adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
affirmativeadjectiveUS /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/
affirming or giving assent
From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But another and more pressing interest seemed to claim him.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
ArrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
Breda
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From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But another and more pressing interest seemed to claim him.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading But another and more pressing interest seemed to claim him.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading “To Colonel Franchessini’s,” he said to his coachman.
ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading “To Colonel Franchessini’s,” he said to his coachman.
Comtenoun
French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism; he also established sociology as a systematic field of study
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
conciergenounUS /ˌkɑːnsiˈerʒ/
a French caretaker of apartments or a hotel; lives on the premises and oversees people entering and leaving and handles mail and acts as janitor or porter
From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
DEnounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
Franchessini's
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From this reading “To Colonel Franchessini’s,” he said to his coachman.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But another and more pressing interest seemed to claim him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.
humiliatingadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
ill-success
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From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But another and more pressing interest seemed to claim him.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
Maxime
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From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
ministernounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
missionnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
MONSIEURnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But another and more pressing interest seemed to claim him.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
porticonounUS /ˈpɔːrtəkoʊ/
a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area
From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading But another and more pressing interest seemed to claim him.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.
PublicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
quartier
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From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
Rastignac
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From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “To Colonel Franchessini’s,” he said to his coachman.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But another and more pressing interest seemed to claim him.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
SORROWSnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
TRAILLES
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From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
WorksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.
