used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of the party, who naturally wishes to remain anonymous, found a _cafard_, the classic cockroach, in her ear toward dawn, and Aurora was welcomed by no hymn of praise from her.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Now we are sitting drinking lemonade on the pavement in front of the abode of iniquity.
Achille
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From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of the party, who naturally wishes to remain anonymous, found a _cafard_, the classic cockroach, in her ear toward dawn, and Aurora was welcomed by no hymn of praise from her.
anonymousadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːnəməs/
having no known name or identity or known source
From this reading One of the party, who naturally wishes to remain anonymous, found a _cafard_, the classic cockroach, in her ear toward dawn, and Aurora was welcomed by no hymn of praise from her.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now we are sitting drinking lemonade on the pavement in front of the abode of iniquity.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading One of the party, who naturally wishes to remain anonymous, found a _cafard_, the classic cockroach, in her ear toward dawn, and Aurora was welcomed by no hymn of praise from her.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading CHÂLONS.—CHÂTEAU DE JEAN D’HEURS.—REVIGNY, THE “LINING” OF THE FRONT Each, on comparing notes, was found to have spent the night on the outside of the bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
bicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading We caught the major by a hair’s breadth; he was disappearing around the corner by the military _commandature_ on his bicycle.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading We caught the major by a hair’s breadth; he was disappearing around the corner by the military _commandature_ on his bicycle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One of the party, who naturally wishes to remain anonymous, found a _cafard_, the classic cockroach, in her ear toward dawn, and Aurora was welcomed by no hymn of praise from her.
cafard
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From this reading One of the party, who naturally wishes to remain anonymous, found a _cafard_, the classic cockroach, in her ear toward dawn, and Aurora was welcomed by no hymn of praise from her.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading We caught the major by a hair’s breadth; he was disappearing around the corner by the military _commandature_ on his bicycle.
CHÂLONS
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From this reading CHÂLONS.—CHÂTEAU DE JEAN D’HEURS.—REVIGNY, THE “LINING” OF THE FRONT Each, on comparing notes, was found to have spent the night on the outside of the bed.
CHÂTEAUnounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading CHÂLONS.—CHÂTEAU DE JEAN D’HEURS.—REVIGNY, THE “LINING” OF THE FRONT Each, on comparing notes, was found to have spent the night on the outside of the bed.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading One of the party, who naturally wishes to remain anonymous, found a _cafard_, the classic cockroach, in her ear toward dawn, and Aurora was welcomed by no hymn of praise from her.
cockroachnounUS /ˈkɑːkroʊtʃ/
any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects; some are domestic pests
From this reading One of the party, who naturally wishes to remain anonymous, found a _cafard_, the classic cockroach, in her ear toward dawn, and Aurora was welcomed by no hymn of praise from her.
commandature
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From this reading We caught the major by a hair’s breadth; he was disappearing around the corner by the military _commandature_ on his bicycle.
comparingnounUS /kəmˈperɪŋ/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading CHÂLONS.—CHÂTEAU DE JEAN D’HEURS.—REVIGNY, THE “LINING” OF THE FRONT Each, on comparing notes, was found to have spent the night on the outside of the bed.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading We caught the major by a hair’s breadth; he was disappearing around the corner by the military _commandature_ on his bicycle.
D'HEURS
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From this reading CHÂLONS.—CHÂTEAU DE JEAN D’HEURS.—REVIGNY, THE “LINING” OF THE FRONT Each, on comparing notes, was found to have spent the night on the outside of the bed.
