afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I found him at last at the bourse, after running three hours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had just gone out; and it is in vain that I called for him at Jottras’, and at the office of ‘The Financial Pilot.’
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading But I could only get from him evasive answers and vague explanations.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading At once I ran to his apartments, Rue Vivienne.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At once I ran to his apartments, Rue Vivienne.
for the reason that
From this reading Of course he did not fail to say, that, if he does withdraw, it is because he despairs of ever succeeding in pleasing Gilberte.
boursenounUS /bɔːrs/
the stock exchange in Paris
From this reading I found him at last at the bourse, after running three hours.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I could only get from him evasive answers and vague explanations.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had just gone out; and it is in vain that I called for him at Jottras’, and at the office of ‘The Financial Pilot.’
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But I could only get from him evasive answers and vague explanations.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course he did not fail to say, that, if he does withdraw, it is because he despairs of ever succeeding in pleasing Gilberte.
despairsnounUS /dɪˈsperz/
plural of “despair” — a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Of course he did not fail to say, that, if he does withdraw, it is because he despairs of ever succeeding in pleasing Gilberte.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Of course he did not fail to say, that, if he does withdraw, it is because he despairs of ever succeeding in pleasing Gilberte.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course he did not fail to say, that, if he does withdraw, it is because he despairs of ever succeeding in pleasing Gilberte.
evasiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈveɪzɪv/
deliberately vague or ambiguous
From this reading But I could only get from him evasive answers and vague explanations.
at any time
From this reading Of course he did not fail to say, that, if he does withdraw, it is because he despairs of ever succeeding in pleasing Gilberte.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading But I could only get from him evasive answers and vague explanations.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Of course he did not fail to say, that, if he does withdraw, it is because he despairs of ever succeeding in pleasing Gilberte.
FinancialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading He had just gone out; and it is in vain that I called for him at Jottras’, and at the office of ‘The Financial Pilot.’
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had just gone out; and it is in vain that I called for him at Jottras’, and at the office of ‘The Financial Pilot.’
set up or found
From this reading I found him at last at the bourse, after running three hours.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But I could only get from him evasive answers and vague explanations.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But I could only get from him evasive answers and vague explanations.
Gilberte
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From this reading Of course he did not fail to say, that, if he does withdraw, it is because he despairs of ever succeeding in pleasing Gilberte.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He had just gone out; and it is in vain that I called for him at Jottras’, and at the office of ‘The Financial Pilot.’
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had just gone out; and it is in vain that I called for him at Jottras’, and at the office of ‘The Financial Pilot.’
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had just gone out; and it is in vain that I called for him at Jottras’, and at the office of ‘The Financial Pilot.’
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had just gone out; and it is in vain that I called for him at Jottras’, and at the office of ‘The Financial Pilot.’
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At once I ran to his apartments, Rue Vivienne.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading I found him at last at the bourse, after running three hours.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At once I ran to his apartments, Rue Vivienne.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Of course he did not fail to say, that, if he does withdraw, it is because he despairs of ever succeeding in pleasing Gilberte.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had just gone out; and it is in vain that I called for him at Jottras’, and at the office of ‘The Financial Pilot.’
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had just gone out; and it is in vain that I called for him at Jottras’, and at the office of ‘The Financial Pilot.’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had just gone out; and it is in vain that I called for him at Jottras’, and at the office of ‘The Financial Pilot.’
Jottras
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From this reading He had just gone out; and it is in vain that I called for him at Jottras’, and at the office of ‘The Financial Pilot.’
and nothing more
From this reading He had just gone out; and it is in vain that I called for him at Jottras’, and at the office of ‘The Financial Pilot.’
immediately past
From this reading I found him at last at the bourse, after running three hours.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course he did not fail to say, that, if he does withdraw, it is because he despairs of ever succeeding in pleasing Gilberte.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had just gone out; and it is in vain that I called for him at Jottras’, and at the office of ‘The Financial Pilot.’
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He had just gone out; and it is in vain that I called for him at Jottras’, and at the office of ‘The Financial Pilot.’
on one occasion
From this reading At once I ran to his apartments, Rue Vivienne.
and nothing more
From this reading But I could only get from him evasive answers and vague explanations.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had just gone out; and it is in vain that I called for him at Jottras’, and at the office of ‘The Financial Pilot.’
PilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading He had just gone out; and it is in vain that I called for him at Jottras’, and at the office of ‘The Financial Pilot.’
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading Of course he did not fail to say, that, if he does withdraw, it is because he despairs of ever succeeding in pleasing Gilberte.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading At once I ran to his apartments, Rue Vivienne.
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading At once I ran to his apartments, Rue Vivienne.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading I found him at last at the bourse, after running three hours.
express in words
From this reading Of course he did not fail to say, that, if he does withdraw, it is because he despairs of ever succeeding in pleasing Gilberte.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading Of course he did not fail to say, that, if he does withdraw, it is because he despairs of ever succeeding in pleasing Gilberte.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had just gone out; and it is in vain that I called for him at Jottras’, and at the office of ‘The Financial Pilot.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had just gone out; and it is in vain that I called for him at Jottras’, and at the office of ‘The Financial Pilot.’
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I found him at last at the bourse, after running three hours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At once I ran to his apartments, Rue Vivienne.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading But I could only get from him evasive answers and vague explanations.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He had just gone out; and it is in vain that I called for him at Jottras’, and at the office of ‘The Financial Pilot.’
Vivienne
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From this reading At once I ran to his apartments, Rue Vivienne.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Of course he did not fail to say, that, if he does withdraw, it is because he despairs of ever succeeding in pleasing Gilberte.
