adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon his arrival he found every thing prepared for a Milord Anglois: handsome apartments, fashionable carriage, well-powdered laquais, and a valet-de-chambre, waited the orders of monsieur.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Connal was with him a few minutes after his arrival--welcomed him to Paris with cordial gaiety--was more glad, and more sorry, and said more in five minutes, and above all made more protestations of regard, than an Englishman would make in a year.
absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Madame de Connal was absolutely transported with joy when she heard he was on his road to Paris.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Connal was with him a few minutes after his arrival--welcomed him to Paris with cordial gaiety--was more glad, and more sorry, and said more in five minutes, and above all made more protestations of regard, than an Englishman would make in a year.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Connal was with him a few minutes after his arrival--welcomed him to Paris with cordial gaiety--was more glad, and more sorry, and said more in five minutes, and above all made more protestations of regard, than an Englishman would make in a year.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
Anglois
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From this reading Upon his arrival he found every thing prepared for a Milord Anglois: handsome apartments, fashionable carriage, well-powdered laquais, and a valet-de-chambre, waited the orders of monsieur.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Upon his arrival he found every thing prepared for a Milord Anglois: handsome apartments, fashionable carriage, well-powdered laquais, and a valet-de-chambre, waited the orders of monsieur.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Upon his arrival he found every thing prepared for a Milord Anglois: handsome apartments, fashionable carriage, well-powdered laquais, and a valet-de-chambre, waited the orders of monsieur.
Connal
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From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Connal was with him a few minutes after his arrival--welcomed him to Paris with cordial gaiety--was more glad, and more sorry, and said more in five minutes, and above all made more protestations of regard, than an Englishman would make in a year.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/
greatly pleased
From this reading He was rejoiced--delighted--enchanted to see Mr. Ormond.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading He was rejoiced--delighted--enchanted to see Mr. Ormond.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Connal was with him a few minutes after his arrival--welcomed him to Paris with cordial gaiety--was more glad, and more sorry, and said more in five minutes, and above all made more protestations of regard, than an Englishman would make in a year.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Upon his arrival he found every thing prepared for a Milord Anglois: handsome apartments, fashionable carriage, well-powdered laquais, and a valet-de-chambre, waited the orders of monsieur.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Upon his arrival he found every thing prepared for a Milord Anglois: handsome apartments, fashionable carriage, well-powdered laquais, and a valet-de-chambre, waited the orders of monsieur.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Connal was with him a few minutes after his arrival--welcomed him to Paris with cordial gaiety--was more glad, and more sorry, and said more in five minutes, and above all made more protestations of regard, than an Englishman would make in a year.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Connal was with him a few minutes after his arrival--welcomed him to Paris with cordial gaiety--was more glad, and more sorry, and said more in five minutes, and above all made more protestations of regard, than an Englishman would make in a year.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Upon his arrival he found every thing prepared for a Milord Anglois: handsome apartments, fashionable carriage, well-powdered laquais, and a valet-de-chambre, waited the orders of monsieur.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Connal was with him a few minutes after his arrival--welcomed him to Paris with cordial gaiety--was more glad, and more sorry, and said more in five minutes, and above all made more protestations of regard, than an Englishman would make in a year.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Connal was with him a few minutes after his arrival--welcomed him to Paris with cordial gaiety--was more glad, and more sorry, and said more in five minutes, and above all made more protestations of regard, than an Englishman would make in a year.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Upon his arrival he found every thing prepared for a Milord Anglois: handsome apartments, fashionable carriage, well-powdered laquais, and a valet-de-chambre, waited the orders of monsieur.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Madame de Connal was absolutely transported with joy when she heard he was on his road to Paris.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Madame de Connal was absolutely transported with joy when she heard he was on his road to Paris.
laquais
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From this reading Upon his arrival he found every thing prepared for a Milord Anglois: handsome apartments, fashionable carriage, well-powdered laquais, and a valet-de-chambre, waited the orders of monsieur.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Connal was with him a few minutes after his arrival--welcomed him to Paris with cordial gaiety--was more glad, and more sorry, and said more in five minutes, and above all made more protestations of regard, than an Englishman would make in a year.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Connal was with him a few minutes after his arrival--welcomed him to Paris with cordial gaiety--was more glad, and more sorry, and said more in five minutes, and above all made more protestations of regard, than an Englishman would make in a year.
