used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A New Trade_ |AFTER the concert the party went out of the hall, and passed on to a striking mansion in which a sumptuous repast was served.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _A New Trade_ |AFTER the concert the party went out of the hall, and passed on to a striking mansion in which a sumptuous repast was served.
(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 It must not be forgotten that the darkness was most conducive to the failure of all his honorable intentions.
allurements
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From this reading He confessed that he was unable to withstand the allurements of the lady.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A New Trade_ |AFTER the concert the party went out of the hall, and passed on to a striking mansion in which a sumptuous repast was served.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading However, we will not dilate upon what happened, but Mme. de Montfort weakened him with her caresses and M. Mifroid at last succumbed to the temptation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must not be forgotten that the darkness was most conducive to the failure of all his honorable intentions.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading M. Mifroid had by this time become quite intimate with the Lady de Montfort.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading However, we will not dilate upon what happened, but Mme. de Montfort weakened him with her caresses and M. Mifroid at last succumbed to the temptation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading M. Mifroid had by this time become quite intimate with the Lady de Montfort.
caressesnounUS /kərˈesɪz/
plural of “caress” — a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading However, we will not dilate upon what happened, but Mme. de Montfort weakened him with her caresses and M. Mifroid at last succumbed to the temptation.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading _A New Trade_ |AFTER the concert the party went out of the hall, and passed on to a striking mansion in which a sumptuous repast was served.
conduciveadjectiveUS /kənˈduːsɪv/
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
From this reading It must not be forgotten that the darkness was most conducive to the failure of all his honorable intentions.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading He confessed that he was unable to withstand the allurements of the lady.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It must not be forgotten that the darkness was most conducive to the failure of all his honorable intentions.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading M. Mifroid had by this time become quite intimate with the Lady de Montfort.
dilateverbUS /ˌdaɪˈleɪt/
become wider
From this reading However, we will not dilate upon what happened, but Mme. de Montfort weakened him with her caresses and M. Mifroid at last succumbed to the temptation.
an act that fails
From this reading It must not be forgotten that the darkness was most conducive to the failure of all his honorable intentions.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading It must not be forgotten that the darkness was most conducive to the failure of all his honorable intentions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading M. Mifroid had by this time become quite intimate with the Lady de Montfort.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading _A New Trade_ |AFTER the concert the party went out of the hall, and passed on to a striking mansion in which a sumptuous repast was served.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading However, we will not dilate upon what happened, but Mme. de Montfort weakened him with her caresses and M. Mifroid at last succumbed to the temptation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He confessed that he was unable to withstand the allurements of the lady.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading However, we will not dilate upon what happened, but Mme. de Montfort weakened him with her caresses and M. Mifroid at last succumbed to the temptation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading However, we will not dilate upon what happened, but Mme. de Montfort weakened him with her caresses and M. Mifroid at last succumbed to the temptation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It must not be forgotten that the darkness was most conducive to the failure of all his honorable intentions.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading It must not be forgotten that the darkness was most conducive to the failure of all his honorable intentions.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, we will not dilate upon what happened, but Mme. de Montfort weakened him with her caresses and M. Mifroid at last succumbed to the temptation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A New Trade_ |AFTER the concert the party went out of the hall, and passed on to a striking mansion in which a sumptuous repast was served.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It must not be forgotten that the darkness was most conducive to the failure of all his honorable intentions.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading M. Mifroid had by this time become quite intimate with the Lady de Montfort.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must not be forgotten that the darkness was most conducive to the failure of all his honorable intentions.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading M. Mifroid had by this time become quite intimate with the Lady de Montfort.
immediately past
From this reading However, we will not dilate upon what happened, but Mme. de Montfort weakened him with her caresses and M. Mifroid at last succumbed to the temptation.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Mifroid had by this time become quite intimate with the Lady de Montfort.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading _A New Trade_ |AFTER the concert the party went out of the hall, and passed on to a striking mansion in which a sumptuous repast was served.
Mifroid
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From this reading M. Mifroid had by this time become quite intimate with the Lady de Montfort.
Mme
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From this reading However, we will not dilate upon what happened, but Mme. de Montfort weakened him with her caresses and M. Mifroid at last succumbed to the temptation.
