adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But when, on his return to Granpere, he had asked a few more questions, and had found that even Peter was now in doubt on a point as to which he had before been so sure, he began to think that there would be some difficulty in giving his message.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And he had discussed the matter with other young men, his associates in the place, among all of whom it was believed that Urmand was certainly about to carry away the young woman with whom they were all more or less in love.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading He had to reflect in the first place whether he was quite sure that matters were arranged between Marie and Adrian Urmand.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 And he had discussed the matter with other young men, his associates in the place, among all of whom it was believed that Urmand was certainly about to carry away the young woman with whom they were all more or less in love.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading And he had discussed the matter with other young men, his associates in the place, among all of whom it was believed that Urmand was certainly about to carry away the young woman with whom they were all more or less in love.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had to reflect in the first place whether he was quite sure that matters were arranged between Marie and Adrian Urmand.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading He had to reflect in the first place whether he was quite sure that matters were arranged between Marie and Adrian Urmand.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Edmond Greisse was back at Granpere he well remembered his message, but he had some doubt as to the expediency of delivering it.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But when, on his return to Granpere, he had asked a few more questions, and had found that even Peter was now in doubt on a point as to which he had before been so sure, he began to think that there would be some difficulty in giving his message.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading And he had discussed the matter with other young men, his associates in the place, among all of whom it was believed that Urmand was certainly about to carry away the young woman with whom they were all more or less in love.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Edmond Greisse was back at Granpere he well remembered his message, but he had some doubt as to the expediency of delivering it.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And he had discussed the matter with other young men, his associates in the place, among all of whom it was believed that Urmand was certainly about to carry away the young woman with whom they were all more or less in love.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When Edmond Greisse was back at Granpere he well remembered his message, but he had some doubt as to the expediency of delivering it.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But when, on his return to Granpere, he had asked a few more questions, and had found that even Peter was now in doubt on a point as to which he had before been so sure, he began to think that there would be some difficulty in giving his message.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The story had been told to him as being certainly true by Peter the waiter.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But when, on his return to Granpere, he had asked a few more questions, and had found that even Peter was now in doubt on a point as to which he had before been so sure, he began to think that there would be some difficulty in giving his message.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But when, on his return to Granpere, he had asked a few more questions, and had found that even Peter was now in doubt on a point as to which he had before been so sure, he began to think that there would be some difficulty in giving his message.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The story had been told to him as being certainly true by Peter the waiter.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading And he had discussed the matter with other young men, his associates in the place, among all of whom it was believed that Urmand was certainly about to carry away the young woman with whom they were all more or less in love.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He had to reflect in the first place whether he was quite sure that matters were arranged between Marie and Adrian Urmand.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When Edmond Greisse was back at Granpere he well remembered his message, but he had some doubt as to the expediency of delivering it.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The story had been told to him as being certainly true by Peter the waiter.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading And he had discussed the matter with other young men, his associates in the place, among all of whom it was believed that Urmand was certainly about to carry away the young woman with whom they were all more or less in love.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The story had been told to him as being certainly true by Peter the waiter.
deliveringverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading When Edmond Greisse was back at Granpere he well remembered his message, but he had some doubt as to the expediency of delivering it.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading But when, on his return to Granpere, he had asked a few more questions, and had found that even Peter was now in doubt on a point as to which he had before been so sure, he began to think that there would be some difficulty in giving his message.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading And he had discussed the matter with other young men, his associates in the place, among all of whom it was believed that Urmand was certainly about to carry away the young woman with whom they were all more or less in love.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading When Edmond Greisse was back at Granpere he well remembered his message, but he had some doubt as to the expediency of delivering it.
Edmond
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From this reading When Edmond Greisse was back at Granpere he well remembered his message, but he had some doubt as to the expediency of delivering it.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading But when, on his return to Granpere, he had asked a few more questions, and had found that even Peter was now in doubt on a point as to which he had before been so sure, he began to think that there would be some difficulty in giving his message.
expediencynounUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/
the quality of being suited to the end in view
From this reading When Edmond Greisse was back at Granpere he well remembered his message, but he had some doubt as to the expediency of delivering it.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But when, on his return to Granpere, he had asked a few more questions, and had found that even Peter was now in doubt on a point as to which he had before been so sure, he began to think that there would be some difficulty in giving his message.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had to reflect in the first place whether he was quite sure that matters were arranged between Marie and Adrian Urmand.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading But when, on his return to Granpere, he had asked a few more questions, and had found that even Peter was now in doubt on a point as to which he had before been so sure, he began to think that there would be some difficulty in giving his message.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading But when, on his return to Granpere, he had asked a few more questions, and had found that even Peter was now in doubt on a point as to which he had before been so sure, he began to think that there would be some difficulty in giving his message.
Granpere
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From this reading When Edmond Greisse was back at Granpere he well remembered his message, but he had some doubt as to the expediency of delivering it.
Greisse
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From this reading When Edmond Greisse was back at Granpere he well remembered his message, but he had some doubt as to the expediency of delivering it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Edmond Greisse was back at Granpere he well remembered his message, but he had some doubt as to the expediency of delivering it.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Edmond Greisse was back at Granpere he well remembered his message, but he had some doubt as to the expediency of delivering it.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The story had been told to him as being certainly true by Peter the waiter.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Edmond Greisse was back at Granpere he well remembered his message, but he had some doubt as to the expediency of delivering it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had to reflect in the first place whether he was quite sure that matters were arranged between Marie and Adrian Urmand.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Edmond Greisse was back at Granpere he well remembered his message, but he had some doubt as to the expediency of delivering it.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading And he had discussed the matter with other young men, his associates in the place, among all of whom it was believed that Urmand was certainly about to carry away the young woman with whom they were all more or less in love.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And he had discussed the matter with other young men, his associates in the place, among all of whom it was believed that Urmand was certainly about to carry away the young woman with whom they were all more or less in love.
