used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One morning, the count suggested to his son a visit to the general at his country house.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The general's country house was in the outskirts of Montmorency, and the visitors arrived about noon.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The count closely observed his son's actions, and exulted in secret; but he said no more to him on the subject of Mademoiselle de Valmont than on any other subject.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Frédéric was always at his father's orders, but he now chose to take unusual pains with his toilet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The count closely observed his son's actions, and exulted in secret; but he said no more to him on the subject of Mademoiselle de Valmont than on any other subject.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The count closely observed his son's actions, and exulted in secret; but he said no more to him on the subject of Mademoiselle de Valmont than on any other subject.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The general's country house was in the outskirts of Montmorency, and the visitors arrived about noon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One morning, the count suggested to his son a visit to the general at his country house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Frédéric was always at his father's orders, but he now chose to take unusual pains with his toilet.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Frédéric was always at his father's orders, but he now chose to take unusual pains with his toilet.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The count closely observed his son's actions, and exulted in secret; but he said no more to him on the subject of Mademoiselle de Valmont than on any other subject.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading One morning, the count suggested to his son a visit to the general at his country house.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading One morning, the count suggested to his son a visit to the general at his country house.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The count closely observed his son's actions, and exulted in secret; but he said no more to him on the subject of Mademoiselle de Valmont than on any other subject.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Even though one have no desire to please, one does not wish to repel.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even though one have no desire to please, one does not wish to repel.
divisible by two
From this reading Even though one have no desire to please, one does not wish to repel.
exultedverbUS /ɪɡˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “exult” — feel extreme happiness or elation
From this reading The count closely observed his son's actions, and exulted in secret; but he said no more to him on the subject of Mademoiselle de Valmont than on any other subject.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Frédéric was always at his father's orders, but he now chose to take unusual pains with his toilet.
Frédéric
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From this reading Frédéric was always at his father's orders, but he now chose to take unusual pains with his toilet.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading One morning, the count suggested to his son a visit to the general at his country house.
general'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading The general's country house was in the outskirts of Montmorency, and the visitors arrived about noon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Even though one have no desire to please, one does not wish to repel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frédéric was always at his father's orders, but he now chose to take unusual pains with his toilet.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The count closely observed his son's actions, and exulted in secret; but he said no more to him on the subject of Mademoiselle de Valmont than on any other subject.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One morning, the count suggested to his son a visit to the general at his country house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One morning, the count suggested to his son a visit to the general at his country house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The count closely observed his son's actions, and exulted in secret; but he said no more to him on the subject of Mademoiselle de Valmont than on any other subject.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading The count closely observed his son's actions, and exulted in secret; but he said no more to him on the subject of Mademoiselle de Valmont than on any other subject.
Montmorency
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From this reading The general's country house was in the outskirts of Montmorency, and the visitors arrived about noon.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The count closely observed his son's actions, and exulted in secret; but he said no more to him on the subject of Mademoiselle de Valmont than on any other subject.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning, the count suggested to his son a visit to the general at his country house.
not any; not one
From this reading Even though one have no desire to please, one does not wish to repel.
the middle of the day
From this reading The general's country house was in the outskirts of Montmorency, and the visitors arrived about noon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even though one have no desire to please, one does not wish to repel.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Frédéric was always at his father's orders, but he now chose to take unusual pains with his toilet.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The count closely observed his son's actions, and exulted in secret; but he said no more to him on the subject of Mademoiselle de Valmont than on any other subject.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The count closely observed his son's actions, and exulted in secret; but he said no more to him on the subject of Mademoiselle de Valmont than on any other subject.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The count closely observed his son's actions, and exulted in secret; but he said no more to him on the subject of Mademoiselle de Valmont than on any other subject.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning, the count suggested to his son a visit to the general at his country house.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Frédéric was always at his father's orders, but he now chose to take unusual pains with his toilet.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The count closely observed his son's actions, and exulted in secret; but he said no more to him on the subject of Mademoiselle de Valmont than on any other subject.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading The general's country house was in the outskirts of Montmorency, and the visitors arrived about noon.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Frédéric was always at his father's orders, but he now chose to take unusual pains with his toilet.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Even though one have no desire to please, one does not wish to repel.
repelverbUS /rɪˈpel/
cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading Even though one have no desire to please, one does not wish to repel.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The count closely observed his son's actions, and exulted in secret; but he said no more to him on the subject of Mademoiselle de Valmont than on any other subject.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The count closely observed his son's actions, and exulted in secret; but he said no more to him on the subject of Mademoiselle de Valmont than on any other subject.
a male human offspring
From this reading One morning, the count suggested to his son a visit to the general at his country house.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading The count closely observed his son's actions, and exulted in secret; but he said no more to him on the subject of Mademoiselle de Valmont than on any other subject.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The count closely observed his son's actions, and exulted in secret; but he said no more to him on the subject of Mademoiselle de Valmont than on any other subject.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading One morning, the count suggested to his son a visit to the general at his country house.
carry out
From this reading Frédéric was always at his father's orders, but he now chose to take unusual pains with his toilet.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The count closely observed his son's actions, and exulted in secret; but he said no more to him on the subject of Mademoiselle de Valmont than on any other subject.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One morning, the count suggested to his son a visit to the general at his country house.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Even though one have no desire to please, one does not wish to repel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One morning, the count suggested to his son a visit to the general at his country house.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Frédéric was always at his father's orders, but he now chose to take unusual pains with his toilet.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Frédéric was always at his father's orders, but he now chose to take unusual pains with his toilet.
Valmont
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From this reading The count closely observed his son's actions, and exulted in secret; but he said no more to him on the subject of Mademoiselle de Valmont than on any other subject.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading One morning, the count suggested to his son a visit to the general at his country house.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The general's country house was in the outskirts of Montmorency, and the visitors arrived about noon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frédéric was always at his father's orders, but he now chose to take unusual pains with his toilet.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Even though one have no desire to please, one does not wish to repel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frédéric was always at his father's orders, but he now chose to take unusual pains with his toilet.
