used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A glance at the dark windows showed that the dawn was yet far distant, and he was about to turn over and go thankfully to sleep again when a sudden remembrance leaped into his brain.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In an instant, he had bounded from the bed, struck a match, and, after a look at his watch, lighted a candle.
anew
From this reading A glance at the dark windows showed that the dawn was yet far distant, and he was about to turn over and go thankfully to sleep again when a sudden remembrance leaped into his brain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In an instant, he had bounded from the bed, struck a match, and, after a look at his watch, lighted a candle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
Aristide
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From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Then he returned to the bed, and, without compunction, grasped the plump arm of Madame Brisson, who was sleeping peacefully, and shook her roughly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "The Holladay Case," "The Marathon Mystery," "The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet," etc.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading In an instant, he had bounded from the bed, struck a match, and, after a look at his watch, lighted a candle.
BoulenounUS /buːl/
an inlaid furniture decoration; tortoiseshell and yellow and white metal form scrolls in cabinetwork
From this reading Author of "The Holladay Case," "The Marathon Mystery," "The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet," etc.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading In an instant, he had bounded from the bed, struck a match, and, after a look at his watch, lighted a candle.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading A glance at the dark windows showed that the dawn was yet far distant, and he was about to turn over and go thankfully to sleep again when a sudden remembrance leaped into his brain.
Brisson
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From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading Author of "The Holladay Case," "The Marathon Mystery," "The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet," etc.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading In an instant, he had bounded from the bed, struck a match, and, after a look at his watch, lighted a candle.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Author of "The Holladay Case," "The Marathon Mystery," "The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet," etc.
compunctionnounUS /kəmˈpʌŋkʃən/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Then he returned to the bed, and, without compunction, grasped the plump arm of Madame Brisson, who was sleeping peacefully, and shook her roughly.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A glance at the dark windows showed that the dawn was yet far distant, and he was about to turn over and go thankfully to sleep again when a sudden remembrance leaped into his brain.
the first light of day
From this reading A glance at the dark windows showed that the dawn was yet far distant, and he was about to turn over and go thankfully to sleep again when a sudden remembrance leaped into his brain.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading A glance at the dark windows showed that the dawn was yet far distant, and he was about to turn over and go thankfully to sleep again when a sudden remembrance leaped into his brain.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
du
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From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
etc
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From this reading Author of "The Holladay Case," "The Marathon Mystery," "The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet," etc.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A glance at the dark windows showed that the dawn was yet far distant, and he was about to turn over and go thankfully to sleep again when a sudden remembrance leaped into his brain.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
frettedadjectiveUS /ˈfretɪd/
having frets
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In an instant, he had bounded from the bed, struck a match, and, after a look at his watch, lighted a candle.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A glance at the dark windows showed that the dawn was yet far distant, and he was about to turn over and go thankfully to sleep again when a sudden remembrance leaped into his brain.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A glance at the dark windows showed that the dawn was yet far distant, and he was about to turn over and go thankfully to sleep again when a sudden remembrance leaped into his brain.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Then he returned to the bed, and, without compunction, grasped the plump arm of Madame Brisson, who was sleeping peacefully, and shook her roughly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In an instant, he had bounded from the bed, struck a match, and, after a look at his watch, lighted a candle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he returned to the bed, and, without compunction, grasped the plump arm of Madame Brisson, who was sleeping peacefully, and shook her roughly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
Holladay
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From this reading Author of "The Holladay Case," "The Marathon Mystery," "The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet," etc.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading In an instant, he had bounded from the bed, struck a match, and, after a look at his watch, lighted a candle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A glance at the dark windows showed that the dawn was yet far distant, and he was about to turn over and go thankfully to sleep again when a sudden remembrance leaped into his brain.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading A glance at the dark windows showed that the dawn was yet far distant, and he was about to turn over and go thankfully to sleep again when a sudden remembrance leaped into his brain.
set afire or burning
From this reading In an instant, he had bounded from the bed, struck a match, and, after a look at his watch, lighted a candle.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In an instant, he had bounded from the bed, struck a match, and, after a look at his watch, lighted a candle.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Then he returned to the bed, and, without compunction, grasped the plump arm of Madame Brisson, who was sleeping peacefully, and shook her roughly.