Marie
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From this reading He had to reflect in the first place whether he was quite sure that matters were arranged between Marie and Adrian Urmand.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading And he had discussed the matter with other young men, his associates in the place, among all of whom it was believed that Urmand was certainly about to carry away the young woman with whom they were all more or less in love.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He had to reflect in the first place whether he was quite sure that matters were arranged between Marie and Adrian Urmand.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading And he had discussed the matter with other young men, his associates in the place, among all of whom it was believed that Urmand was certainly about to carry away the young woman with whom they were all more or less in love.
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading When Edmond Greisse was back at Granpere he well remembered his message, but he had some doubt as to the expediency of delivering it.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And he had discussed the matter with other young men, his associates in the place, among all of whom it was believed that Urmand was certainly about to carry away the young woman with whom they were all more or less in love.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But when, on his return to Granpere, he had asked a few more questions, and had found that even Peter was now in doubt on a point as to which he had before been so sure, he began to think that there would be some difficulty in giving his message.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Edmond Greisse was back at Granpere he well remembered his message, but he had some doubt as to the expediency of delivering it.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But when, on his return to Granpere, he had asked a few more questions, and had found that even Peter was now in doubt on a point as to which he had before been so sure, he began to think that there would be some difficulty in giving his message.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And he had discussed the matter with other young men, his associates in the place, among all of whom it was believed that Urmand was certainly about to carry away the young woman with whom they were all more or less in love.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And he had discussed the matter with other young men, his associates in the place, among all of whom it was believed that Urmand was certainly about to carry away the young woman with whom they were all more or less in love.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading The story had been told to him as being certainly true by Peter the waiter.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He had to reflect in the first place whether he was quite sure that matters were arranged between Marie and Adrian Urmand.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But when, on his return to Granpere, he had asked a few more questions, and had found that even Peter was now in doubt on a point as to which he had before been so sure, he began to think that there would be some difficulty in giving his message.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading But when, on his return to Granpere, he had asked a few more questions, and had found that even Peter was now in doubt on a point as to which he had before been so sure, he began to think that there would be some difficulty in giving his message.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He had to reflect in the first place whether he was quite sure that matters were arranged between Marie and Adrian Urmand.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading He had to reflect in the first place whether he was quite sure that matters were arranged between Marie and Adrian Urmand.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading When Edmond Greisse was back at Granpere he well remembered his message, but he had some doubt as to the expediency of delivering it.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But when, on his return to Granpere, he had asked a few more questions, and had found that even Peter was now in doubt on a point as to which he had before been so sure, he began to think that there would be some difficulty in giving his message.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But when, on his return to Granpere, he had asked a few more questions, and had found that even Peter was now in doubt on a point as to which he had before been so sure, he began to think that there would be some difficulty in giving his message.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When Edmond Greisse was back at Granpere he well remembered his message, but he had some doubt as to the expediency of delivering it.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The story had been told to him as being certainly true by Peter the waiter.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He had to reflect in the first place whether he was quite sure that matters were arranged between Marie and Adrian Urmand.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had to reflect in the first place whether he was quite sure that matters were arranged between Marie and Adrian Urmand.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Edmond Greisse was back at Granpere he well remembered his message, but he had some doubt as to the expediency of delivering it.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading But when, on his return to Granpere, he had asked a few more questions, and had found that even Peter was now in doubt on a point as to which he had before been so sure, he began to think that there would be some difficulty in giving his message.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And he had discussed the matter with other young men, his associates in the place, among all of whom it was believed that Urmand was certainly about to carry away the young woman with whom they were all more or less in love.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But when, on his return to Granpere, he had asked a few more questions, and had found that even Peter was now in doubt on a point as to which he had before been so sure, he began to think that there would be some difficulty in giving his message.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Edmond Greisse was back at Granpere he well remembered his message, but he had some doubt as to the expediency of delivering it.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The story had been told to him as being certainly true by Peter the waiter.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The story had been told to him as being certainly true by Peter the waiter.
Urmand
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From this reading He had to reflect in the first place whether he was quite sure that matters were arranged between Marie and Adrian Urmand.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading The story had been told to him as being certainly true by Peter the waiter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Edmond Greisse was back at Granpere he well remembered his message, but he had some doubt as to the expediency of delivering it.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading When Edmond Greisse was back at Granpere he well remembered his message, but he had some doubt as to the expediency of delivering it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had to reflect in the first place whether he was quite sure that matters were arranged between Marie and Adrian Urmand.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Edmond Greisse was back at Granpere he well remembered his message, but he had some doubt as to the expediency of delivering it.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He had to reflect in the first place whether he was quite sure that matters were arranged between Marie and Adrian Urmand.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But when, on his return to Granpere, he had asked a few more questions, and had found that even Peter was now in doubt on a point as to which he had before been so sure, he began to think that there would be some difficulty in giving his message.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And he had discussed the matter with other young men, his associates in the place, among all of whom it was believed that Urmand was certainly about to carry away the young woman with whom they were all more or less in love.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading And he had discussed the matter with other young men, his associates in the place, among all of whom it was believed that Urmand was certainly about to carry away the young woman with whom they were all more or less in love.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And he had discussed the matter with other young men, his associates in the place, among all of whom it was believed that Urmand was certainly about to carry away the young woman with whom they were all more or less in love.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But when, on his return to Granpere, he had asked a few more questions, and had found that even Peter was now in doubt on a point as to which he had before been so sure, he began to think that there would be some difficulty in giving his message.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And he had discussed the matter with other young men, his associates in the place, among all of whom it was believed that Urmand was certainly about to carry away the young woman with whom they were all more or less in love.