MontfortnounUS /ˈmɑːntfərt/
an English nobleman who led the baronial rebellion against Henry III (1208-1265)
From this reading M. Mifroid had by this time become quite intimate with the Lady de Montfort.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It must not be forgotten that the darkness was most conducive to the failure of all his honorable intentions.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must not be forgotten that the darkness was most conducive to the failure of all his honorable intentions.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _A New Trade_ |AFTER the concert the party went out of the hall, and passed on to a striking mansion in which a sumptuous repast was served.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It must not be forgotten that the darkness was most conducive to the failure of all his honorable intentions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A New Trade_ |AFTER the concert the party went out of the hall, and passed on to a striking mansion in which a sumptuous repast was served.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _A New Trade_ |AFTER the concert the party went out of the hall, and passed on to a striking mansion in which a sumptuous repast was served.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _A New Trade_ |AFTER the concert the party went out of the hall, and passed on to a striking mansion in which a sumptuous repast was served.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading _A New Trade_ |AFTER the concert the party went out of the hall, and passed on to a striking mansion in which a sumptuous repast was served.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading _A New Trade_ |AFTER the concert the party went out of the hall, and passed on to a striking mansion in which a sumptuous repast was served.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading M. Mifroid had by this time become quite intimate with the Lady de Montfort.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading _A New Trade_ |AFTER the concert the party went out of the hall, and passed on to a striking mansion in which a sumptuous repast was served.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading _A New Trade_ |AFTER the concert the party went out of the hall, and passed on to a striking mansion in which a sumptuous repast was served.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading _A New Trade_ |AFTER the concert the party went out of the hall, and passed on to a striking mansion in which a sumptuous repast was served.
succumbedverbUS /səˈkʌmd/
past form of “succumb” — consent reluctantly
From this reading However, we will not dilate upon what happened, but Mme. de Montfort weakened him with her caresses and M. Mifroid at last succumbed to the temptation.
sumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading _A New Trade_ |AFTER the concert the party went out of the hall, and passed on to a striking mansion in which a sumptuous repast was served.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading However, we will not dilate upon what happened, but Mme. de Montfort weakened him with her caresses and M. Mifroid at last succumbed to the temptation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He confessed that he was unable to withstand the allurements of the lady.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A New Trade_ |AFTER the concert the party went out of the hall, and passed on to a striking mansion in which a sumptuous repast was served.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading M. Mifroid had by this time become quite intimate with the Lady de Montfort.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading M. Mifroid had by this time become quite intimate with the Lady de Montfort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A New Trade_ |AFTER the concert the party went out of the hall, and passed on to a striking mansion in which a sumptuous repast was served.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading _A New Trade_ |AFTER the concert the party went out of the hall, and passed on to a striking mansion in which a sumptuous repast was served.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading He confessed that he was unable to withstand the allurements of the lady.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading However, we will not dilate upon what happened, but Mme. de Montfort weakened him with her caresses and M. Mifroid at last succumbed to the temptation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A New Trade_ |AFTER the concert the party went out of the hall, and passed on to a striking mansion in which a sumptuous repast was served.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading However, we will not dilate upon what happened, but Mme. de Montfort weakened him with her caresses and M. Mifroid at last succumbed to the temptation.
weakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading However, we will not dilate upon what happened, but Mme. de Montfort weakened him with her caresses and M. Mifroid at last succumbed to the temptation.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _A New Trade_ |AFTER the concert the party went out of the hall, and passed on to a striking mansion in which a sumptuous repast was served.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading However, we will not dilate upon what happened, but Mme. de Montfort weakened him with her caresses and M. Mifroid at last succumbed to the temptation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _A New Trade_ |AFTER the concert the party went out of the hall, and passed on to a striking mansion in which a sumptuous repast was served.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading However, we will not dilate upon what happened, but Mme. de Montfort weakened him with her caresses and M. Mifroid at last succumbed to the temptation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading M. Mifroid had by this time become quite intimate with the Lady de Montfort.
withstandverbUS /wɪθˈstænd/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading He confessed that he was unable to withstand the allurements of the lady.
