1901
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From this reading ON a certain day in June, 1901, a cataclysm occurred in the quiet apartment of Mademoiselle Céleste Bouchard, in the Rue Clarisse, the quietest street in the quietest part of Paris.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON a certain day in June, 1901, a cataclysm occurred in the quiet apartment of Mademoiselle Céleste Bouchard, in the Rue Clarisse, the quietest street in the quietest part of Paris.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading And this masculine element had been so admirably trained!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And this masculine element had been so admirably trained!
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Mademoiselle could truly say that during Monsieur Bouchard’s fifty-four years of life he had never, until then, given her a moment’s anxiety.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading ON a certain day in June, 1901, a cataclysm occurred in the quiet apartment of Mademoiselle Céleste Bouchard, in the Rue Clarisse, the quietest street in the quietest part of Paris.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And this masculine element had been so admirably trained!
Bouchard
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From this reading ON a certain day in June, 1901, a cataclysm occurred in the quiet apartment of Mademoiselle Céleste Bouchard, in the Rue Clarisse, the quietest street in the quietest part of Paris.
Bouchard's
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From this reading Mademoiselle could truly say that during Monsieur Bouchard’s fifty-four years of life he had never, until then, given her a moment’s anxiety.
cataclysmnounUS /ˈkætəklɪsəm/
a sudden violent change in the earth's surface
From this reading ON a certain day in June, 1901, a cataclysm occurred in the quiet apartment of Mademoiselle Céleste Bouchard, in the Rue Clarisse, the quietest street in the quietest part of Paris.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading ON a certain day in June, 1901, a cataclysm occurred in the quiet apartment of Mademoiselle Céleste Bouchard, in the Rue Clarisse, the quietest street in the quietest part of Paris.
Clarisse
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From this reading ON a certain day in June, 1901, a cataclysm occurred in the quiet apartment of Mademoiselle Céleste Bouchard, in the Rue Clarisse, the quietest street in the quietest part of Paris.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading This cataclysm consisted of the simultaneous departure, or rather the levanting, of the entire masculine element in the excellent old lady’s household.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mademoiselle could truly say that during Monsieur Bouchard’s fifty-four years of life he had never, until then, given her a moment’s anxiety.
Céleste
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From this reading ON a certain day in June, 1901, a cataclysm occurred in the quiet apartment of Mademoiselle Céleste Bouchard, in the Rue Clarisse, the quietest street in the quietest part of Paris.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ON a certain day in June, 1901, a cataclysm occurred in the quiet apartment of Mademoiselle Céleste Bouchard, in the Rue Clarisse, the quietest street in the quietest part of Paris.
the act of departing
From this reading This cataclysm consisted of the simultaneous departure, or rather the levanting, of the entire masculine element in the excellent old lady’s household.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Mademoiselle could truly say that during Monsieur Bouchard’s fifty-four years of life he had never, until then, given her a moment’s anxiety.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading This cataclysm consisted of the simultaneous departure, or rather the levanting, of the entire masculine element in the excellent old lady’s household.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading This cataclysm consisted of the simultaneous departure, or rather the levanting, of the entire masculine element in the excellent old lady’s household.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading This cataclysm consisted of the simultaneous departure, or rather the levanting, of the entire masculine element in the excellent old lady’s household.
fifty-fouradjective
being four more than fifty
From this reading Mademoiselle could truly say that during Monsieur Bouchard’s fifty-four years of life he had never, until then, given her a moment’s anxiety.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Mademoiselle could truly say that during Monsieur Bouchard’s fifty-four years of life he had never, until then, given her a moment’s anxiety.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And this masculine element had been so admirably trained!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mademoiselle could truly say that during Monsieur Bouchard’s fifty-four years of life he had never, until then, given her a moment’s anxiety.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mademoiselle could truly say that during Monsieur Bouchard’s fifty-four years of life he had never, until then, given her a moment’s anxiety.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Monsieur Paul Bouchard, in particular, ten years his sister’s junior, was reckoned a model man.
a social unit living together
From this reading This cataclysm consisted of the simultaneous departure, or rather the levanting, of the entire masculine element in the excellent old lady’s household.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON a certain day in June, 1901, a cataclysm occurred in the quiet apartment of Mademoiselle Céleste Bouchard, in the Rue Clarisse, the quietest street in the quietest part of Paris.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading ON a certain day in June, 1901, a cataclysm occurred in the quiet apartment of Mademoiselle Céleste Bouchard, in the Rue Clarisse, the quietest street in the quietest part of Paris.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading Monsieur Paul Bouchard, in particular, ten years his sister’s junior, was reckoned a model man.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading This cataclysm consisted of the simultaneous departure, or rather the levanting, of the entire masculine element in the excellent old lady’s household.
