used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE murder of M. Rovere, committed in broad daylight, in a quarter of Paris filled with life and movement, caused a widespread sensation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading There was so much mystery mixed in the affair.
(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 All that there was of vulgar curiosity in man awoke, as atavistic bestiality at the smell of blood.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading What was this M. Rovere, former Consul to Buenos Ayres or Havana, amateur collector of objects of virtu, member of the Society of Bibliophiles, where he had not been seen for a long time?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE murder of M. Rovere, committed in broad daylight, in a quarter of Paris filled with life and movement, caused a widespread sensation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All that there was of vulgar curiosity in man awoke, as atavistic bestiality at the smell of blood.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All that there was of vulgar curiosity in man awoke, as atavistic bestiality at the smell of blood.
atavisticadjectiveUS /ˈætəvɪstɪk/
characteristic of an atavist
From this reading All that there was of vulgar curiosity in man awoke, as atavistic bestiality at the smell of blood.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading All that there was of vulgar curiosity in man awoke, as atavistic bestiality at the smell of blood.
Ayres
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From this reading What was this M. Rovere, former Consul to Buenos Ayres or Havana, amateur collector of objects of virtu, member of the Society of Bibliophiles, where he had not been seen for a long time?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading What was this M. Rovere, former Consul to Buenos Ayres or Havana, amateur collector of objects of virtu, member of the Society of Bibliophiles, where he had not been seen for a long time?
bestialitynounUS /besˈtʃælɪti/
the stupid brutal quality of a beast
From this reading All that there was of vulgar curiosity in man awoke, as atavistic bestiality at the smell of blood.
Bibliophiles
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The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading All that there was of vulgar curiosity in man awoke, as atavistic bestiality at the smell of blood.
BoulevardnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrd/
a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading THE murder of M. Rovere, committed in broad daylight, in a quarter of Paris filled with life and movement, caused a widespread sensation.
Buenos
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading THE murder of M. Rovere, committed in broad daylight, in a quarter of Paris filled with life and movement, caused a widespread sensation.
Clichynoun
a northwestern suburb of Paris; the residence of the Merovingian royalty in the 7th century
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
collectornounUS /kəˈlektər/
a person who collects things
From this reading What was this M. Rovere, former Consul to Buenos Ayres or Havana, amateur collector of objects of virtu, member of the Society of Bibliophiles, where he had not been seen for a long time?
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading THE murder of M. Rovere, committed in broad daylight, in a quarter of Paris filled with life and movement, caused a widespread sensation.
ConsulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading What was this M. Rovere, former Consul to Buenos Ayres or Havana, amateur collector of objects of virtu, member of the Society of Bibliophiles, where he had not been seen for a long time?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading All that there was of vulgar curiosity in man awoke, as atavistic bestiality at the smell of blood.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading THE murder of M. Rovere, committed in broad daylight, in a quarter of Paris filled with life and movement, caused a widespread sensation.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
dramaticallyadverbUS /drəˈmætɪkli/
in a very impressive manner
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
to or in any or all places
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading THE murder of M. Rovere, committed in broad daylight, in a quarter of Paris filled with life and movement, caused a widespread sensation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What was this M. Rovere, former Consul to Buenos Ayres or Havana, amateur collector of objects of virtu, member of the Society of Bibliophiles, where he had not been seen for a long time?
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading What was this M. Rovere, former Consul to Buenos Ayres or Havana, amateur collector of objects of virtu, member of the Society of Bibliophiles, where he had not been seen for a long time?
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What was this M. Rovere, former Consul to Buenos Ayres or Havana, amateur collector of objects of virtu, member of the Society of Bibliophiles, where he had not been seen for a long time?
HavananounUS /həˈvænə/
the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas
From this reading What was this M. Rovere, former Consul to Buenos Ayres or Havana, amateur collector of objects of virtu, member of the Society of Bibliophiles, where he had not been seen for a long time?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What was this M. Rovere, former Consul to Buenos Ayres or Havana, amateur collector of objects of virtu, member of the Society of Bibliophiles, where he had not been seen for a long time?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE murder of M. Rovere, committed in broad daylight, in a quarter of Paris filled with life and movement, caused a widespread sensation.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
judicialadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl/
decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE murder of M. Rovere, committed in broad daylight, in a quarter of Paris filled with life and movement, caused a widespread sensation.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading What was this M. Rovere, former Consul to Buenos Ayres or Havana, amateur collector of objects of virtu, member of the Society of Bibliophiles, where he had not been seen for a long time?
