used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And, vacations over, he was duly entered at the law-school, and settled at a desk in M. Chapelain’s office, which was then in the Rue St. Antoine.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And, vacations over, he was duly entered at the law-school, and settled at a desk in M. Chapelain’s office, which was then in the Rue St. Antoine.
Antoine
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From this reading And, vacations over, he was duly entered at the law-school, and settled at a desk in M. Chapelain’s office, which was then in the Rue St. Antoine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Still, as he could think of nothing better, he persevered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And, vacations over, he was duly entered at the law-school, and settled at a desk in M. Chapelain’s office, which was then in the Rue St. Antoine.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Still, as he could think of nothing better, he persevered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading He enjoyed as much freedom as he cared to.
centimenounUS /ˈsentaɪm/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries: France and Algeria and Belgium and Burkina Faso and Burundi and Cameroon and Chad and the Congo and Gabon and Haiti and the Ivory Coast and Luxembourg and Mali and Morocco and Niger and Rwanda and Senegal and Switzerland and Togo
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
Chapelain's
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From this reading And, vacations over, he was duly entered at the law-school, and settled at a desk in M. Chapelain’s office, which was then in the Rue St. Antoine.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Still, as he could think of nothing better, he persevered.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading And, vacations over, he was duly entered at the law-school, and settled at a desk in M. Chapelain’s office, which was then in the Rue St. Antoine.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading And, vacations over, he was duly entered at the law-school, and settled at a desk in M. Chapelain’s office, which was then in the Rue St. Antoine.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He enjoyed as much freedom as he cared to.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading And, vacations over, he was duly entered at the law-school, and settled at a desk in M. Chapelain’s office, which was then in the Rue St. Antoine.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The first year every thing went on tolerably.
a social unit living together
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first year every thing went on tolerably.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading He enjoyed as much freedom as he cared to.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still, as he could think of nothing better, he persevered.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And, vacations over, he was duly entered at the law-school, and settled at a desk in M. Chapelain’s office, which was then in the Rue St. Antoine.
law-school
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From this reading And, vacations over, he was duly entered at the law-school, and settled at a desk in M. Chapelain’s office, which was then in the Rue St. Antoine.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading And, vacations over, he was duly entered at the law-school, and settled at a desk in M. Chapelain’s office, which was then in the Rue St. Antoine.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He enjoyed as much freedom as he cared to.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Still, as he could think of nothing better, he persevered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Still, as he could think of nothing better, he persevered.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading And, vacations over, he was duly entered at the law-school, and settled at a desk in M. Chapelain’s office, which was then in the Rue St. Antoine.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first year every thing went on tolerably.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And, vacations over, he was duly entered at the law-school, and settled at a desk in M. Chapelain’s office, which was then in the Rue St. Antoine.
perseveredverbUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪrd/
past form of “persevere” — be persistent, refuse to stop
From this reading Still, as he could think of nothing better, he persevered.
pocket-money
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From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading And, vacations over, he was duly entered at the law-school, and settled at a desk in M. Chapelain’s office, which was then in the Rue St. Antoine.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading And, vacations over, he was duly entered at the law-school, and settled at a desk in M. Chapelain’s office, which was then in the Rue St. Antoine.
St
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From this reading And, vacations over, he was duly entered at the law-school, and settled at a desk in M. Chapelain’s office, which was then in the Rue St. Antoine.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, as he could think of nothing better, he persevered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And, vacations over, he was duly entered at the law-school, and settled at a desk in M. Chapelain’s office, which was then in the Rue St. Antoine.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And, vacations over, he was duly entered at the law-school, and settled at a desk in M. Chapelain’s office, which was then in the Rue St. Antoine.
a special situation
From this reading The first year every thing went on tolerably.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Still, as he could think of nothing better, he persevered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He enjoyed as much freedom as he cared to.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading The first year every thing went on tolerably.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
vacationsnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “vacation” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading And, vacations over, he was duly entered at the law-school, and settled at a desk in M. Chapelain’s office, which was then in the Rue St. Antoine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And, vacations over, he was duly entered at the law-school, and settled at a desk in M. Chapelain’s office, which was then in the Rue St. Antoine.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The first year every thing went on tolerably.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His father did not allow him one centime for his pocket-money; but the attorney, in his capacity of an old friend of the family, did for him what he had never done before for an amateur clerk, and allowed him twenty francs a month.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And, vacations over, he was duly entered at the law-school, and settled at a desk in M. Chapelain’s office, which was then in the Rue St. Antoine.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The first year every thing went on tolerably.
