used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
abusedadjectiveUS /əˈbjuːzd/
used improperly or excessively especially drugs
From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading This was not a very brilliant opening; and the chances were, that he might remain a clerk all his life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That time over, he succeeded, thanks to M. Chapelain, in finding a place with an architect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading That time over, he succeeded, thanks to M. Chapelain, in finding a place with an architect.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading For the present, he was delighted with this inferior position, which assured him each month one hundred and seventy-five francs.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading This was not a very brilliant opening; and the chances were, that he might remain a clerk all his life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the future did not trouble him much.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading This was not a very brilliant opening; and the chances were, that he might remain a clerk all his life.
Chapelain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That time over, he succeeded, thanks to M. Chapelain, in finding a place with an architect.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading This was not a very brilliant opening; and the chances were, that he might remain a clerk all his life.
greatly pleased
From this reading For the present, he was delighted with this inferior position, which assured him each month one hundred and seventy-five francs.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But the future did not trouble him much.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For the present, he was delighted with this inferior position, which assured him each month one hundred and seventy-five francs.
earningsnounUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋz/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading That time over, he succeeded, thanks to M. Chapelain, in finding a place with an architect.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the present, he was delighted with this inferior position, which assured him each month one hundred and seventy-five francs.
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading For the present, he was delighted with this inferior position, which assured him each month one hundred and seventy-five francs.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
yet to be or coming
From this reading But the future did not trouble him much.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the future did not trouble him much.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
ten 10s
From this reading For the present, he was delighted with this inferior position, which assured him each month one hundred and seventy-five francs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading For the present, he was delighted with this inferior position, which assured him each month one hundred and seventy-five francs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This was not a very brilliant opening; and the chances were, that he might remain a clerk all his life.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading That time over, he succeeded, thanks to M. Chapelain, in finding a place with an architect.
Maxence
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From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This was not a very brilliant opening; and the chances were, that he might remain a clerk all his life.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For the present, he was delighted with this inferior position, which assured him each month one hundred and seventy-five francs.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But the future did not trouble him much.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was not a very brilliant opening; and the chances were, that he might remain a clerk all his life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For the present, he was delighted with this inferior position, which assured him each month one hundred and seventy-five francs.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading This was not a very brilliant opening; and the chances were, that he might remain a clerk all his life.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading That time over, he succeeded, thanks to M. Chapelain, in finding a place with an architect.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading That time over, he succeeded, thanks to M. Chapelain, in finding a place with an architect.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading For the present, he was delighted with this inferior position, which assured him each month one hundred and seventy-five francs.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For the present, he was delighted with this inferior position, which assured him each month one hundred and seventy-five francs.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading This was not a very brilliant opening; and the chances were, that he might remain a clerk all his life.
seventy-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈsevəntifaɪv/
being five more than seventy
From this reading For the present, he was delighted with this inferior position, which assured him each month one hundred and seventy-five francs.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading That time over, he succeeded, thanks to M. Chapelain, in finding a place with an architect.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading That time over, he succeeded, thanks to M. Chapelain, in finding a place with an architect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was not a very brilliant opening; and the chances were, that he might remain a clerk all his life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was not a very brilliant opening; and the chances were, that he might remain a clerk all his life.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading That time over, he succeeded, thanks to M. Chapelain, in finding a place with an architect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That time over, he succeeded, thanks to M. Chapelain, in finding a place with an architect.
a source of difficulty
From this reading But the future did not trouble him much.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
precisely as stated
From this reading This was not a very brilliant opening; and the chances were, that he might remain a clerk all his life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This was not a very brilliant opening; and the chances were, that he might remain a clerk all his life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For the present, he was delighted with this inferior position, which assured him each month one hundred and seventy-five francs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with a sort of frenzy that Maxence abused that freedom; and in less than two weeks he had dissipated three months’ earnings of his mother and sister.