levanting
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From this reading This cataclysm consisted of the simultaneous departure, or rather the levanting, of the entire masculine element in the excellent old lady’s household.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Mademoiselle could truly say that during Monsieur Bouchard’s fifty-four years of life he had never, until then, given her a moment’s anxiety.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading ON a certain day in June, 1901, a cataclysm occurred in the quiet apartment of Mademoiselle Céleste Bouchard, in the Rue Clarisse, the quietest street in the quietest part of Paris.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Monsieur Paul Bouchard, in particular, ten years his sister’s junior, was reckoned a model man.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading This cataclysm consisted of the simultaneous departure, or rather the levanting, of the entire masculine element in the excellent old lady’s household.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Monsieur Paul Bouchard, in particular, ten years his sister’s junior, was reckoned a model man.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Mademoiselle could truly say that during Monsieur Bouchard’s fifty-four years of life he had never, until then, given her a moment’s anxiety.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Monsieur Paul Bouchard, in particular, ten years his sister’s junior, was reckoned a model man.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mademoiselle could truly say that during Monsieur Bouchard’s fifty-four years of life he had never, until then, given her a moment’s anxiety.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading ON a certain day in June, 1901, a cataclysm occurred in the quiet apartment of Mademoiselle Céleste Bouchard, in the Rue Clarisse, the quietest street in the quietest part of Paris.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON a certain day in June, 1901, a cataclysm occurred in the quiet apartment of Mademoiselle Céleste Bouchard, in the Rue Clarisse, the quietest street in the quietest part of Paris.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This cataclysm consisted of the simultaneous departure, or rather the levanting, of the entire masculine element in the excellent old lady’s household.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON a certain day in June, 1901, a cataclysm occurred in the quiet apartment of Mademoiselle Céleste Bouchard, in the Rue Clarisse, the quietest street in the quietest part of Paris.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This cataclysm consisted of the simultaneous departure, or rather the levanting, of the entire masculine element in the excellent old lady’s household.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading ON a certain day in June, 1901, a cataclysm occurred in the quiet apartment of Mademoiselle Céleste Bouchard, in the Rue Clarisse, the quietest street in the quietest part of Paris.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading ON a certain day in June, 1901, a cataclysm occurred in the quiet apartment of Mademoiselle Céleste Bouchard, in the Rue Clarisse, the quietest street in the quietest part of Paris.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Monsieur Paul Bouchard, in particular, ten years his sister’s junior, was reckoned a model man.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Monsieur Paul Bouchard, in particular, ten years his sister’s junior, was reckoned a model man.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading ON a certain day in June, 1901, a cataclysm occurred in the quiet apartment of Mademoiselle Céleste Bouchard, in the Rue Clarisse, the quietest street in the quietest part of Paris.
quietestadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətəst/
superlative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading ON a certain day in June, 1901, a cataclysm occurred in the quiet apartment of Mademoiselle Céleste Bouchard, in the Rue Clarisse, the quietest street in the quietest part of Paris.
on the contrary
From this reading This cataclysm consisted of the simultaneous departure, or rather the levanting, of the entire masculine element in the excellent old lady’s household.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Monsieur Paul Bouchard, in particular, ten years his sister’s junior, was reckoned a model man.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading ON a certain day in June, 1901, a cataclysm occurred in the quiet apartment of Mademoiselle Céleste Bouchard, in the Rue Clarisse, the quietest street in the quietest part of Paris.
express in words
From this reading Mademoiselle could truly say that during Monsieur Bouchard’s fifty-four years of life he had never, until then, given her a moment’s anxiety.
simultaneousadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading This cataclysm consisted of the simultaneous departure, or rather the levanting, of the entire masculine element in the excellent old lady’s household.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Monsieur Paul Bouchard, in particular, ten years his sister’s junior, was reckoned a model man.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And this masculine element had been so admirably trained!
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading ON a certain day in June, 1901, a cataclysm occurred in the quiet apartment of Mademoiselle Céleste Bouchard, in the Rue Clarisse, the quietest street in the quietest part of Paris.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Monsieur Paul Bouchard, in particular, ten years his sister’s junior, was reckoned a model man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mademoiselle could truly say that during Monsieur Bouchard’s fifty-four years of life he had never, until then, given her a moment’s anxiety.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON a certain day in June, 1901, a cataclysm occurred in the quiet apartment of Mademoiselle Céleste Bouchard, in the Rue Clarisse, the quietest street in the quietest part of Paris.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mademoiselle could truly say that during Monsieur Bouchard’s fifty-four years of life he had never, until then, given her a moment’s anxiety.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This cataclysm consisted of the simultaneous departure, or rather the levanting, of the entire masculine element in the excellent old lady’s household.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading And this masculine element had been so admirably trained!
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Mademoiselle could truly say that during Monsieur Bouchard’s fifty-four years of life he had never, until then, given her a moment’s anxiety.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Mademoiselle could truly say that during Monsieur Bouchard’s fifty-four years of life he had never, until then, given her a moment’s anxiety.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Monsieur Paul Bouchard, in particular, ten years his sister’s junior, was reckoned a model man.
a late time of life
From this reading Monsieur Paul Bouchard, in particular, ten years his sister’s junior, was reckoned a model man.
