used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the time was getting short, so Chambertin had recourse to an ex-apothecary of Lyon, who had retired from business and bought a pleasant little house at Allevard.
Allevard
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From this reading But the time was getting short, so Chambertin had recourse to an ex-apothecary of Lyon, who had retired from business and bought a pleasant little house at Allevard.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the time was getting short, so Chambertin had recourse to an ex-apothecary of Lyon, who had retired from business and bought a pleasant little house at Allevard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On leaving the Bidaults, Monsieur Chambertin went to the mayor's; but the mayor was in the fields overlooking his laborers, and would not return till evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was not a very distinguished individual to place before a palatine; but as there was no time to choose, he had to be content with what he could get; besides, Monsieur Fondant talked very little, so he was not likely to say foolish things.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the time was getting short, so Chambertin had recourse to an ex-apothecary of Lyon, who had retired from business and bought a pleasant little house at Allevard.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was not a very distinguished individual to place before a palatine; but as there was no time to choose, he had to be content with what he could get; besides, Monsieur Fondant talked very little, so he was not likely to say foolish things.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was not a very distinguished individual to place before a palatine; but as there was no time to choose, he had to be content with what he could get; besides, Monsieur Fondant talked very little, so he was not likely to say foolish things.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading He was not a very distinguished individual to place before a palatine; but as there was no time to choose, he had to be content with what he could get; besides, Monsieur Fondant talked very little, so he was not likely to say foolish things.
Bidault's
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From this reading Then he hurried to the notary, Bidault's successor; but the notary was hunting, and his wife was in the midst of making preserves, which she could not leave.
Bidaults
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From this reading On leaving the Bidaults, Monsieur Chambertin went to the mayor's; but the mayor was in the fields overlooking his laborers, and would not return till evening.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading But the time was getting short, so Chambertin had recourse to an ex-apothecary of Lyon, who had retired from business and bought a pleasant little house at Allevard.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading So Chambertin burst in upon him, and, having no time to explain himself at length, said hurriedly:
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading But the time was getting short, so Chambertin had recourse to an ex-apothecary of Lyon, who had retired from business and bought a pleasant little house at Allevard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On leaving the Bidaults, Monsieur Chambertin went to the mayor's; but the mayor was in the fields overlooking his laborers, and would not return till evening.
Chambertin
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From this reading On leaving the Bidaults, Monsieur Chambertin went to the mayor's; but the mayor was in the fields overlooking his laborers, and would not return till evening.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading He was not a very distinguished individual to place before a palatine; but as there was no time to choose, he had to be content with what he could get; besides, Monsieur Fondant talked very little, so he was not likely to say foolish things.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He was not a very distinguished individual to place before a palatine; but as there was no time to choose, he had to be content with what he could get; besides, Monsieur Fondant talked very little, so he was not likely to say foolish things.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then he hurried to the notary, Bidault's successor; but the notary was hunting, and his wife was in the midst of making preserves, which she could not leave.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading He was not a very distinguished individual to place before a palatine; but as there was no time to choose, he had to be content with what he could get; besides, Monsieur Fondant talked very little, so he was not likely to say foolish things.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On leaving the Bidaults, Monsieur Chambertin went to the mayor's; but the mayor was in the fields overlooking his laborers, and would not return till evening.
ex-apothecary
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From this reading But the time was getting short, so Chambertin had recourse to an ex-apothecary of Lyon, who had retired from business and bought a pleasant little house at Allevard.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading So Chambertin burst in upon him, and, having no time to explain himself at length, said hurriedly:
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading On leaving the Bidaults, Monsieur Chambertin went to the mayor's; but the mayor was in the fields overlooking his laborers, and would not return till evening.
