used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In those days a young man could not have been said to make his début till he had proved his courage.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Besides, my supposed insult to the Baron had been much talked about; and the affair between us, to use the Vicomte's expression, was like an abscess that required opening.
abscessnounUS /ˈæbses/
symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
From this reading Besides, my supposed insult to the Baron had been much talked about; and the affair between us, to use the Vicomte's expression, was like an abscess that required opening.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading So quietly had the whole affair been transacted at the Opera that not till noon the following day did my guardian hear of it.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE DUEL On the afternoon of the same day upon which I sent him my seconds, Baron Carl von Lichtenberg left Paris.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Besides, my supposed insult to the Baron had been much talked about; and the affair between us, to use the Vicomte's expression, was like an abscess that required opening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Besides, my supposed insult to the Baron had been much talked about; and the affair between us, to use the Vicomte's expression, was like an abscess that required opening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So quietly had the whole affair been transacted at the Opera that not till noon the following day did my guardian hear of it.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE DUEL On the afternoon of the same day upon which I sent him my seconds, Baron Carl von Lichtenberg left Paris.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So quietly had the whole affair been transacted at the Opera that not till noon the following day did my guardian hear of it.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, my supposed insult to the Baron had been much talked about; and the affair between us, to use the Vicomte's expression, was like an abscess that required opening.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Besides, my supposed insult to the Baron had been much talked about; and the affair between us, to use the Vicomte's expression, was like an abscess that required opening.
Carl
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From this reading PREPARING FOR THE DUEL On the afternoon of the same day upon which I sent him my seconds, Baron Carl von Lichtenberg left Paris.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In those days a young man could not have been said to make his début till he had proved his courage.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading In those days a young man could not have been said to make his début till he had proved his courage.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE DUEL On the afternoon of the same day upon which I sent him my seconds, Baron Carl von Lichtenberg left Paris.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In those days a young man could not have been said to make his début till he had proved his courage.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So quietly had the whole affair been transacted at the Opera that not till noon the following day did my guardian hear of it.
DUELnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE DUEL On the afternoon of the same day upon which I sent him my seconds, Baron Carl von Lichtenberg left Paris.
début
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From this reading In those days a young man could not have been said to make his début till he had proved his courage.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Besides, my supposed insult to the Baron had been much talked about; and the affair between us, to use the Vicomte's expression, was like an abscess that required opening.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was rather pleased at first.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading So quietly had the whole affair been transacted at the Opera that not till noon the following day did my guardian hear of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE DUEL On the afternoon of the same day upon which I sent him my seconds, Baron Carl von Lichtenberg left Paris.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading So quietly had the whole affair been transacted at the Opera that not till noon the following day did my guardian hear of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So quietly had the whole affair been transacted at the Opera that not till noon the following day did my guardian hear of it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In those days a young man could not have been said to make his début till he had proved his courage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was rather pleased at first.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading So quietly had the whole affair been transacted at the Opera that not till noon the following day did my guardian hear of it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE DUEL On the afternoon of the same day upon which I sent him my seconds, Baron Carl von Lichtenberg left Paris.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In those days a young man could not have been said to make his début till he had proved his courage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE DUEL On the afternoon of the same day upon which I sent him my seconds, Baron Carl von Lichtenberg left Paris.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In those days a young man could not have been said to make his début till he had proved his courage.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading Besides, my supposed insult to the Baron had been much talked about; and the affair between us, to use the Vicomte's expression, was like an abscess that required opening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So quietly had the whole affair been transacted at the Opera that not till noon the following day did my guardian hear of it.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE DUEL On the afternoon of the same day upon which I sent him my seconds, Baron Carl von Lichtenberg left Paris.
