the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour later, Passe-partout was laughing at the result of his venturous plan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An hour later, Passe-partout was laughing at the result of his venturous plan.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The rash attempt had proved successful.
BeautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg descends the charming Valley of the Ganges, without noticing its Beauties.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg descends the charming Valley of the Ganges, without noticing its Beauties.
commendationnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdeɪʃən/
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
From this reading His master had said, "Well done!" which from him was high commendation indeed.
Cromarty
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From this reading Sir Francis Cromarty had shaken hands with him.
descendsverbUS /dɪˈsendz/
third-person singular of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg descends the charming Valley of the Ganges, without noticing its Beauties.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading His master had said, "Well done!" which from him was high commendation indeed.
Fogg
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From this reading In which Phileas Fogg descends the charming Valley of the Ganges, without noticing its Beauties.
Francis
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From this reading Sir Francis Cromarty had shaken hands with him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His master had said, "Well done!" which from him was high commendation indeed.
GangesnounUS /ˈɡændʒiz/
an Asian river; rises in the Himalayas and flows east into the Bay of Bengal; a sacred river of the Hindus
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg descends the charming Valley of the Ganges, without noticing its Beauties.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The rash attempt had proved successful.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Sir Francis Cromarty had shaken hands with him.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His master had said, "Well done!" which from him was high commendation indeed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sir Francis Cromarty had shaken hands with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An hour later, Passe-partout was laughing at the result of his venturous plan.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour later, Passe-partout was laughing at the result of his venturous plan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg descends the charming Valley of the Ganges, without noticing its Beauties.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading His master had said, "Well done!" which from him was high commendation indeed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg descends the charming Valley of the Ganges, without noticing its Beauties.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading An hour later, Passe-partout was laughing at the result of his venturous plan.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading An hour later, Passe-partout was laughing at the result of his venturous plan.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading His master had said, "Well done!" which from him was high commendation indeed.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg descends the charming Valley of the Ganges, without noticing its Beauties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg descends the charming Valley of the Ganges, without noticing its Beauties.
Passe-partoutnoun
key that secures entrance everywhere
From this reading An hour later, Passe-partout was laughing at the result of his venturous plan.
Phileas
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From this reading In which Phileas Fogg descends the charming Valley of the Ganges, without noticing its Beauties.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading An hour later, Passe-partout was laughing at the result of his venturous plan.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The rash attempt had proved successful.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading The rash attempt had proved successful.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading An hour later, Passe-partout was laughing at the result of his venturous plan.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading His master had said, "Well done!" which from him was high commendation indeed.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Sir Francis Cromarty had shaken hands with him.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Francis Cromarty had shaken hands with him.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The rash attempt had proved successful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg descends the charming Valley of the Ganges, without noticing its Beauties.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg descends the charming Valley of the Ganges, without noticing its Beauties.
venturousadjective
disposed to venture or take risks
From this reading An hour later, Passe-partout was laughing at the result of his venturous plan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An hour later, Passe-partout was laughing at the result of his venturous plan.
(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 His master had said, "Well done!" which from him was high commendation indeed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg descends the charming Valley of the Ganges, without noticing its Beauties.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir Francis Cromarty had shaken hands with him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg descends the charming Valley of the Ganges, without noticing its Beauties.