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading THE murder of M. Rovere, committed in broad daylight, in a quarter of Paris filled with life and movement, caused a widespread sensation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading All that there was of vulgar curiosity in man awoke, as atavistic bestiality at the smell of blood.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading What was this M. Rovere, former Consul to Buenos Ayres or Havana, amateur collector of objects of virtu, member of the Society of Bibliophiles, where he had not been seen for a long time?
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading There was so much mystery mixed in the affair.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading THE murder of M. Rovere, committed in broad daylight, in a quarter of Paris filled with life and movement, caused a widespread sensation.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was so much mystery mixed in the affair.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading THE murder of M. Rovere, committed in broad daylight, in a quarter of Paris filled with life and movement, caused a widespread sensation.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading There was so much mystery mixed in the affair.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What was this M. Rovere, former Consul to Buenos Ayres or Havana, amateur collector of objects of virtu, member of the Society of Bibliophiles, where he had not been seen for a long time?
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading What was this M. Rovere, former Consul to Buenos Ayres or Havana, amateur collector of objects of virtu, member of the Society of Bibliophiles, where he had not been seen for a long time?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE murder of M. Rovere, committed in broad daylight, in a quarter of Paris filled with life and movement, caused a widespread sensation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What was this M. Rovere, former Consul to Buenos Ayres or Havana, amateur collector of objects of virtu, member of the Society of Bibliophiles, where he had not been seen for a long time?
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading THE murder of M. Rovere, committed in broad daylight, in a quarter of Paris filled with life and movement, caused a widespread sensation.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
one of four equal parts
From this reading THE murder of M. Rovere, committed in broad daylight, in a quarter of Paris filled with life and movement, caused a widespread sensation.
republished
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From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
Rodier
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From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
Rovere
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From this reading THE murder of M. Rovere, committed in broad daylight, in a quarter of Paris filled with life and movement, caused a widespread sensation.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading What was this M. Rovere, former Consul to Buenos Ayres or Havana, amateur collector of objects of virtu, member of the Society of Bibliophiles, where he had not been seen for a long time?
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading THE murder of M. Rovere, committed in broad daylight, in a quarter of Paris filled with life and movement, caused a widespread sensation.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading All that there was of vulgar curiosity in man awoke, as atavistic bestiality at the smell of blood.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was so much mystery mixed in the affair.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading What was this M. Rovere, former Consul to Buenos Ayres or Havana, amateur collector of objects of virtu, member of the Society of Bibliophiles, where he had not been seen for a long time?
in the near future
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that there was of vulgar curiosity in man awoke, as atavistic bestiality at the smell of blood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE murder of M. Rovere, committed in broad daylight, in a quarter of Paris filled with life and movement, caused a widespread sensation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was so much mystery mixed in the affair.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading What was this M. Rovere, former Consul to Buenos Ayres or Havana, amateur collector of objects of virtu, member of the Society of Bibliophiles, where he had not been seen for a long time?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
precisely as stated
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
virtunoun
love of or taste for fine objects of art
From this reading What was this M. Rovere, former Consul to Buenos Ayres or Havana, amateur collector of objects of virtu, member of the Society of Bibliophiles, where he had not been seen for a long time?
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading All that there was of vulgar curiosity in man awoke, as atavistic bestiality at the smell of blood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was so much mystery mixed in the affair.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
in or at the place that
From this reading What was this M. Rovere, former Consul to Buenos Ayres or Havana, amateur collector of objects of virtu, member of the Society of Bibliophiles, where he had not been seen for a long time?
widespreadadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdˈspred/
widely circulated or diffused
From this reading THE murder of M. Rovere, committed in broad daylight, in a quarter of Paris filled with life and movement, caused a widespread sensation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE murder of M. Rovere, committed in broad daylight, in a quarter of Paris filled with life and movement, caused a widespread sensation.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading What could be ascertained about the dead man's life was very dramatically written up by Paul Rodier in a sketch, and this, republished everywhere and enlarged upon, soon gave to the crime of the Boulevard de Clichy the interest of a judicial romance.
