used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LAZARE The showrooms consisted of a small but luxuriously fitted up shop, containing many objects of excellence and value.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ‘These gentlemen,’ said M. Thévenet, ‘are making some inquiries about the sale of Le Mareschal’s group to Mr. Felix of London last week.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LAZARE The showrooms consisted of a small but luxuriously fitted up shop, containing many objects of excellence and value.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ‘These gentlemen,’ said M. Thévenet, ‘are making some inquiries about the sale of Le Mareschal’s group to Mr. Felix of London last week.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE GARE ST.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading LAZARE The showrooms consisted of a small but luxuriously fitted up shop, containing many objects of excellence and value.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading M. Thévenet introduced the manager, M. Thomas, a young and capable looking man, who invited them into his office.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He did not speak English, and Lefarge carried on the conversation.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading LAZARE The showrooms consisted of a small but luxuriously fitted up shop, containing many objects of excellence and value.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading LAZARE The showrooms consisted of a small but luxuriously fitted up shop, containing many objects of excellence and value.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He did not speak English, and Lefarge carried on the conversation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not speak English, and Lefarge carried on the conversation.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading He did not speak English, and Lefarge carried on the conversation.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading LAZARE The showrooms consisted of a small but luxuriously fitted up shop, containing many objects of excellence and value.
Felix
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From this reading ‘These gentlemen,’ said M. Thévenet, ‘are making some inquiries about the sale of Le Mareschal’s group to Mr. Felix of London last week.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading LAZARE The showrooms consisted of a small but luxuriously fitted up shop, containing many objects of excellence and value.
GARE
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From this reading AT THE GARE ST.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading ‘These gentlemen,’ said M. Thévenet, ‘are making some inquiries about the sale of Le Mareschal’s group to Mr. Felix of London last week.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading ‘These gentlemen,’ said M. Thévenet, ‘are making some inquiries about the sale of Le Mareschal’s group to Mr. Felix of London last week.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not speak English, and Lefarge carried on the conversation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading M. Thévenet introduced the manager, M. Thomas, a young and capable looking man, who invited them into his office.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading ‘These gentlemen,’ said M. Thévenet, ‘are making some inquiries about the sale of Le Mareschal’s group to Mr. Felix of London last week.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading M. Thévenet introduced the manager, M. Thomas, a young and capable looking man, who invited them into his office.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading M. Thévenet introduced the manager, M. Thomas, a young and capable looking man, who invited them into his office.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading M. Thévenet introduced the manager, M. Thomas, a young and capable looking man, who invited them into his office.
immediately past
From this reading ‘These gentlemen,’ said M. Thévenet, ‘are making some inquiries about the sale of Le Mareschal’s group to Mr. Felix of London last week.
LAZARE
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From this reading LAZARE The showrooms consisted of a small but luxuriously fitted up shop, containing many objects of excellence and value.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading ‘These gentlemen,’ said M. Thévenet, ‘are making some inquiries about the sale of Le Mareschal’s group to Mr. Felix of London last week.
Lefarge
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From this reading He did not speak English, and Lefarge carried on the conversation.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading ‘These gentlemen,’ said M. Thévenet, ‘are making some inquiries about the sale of Le Mareschal’s group to Mr. Felix of London last week.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading M. Thévenet introduced the manager, M. Thomas, a young and capable looking man, who invited them into his office.
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
From this reading LAZARE The showrooms consisted of a small but luxuriously fitted up shop, containing many objects of excellence and value.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Thévenet introduced the manager, M. Thomas, a young and capable looking man, who invited them into his office.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading ‘These gentlemen,’ said M. Thévenet, ‘are making some inquiries about the sale of Le Mareschal’s group to Mr. Felix of London last week.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading M. Thévenet introduced the manager, M. Thomas, a young and capable looking man, who invited them into his office.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading M. Thévenet introduced the manager, M. Thomas, a young and capable looking man, who invited them into his office.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading LAZARE The showrooms consisted of a small but luxuriously fitted up shop, containing many objects of excellence and value.
Mareschal's
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From this reading ‘These gentlemen,’ said M. Thévenet, ‘are making some inquiries about the sale of Le Mareschal’s group to Mr. Felix of London last week.
a form of address for a man
From this reading ‘These gentlemen,’ said M. Thévenet, ‘are making some inquiries about the sale of Le Mareschal’s group to Mr. Felix of London last week.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not speak English, and Lefarge carried on the conversation.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading LAZARE The showrooms consisted of a small but luxuriously fitted up shop, containing many objects of excellence and value.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LAZARE The showrooms consisted of a small but luxuriously fitted up shop, containing many objects of excellence and value.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading M. Thévenet introduced the manager, M. Thomas, a young and capable looking man, who invited them into his office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He did not speak English, and Lefarge carried on the conversation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘These gentlemen,’ said M. Thévenet, ‘are making some inquiries about the sale of Le Mareschal’s group to Mr. Felix of London last week.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading ‘These gentlemen,’ said M. Thévenet, ‘are making some inquiries about the sale of Le Mareschal’s group to Mr. Felix of London last week.
do one's shopping
From this reading LAZARE The showrooms consisted of a small but luxuriously fitted up shop, containing many objects of excellence and value.
showroomsnounUS /ˈʃoʊruːmz/
plural of “showroom” — an area where merchandise (such as cars) can be displayed
From this reading LAZARE The showrooms consisted of a small but luxuriously fitted up shop, containing many objects of excellence and value.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LAZARE The showrooms consisted of a small but luxuriously fitted up shop, containing many objects of excellence and value.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ‘These gentlemen,’ said M. Thévenet, ‘are making some inquiries about the sale of Le Mareschal’s group to Mr. Felix of London last week.
express in speech
From this reading He did not speak English, and Lefarge carried on the conversation.
ST
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From this reading AT THE GARE ST.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE GARE ST.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading M. Thévenet introduced the manager, M. Thomas, a young and capable looking man, who invited them into his office.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading ‘These gentlemen,’ said M. Thévenet, ‘are making some inquiries about the sale of Le Mareschal’s group to Mr. Felix of London last week.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading M. Thévenet introduced the manager, M. Thomas, a young and capable looking man, who invited them into his office.
Thévenet
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From this reading M. Thévenet introduced the manager, M. Thomas, a young and capable looking man, who invited them into his office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘These gentlemen,’ said M. Thévenet, ‘are making some inquiries about the sale of Le Mareschal’s group to Mr. Felix of London last week.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading LAZARE The showrooms consisted of a small but luxuriously fitted up shop, containing many objects of excellence and value.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading LAZARE The showrooms consisted of a small but luxuriously fitted up shop, containing many objects of excellence and value.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading ‘These gentlemen,’ said M. Thévenet, ‘are making some inquiries about the sale of Le Mareschal’s group to Mr. Felix of London last week.
which person or people
From this reading M. Thévenet introduced the manager, M. Thomas, a young and capable looking man, who invited them into his office.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading M. Thévenet introduced the manager, M. Thomas, a young and capable looking man, who invited them into his office.
