in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was bound to keep Renée’s secrets, although he thought that he could serve her best by revealing them, partially at least.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MADEMOISELLE’S DISAPPEARANCE PÈRE ANTOINE did not keep his appointment; in fact he was in sore perplexity between mademoiselle and Péron.
ANTOINE
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From this reading MADEMOISELLE’S DISAPPEARANCE PÈRE ANTOINE did not keep his appointment; in fact he was in sore perplexity between mademoiselle and Péron.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading MADEMOISELLE’S DISAPPEARANCE PÈRE ANTOINE did not keep his appointment; in fact he was in sore perplexity between mademoiselle and Péron.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was bound to keep Renée’s secrets, although he thought that he could serve her best by revealing them, partially at least.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He was bound to keep Renée’s secrets, although he thought that he could serve her best by revealing them, partially at least.
Bethisi
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From this reading He reproached himself too, with deception, when he went to his rooms on the Rue de Bethisi and left Péron to wait for him in vain.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading Knowing the thoughts and impulses of both and pledged not to betray either, the good father found his situation full of pitfalls.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading MADEMOISELLE’S DISAPPEARANCE PÈRE ANTOINE did not keep his appointment; in fact he was in sore perplexity between mademoiselle and Péron.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Knowing the thoughts and impulses of both and pledged not to betray either, the good father found his situation full of pitfalls.
confined by bonds
From this reading He was bound to keep Renée’s secrets, although he thought that he could serve her best by revealing them, partially at least.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what could he do?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was bound to keep Renée’s secrets, although he thought that he could serve her best by revealing them, partially at least.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was bound to keep Renée’s secrets, although he thought that he could serve her best by revealing them, partially at least.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading He reproached himself too, with deception, when he went to his rooms on the Rue de Bethisi and left Péron to wait for him in vain.
deceptionnounUS /dɪˈsepʃən/
a misleading falsehood
From this reading He reproached himself too, with deception, when he went to his rooms on the Rue de Bethisi and left Péron to wait for him in vain.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading MADEMOISELLE’S DISAPPEARANCE PÈRE ANTOINE did not keep his appointment; in fact he was in sore perplexity between mademoiselle and Péron.
DISAPPEARANCEnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading MADEMOISELLE’S DISAPPEARANCE PÈRE ANTOINE did not keep his appointment; in fact he was in sore perplexity between mademoiselle and Péron.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But what could he do?
one or the other of two
From this reading Knowing the thoughts and impulses of both and pledged not to betray either, the good father found his situation full of pitfalls.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading MADEMOISELLE’S DISAPPEARANCE PÈRE ANTOINE did not keep his appointment; in fact he was in sore perplexity between mademoiselle and Péron.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Knowing the thoughts and impulses of both and pledged not to betray either, the good father found his situation full of pitfalls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He reproached himself too, with deception, when he went to his rooms on the Rue de Bethisi and left Péron to wait for him in vain.
set up or found
From this reading Knowing the thoughts and impulses of both and pledged not to betray either, the good father found his situation full of pitfalls.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Knowing the thoughts and impulses of both and pledged not to betray either, the good father found his situation full of pitfalls.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Knowing the thoughts and impulses of both and pledged not to betray either, the good father found his situation full of pitfalls.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MADEMOISELLE’S DISAPPEARANCE PÈRE ANTOINE did not keep his appointment; in fact he was in sore perplexity between mademoiselle and Péron.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was bound to keep Renée’s secrets, although he thought that he could serve her best by revealing them, partially at least.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He reproached himself too, with deception, when he went to his rooms on the Rue de Bethisi and left Péron to wait for him in vain.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He reproached himself too, with deception, when he went to his rooms on the Rue de Bethisi and left Péron to wait for him in vain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MADEMOISELLE’S DISAPPEARANCE PÈRE ANTOINE did not keep his appointment; in fact he was in sore perplexity between mademoiselle and Péron.
impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/
plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive
From this reading Knowing the thoughts and impulses of both and pledged not to betray either, the good father found his situation full of pitfalls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MADEMOISELLE’S DISAPPEARANCE PÈRE ANTOINE did not keep his appointment; in fact he was in sore perplexity between mademoiselle and Péron.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading MADEMOISELLE’S DISAPPEARANCE PÈRE ANTOINE did not keep his appointment; in fact he was in sore perplexity between mademoiselle and Péron.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing the thoughts and impulses of both and pledged not to betray either, the good father found his situation full of pitfalls.
