adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Morrel advanced with a firm, manly tread, and poor Barrois followed him as he best might.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading Morrel was only thirty-one, Barrois was sixty years of age; Morrel was deeply in love, and Barrois was dying with heat and exertion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Morrel advanced with a firm, manly tread, and poor Barrois followed him as he best might.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had therefore set off at a furious rate from the Rue Meslay, and was hastening with rapid strides in the direction of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
Barrois
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From this reading Morrel advanced with a firm, manly tread, and poor Barrois followed him as he best might.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Morrel advanced with a firm, manly tread, and poor Barrois followed him as he best might.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
cab-horse
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From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Morrel was only thirty-one, Barrois was sixty years of age; Morrel was deeply in love, and Barrois was dying with heat and exertion.
dependencenounUS /dɪˈpendəns/
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He had therefore set off at a furious rate from the Rue Meslay, and was hastening with rapid strides in the direction of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Morrel was only thirty-one, Barrois was sixty years of age; Morrel was deeply in love, and Barrois was dying with heat and exertion.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Morrel was only thirty-one, Barrois was sixty years of age; Morrel was deeply in love, and Barrois was dying with heat and exertion.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Morrel was, in fact, very happy.
Faubourgnoun
a New Orleans district lying outside the original city limits; used in combination with the names of various quarters of the city
From this reading He had therefore set off at a furious rate from the Rue Meslay, and was hastening with rapid strides in the direction of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Morrel advanced with a firm, manly tread, and poor Barrois followed him as he best might.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Morrel advanced with a firm, manly tread, and poor Barrois followed him as he best might.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had therefore set off at a furious rate from the Rue Meslay, and was hastening with rapid strides in the direction of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading He had therefore set off at a furious rate from the Rue Meslay, and was hastening with rapid strides in the direction of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Morrel was, in fact, very happy.
hastenounUS /heɪst/
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading He had therefore set off at a furious rate from the Rue Meslay, and was hastening with rapid strides in the direction of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Morrel was only thirty-one, Barrois was sixty years of age; Morrel was deeply in love, and Barrois was dying with heat and exertion.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Morrel was, in fact, very happy.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Morrel was only thirty-one, Barrois was sixty years of age; Morrel was deeply in love, and Barrois was dying with heat and exertion.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading Morrel advanced with a firm, manly tread, and poor Barrois followed him as he best might.
Meslay
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From this reading He had therefore set off at a furious rate from the Rue Meslay, and was hastening with rapid strides in the direction of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Morrel advanced with a firm, manly tread, and poor Barrois followed him as he best might.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
Morrel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Morrel was, in fact, very happy.
Noirtier
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From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had therefore set off at a furious rate from the Rue Meslay, and was hastening with rapid strides in the direction of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Morrel was only thirty-one, Barrois was sixty years of age; Morrel was deeply in love, and Barrois was dying with heat and exertion.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Morrel advanced with a firm, manly tread, and poor Barrois followed him as he best might.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading He had therefore set off at a furious rate from the Rue Meslay, and was hastening with rapid strides in the direction of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
ratenounUS /reɪt/
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading He had therefore set off at a furious rate from the Rue Meslay, and was hastening with rapid strides in the direction of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading He had therefore set off at a furious rate from the Rue Meslay, and was hastening with rapid strides in the direction of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
Saint-Honoré
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From this reading He had therefore set off at a furious rate from the Rue Meslay, and was hastening with rapid strides in the direction of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had therefore set off at a furious rate from the Rue Meslay, and was hastening with rapid strides in the direction of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Morrel was only thirty-one, Barrois was sixty years of age; Morrel was deeply in love, and Barrois was dying with heat and exertion.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
stridesnounUS /straɪdz/
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading He had therefore set off at a furious rate from the Rue Meslay, and was hastening with rapid strides in the direction of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He had therefore set off at a furious rate from the Rue Meslay, and was hastening with rapid strides in the direction of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
thirty-oneadjective
being one more than thirty
From this reading Morrel was only thirty-one, Barrois was sixty years of age; Morrel was deeply in love, and Barrois was dying with heat and exertion.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading Morrel advanced with a firm, manly tread, and poor Barrois followed him as he best might.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading M. Noirtier had just sent for him, and he was in such haste to know the reason of his doing so that he had not stopped to take a cab, placing infinitely more dependence on his own two legs than on the four legs of a cab-horse.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Morrel was, in fact, very happy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Morrel was, in fact, very happy.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had therefore set off at a furious rate from the Rue Meslay, and was hastening with rapid strides in the direction of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Morrel was only thirty-one, Barrois was sixty years of age; Morrel was deeply in love, and Barrois was dying with heat and exertion.