Lichtenberg
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From this reading PREPARING FOR THE DUEL On the afternoon of the same day upon which I sent him my seconds, Baron Carl von Lichtenberg left Paris.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Besides, my supposed insult to the Baron had been much talked about; and the affair between us, to use the Vicomte's expression, was like an abscess that required opening.
engage in
From this reading In those days a young man could not have been said to make his début till he had proved his courage.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In those days a young man could not have been said to make his début till he had proved his courage.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Besides, my supposed insult to the Baron had been much talked about; and the affair between us, to use the Vicomte's expression, was like an abscess that required opening.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE DUEL On the afternoon of the same day upon which I sent him my seconds, Baron Carl von Lichtenberg left Paris.
the middle of the day
From this reading So quietly had the whole affair been transacted at the Opera that not till noon the following day did my guardian hear of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So quietly had the whole affair been transacted at the Opera that not till noon the following day did my guardian hear of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE DUEL On the afternoon of the same day upon which I sent him my seconds, Baron Carl von Lichtenberg left Paris.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE DUEL On the afternoon of the same day upon which I sent him my seconds, Baron Carl von Lichtenberg left Paris.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Besides, my supposed insult to the Baron had been much talked about; and the affair between us, to use the Vicomte's expression, was like an abscess that required opening.
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading So quietly had the whole affair been transacted at the Opera that not till noon the following day did my guardian hear of it.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE DUEL On the afternoon of the same day upon which I sent him my seconds, Baron Carl von Lichtenberg left Paris.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He was rather pleased at first.
PREPARINGverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE DUEL On the afternoon of the same day upon which I sent him my seconds, Baron Carl von Lichtenberg left Paris.
established beyond doubt
From this reading In those days a young man could not have been said to make his début till he had proved his courage.
with low volume
From this reading So quietly had the whole affair been transacted at the Opera that not till noon the following day did my guardian hear of it.
on the contrary
From this reading He was rather pleased at first.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Besides, my supposed insult to the Baron had been much talked about; and the affair between us, to use the Vicomte's expression, was like an abscess that required opening.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In those days a young man could not have been said to make his début till he had proved his courage.
Identical; not different.
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE DUEL On the afternoon of the same day upon which I sent him my seconds, Baron Carl von Lichtenberg left Paris.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE DUEL On the afternoon of the same day upon which I sent him my seconds, Baron Carl von Lichtenberg left Paris.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE DUEL On the afternoon of the same day upon which I sent him my seconds, Baron Carl von Lichtenberg left Paris.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So quietly had the whole affair been transacted at the Opera that not till noon the following day did my guardian hear of it.
required or under orders
From this reading Besides, my supposed insult to the Baron had been much talked about; and the affair between us, to use the Vicomte's expression, was like an abscess that required opening.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Besides, my supposed insult to the Baron had been much talked about; and the affair between us, to use the Vicomte's expression, was like an abscess that required opening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So quietly had the whole affair been transacted at the Opera that not till noon the following day did my guardian hear of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE DUEL On the afternoon of the same day upon which I sent him my seconds, Baron Carl von Lichtenberg left Paris.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In those days a young man could not have been said to make his début till he had proved his courage.
up to a particular time
From this reading So quietly had the whole affair been transacted at the Opera that not till noon the following day did my guardian hear of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In those days a young man could not have been said to make his début till he had proved his courage.
transactedverbUS /trænˈsæktɪd/
past form of “transact” — conduct business
From this reading So quietly had the whole affair been transacted at the Opera that not till noon the following day did my guardian hear of it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE DUEL On the afternoon of the same day upon which I sent him my seconds, Baron Carl von Lichtenberg left Paris.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Besides, my supposed insult to the Baron had been much talked about; and the affair between us, to use the Vicomte's expression, was like an abscess that required opening.
the act of using
From this reading Besides, my supposed insult to the Baron had been much talked about; and the affair between us, to use the Vicomte's expression, was like an abscess that required opening.
Vicomte's
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From this reading Besides, my supposed insult to the Baron had been much talked about; and the affair between us, to use the Vicomte's expression, was like an abscess that required opening.
von
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From this reading PREPARING FOR THE DUEL On the afternoon of the same day upon which I sent him my seconds, Baron Carl von Lichtenberg left Paris.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was rather pleased at first.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE DUEL On the afternoon of the same day upon which I sent him my seconds, Baron Carl von Lichtenberg left Paris.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading So quietly had the whole affair been transacted at the Opera that not till noon the following day did my guardian hear of it.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In those days a young man could not have been said to make his début till he had proved his courage.
