used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He learnt from her that her friend the commissary had held a most minute investigation at Louveciennes, and that the footman who went to the bois with her was now, in reality, a detective.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading He acknowledged it, wept, implored her pardon, which was granted; and this explanation only served to rivet more closely the fetters that bound him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He acknowledged it, wept, implored her pardon, which was granted; and this explanation only served to rivet more closely the fetters that bound him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He learnt from her that her friend the commissary had held a most minute investigation at Louveciennes, and that the footman who went to the bois with her was now, in reality, a detective.
availing
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From this reading It is true, that, availing himself of the permission that had been granted him, he kept himself constantly informed of Mlle. Lucienne’s doings.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is true, that, availing himself of the permission that had been granted him, he kept himself constantly informed of Mlle. Lucienne’s doings.
bois
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From this reading He learnt from her that her friend the commissary had held a most minute investigation at Louveciennes, and that the footman who went to the bois with her was now, in reality, a detective.
confined by bonds
From this reading He acknowledged it, wept, implored her pardon, which was granted; and this explanation only served to rivet more closely the fetters that bound him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was not, perhaps, entirely right; but Maxence was certainly wrong.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading She was not, perhaps, entirely right; but Maxence was certainly wrong.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading He acknowledged it, wept, implored her pardon, which was granted; and this explanation only served to rivet more closely the fetters that bound him.
commissarynounUS /ˈkɑːməseri/
a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)
From this reading He learnt from her that her friend the commissary had held a most minute investigation at Louveciennes, and that the footman who went to the bois with her was now, in reality, a detective.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading It is true, that, availing himself of the permission that had been granted him, he kept himself constantly informed of Mlle. Lucienne’s doings.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading He learnt from her that her friend the commissary had held a most minute investigation at Louveciennes, and that the footman who went to the bois with her was now, in reality, a detective.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading That I do not mean to do.”
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading It is true, that, availing himself of the permission that had been granted him, he kept himself constantly informed of Mlle. Lucienne’s doings.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She was not, perhaps, entirely right; but Maxence was certainly wrong.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He acknowledged it, wept, implored her pardon, which was granted; and this explanation only served to rivet more closely the fetters that bound him.
fettersnounUS /ˈfetərz/
plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet
From this reading He acknowledged it, wept, implored her pardon, which was granted; and this explanation only served to rivet more closely the fetters that bound him.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading He learnt from her that her friend the commissary had held a most minute investigation at Louveciennes, and that the footman who went to the bois with her was now, in reality, a detective.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He learnt from her that her friend the commissary had held a most minute investigation at Louveciennes, and that the footman who went to the bois with her was now, in reality, a detective.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He learnt from her that her friend the commissary had held a most minute investigation at Louveciennes, and that the footman who went to the bois with her was now, in reality, a detective.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He acknowledged it, wept, implored her pardon, which was granted; and this explanation only served to rivet more closely the fetters that bound him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is true, that, availing himself of the permission that had been granted him, he kept himself constantly informed of Mlle. Lucienne’s doings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He acknowledged it, wept, implored her pardon, which was granted; and this explanation only served to rivet more closely the fetters that bound him.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He learnt from her that her friend the commissary had held a most minute investigation at Louveciennes, and that the footman who went to the bois with her was now, in reality, a detective.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He acknowledged it, wept, implored her pardon, which was granted; and this explanation only served to rivet more closely the fetters that bound him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He acknowledged it, wept, implored her pardon, which was granted; and this explanation only served to rivet more closely the fetters that bound him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is true, that, availing himself of the permission that had been granted him, he kept himself constantly informed of Mlle. Lucienne’s doings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That I do not mean to do.”
imploredverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrd/
past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading He acknowledged it, wept, implored her pardon, which was granted; and this explanation only served to rivet more closely the fetters that bound him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He learnt from her that her friend the commissary had held a most minute investigation at Louveciennes, and that the footman who went to the bois with her was now, in reality, a detective.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading It is true, that, availing himself of the permission that had been granted him, he kept himself constantly informed of Mlle. Lucienne’s doings.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading He learnt from her that her friend the commissary had held a most minute investigation at Louveciennes, and that the footman who went to the bois with her was now, in reality, a detective.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true, that, availing himself of the permission that had been granted him, he kept himself constantly informed of Mlle. Lucienne’s doings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He acknowledged it, wept, implored her pardon, which was granted; and this explanation only served to rivet more closely the fetters that bound him.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It is true, that, availing himself of the permission that had been granted him, he kept himself constantly informed of Mlle. Lucienne’s doings.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He learnt from her that her friend the commissary had held a most minute investigation at Louveciennes, and that the footman who went to the bois with her was now, in reality, a detective.