Fondantnoun
candy made of a thick creamy sugar paste
From this reading He was not a very distinguished individual to place before a palatine; but as there was no time to choose, he had to be content with what he could get; besides, Monsieur Fondant talked very little, so he was not likely to say foolish things.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading He was not a very distinguished individual to place before a palatine; but as there was no time to choose, he had to be content with what he could get; besides, Monsieur Fondant talked very little, so he was not likely to say foolish things.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the time was getting short, so Chambertin had recourse to an ex-apothecary of Lyon, who had retired from business and bought a pleasant little house at Allevard.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He was not a very distinguished individual to place before a palatine; but as there was no time to choose, he had to be content with what he could get; besides, Monsieur Fondant talked very little, so he was not likely to say foolish things.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading But the time was getting short, so Chambertin had recourse to an ex-apothecary of Lyon, who had retired from business and bought a pleasant little house at Allevard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the time was getting short, so Chambertin had recourse to an ex-apothecary of Lyon, who had retired from business and bought a pleasant little house at Allevard.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading So Chambertin burst in upon him, and, having no time to explain himself at length, said hurriedly:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he hurried to the notary, Bidault's successor; but the notary was hunting, and his wife was in the midst of making preserves, which she could not leave.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So Chambertin burst in upon him, and, having no time to explain himself at length, said hurriedly:
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading So Chambertin burst in upon him, and, having no time to explain himself at length, said hurriedly:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On leaving the Bidaults, Monsieur Chambertin went to the mayor's; but the mayor was in the fields overlooking his laborers, and would not return till evening.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But the time was getting short, so Chambertin had recourse to an ex-apothecary of Lyon, who had retired from business and bought a pleasant little house at Allevard.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Then he hurried to the notary, Bidault's successor; but the notary was hunting, and his wife was in the midst of making preserves, which she could not leave.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Then he hurried to the notary, Bidault's successor; but the notary was hunting, and his wife was in the midst of making preserves, which she could not leave.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading So Chambertin burst in upon him, and, having no time to explain himself at length, said hurriedly:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On leaving the Bidaults, Monsieur Chambertin went to the mayor's; but the mayor was in the fields overlooking his laborers, and would not return till evening.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He was not a very distinguished individual to place before a palatine; but as there was no time to choose, he had to be content with what he could get; besides, Monsieur Fondant talked very little, so he was not likely to say foolish things.
laborersnounUS /ˈleɪbərərz/
plural of “laborer” — someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading On leaving the Bidaults, Monsieur Chambertin went to the mayor's; but the mayor was in the fields overlooking his laborers, and would not return till evening.
go away from a place
From this reading Then he hurried to the notary, Bidault's successor; but the notary was hunting, and his wife was in the midst of making preserves, which she could not leave.
the act of departing
From this reading On leaving the Bidaults, Monsieur Chambertin went to the mayor's; but the mayor was in the fields overlooking his laborers, and would not return till evening.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading So Chambertin burst in upon him, and, having no time to explain himself at length, said hurriedly:
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading He was not a very distinguished individual to place before a palatine; but as there was no time to choose, he had to be content with what he could get; besides, Monsieur Fondant talked very little, so he was not likely to say foolish things.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But the time was getting short, so Chambertin had recourse to an ex-apothecary of Lyon, who had retired from business and bought a pleasant little house at Allevard.
LyonnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading But the time was getting short, so Chambertin had recourse to an ex-apothecary of Lyon, who had retired from business and bought a pleasant little house at Allevard.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Then he hurried to the notary, Bidault's successor; but the notary was hunting, and his wife was in the midst of making preserves, which she could not leave.
mayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading On leaving the Bidaults, Monsieur Chambertin went to the mayor's; but the mayor was in the fields overlooking his laborers, and would not return till evening.
mayor'snounUS /ˈmeɪərz/
possessive form of “mayor” — the head of a city government
From this reading On leaving the Bidaults, Monsieur Chambertin went to the mayor's; but the mayor was in the fields overlooking his laborers, and would not return till evening.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Then he hurried to the notary, Bidault's successor; but the notary was hunting, and his wife was in the midst of making preserves, which she could not leave.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading On leaving the Bidaults, Monsieur Chambertin went to the mayor's; but the mayor was in the fields overlooking his laborers, and would not return till evening.
not any; not one
From this reading He was not a very distinguished individual to place before a palatine; but as there was no time to choose, he had to be content with what he could get; besides, Monsieur Fondant talked very little, so he was not likely to say foolish things.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On leaving the Bidaults, Monsieur Chambertin went to the mayor's; but the mayor was in the fields overlooking his laborers, and would not return till evening.
notarynounUS /ˈnoʊtəri/
someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions
From this reading Then he hurried to the notary, Bidault's successor; but the notary was hunting, and his wife was in the midst of making preserves, which she could not leave.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then he hurried to the notary, Bidault's successor; but the notary was hunting, and his wife was in the midst of making preserves, which she could not leave.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On leaving the Bidaults, Monsieur Chambertin went to the mayor's; but the mayor was in the fields overlooking his laborers, and would not return till evening.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading On leaving the Bidaults, Monsieur Chambertin went to the mayor's; but the mayor was in the fields overlooking his laborers, and would not return till evening.
