used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LUCIEN'S appearance created quite a sensation in consequence of his remarkable likeness to his brother.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading The news of Louis' death had gone abroad--not, perhaps, in all its details, but it was known, and Lucien's appearance astonished many.
(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 The news of Louis' death had gone abroad--not, perhaps, in all its details, but it was known, and Lucien's appearance astonished many.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The news of Louis' death had gone abroad--not, perhaps, in all its details, but it was known, and Lucien's appearance astonished many.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading LUCIEN'S appearance created quite a sensation in consequence of his remarkable likeness to his brother.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading While we were seated at breakfast Giordano arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lucien began to read the papers carelessly, as if he were oblivious of everything.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The news of Louis' death had gone abroad--not, perhaps, in all its details, but it was known, and Lucien's appearance astonished many.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I requested a private room, saying that we were expecting the Baron Giordano, and we got a room at the end.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading I requested a private room, saying that we were expecting the Baron Giordano, and we got a room at the end.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Lucien began to read the papers carelessly, as if he were oblivious of everything.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading While we were seated at breakfast Giordano arrived.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading LUCIEN'S appearance created quite a sensation in consequence of his remarkable likeness to his brother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The news of Louis' death had gone abroad--not, perhaps, in all its details, but it was known, and Lucien's appearance astonished many.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading Lucien began to read the papers carelessly, as if he were oblivious of everything.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading LUCIEN'S appearance created quite a sensation in consequence of his remarkable likeness to his brother.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading LUCIEN'S appearance created quite a sensation in consequence of his remarkable likeness to his brother.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The news of Louis' death had gone abroad--not, perhaps, in all its details, but it was known, and Lucien's appearance astonished many.
true confidential information
From this reading The news of Louis' death had gone abroad--not, perhaps, in all its details, but it was known, and Lucien's appearance astonished many.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I requested a private room, saying that we were expecting the Baron Giordano, and we got a room at the end.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Lucien began to read the papers carelessly, as if he were oblivious of everything.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I requested a private room, saying that we were expecting the Baron Giordano, and we got a room at the end.
Giordano
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From this reading I requested a private room, saying that we were expecting the Baron Giordano, and we got a room at the end.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The news of Louis' death had gone abroad--not, perhaps, in all its details, but it was known, and Lucien's appearance astonished many.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I requested a private room, saying that we were expecting the Baron Giordano, and we got a room at the end.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The news of Louis' death had gone abroad--not, perhaps, in all its details, but it was known, and Lucien's appearance astonished many.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lucien began to read the papers carelessly, as if he were oblivious of everything.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LUCIEN'S appearance created quite a sensation in consequence of his remarkable likeness to his brother.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I requested a private room, saying that we were expecting the Baron Giordano, and we got a room at the end.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Lucien began to read the papers carelessly, as if he were oblivious of everything.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LUCIEN'S appearance created quite a sensation in consequence of his remarkable likeness to his brother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The news of Louis' death had gone abroad--not, perhaps, in all its details, but it was known, and Lucien's appearance astonished many.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The news of Louis' death had gone abroad--not, perhaps, in all its details, but it was known, and Lucien's appearance astonished many.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The news of Louis' death had gone abroad--not, perhaps, in all its details, but it was known, and Lucien's appearance astonished many.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading LUCIEN'S appearance created quite a sensation in consequence of his remarkable likeness to his brother.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading The news of Louis' death had gone abroad--not, perhaps, in all its details, but it was known, and Lucien's appearance astonished many.
Lucien
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From this reading Lucien began to read the papers carelessly, as if he were oblivious of everything.
LUCIEN'S
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From this reading LUCIEN'S appearance created quite a sensation in consequence of his remarkable likeness to his brother.
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 The news of Louis' death had gone abroad--not, perhaps, in all its details, but it was known, and Lucien's appearance astonished many.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news of Louis' death had gone abroad--not, perhaps, in all its details, but it was known, and Lucien's appearance astonished many.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The news of Louis' death had gone abroad--not, perhaps, in all its details, but it was known, and Lucien's appearance astonished many.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading Lucien began to read the papers carelessly, as if he were oblivious of everything.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LUCIEN'S appearance created quite a sensation in consequence of his remarkable likeness to his brother.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Lucien began to read the papers carelessly, as if he were oblivious of everything.
by chance
From this reading The news of Louis' death had gone abroad--not, perhaps, in all its details, but it was known, and Lucien's appearance astonished many.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading I requested a private room, saying that we were expecting the Baron Giordano, and we got a room at the end.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading LUCIEN'S appearance created quite a sensation in consequence of his remarkable likeness to his brother.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Lucien began to read the papers carelessly, as if he were oblivious of everything.
unusual or striking
From this reading LUCIEN'S appearance created quite a sensation in consequence of his remarkable likeness to his brother.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading I requested a private room, saying that we were expecting the Baron Giordano, and we got a room at the end.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I requested a private room, saying that we were expecting the Baron Giordano, and we got a room at the end.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading I requested a private room, saying that we were expecting the Baron Giordano, and we got a room at the end.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading While we were seated at breakfast Giordano arrived.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading LUCIEN'S appearance created quite a sensation in consequence of his remarkable likeness to his brother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I requested a private room, saying that we were expecting the Baron Giordano, and we got a room at the end.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The news of Louis' death had gone abroad--not, perhaps, in all its details, but it was known, and Lucien's appearance astonished many.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LUCIEN'S appearance created quite a sensation in consequence of his remarkable likeness to his brother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The news of Louis' death had gone abroad--not, perhaps, in all its details, but it was known, and Lucien's appearance astonished many.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I requested a private room, saying that we were expecting the Baron Giordano, and we got a room at the end.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I requested a private room, saying that we were expecting the Baron Giordano, and we got a room at the end.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While we were seated at breakfast Giordano arrived.