Louveciennes
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From this reading He learnt from her that her friend the commissary had held a most minute investigation at Louveciennes, and that the footman who went to the bois with her was now, in reality, a detective.
Lucienne's
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From this reading It is true, that, availing himself of the permission that had been granted him, he kept himself constantly informed of Mlle. Lucienne’s doings.
Maxence
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From this reading She was not, perhaps, entirely right; but Maxence was certainly wrong.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading That I do not mean to do.”
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading He learnt from her that her friend the commissary had held a most minute investigation at Louveciennes, and that the footman who went to the bois with her was now, in reality, a detective.
Mlle
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From this reading It is true, that, availing himself of the permission that had been granted him, he kept himself constantly informed of Mlle. Lucienne’s doings.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He acknowledged it, wept, implored her pardon, which was granted; and this explanation only served to rivet more closely the fetters that bound him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He learnt from her that her friend the commissary had held a most minute investigation at Louveciennes, and that the footman who went to the bois with her was now, in reality, a detective.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That I do not mean to do.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He learnt from her that her friend the commissary had held a most minute investigation at Louveciennes, and that the footman who went to the bois with her was now, in reality, a detective.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is true, that, availing himself of the permission that had been granted him, he kept himself constantly informed of Mlle. Lucienne’s doings.
and nothing more
From this reading He acknowledged it, wept, implored her pardon, which was granted; and this explanation only served to rivet more closely the fetters that bound him.
accept an excuse for
From this reading He acknowledged it, wept, implored her pardon, which was granted; and this explanation only served to rivet more closely the fetters that bound him.
by chance
From this reading She was not, perhaps, entirely right; but Maxence was certainly wrong.
approval to do something
From this reading It is true, that, availing himself of the permission that had been granted him, he kept himself constantly informed of Mlle. Lucienne’s doings.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading He learnt from her that her friend the commissary had held a most minute investigation at Louveciennes, and that the footman who went to the bois with her was now, in reality, a detective.
precisely, exactly
From this reading She was not, perhaps, entirely right; but Maxence was certainly wrong.
rivetverbUS /ˈrɪvət/
direct one's attention on something
From this reading He acknowledged it, wept, implored her pardon, which was granted; and this explanation only served to rivet more closely the fetters that bound him.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading He acknowledged it, wept, implored her pardon, which was granted; and this explanation only served to rivet more closely the fetters that bound him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not, perhaps, entirely right; but Maxence was certainly wrong.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That I do not mean to do.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He acknowledged it, wept, implored her pardon, which was granted; and this explanation only served to rivet more closely the fetters that bound him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He acknowledged it, wept, implored her pardon, which was granted; and this explanation only served to rivet more closely the fetters that bound him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That I do not mean to do.”
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true, that, availing himself of the permission that had been granted him, he kept himself constantly informed of Mlle. Lucienne’s doings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not, perhaps, entirely right; but Maxence was certainly wrong.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He learnt from her that her friend the commissary had held a most minute investigation at Louveciennes, and that the footman who went to the bois with her was now, in reality, a detective.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading He acknowledged it, wept, implored her pardon, which was granted; and this explanation only served to rivet more closely the fetters that bound him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He acknowledged it, wept, implored her pardon, which was granted; and this explanation only served to rivet more closely the fetters that bound him.
which person or people
From this reading He learnt from her that her friend the commissary had held a most minute investigation at Louveciennes, and that the footman who went to the bois with her was now, in reality, a detective.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He learnt from her that her friend the commissary had held a most minute investigation at Louveciennes, and that the footman who went to the bois with her was now, in reality, a detective.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading She was not, perhaps, entirely right; but Maxence was certainly wrong.