Milordnoun
a term of address for an English lord
From this reading Upon his arrival he found every thing prepared for a Milord Anglois: handsome apartments, fashionable carriage, well-powdered laquais, and a valet-de-chambre, waited the orders of monsieur.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Connal was with him a few minutes after his arrival--welcomed him to Paris with cordial gaiety--was more glad, and more sorry, and said more in five minutes, and above all made more protestations of regard, than an Englishman would make in a year.
monsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Upon his arrival he found every thing prepared for a Milord Anglois: handsome apartments, fashionable carriage, well-powdered laquais, and a valet-de-chambre, waited the orders of monsieur.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Connal was with him a few minutes after his arrival--welcomed him to Paris with cordial gaiety--was more glad, and more sorry, and said more in five minutes, and above all made more protestations of regard, than an Englishman would make in a year.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading He was rejoiced--delighted--enchanted to see Mr. Ormond.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Madame de Connal was absolutely transported with joy when she heard he was on his road to Paris.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
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 Upon his arrival he found every thing prepared for a Milord Anglois: handsome apartments, fashionable carriage, well-powdered laquais, and a valet-de-chambre, waited the orders of monsieur.
Ormond
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From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Upon his arrival he found every thing prepared for a Milord Anglois: handsome apartments, fashionable carriage, well-powdered laquais, and a valet-de-chambre, waited the orders of monsieur.
protestationsnounUS /ˌproʊteˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “protestation” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Connal was with him a few minutes after his arrival--welcomed him to Paris with cordial gaiety--was more glad, and more sorry, and said more in five minutes, and above all made more protestations of regard, than an Englishman would make in a year.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Connal was with him a few minutes after his arrival--welcomed him to Paris with cordial gaiety--was more glad, and more sorry, and said more in five minutes, and above all made more protestations of regard, than an Englishman would make in a year.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading He was rejoiced--delighted--enchanted to see Mr. Ormond.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Madame de Connal was absolutely transported with joy when she heard he was on his road to Paris.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Connal was with him a few minutes after his arrival--welcomed him to Paris with cordial gaiety--was more glad, and more sorry, and said more in five minutes, and above all made more protestations of regard, than an Englishman would make in a year.
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was rejoiced--delighted--enchanted to see Mr. Ormond.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madame de Connal was absolutely transported with joy when she heard he was on his road to Paris.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Connal was with him a few minutes after his arrival--welcomed him to Paris with cordial gaiety--was more glad, and more sorry, and said more in five minutes, and above all made more protestations of regard, than an Englishman would make in a year.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Connal was with him a few minutes after his arrival--welcomed him to Paris with cordial gaiety--was more glad, and more sorry, and said more in five minutes, and above all made more protestations of regard, than an Englishman would make in a year.
thankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Upon his arrival he found every thing prepared for a Milord Anglois: handsome apartments, fashionable carriage, well-powdered laquais, and a valet-de-chambre, waited the orders of monsieur.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
transportedverbUS /trænˈspɔːrtɪd/
past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
From this reading Madame de Connal was absolutely transported with joy when she heard he was on his road to Paris.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon his arrival he found every thing prepared for a Milord Anglois: handsome apartments, fashionable carriage, well-powdered laquais, and a valet-de-chambre, waited the orders of monsieur.
valet-de-chambre
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From this reading Upon his arrival he found every thing prepared for a Milord Anglois: handsome apartments, fashionable carriage, well-powdered laquais, and a valet-de-chambre, waited the orders of monsieur.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Upon his arrival he found every thing prepared for a Milord Anglois: handsome apartments, fashionable carriage, well-powdered laquais, and a valet-de-chambre, waited the orders of monsieur.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Connal was with him a few minutes after his arrival--welcomed him to Paris with cordial gaiety--was more glad, and more sorry, and said more in five minutes, and above all made more protestations of regard, than an Englishman would make in a year.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Connal was with him a few minutes after his arrival--welcomed him to Paris with cordial gaiety--was more glad, and more sorry, and said more in five minutes, and above all made more protestations of regard, than an Englishman would make in a year.
well-powdered
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From this reading Upon his arrival he found every thing prepared for a Milord Anglois: handsome apartments, fashionable carriage, well-powdered laquais, and a valet-de-chambre, waited the orders of monsieur.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Madame de Connal was absolutely transported with joy when she heard he was on his road to Paris.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Connal was with him a few minutes after his arrival--welcomed him to Paris with cordial gaiety--was more glad, and more sorry, and said more in five minutes, and above all made more protestations of regard, than an Englishman would make in a year.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Connal was with him a few minutes after his arrival--welcomed him to Paris with cordial gaiety--was more glad, and more sorry, and said more in five minutes, and above all made more protestations of regard, than an Englishman would make in a year.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Ormond had written to M. and Madame de Connal to announce his intentions of spending some time in Paris, and to thank them for the invitation to their house; an invitation which, however, he declined accepting; but he requested M. de Connal to secure apartments for him in some hotel near them.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Connal was with him a few minutes after his arrival--welcomed him to Paris with cordial gaiety--was more glad, and more sorry, and said more in five minutes, and above all made more protestations of regard, than an Englishman would make in a year.