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 He was bound to keep Renée’s secrets, although he thought that he could serve her best by revealing them, partially at least.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He reproached himself too, with deception, when he went to his rooms on the Rue de Bethisi and left Péron to wait for him in vain.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading MADEMOISELLE’S DISAPPEARANCE PÈRE ANTOINE did not keep his appointment; in fact he was in sore perplexity between mademoiselle and Péron.
MADEMOISELLE'S
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From this reading MADEMOISELLE’S DISAPPEARANCE PÈRE ANTOINE did not keep his appointment; in fact he was in sore perplexity between mademoiselle and Péron.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MADEMOISELLE’S DISAPPEARANCE PÈRE ANTOINE did not keep his appointment; in fact he was in sore perplexity between mademoiselle and Péron.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Knowing the thoughts and impulses of both and pledged not to betray either, the good father found his situation full of pitfalls.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He reproached himself too, with deception, when he went to his rooms on the Rue de Bethisi and left Péron to wait for him in vain.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading He was bound to keep Renée’s secrets, although he thought that he could serve her best by revealing them, partially at least.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading MADEMOISELLE’S DISAPPEARANCE PÈRE ANTOINE did not keep his appointment; in fact he was in sore perplexity between mademoiselle and Péron.
pitfallsnounUS /ˈpɪtfɔːlz/
plural of “pitfall” — an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty
From this reading Knowing the thoughts and impulses of both and pledged not to betray either, the good father found his situation full of pitfalls.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading Knowing the thoughts and impulses of both and pledged not to betray either, the good father found his situation full of pitfalls.
PÈRE
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From this reading MADEMOISELLE’S DISAPPEARANCE PÈRE ANTOINE did not keep his appointment; in fact he was in sore perplexity between mademoiselle and Péron.
Péron
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From this reading MADEMOISELLE’S DISAPPEARANCE PÈRE ANTOINE did not keep his appointment; in fact he was in sore perplexity between mademoiselle and Péron.
Renée's
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From this reading He was bound to keep Renée’s secrets, although he thought that he could serve her best by revealing them, partially at least.
reproached
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From this reading He reproached himself too, with deception, when he went to his rooms on the Rue de Bethisi and left Péron to wait for him in vain.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading He was bound to keep Renée’s secrets, although he thought that he could serve her best by revealing them, partially at least.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading He reproached himself too, with deception, when he went to his rooms on the Rue de Bethisi and left Péron to wait for him in vain.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading He reproached himself too, with deception, when he went to his rooms on the Rue de Bethisi and left Péron to wait for him in vain.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading He was bound to keep Renée’s secrets, although he thought that he could serve her best by revealing them, partially at least.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading He was bound to keep Renée’s secrets, although he thought that he could serve her best by revealing them, partially at least.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Knowing the thoughts and impulses of both and pledged not to betray either, the good father found his situation full of pitfalls.
hurting
From this reading MADEMOISELLE’S DISAPPEARANCE PÈRE ANTOINE did not keep his appointment; in fact he was in sore perplexity between mademoiselle and Péron.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was bound to keep Renée’s secrets, although he thought that he could serve her best by revealing them, partially at least.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Knowing the thoughts and impulses of both and pledged not to betray either, the good father found his situation full of pitfalls.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was bound to keep Renée’s secrets, although he thought that he could serve her best by revealing them, partially at least.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was bound to keep Renée’s secrets, although he thought that he could serve her best by revealing them, partially at least.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Knowing the thoughts and impulses of both and pledged not to betray either, the good father found his situation full of pitfalls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Knowing the thoughts and impulses of both and pledged not to betray either, the good father found his situation full of pitfalls.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He reproached himself too, with deception, when he went to his rooms on the Rue de Bethisi and left Péron to wait for him in vain.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He reproached himself too, with deception, when he went to his rooms on the Rue de Bethisi and left Péron to wait for him in vain.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He reproached himself too, with deception, when he went to his rooms on the Rue de Bethisi and left Péron to wait for him in vain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MADEMOISELLE’S DISAPPEARANCE PÈRE ANTOINE did not keep his appointment; in fact he was in sore perplexity between mademoiselle and Péron.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He reproached himself too, with deception, when he went to his rooms on the Rue de Bethisi and left Péron to wait for him in vain.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what could he do?
at the time that
From this reading He reproached himself too, with deception, when he went to his rooms on the Rue de Bethisi and left Péron to wait for him in vain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He reproached himself too, with deception, when he went to his rooms on the Rue de Bethisi and left Péron to wait for him in vain.
