used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He noticed there that anxious economy which seems to betray want, and the acrimonious discussions which arose upon the inconsiderate use of a twenty-franc-piece.
acrimoniousadjectiveUS /ˌækrəˈmoʊniəs/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading He noticed there that anxious economy which seems to betray want, and the acrimonious discussions which arose upon the inconsiderate use of a twenty-franc-piece.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She recommended him to hide from his father: he did so, and thought it perfectly natural.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He noticed there that anxious economy which seems to betray want, and the acrimonious discussions which arose upon the inconsiderate use of a twenty-franc-piece.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading He noticed there that anxious economy which seems to betray want, and the acrimonious discussions which arose upon the inconsiderate use of a twenty-franc-piece.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he grew older, he learned to discern.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first Maxence was too young to wonder from what sources his mother drew the money she lavished upon his schoolboy fancies.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading He noticed there that anxious economy which seems to betray want, and the acrimonious discussions which arose upon the inconsiderate use of a twenty-franc-piece.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The moment came when he opened his eyes upon the system under which the paternal household was managed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She recommended him to hide from his father: he did so, and thought it perfectly natural.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading As he grew older, he learned to discern.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading He noticed there that anxious economy which seems to betray want, and the acrimonious discussions which arose upon the inconsiderate use of a twenty-franc-piece.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading At first Maxence was too young to wonder from what sources his mother drew the money she lavished upon his schoolboy fancies.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading He noticed there that anxious economy which seems to betray want, and the acrimonious discussions which arose upon the inconsiderate use of a twenty-franc-piece.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The moment came when he opened his eyes upon the system under which the paternal household was managed.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading At first Maxence was too young to wonder from what sources his mother drew the money she lavished upon his schoolboy fancies.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She recommended him to hide from his father: he did so, and thought it perfectly natural.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first Maxence was too young to wonder from what sources his mother drew the money she lavished upon his schoolboy fancies.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At first Maxence was too young to wonder from what sources his mother drew the money she lavished upon his schoolboy fancies.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As he grew older, he learned to discern.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She recommended him to hide from his father: he did so, and thought it perfectly natural.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading She recommended him to hide from his father: he did so, and thought it perfectly natural.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She recommended him to hide from his father: he did so, and thought it perfectly natural.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At first Maxence was too young to wonder from what sources his mother drew the money she lavished upon his schoolboy fancies.
a social unit living together
From this reading The moment came when he opened his eyes upon the system under which the paternal household was managed.
inconsiderateadjective
lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others
From this reading He noticed there that anxious economy which seems to betray want, and the acrimonious discussions which arose upon the inconsiderate use of a twenty-franc-piece.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She recommended him to hide from his father: he did so, and thought it perfectly natural.
lavishedverbUS /ˈlævɪʃt/
past form of “lavish” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading At first Maxence was too young to wonder from what sources his mother drew the money she lavished upon his schoolboy fancies.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading As he grew older, he learned to discern.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The moment came when he opened his eyes upon the system under which the paternal household was managed.
Maxence
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From this reading At first Maxence was too young to wonder from what sources his mother drew the money she lavished upon his schoolboy fancies.
a particular point in time
From this reading The moment came when he opened his eyes upon the system under which the paternal household was managed.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading At first Maxence was too young to wonder from what sources his mother drew the money she lavished upon his schoolboy fancies.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading At first Maxence was too young to wonder from what sources his mother drew the money she lavished upon his schoolboy fancies.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading She recommended him to hide from his father: he did so, and thought it perfectly natural.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He noticed there that anxious economy which seems to betray want, and the acrimonious discussions which arose upon the inconsiderate use of a twenty-franc-piece.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He noticed there that anxious economy which seems to betray want, and the acrimonious discussions which arose upon the inconsiderate use of a twenty-franc-piece.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading As he grew older, he learned to discern.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The moment came when he opened his eyes upon the system under which the paternal household was managed.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading The moment came when he opened his eyes upon the system under which the paternal household was managed.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She recommended him to hide from his father: he did so, and thought it perfectly natural.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading She recommended him to hide from his father: he did so, and thought it perfectly natural.
schoolboynounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪ/
a boy attending school
From this reading At first Maxence was too young to wonder from what sources his mother drew the money she lavished upon his schoolboy fancies.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He noticed there that anxious economy which seems to betray want, and the acrimonious discussions which arose upon the inconsiderate use of a twenty-franc-piece.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first Maxence was too young to wonder from what sources his mother drew the money she lavished upon his schoolboy fancies.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She recommended him to hide from his father: he did so, and thought it perfectly natural.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading At first Maxence was too young to wonder from what sources his mother drew the money she lavished upon his schoolboy fancies.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading The moment came when he opened his eyes upon the system under which the paternal household was managed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He noticed there that anxious economy which seems to betray want, and the acrimonious discussions which arose upon the inconsiderate use of a twenty-franc-piece.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At first Maxence was too young to wonder from what sources his mother drew the money she lavished upon his schoolboy fancies.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He noticed there that anxious economy which seems to betray want, and the acrimonious discussions which arose upon the inconsiderate use of a twenty-franc-piece.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She recommended him to hide from his father: he did so, and thought it perfectly natural.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first Maxence was too young to wonder from what sources his mother drew the money she lavished upon his schoolboy fancies.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading At first Maxence was too young to wonder from what sources his mother drew the money she lavished upon his schoolboy fancies.
twenty-franc-piece
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He noticed there that anxious economy which seems to betray want, and the acrimonious discussions which arose upon the inconsiderate use of a twenty-franc-piece.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The moment came when he opened his eyes upon the system under which the paternal household was managed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At first Maxence was too young to wonder from what sources his mother drew the money she lavished upon his schoolboy fancies.
the act of using
From this reading He noticed there that anxious economy which seems to betray want, and the acrimonious discussions which arose upon the inconsiderate use of a twenty-franc-piece.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He noticed there that anxious economy which seems to betray want, and the acrimonious discussions which arose upon the inconsiderate use of a twenty-franc-piece.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first Maxence was too young to wonder from what sources his mother drew the money she lavished upon his schoolboy fancies.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At first Maxence was too young to wonder from what sources his mother drew the money she lavished upon his schoolboy fancies.
at the time that
From this reading The moment came when he opened his eyes upon the system under which the paternal household was managed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The moment came when he opened his eyes upon the system under which the paternal household was managed.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading At first Maxence was too young to wonder from what sources his mother drew the money she lavished upon his schoolboy fancies.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At first Maxence was too young to wonder from what sources his mother drew the money she lavished upon his schoolboy fancies.
