used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You found a noble, powerful, and wealthy family.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You found a noble, powerful, and wealthy family.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading It was no longer Van Klopen’s hired carriage that stopped in front of the Hotel des Folies, but a carriage bearing a gorgeous coat of arms.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Well?” she asked.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading It was no longer Van Klopen’s hired carriage that stopped in front of the Hotel des Folies, but a carriage bearing a gorgeous coat of arms.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading You resumed the illustrious name of which you had been robbed; your enemies were crushed; and your rights were restored to you.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “Well, when my hopes seemed on the point of being realized, it happened that the mystery of your birth was suddenly revealed to you.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading “Well, when my hopes seemed on the point of being realized, it happened that the mystery of your birth was suddenly revealed to you.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was no longer Van Klopen’s hired carriage that stopped in front of the Hotel des Folies, but a carriage bearing a gorgeous coat of arms.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading It was no longer Van Klopen’s hired carriage that stopped in front of the Hotel des Folies, but a carriage bearing a gorgeous coat of arms.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading It was no longer Van Klopen’s hired carriage that stopped in front of the Hotel des Folies, but a carriage bearing a gorgeous coat of arms.
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading You resumed the illustrious name of which you had been robbed; your enemies were crushed; and your rights were restored to you.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading It was no longer Van Klopen’s hired carriage that stopped in front of the Hotel des Folies, but a carriage bearing a gorgeous coat of arms.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading You resumed the illustrious name of which you had been robbed; your enemies were crushed; and your rights were restored to you.
a social unit living together
From this reading You found a noble, powerful, and wealthy family.
Folies
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From this reading It was no longer Van Klopen’s hired carriage that stopped in front of the Hotel des Folies, but a carriage bearing a gorgeous coat of arms.
set up or found
From this reading You found a noble, powerful, and wealthy family.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was no longer Van Klopen’s hired carriage that stopped in front of the Hotel des Folies, but a carriage bearing a gorgeous coat of arms.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading It was no longer Van Klopen’s hired carriage that stopped in front of the Hotel des Folies, but a carriage bearing a gorgeous coat of arms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You resumed the illustrious name of which you had been robbed; your enemies were crushed; and your rights were restored to you.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “Well, when my hopes seemed on the point of being realized, it happened that the mystery of your birth was suddenly revealed to you.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading It was no longer Van Klopen’s hired carriage that stopped in front of the Hotel des Folies, but a carriage bearing a gorgeous coat of arms.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Well, when my hopes seemed on the point of being realized, it happened that the mystery of your birth was suddenly revealed to you.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It was no longer Van Klopen’s hired carriage that stopped in front of the Hotel des Folies, but a carriage bearing a gorgeous coat of arms.
illustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading You resumed the illustrious name of which you had been robbed; your enemies were crushed; and your rights were restored to you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was no longer Van Klopen’s hired carriage that stopped in front of the Hotel des Folies, but a carriage bearing a gorgeous coat of arms.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Well, when my hopes seemed on the point of being realized, it happened that the mystery of your birth was suddenly revealed to you.
Klopen's
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From this reading It was no longer Van Klopen’s hired carriage that stopped in front of the Hotel des Folies, but a carriage bearing a gorgeous coat of arms.
for more time
From this reading It was no longer Van Klopen’s hired carriage that stopped in front of the Hotel des Folies, but a carriage bearing a gorgeous coat of arms.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Well, when my hopes seemed on the point of being realized, it happened that the mystery of your birth was suddenly revealed to you.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading “Well, when my hopes seemed on the point of being realized, it happened that the mystery of your birth was suddenly revealed to you.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading You resumed the illustrious name of which you had been robbed; your enemies were crushed; and your rights were restored to you.
not any; not one
From this reading It was no longer Van Klopen’s hired carriage that stopped in front of the Hotel des Folies, but a carriage bearing a gorgeous coat of arms.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading You found a noble, powerful, and wealthy family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Well, when my hopes seemed on the point of being realized, it happened that the mystery of your birth was suddenly revealed to you.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Well, when my hopes seemed on the point of being realized, it happened that the mystery of your birth was suddenly revealed to you.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading “Well, when my hopes seemed on the point of being realized, it happened that the mystery of your birth was suddenly revealed to you.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading You found a noble, powerful, and wealthy family.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading “Well, when my hopes seemed on the point of being realized, it happened that the mystery of your birth was suddenly revealed to you.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading You resumed the illustrious name of which you had been robbed; your enemies were crushed; and your rights were restored to you.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading You resumed the illustrious name of which you had been robbed; your enemies were crushed; and your rights were restored to you.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading “Well, when my hopes seemed on the point of being realized, it happened that the mystery of your birth was suddenly revealed to you.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading You resumed the illustrious name of which you had been robbed; your enemies were crushed; and your rights were restored to you.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading You resumed the illustrious name of which you had been robbed; your enemies were crushed; and your rights were restored to you.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Well, when my hopes seemed on the point of being realized, it happened that the mystery of your birth was suddenly revealed to you.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Well?” she asked.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading It was no longer Van Klopen’s hired carriage that stopped in front of the Hotel des Folies, but a carriage bearing a gorgeous coat of arms.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading “Well, when my hopes seemed on the point of being realized, it happened that the mystery of your birth was suddenly revealed to you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Well, when my hopes seemed on the point of being realized, it happened that the mystery of your birth was suddenly revealed to you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Well, when my hopes seemed on the point of being realized, it happened that the mystery of your birth was suddenly revealed to you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Well, when my hopes seemed on the point of being realized, it happened that the mystery of your birth was suddenly revealed to you.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading It was no longer Van Klopen’s hired carriage that stopped in front of the Hotel des Folies, but a carriage bearing a gorgeous coat of arms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Well, when my hopes seemed on the point of being realized, it happened that the mystery of your birth was suddenly revealed to you.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading You found a noble, powerful, and wealthy family.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well?” she asked.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You resumed the illustrious name of which you had been robbed; your enemies were crushed; and your rights were restored to you.
at the time that
From this reading “Well, when my hopes seemed on the point of being realized, it happened that the mystery of your birth was suddenly revealed to you.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You resumed the illustrious name of which you had been robbed; your enemies were crushed; and your rights were restored to you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, when my hopes seemed on the point of being realized, it happened that the mystery of your birth was suddenly revealed to you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, when my hopes seemed on the point of being realized, it happened that the mystery of your birth was suddenly revealed to you.
