used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir Gaspard le Marchant sat before an untasted breakfast in a Paris hotel.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sir Gaspard le Marchant sat before an untasted breakfast in a Paris hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He felt curiously ill; far worse than he had ever known himself; he breathed with an effort that made his man servant nervous as he stood behind his chair.
for the reason that
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sir Gaspard le Marchant sat before an untasted breakfast in a Paris hotel.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He felt curiously ill; far worse than he had ever known himself; he breathed with an effort that made his man servant nervous as he stood behind his chair.
cause to be bored
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Sir Gaspard le Marchant sat before an untasted breakfast in a Paris hotel.
uttered without voice
From this reading He felt curiously ill; far worse than he had ever known himself; he breathed with an effort that made his man servant nervous as he stood behind his chair.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He felt curiously ill; far worse than he had ever known himself; he breathed with an effort that made his man servant nervous as he stood behind his chair.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
Cristiane's
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From this reading “He looks pleased with Miss Cristiane’s letter; perhaps that’ll do him good!” the man thought distressedly.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading He felt curiously ill; far worse than he had ever known himself; he breathed with an effort that made his man servant nervous as he stood behind his chair.
distressedly
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From this reading “He looks pleased with Miss Cristiane’s letter; perhaps that’ll do him good!” the man thought distressedly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “He looks pleased with Miss Cristiane’s letter; perhaps that’ll do him good!” the man thought distressedly.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He felt curiously ill; far worse than he had ever known himself; he breathed with an effort that made his man servant nervous as he stood behind his chair.
at any time
From this reading He felt curiously ill; far worse than he had ever known himself; he breathed with an effort that made his man servant nervous as he stood behind his chair.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He felt curiously ill; far worse than he had ever known himself; he breathed with an effort that made his man servant nervous as he stood behind his chair.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt curiously ill; far worse than he had ever known himself; he breathed with an effort that made his man servant nervous as he stood behind his chair.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
Gaspard
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From this reading Sir Gaspard le Marchant sat before an untasted breakfast in a Paris hotel.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “He looks pleased with Miss Cristiane’s letter; perhaps that’ll do him good!” the man thought distressedly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He felt curiously ill; far worse than he had ever known himself; he breathed with an effort that made his man servant nervous as he stood behind his chair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt curiously ill; far worse than he had ever known himself; he breathed with an effort that made his man servant nervous as he stood behind his chair.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “He looks pleased with Miss Cristiane’s letter; perhaps that’ll do him good!” the man thought distressedly.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He felt curiously ill; far worse than he had ever known himself; he breathed with an effort that made his man servant nervous as he stood behind his chair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt curiously ill; far worse than he had ever known himself; he breathed with an effort that made his man servant nervous as he stood behind his chair.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Sir Gaspard le Marchant sat before an untasted breakfast in a Paris hotel.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading He felt curiously ill; far worse than he had ever known himself; he breathed with an effort that made his man servant nervous as he stood behind his chair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sir Gaspard le Marchant sat before an untasted breakfast in a Paris hotel.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He felt curiously ill; far worse than he had ever known himself; he breathed with an effort that made his man servant nervous as he stood behind his chair.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Sir Gaspard le Marchant sat before an untasted breakfast in a Paris hotel.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “He looks pleased with Miss Cristiane’s letter; perhaps that’ll do him good!” the man thought distressedly.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “He looks pleased with Miss Cristiane’s letter; perhaps that’ll do him good!” the man thought distressedly.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE LUCK OF MARCUS WRAY.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He felt curiously ill; far worse than he had ever known himself; he breathed with an effort that made his man servant nervous as he stood behind his chair.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He felt curiously ill; far worse than he had ever known himself; he breathed with an effort that made his man servant nervous as he stood behind his chair.
Marchant
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From this reading Sir Gaspard le Marchant sat before an untasted breakfast in a Paris hotel.
MARCUS
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From this reading THE LUCK OF MARCUS WRAY.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “He looks pleased with Miss Cristiane’s letter; perhaps that’ll do him good!” the man thought distressedly.
easily agitated
From this reading He felt curiously ill; far worse than he had ever known himself; he breathed with an effort that made his man servant nervous as he stood behind his chair.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LUCK OF MARCUS WRAY.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Sir Gaspard le Marchant sat before an untasted breakfast in a Paris hotel.
ParisianadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
by chance
From this reading “He looks pleased with Miss Cristiane’s letter; perhaps that’ll do him good!” the man thought distressedly.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading “He looks pleased with Miss Cristiane’s letter; perhaps that’ll do him good!” the man thought distressedly.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Sir Gaspard le Marchant sat before an untasted breakfast in a Paris hotel.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He felt curiously ill; far worse than he had ever known himself; he breathed with an effort that made his man servant nervous as he stood behind his chair.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Gaspard le Marchant sat before an untasted breakfast in a Paris hotel.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
specialistnounUS /ˈspeʃələst/
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He felt curiously ill; far worse than he had ever known himself; he breathed with an effort that made his man servant nervous as he stood behind his chair.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He felt curiously ill; far worse than he had ever known himself; he breathed with an effort that made his man servant nervous as he stood behind his chair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt curiously ill; far worse than he had ever known himself; he breathed with an effort that made his man servant nervous as he stood behind his chair.
that'll
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From this reading “He looks pleased with Miss Cristiane’s letter; perhaps that’ll do him good!” the man thought distressedly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LUCK OF MARCUS WRAY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “He looks pleased with Miss Cristiane’s letter; perhaps that’ll do him good!” the man thought distressedly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
untastedadjective
still full
From this reading Sir Gaspard le Marchant sat before an untasted breakfast in a Paris hotel.
which person or people
From this reading Parker alone knew the secret of his master’s state of health, knew that their journey to Rome had been put off first that Sir Gaspard might consult a Parisian specialist, and then because the man who bore his pain so bravely had not the strength to travel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He felt curiously ill; far worse than he had ever known himself; he breathed with an effort that made his man servant nervous as he stood behind his chair.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading He felt curiously ill; far worse than he had ever known himself; he breathed with an effort that made his man servant nervous as he stood behind his chair.
WRAY
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From this reading THE LUCK OF MARCUS WRAY.