palatinenounUS /ˈpælətaɪn/
any of various important officials in ancient Rome
From this reading He was not a very distinguished individual to place before a palatine; but as there was no time to choose, he had to be content with what he could get; besides, Monsieur Fondant talked very little, so he was not likely to say foolish things.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was not a very distinguished individual to place before a palatine; but as there was no time to choose, he had to be content with what he could get; besides, Monsieur Fondant talked very little, so he was not likely to say foolish things.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading But the time was getting short, so Chambertin had recourse to an ex-apothecary of Lyon, who had retired from business and bought a pleasant little house at Allevard.
preservesnounUS /prəˈzɜːrvz/
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
From this reading Then he hurried to the notary, Bidault's successor; but the notary was hunting, and his wife was in the midst of making preserves, which she could not leave.
recoursenounUS /ˈriːkɔːrs/
act of turning to for assistance
From this reading But the time was getting short, so Chambertin had recourse to an ex-apothecary of Lyon, who had retired from business and bought a pleasant little house at Allevard.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading But the time was getting short, so Chambertin had recourse to an ex-apothecary of Lyon, who had retired from business and bought a pleasant little house at Allevard.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On leaving the Bidaults, Monsieur Chambertin went to the mayor's; but the mayor was in the fields overlooking his laborers, and would not return till evening.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading So Chambertin burst in upon him, and, having no time to explain himself at length, said hurriedly:
express in words
From this reading He was not a very distinguished individual to place before a palatine; but as there was no time to choose, he had to be content with what he could get; besides, Monsieur Fondant talked very little, so he was not likely to say foolish things.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he hurried to the notary, Bidault's successor; but the notary was hunting, and his wife was in the midst of making preserves, which she could not leave.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading But the time was getting short, so Chambertin had recourse to an ex-apothecary of Lyon, who had retired from business and bought a pleasant little house at Allevard.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But the time was getting short, so Chambertin had recourse to an ex-apothecary of Lyon, who had retired from business and bought a pleasant little house at Allevard.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading Then he hurried to the notary, Bidault's successor; but the notary was hunting, and his wife was in the midst of making preserves, which she could not leave.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He was not a very distinguished individual to place before a palatine; but as there was no time to choose, he had to be content with what he could get; besides, Monsieur Fondant talked very little, so he was not likely to say foolish things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On leaving the Bidaults, Monsieur Chambertin went to the mayor's; but the mayor was in the fields overlooking his laborers, and would not return till evening.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he hurried to the notary, Bidault's successor; but the notary was hunting, and his wife was in the midst of making preserves, which she could not leave.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was not a very distinguished individual to place before a palatine; but as there was no time to choose, he had to be content with what he could get; besides, Monsieur Fondant talked very little, so he was not likely to say foolish things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He was not a very distinguished individual to place before a palatine; but as there was no time to choose, he had to be content with what he could get; besides, Monsieur Fondant talked very little, so he was not likely to say foolish things.
up to a particular time
From this reading On leaving the Bidaults, Monsieur Chambertin went to the mayor's; but the mayor was in the fields overlooking his laborers, and would not return till evening.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But the time was getting short, so Chambertin had recourse to an ex-apothecary of Lyon, who had retired from business and bought a pleasant little house at Allevard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On leaving the Bidaults, Monsieur Chambertin went to the mayor's; but the mayor was in the fields overlooking his laborers, and would not return till evening.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading So Chambertin burst in upon him, and, having no time to explain himself at length, said hurriedly:
precisely as stated
From this reading He was not a very distinguished individual to place before a palatine; but as there was no time to choose, he had to be content with what he could get; besides, Monsieur Fondant talked very little, so he was not likely to say foolish things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On leaving the Bidaults, Monsieur Chambertin went to the mayor's; but the mayor was in the fields overlooking his laborers, and would not return till evening.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On leaving the Bidaults, Monsieur Chambertin went to the mayor's; but the mayor was in the fields overlooking his laborers, and would not return till evening.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was not a very distinguished individual to place before a palatine; but as there was no time to choose, he had to be content with what he could get; besides, Monsieur Fondant talked very little, so he was not likely to say foolish things.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then he hurried to the notary, Bidault's successor; but the notary was hunting, and his wife was in the midst of making preserves, which she could not leave.
which person or people
From this reading But the time was getting short, so Chambertin had recourse to an ex-apothecary of Lyon, who had retired from business and bought a pleasant little house at Allevard.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Then he hurried to the notary, Bidault's successor; but the notary was hunting, and his wife was in the midst of making preserves, which she could not leave.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was not a very distinguished individual to place before a palatine; but as there was no time to choose, he had to be content with what he could get; besides, Monsieur Fondant talked very little, so he was not likely to say foolish things.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On leaving the Bidaults, Monsieur Chambertin went to the mayor's; but the mayor was in the fields overlooking his laborers, and would not return till evening.