the first light of day
From this reading One of the party, who naturally wishes to remain anonymous, found a _cafard_, the classic cockroach, in her ear toward dawn, and Aurora was welcomed by no hymn of praise from her.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading CHÂLONS.—CHÂTEAU DE JEAN D’HEURS.—REVIGNY, THE “LINING” OF THE FRONT Each, on comparing notes, was found to have spent the night on the outside of the bed.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading We caught the major by a hair’s breadth; he was disappearing around the corner by the military _commandature_ on his bicycle.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading Now we are sitting drinking lemonade on the pavement in front of the abode of iniquity.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading CHÂLONS.—CHÂTEAU DE JEAN D’HEURS.—REVIGNY, THE “LINING” OF THE FRONT Each, on comparing notes, was found to have spent the night on the outside of the bed.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading One of the party, who naturally wishes to remain anonymous, found a _cafard_, the classic cockroach, in her ear toward dawn, and Aurora was welcomed by no hymn of praise from her.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
Fould
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From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
set up or found
From this reading CHÂLONS.—CHÂTEAU DE JEAN D’HEURS.—REVIGNY, THE “LINING” OF THE FRONT Each, on comparing notes, was found to have spent the night on the outside of the bed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One of the party, who naturally wishes to remain anonymous, found a _cafard_, the classic cockroach, in her ear toward dawn, and Aurora was welcomed by no hymn of praise from her.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading CHÂLONS.—CHÂTEAU DE JEAN D’HEURS.—REVIGNY, THE “LINING” OF THE FRONT Each, on comparing notes, was found to have spent the night on the outside of the bed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
hair'snounUS /herz/
possessive form of “hair” — a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading We caught the major by a hair’s breadth; he was disappearing around the corner by the military _commandature_ on his bicycle.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading CHÂLONS.—CHÂTEAU DE JEAN D’HEURS.—REVIGNY, THE “LINING” OF THE FRONT Each, on comparing notes, was found to have spent the night on the outside of the bed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We caught the major by a hair’s breadth; he was disappearing around the corner by the military _commandature_ on his bicycle.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One of the party, who naturally wishes to remain anonymous, found a _cafard_, the classic cockroach, in her ear toward dawn, and Aurora was welcomed by no hymn of praise from her.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We caught the major by a hair’s breadth; he was disappearing around the corner by the military _commandature_ on his bicycle.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
hymnnounUS /hɪm/
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading One of the party, who naturally wishes to remain anonymous, found a _cafard_, the classic cockroach, in her ear toward dawn, and Aurora was welcomed by no hymn of praise from her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One of the party, who naturally wishes to remain anonymous, found a _cafard_, the classic cockroach, in her ear toward dawn, and Aurora was welcomed by no hymn of praise from her.
iniquitynounUS /ˌɪˈnɪkwɪti/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Now we are sitting drinking lemonade on the pavement in front of the abode of iniquity.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading CHÂLONS.—CHÂTEAU DE JEAN D’HEURS.—REVIGNY, THE “LINING” OF THE FRONT Each, on comparing notes, was found to have spent the night on the outside of the bed.
lemonadenounUS /ˈleməˈneɪd/
sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice
From this reading Now we are sitting drinking lemonade on the pavement in front of the abode of iniquity.
LININGnounUS /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
a protective covering that protects an inside surface
From this reading CHÂLONS.—CHÂTEAU DE JEAN D’HEURS.—REVIGNY, THE “LINING” OF THE FRONT Each, on comparing notes, was found to have spent the night on the outside of the bed.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading We caught the major by a hair’s breadth; he was disappearing around the corner by the military _commandature_ on his bicycle.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
as might be expected
From this reading One of the party, who naturally wishes to remain anonymous, found a _cafard_, the classic cockroach, in her ear toward dawn, and Aurora was welcomed by no hymn of praise from her.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading CHÂLONS.—CHÂTEAU DE JEAN D’HEURS.—REVIGNY, THE “LINING” OF THE FRONT Each, on comparing notes, was found to have spent the night on the outside of the bed.
