aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Reaching Soulanges about half-past five o’clock, Rigou was sure of finding the usual party assembled at the Soudrys’.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading There, as everywhere else in town, the dinner-hour was three o’clock, according to the custom of the last century.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this preliminary talk they played at boston, the only game the queen understood.
Aigues
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From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading It was everybody’s business to learn at least something of what was going on, and also to pay their court to the mistress of the house.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There, as everywhere else in town, the dinner-hour was three o’clock, according to the custom of the last century.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Reaching Soulanges about half-past five o’clock, Rigou was sure of finding the usual party assembled at the Soudrys’.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Reaching Soulanges about half-past five o’clock, Rigou was sure of finding the usual party assembled at the Soudrys’.
bostonnounUS /ˈbɑːstən/
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading After this preliminary talk they played at boston, the only game the queen understood.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was everybody’s business to learn at least something of what was going on, and also to pay their court to the mistress of the house.
centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/
a period of 100 years
From this reading There, as everywhere else in town, the dinner-hour was three o’clock, according to the custom of the last century.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading It was everybody’s business to learn at least something of what was going on, and also to pay their court to the mistress of the house.
customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading There, as everywhere else in town, the dinner-hour was three o’clock, according to the custom of the last century.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
dinner-hour
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From this reading There, as everywhere else in town, the dinner-hour was three o’clock, according to the custom of the last century.
else
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From this reading There, as everywhere else in town, the dinner-hour was three o’clock, according to the custom of the last century.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
everybody's
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From this reading It was everybody’s business to learn at least something of what was going on, and also to pay their court to the mistress of the house.
everywhereadverbUS /ˈevriwer/
to or in any or all places
From this reading There, as everywhere else in town, the dinner-hour was three o’clock, according to the custom of the last century.
exchangenounUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Reaching Soulanges about half-past five o’clock, Rigou was sure of finding the usual party assembled at the Soudrys’.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Reaching Soulanges about half-past five o’clock, Rigou was sure of finding the usual party assembled at the Soudrys’.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading After this preliminary talk they played at boston, the only game the queen understood.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
half-past
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From this reading Reaching Soulanges about half-past five o’clock, Rigou was sure of finding the usual party assembled at the Soudrys’.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was everybody’s business to learn at least something of what was going on, and also to pay their court to the mistress of the house.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There, as everywhere else in town, the dinner-hour was three o’clock, according to the custom of the last century.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was everybody’s business to learn at least something of what was going on, and also to pay their court to the mistress of the house.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading There, as everywhere else in town, the dinner-hour was three o’clock, according to the custom of the last century.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading It was everybody’s business to learn at least something of what was going on, and also to pay their court to the mistress of the house.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
LesnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading It was everybody’s business to learn at least something of what was going on, and also to pay their court to the mistress of the house.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
notablesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəbəlz/
plural of “notable” — a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Reaching Soulanges about half-past five o’clock, Rigou was sure of finding the usual party assembled at the Soudrys’.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Reaching Soulanges about half-past five o’clock, Rigou was sure of finding the usual party assembled at the Soudrys’.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was everybody’s business to learn at least something of what was going on, and also to pay their court to the mistress of the house.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading After this preliminary talk they played at boston, the only game the queen understood.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Reaching Soulanges about half-past five o’clock, Rigou was sure of finding the usual party assembled at the Soudrys’.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading It was everybody’s business to learn at least something of what was going on, and also to pay their court to the mistress of the house.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading After this preliminary talk they played at boston, the only game the queen understood.
politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading After this preliminary talk they played at boston, the only game the queen understood.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
queennounUS /kwiːn/
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading After this preliminary talk they played at boston, the only game the queen understood.
ReachingnounUS /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Reaching Soulanges about half-past five o’clock, Rigou was sure of finding the usual party assembled at the Soudrys’.
Rigou
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From this reading Reaching Soulanges about half-past five o’clock, Rigou was sure of finding the usual party assembled at the Soudrys’.
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was everybody’s business to learn at least something of what was going on, and also to pay their court to the mistress of the house.
Soudry's
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From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
Soudrys
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From this reading Reaching Soulanges about half-past five o’clock, Rigou was sure of finding the usual party assembled at the Soudrys’.
Soulanges
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From this reading Reaching Soulanges about half-past five o’clock, Rigou was sure of finding the usual party assembled at the Soudrys’.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Reaching Soulanges about half-past five o’clock, Rigou was sure of finding the usual party assembled at the Soudrys’.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Reaching Soulanges about half-past five o’clock, Rigou was sure of finding the usual party assembled at the Soudrys’.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There, as everywhere else in town, the dinner-hour was three o’clock, according to the custom of the last century.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After this preliminary talk they played at boston, the only game the queen understood.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this preliminary talk they played at boston, the only game the queen understood.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There, as everywhere else in town, the dinner-hour was three o’clock, according to the custom of the last century.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There, as everywhere else in town, the dinner-hour was three o’clock, according to the custom of the last century.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading There, as everywhere else in town, the dinner-hour was three o’clock, according to the custom of the last century.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading After this preliminary talk they played at boston, the only game the queen understood.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Reaching Soulanges about half-past five o’clock, Rigou was sure of finding the usual party assembled at the Soudrys’.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reaching Soulanges about half-past five o’clock, Rigou was sure of finding the usual party assembled at the Soudrys’.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was everybody’s business to learn at least something of what was going on, and also to pay their court to the mistress of the house.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From five to nine the notables of Soulanges met in Madame Soudry’s salon to exchange the news, make their political speeches, comment upon the private lives of every one in the valley, and talk about Les Aigues, which latter topic kept the conversation going for at least an hour every day.
