used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
anew
From this reading The moment was far from propitious; and the occasion, which he had so often allowed to escape, did not offer itself again.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The moment was far from propitious; and the occasion, which he had so often allowed to escape, did not offer itself again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The moment was far from propitious; and the occasion, which he had so often allowed to escape, did not offer itself again.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Every thing is so dear!” he answered with a smile, which was equivalent to a confidence, and yet which Mme. Favoral did not understand.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
(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 For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
Chapelain's
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From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
clerkshipnoun
the job of clerk
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading “Every thing is so dear!” he answered with a smile, which was equivalent to a confidence, and yet which Mme. Favoral did not understand.
copyingnounUS /ˈkɑːpiɪŋ/
an act of copying
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
dearly loved
From this reading “Every thing is so dear!” he answered with a smile, which was equivalent to a confidence, and yet which Mme. Favoral did not understand.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The moment was far from propitious; and the occasion, which he had so often allowed to escape, did not offer itself again.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you need so much money for?” his mother said to him when she noticed his eyes a little red.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
equivalentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
From this reading “Every thing is so dear!” he answered with a smile, which was equivalent to a confidence, and yet which Mme. Favoral did not understand.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The moment was far from propitious; and the occasion, which he had so often allowed to escape, did not offer itself again.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “Every thing is so dear!” he answered with a smile, which was equivalent to a confidence, and yet which Mme. Favoral did not understand.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “What do you need so much money for?” his mother said to him when she noticed his eyes a little red.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Faithful to his oath, he was working hard, though without getting on very fast.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The moment was far from propitious; and the occasion, which he had so often allowed to escape, did not offer itself again.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Faithful to his oath, he was working hard, though without getting on very fast.
Favoral
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From this reading “Every thing is so dear!” he answered with a smile, which was equivalent to a confidence, and yet which Mme. Favoral did not understand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The moment was far from propitious; and the occasion, which he had so often allowed to escape, did not offer itself again.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Faithful to his oath, he was working hard, though without getting on very fast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The moment was far from propitious; and the occasion, which he had so often allowed to escape, did not offer itself again.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Faithful to his oath, he was working hard, though without getting on very fast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Faithful to his oath, he was working hard, though without getting on very fast.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “What do you need so much money for?” his mother said to him when she noticed his eyes a little red.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Faithful to his oath, he was working hard, though without getting on very fast.
ten 10s
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Every thing is so dear!” he answered with a smile, which was equivalent to a confidence, and yet which Mme. Favoral did not understand.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The moment was far from propitious; and the occasion, which he had so often allowed to escape, did not offer itself again.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “What do you need so much money for?” his mother said to him when she noticed his eyes a little red.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
Mme
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From this reading “Every thing is so dear!” he answered with a smile, which was equivalent to a confidence, and yet which Mme. Favoral did not understand.
a particular point in time
From this reading The moment was far from propitious; and the occasion, which he had so often allowed to escape, did not offer itself again.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading “What do you need so much money for?” his mother said to him when she noticed his eyes a little red.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “What do you need so much money for?” his mother said to him when she noticed his eyes a little red.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “What do you need so much money for?” his mother said to him when she noticed his eyes a little red.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “What do you need so much money for?” his mother said to him when she noticed his eyes a little red.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The moment was far from propitious; and the occasion, which he had so often allowed to escape, did not offer itself again.
being perceived or observed
From this reading “What do you need so much money for?” his mother said to him when she noticed his eyes a little red.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Faithful to his oath, he was working hard, though without getting on very fast.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The moment was far from propitious; and the occasion, which he had so often allowed to escape, did not offer itself again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The moment was far from propitious; and the occasion, which he had so often allowed to escape, did not offer itself again.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The moment was far from propitious; and the occasion, which he had so often allowed to escape, did not offer itself again.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Faithful to his oath, he was working hard, though without getting on very fast.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
propitiousadjectiveUS /prəˈpɪʃəs/
presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
From this reading The moment was far from propitious; and the occasion, which he had so often allowed to escape, did not offer itself again.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading “What do you need so much money for?” his mother said to him when she noticed his eyes a little red.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “What do you need so much money for?” his mother said to him when she noticed his eyes a little red.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What do you need so much money for?” his mother said to him when she noticed his eyes a little red.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “Every thing is so dear!” he answered with a smile, which was equivalent to a confidence, and yet which Mme. Favoral did not understand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The moment was far from propitious; and the occasion, which he had so often allowed to escape, did not offer itself again.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The moment was far from propitious; and the occasion, which he had so often allowed to escape, did not offer itself again.
a special situation
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Faithful to his oath, he was working hard, though without getting on very fast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Faithful to his oath, he was working hard, though without getting on very fast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “Every thing is so dear!” he answered with a smile, which was equivalent to a confidence, and yet which Mme. Favoral did not understand.
precisely as stated
From this reading Faithful to his oath, he was working hard, though without getting on very fast.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Faithful to his oath, he was working hard, though without getting on very fast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For lack of any thing better, he had kept his clerkship at the railway; and, as two hundred francs a month were not quite sufficient for his wants, he spent a portion of his nights copying documents for M. Chapelain’s successor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you need so much money for?” his mother said to him when she noticed his eyes a little red.
at the time that
From this reading “What do you need so much money for?” his mother said to him when she noticed his eyes a little red.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The moment was far from propitious; and the occasion, which he had so often allowed to escape, did not offer itself again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Every thing is so dear!” he answered with a smile, which was equivalent to a confidence, and yet which Mme. Favoral did not understand.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Faithful to his oath, he was working hard, though without getting on very fast.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Faithful to his oath, he was working hard, though without getting on very fast.
but in spite of that
From this reading “Every thing is so dear!” he answered with a smile, which was equivalent to a confidence, and yet which Mme. Favoral did not understand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What do you need so much money for?” his mother said to him when she noticed his eyes a little red.
