used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The citizen Theophilus was at points of discussion with a rather dissipated-looking phantom of respectability that had descended upon him at an extremely early hour.
consider or hold as true
From this reading “Let the citizen--and, moreover, monsieur the Englishman--rest assured,” he said, “that I accept his commission with a high sense of the compliment implied.
(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 But it is not specific: _oh, mon Dieu Jésus_! that is all I complain--it is not specific.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The citizen Theophilus was at points of discussion with a rather dissipated-looking phantom of respectability that had descended upon him at an extremely early hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Let the citizen--and, moreover, monsieur the Englishman--rest assured,” he said, “that I accept his commission with a high sense of the compliment implied.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “For example, there is, for consideration, the toilette of Vesta, as well as that of Aurora.”
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading “Let the citizen--and, moreover, monsieur the Englishman--rest assured,” he said, “that I accept his commission with a high sense of the compliment implied.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The citizen Theophilus was at points of discussion with a rather dissipated-looking phantom of respectability that had descended upon him at an extremely early hour.
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading “For example, there is, for consideration, the toilette of Vesta, as well as that of Aurora.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it is not specific: _oh, mon Dieu Jésus_! that is all I complain--it is not specific.”
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The citizen Theophilus was at points of discussion with a rather dissipated-looking phantom of respectability that had descended upon him at an extremely early hour.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading “Let the citizen--and, moreover, monsieur the Englishman--rest assured,” he said, “that I accept his commission with a high sense of the compliment implied.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading But it is not specific: _oh, mon Dieu Jésus_! that is all I complain--it is not specific.”
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading “Let the citizen--and, moreover, monsieur the Englishman--rest assured,” he said, “that I accept his commission with a high sense of the compliment implied.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading “For example, there is, for consideration, the toilette of Vesta, as well as that of Aurora.”
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading The citizen Theophilus was at points of discussion with a rather dissipated-looking phantom of respectability that had descended upon him at an extremely early hour.
Dieu
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From this reading But it is not specific: _oh, mon Dieu Jésus_! that is all I complain--it is not specific.”
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading The citizen Theophilus was at points of discussion with a rather dissipated-looking phantom of respectability that had descended upon him at an extremely early hour.
dissipated-looking
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From this reading The citizen Theophilus was at points of discussion with a rather dissipated-looking phantom of respectability that had descended upon him at an extremely early hour.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The citizen Theophilus was at points of discussion with a rather dissipated-looking phantom of respectability that had descended upon him at an extremely early hour.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading “Let the citizen--and, moreover, monsieur the Englishman--rest assured,” he said, “that I accept his commission with a high sense of the compliment implied.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading “For example, there is, for consideration, the toilette of Vesta, as well as that of Aurora.”
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The citizen Theophilus was at points of discussion with a rather dissipated-looking phantom of respectability that had descended upon him at an extremely early hour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “For example, there is, for consideration, the toilette of Vesta, as well as that of Aurora.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The citizen Theophilus was at points of discussion with a rather dissipated-looking phantom of respectability that had descended upon him at an extremely early hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Let the citizen--and, moreover, monsieur the Englishman--rest assured,” he said, “that I accept his commission with a high sense of the compliment implied.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “Let the citizen--and, moreover, monsieur the Englishman--rest assured,” he said, “that I accept his commission with a high sense of the compliment implied.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The citizen Theophilus was at points of discussion with a rather dissipated-looking phantom of respectability that had descended upon him at an extremely early hour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Let the citizen--and, moreover, monsieur the Englishman--rest assured,” he said, “that I accept his commission with a high sense of the compliment implied.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The citizen Theophilus was at points of discussion with a rather dissipated-looking phantom of respectability that had descended upon him at an extremely early hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Let the citizen--and, moreover, monsieur the Englishman--rest assured,” he said, “that I accept his commission with a high sense of the compliment implied.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading “Let the citizen--and, moreover, monsieur the Englishman--rest assured,” he said, “that I accept his commission with a high sense of the compliment implied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “In what way?”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it is not specific: _oh, mon Dieu Jésus_! that is all I complain--it is not specific.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it is not specific: _oh, mon Dieu Jésus_! that is all I complain--it is not specific.”
Jésus
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From this reading But it is not specific: _oh, mon Dieu Jésus_! that is all I complain--it is not specific.”
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let the citizen--and, moreover, monsieur the Englishman--rest assured,” he said, “that I accept his commission with a high sense of the compliment implied.
monnounUS /moʊn/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading But it is not specific: _oh, mon Dieu Jésus_! that is all I complain--it is not specific.”
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “Let the citizen--and, moreover, monsieur the Englishman--rest assured,” he said, “that I accept his commission with a high sense of the compliment implied.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading “Let the citizen--and, moreover, monsieur the Englishman--rest assured,” he said, “that I accept his commission with a high sense of the compliment implied.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it is not specific: _oh, mon Dieu Jésus_! that is all I complain--it is not specific.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The citizen Theophilus was at points of discussion with a rather dissipated-looking phantom of respectability that had descended upon him at an extremely early hour.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading But it is not specific: _oh, mon Dieu Jésus_! that is all I complain--it is not specific.”
phantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading The citizen Theophilus was at points of discussion with a rather dissipated-looking phantom of respectability that had descended upon him at an extremely early hour.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The citizen Theophilus was at points of discussion with a rather dissipated-looking phantom of respectability that had descended upon him at an extremely early hour.
on the contrary
From this reading The citizen Theophilus was at points of discussion with a rather dissipated-looking phantom of respectability that had descended upon him at an extremely early hour.
respectabilitynounUS /riˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
From this reading The citizen Theophilus was at points of discussion with a rather dissipated-looking phantom of respectability that had descended upon him at an extremely early hour.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “Let the citizen--and, moreover, monsieur the Englishman--rest assured,” he said, “that I accept his commission with a high sense of the compliment implied.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Let the citizen--and, moreover, monsieur the Englishman--rest assured,” he said, “that I accept his commission with a high sense of the compliment implied.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading “Let the citizen--and, moreover, monsieur the Englishman--rest assured,” he said, “that I accept his commission with a high sense of the compliment implied.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading But it is not specific: _oh, mon Dieu Jésus_! that is all I complain--it is not specific.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The citizen Theophilus was at points of discussion with a rather dissipated-looking phantom of respectability that had descended upon him at an extremely early hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The citizen Theophilus was at points of discussion with a rather dissipated-looking phantom of respectability that had descended upon him at an extremely early hour.
Theophilus
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From this reading The citizen Theophilus was at points of discussion with a rather dissipated-looking phantom of respectability that had descended upon him at an extremely early hour.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “For example, there is, for consideration, the toilette of Vesta, as well as that of Aurora.”
toilettenoun
the act of dressing and preparing yourself
From this reading “For example, there is, for consideration, the toilette of Vesta, as well as that of Aurora.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The citizen Theophilus was at points of discussion with a rather dissipated-looking phantom of respectability that had descended upon him at an extremely early hour.
VestanounUS /ˈvestə/
(Roman mythology) goddess of the hearth and its fire whose flame was tended by vestal virgins; counterpart of Greek Hestia
From this reading “For example, there is, for consideration, the toilette of Vesta, as well as that of Aurora.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The citizen Theophilus was at points of discussion with a rather dissipated-looking phantom of respectability that had descended upon him at an extremely early hour.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “In what way?”
(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 “For example, there is, for consideration, the toilette of Vesta, as well as that of Aurora.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “In what way?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading The citizen Theophilus was at points of discussion with a rather dissipated-looking phantom of respectability that had descended upon him at an extremely early hour.