MarathonnounUS /ˈmerəθɑːn/
any long and arduous undertaking
From this reading Author of "The Holladay Case," "The Marathon Mystery," "The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet," etc.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading In an instant, he had bounded from the bed, struck a match, and, after a look at his watch, lighted a candle.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Author of "The Holladay Case," "The Marathon Mystery," "The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet," etc.
Nord
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From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "The Holladay Case," "The Marathon Mystery," "The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet," etc.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A glance at the dark windows showed that the dawn was yet far distant, and he was about to turn over and go thankfully to sleep again when a sudden remembrance leaped into his brain.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading Then he returned to the bed, and, without compunction, grasped the plump arm of Madame Brisson, who was sleeping peacefully, and shook her roughly.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
plumpadjectiveUS /plʌmp/
sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
From this reading Then he returned to the bed, and, without compunction, grasped the plump arm of Madame Brisson, who was sleeping peacefully, and shook her roughly.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
Puget
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From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading A glance at the dark windows showed that the dawn was yet far distant, and he was about to turn over and go thankfully to sleep again when a sudden remembrance leaped into his brain.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Then he returned to the bed, and, without compunction, grasped the plump arm of Madame Brisson, who was sleeping peacefully, and shook her roughly.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading Then he returned to the bed, and, without compunction, grasped the plump arm of Madame Brisson, who was sleeping peacefully, and shook her roughly.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Then he returned to the bed, and, without compunction, grasped the plump arm of Madame Brisson, who was sleeping peacefully, and shook her roughly.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A glance at the dark windows showed that the dawn was yet far distant, and he was about to turn over and go thankfully to sleep again when a sudden remembrance leaped into his brain.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Then he returned to the bed, and, without compunction, grasped the plump arm of Madame Brisson, who was sleeping peacefully, and shook her roughly.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading In an instant, he had bounded from the bed, struck a match, and, after a look at his watch, lighted a candle.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A glance at the dark windows showed that the dawn was yet far distant, and he was about to turn over and go thankfully to sleep again when a sudden remembrance leaped into his brain.
thankfullyadverbUS /ˈθæŋkfəli/
in a thankful manner; with thanks
From this reading A glance at the dark windows showed that the dawn was yet far distant, and he was about to turn over and go thankfully to sleep again when a sudden remembrance leaped into his brain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A glance at the dark windows showed that the dawn was yet far distant, and he was about to turn over and go thankfully to sleep again when a sudden remembrance leaped into his brain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "The Holladay Case," "The Marathon Mystery," "The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet," etc.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A glance at the dark windows showed that the dawn was yet far distant, and he was about to turn over and go thankfully to sleep again when a sudden remembrance leaped into his brain.
Toulonnoun
a port city and naval base in southeastern France on the Mediterranean coast
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading A glance at the dark windows showed that the dawn was yet far distant, and he was about to turn over and go thankfully to sleep again when a sudden remembrance leaped into his brain.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A glance at the dark windows showed that the dawn was yet far distant, and he was about to turn over and go thankfully to sleep again when a sudden remembrance leaped into his brain.
look attentively
From this reading In an instant, he had bounded from the bed, struck a match, and, after a look at his watch, lighted a candle.
at the time that
From this reading A glance at the dark windows showed that the dawn was yet far distant, and he was about to turn over and go thankfully to sleep again when a sudden remembrance leaped into his brain.
which person or people
From this reading Then he returned to the bed, and, without compunction, grasped the plump arm of Madame Brisson, who was sleeping peacefully, and shook her roughly.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading A glance at the dark windows showed that the dawn was yet far distant, and he was about to turn over and go thankfully to sleep again when a sudden remembrance leaped into his brain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Monsieur Aristide Brisson, the fat little proprietor of the Hotel du Nord--a modest house facing the Place Puget at Toulon--turned uneasily in his sleep, as though fretted by a disturbing dream; then he awoke with a start and rubbed his eyes.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Then he returned to the bed, and, without compunction, grasped the plump arm of Madame Brisson, who was sleeping peacefully, and shook her roughly.
but in spite of that
From this reading A glance at the dark windows showed that the dawn was yet far distant, and he was about to turn over and go thankfully to sleep again when a sudden remembrance leaped into his brain.