not any; not one
From this reading One of the party, who naturally wishes to remain anonymous, found a _cafard_, the classic cockroach, in her ear toward dawn, and Aurora was welcomed by no hymn of praise from her.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading CHÂLONS.—CHÂTEAU DE JEAN D’HEURS.—REVIGNY, THE “LINING” OF THE FRONT Each, on comparing notes, was found to have spent the night on the outside of the bed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now we are sitting drinking lemonade on the pavement in front of the abode of iniquity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHÂLONS.—CHÂTEAU DE JEAN D’HEURS.—REVIGNY, THE “LINING” OF THE FRONT Each, on comparing notes, was found to have spent the night on the outside of the bed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CHÂLONS.—CHÂTEAU DE JEAN D’HEURS.—REVIGNY, THE “LINING” OF THE FRONT Each, on comparing notes, was found to have spent the night on the outside of the bed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the party, who naturally wishes to remain anonymous, found a _cafard_, the classic cockroach, in her ear toward dawn, and Aurora was welcomed by no hymn of praise from her.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading CHÂLONS.—CHÂTEAU DE JEAN D’HEURS.—REVIGNY, THE “LINING” OF THE FRONT Each, on comparing notes, was found to have spent the night on the outside of the bed.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading One of the party, who naturally wishes to remain anonymous, found a _cafard_, the classic cockroach, in her ear toward dawn, and Aurora was welcomed by no hymn of praise from her.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading Now we are sitting drinking lemonade on the pavement in front of the abode of iniquity.
permis
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From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading One of the party, who naturally wishes to remain anonymous, found a _cafard_, the classic cockroach, in her ear toward dawn, and Aurora was welcomed by no hymn of praise from her.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading One of the party, who naturally wishes to remain anonymous, found a _cafard_, the classic cockroach, in her ear toward dawn, and Aurora was welcomed by no hymn of praise from her.
REVIGNY
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From this reading CHÂLONS.—CHÂTEAU DE JEAN D’HEURS.—REVIGNY, THE “LINING” OF THE FRONT Each, on comparing notes, was found to have spent the night on the outside of the bed.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Now we are sitting drinking lemonade on the pavement in front of the abode of iniquity.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading CHÂLONS.—CHÂTEAU DE JEAN D’HEURS.—REVIGNY, THE “LINING” OF THE FRONT Each, on comparing notes, was found to have spent the night on the outside of the bed.
stampingverbUS /ˈstæmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHÂLONS.—CHÂTEAU DE JEAN D’HEURS.—REVIGNY, THE “LINING” OF THE FRONT Each, on comparing notes, was found to have spent the night on the outside of the bed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHÂLONS.—CHÂTEAU DE JEAN D’HEURS.—REVIGNY, THE “LINING” OF THE FRONT Each, on comparing notes, was found to have spent the night on the outside of the bed.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading One of the party, who naturally wishes to remain anonymous, found a _cafard_, the classic cockroach, in her ear toward dawn, and Aurora was welcomed by no hymn of praise from her.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
two times
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHÂLONS.—CHÂTEAU DE JEAN D’HEURS.—REVIGNY, THE “LINING” OF THE FRONT Each, on comparing notes, was found to have spent the night on the outside of the bed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Now we are sitting drinking lemonade on the pavement in front of the abode of iniquity.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading One of the party, who naturally wishes to remain anonymous, found a _cafard_, the classic cockroach, in her ear toward dawn, and Aurora was welcomed by no hymn of praise from her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
which person or people
From this reading One of the party, who naturally wishes to remain anonymous, found a _cafard_, the classic cockroach, in her ear toward dawn, and Aurora was welcomed by no hymn of praise from her.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading One of the party, who naturally wishes to remain anonymous, found a _cafard_, the classic cockroach, in her ear toward dawn, and Aurora was welcomed by no hymn of praise from her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We have been twice through the hot town, which consists of a modern town around the station, and a picturesque old one on a hill at the back, to find the proper authorities for the stamping of our papers with the military _permis_ to go to the château of Jean d’Heurs, belonging to Madame Achille Fould, for luncheon.
