; not one
From this reading Henri d'Estreville lost no time in complying with the request conveyed in the message which Michel Prevost had brought him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Marie opened the door.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
Prevost
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From this reading Henri d'Estreville lost no time in complying with the request conveyed in the message which Michel Prevost had brought him.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
express the need or desire for
From this reading Henri d'Estreville lost no time in complying with the request conveyed in the message which Michel Prevost had brought him.
rousingadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "_Mon Dieu!_ it is Monsieur le Baron!" she exclaimed, flushing.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
stiffnessnounUS /ˈstɪfnəs/
the physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
not in physical motion
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Henri d'Estreville lost no time in complying with the request conveyed in the message which Michel Prevost had brought him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Henri d'Estreville lost no time in complying with the request conveyed in the message which Michel Prevost had brought him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
in or at the place that
From this reading He hastened to present himself at old Dupré's establishment, where he knocked--in his eagerness--with unnecessary vigour, rousing old Dupré from a nap as he lay in bed, still a victim to the stiffness of his joints, brought about by his practice with the foils in preparation for an imaginary duel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Henri d'Estreville lost no time in complying with the request conveyed in the message which Michel Prevost had brought him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Henri d'Estreville lost no time in complying with the request conveyed in the message which Michel Prevost had brought him.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes, it is I," replied Henri; "I have found that on my last visit, Madame, I was disgracefully deceived as to the pretended death of your sister; I have come to see Mademoiselle Louise, and also to receive an explanation of the deception to which I was made a victim."
