14th
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From this reading He had been arrested at Le Chalange on July 14th, and had consented without hesitation, to show the spot in the Buquets' garden where the money had been hidden.
Acquet
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From this reading At the bottom of the garden traces of the excavation that had contained the money were found; the loft contained linen, and other effects of Mme. Acquet; her miniature was hanging on the wall of Joseph's room.
Allain
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From this reading He recognised the position of the house and garden, the room in which Allain and his companions had been received on the night of the robbery, and even the glass which Mme. Buquet had filled for him.
Allain's
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From this reading THE YELLOW HORSE The man in the "black overcoat" who had conducted the gendarmes on their visit to Donnay, was no other than "Grand-Charles," one of Allain's followers.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Joseph alone had fled; his father, mother, and brother were taken to prison in Caen the same evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had been arrested at Le Chalange on July 14th, and had consented without hesitation, to show the spot in the Buquets' garden where the money had been hidden.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading He had been arrested at Le Chalange on July 14th, and had consented without hesitation, to show the spot in the Buquets' garden where the money had been hidden.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had been arrested at Le Chalange on July 14th, and had consented without hesitation, to show the spot in the Buquets' garden where the money had been hidden.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been arrested at Le Chalange on July 14th, and had consented without hesitation, to show the spot in the Buquets' garden where the money had been hidden.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE YELLOW HORSE The man in the "black overcoat" who had conducted the gendarmes on their visit to Donnay, was no other than "Grand-Charles," one of Allain's followers.
the lower side of anything
From this reading At the bottom of the garden traces of the excavation that had contained the money were found; the loft contained linen, and other effects of Mme. Acquet; her miniature was hanging on the wall of Joseph's room.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Joseph alone had fled; his father, mother, and brother were taken to prison in Caen the same evening.
Buquet
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From this reading He recognised the position of the house and garden, the room in which Allain and his companions had been received on the night of the robbery, and even the glass which Mme. Buquet had filled for him.
Buquets
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From this reading He had been arrested at Le Chalange on July 14th, and had consented without hesitation, to show the spot in the Buquets' garden where the money had been hidden.
Caen
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From this reading Joseph alone had fled; his father, mother, and brother were taken to prison in Caen the same evening.
Chalange
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From this reading He had been arrested at Le Chalange on July 14th, and had consented without hesitation, to show the spot in the Buquets' garden where the money had been hidden.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He recognised the position of the house and garden, the room in which Allain and his companions had been received on the night of the robbery, and even the glass which Mme. Buquet had filled for him.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading THE YELLOW HORSE The man in the "black overcoat" who had conducted the gendarmes on their visit to Donnay, was no other than "Grand-Charles," one of Allain's followers.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading He had been arrested at Le Chalange on July 14th, and had consented without hesitation, to show the spot in the Buquets' garden where the money had been hidden.
gotten under control
From this reading At the bottom of the garden traces of the excavation that had contained the money were found; the loft contained linen, and other effects of Mme. Acquet; her miniature was hanging on the wall of Joseph's room.
Donnay
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From this reading THE YELLOW HORSE The man in the "black overcoat" who had conducted the gendarmes on their visit to Donnay, was no other than "Grand-Charles," one of Allain's followers.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading At the bottom of the garden traces of the excavation that had contained the money were found; the loft contained linen, and other effects of Mme. Acquet; her miniature was hanging on the wall of Joseph's room.
divisible by two
From this reading He recognised the position of the house and garden, the room in which Allain and his companions had been received on the night of the robbery, and even the glass which Mme. Buquet had filled for him.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Joseph alone had fled; his father, mother, and brother were taken to prison in Caen the same evening.
excavationnounUS /ˌekskəˈveɪʃən/
the act of digging
From this reading At the bottom of the garden traces of the excavation that had contained the money were found; the loft contained linen, and other effects of Mme. Acquet; her miniature was hanging on the wall of Joseph's room.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Joseph alone had fled; his father, mother, and brother were taken to prison in Caen the same evening.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He recognised the position of the house and garden, the room in which Allain and his companions had been received on the night of the robbery, and even the glass which Mme. Buquet had filled for him.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Joseph alone had fled; his father, mother, and brother were taken to prison in Caen the same evening.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading THE YELLOW HORSE The man in the "black overcoat" who had conducted the gendarmes on their visit to Donnay, was no other than "Grand-Charles," one of Allain's followers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He recognised the position of the house and garden, the room in which Allain and his companions had been received on the night of the robbery, and even the glass which Mme. Buquet had filled for him.
set up or found
From this reading At the bottom of the garden traces of the excavation that had contained the money were found; the loft contained linen, and other effects of Mme. Acquet; her miniature was hanging on the wall of Joseph's room.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He had been arrested at Le Chalange on July 14th, and had consented without hesitation, to show the spot in the Buquets' garden where the money had been hidden.
gendarmes
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From this reading THE YELLOW HORSE The man in the "black overcoat" who had conducted the gendarmes on their visit to Donnay, was no other than "Grand-Charles," one of Allain's followers.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading He recognised the position of the house and garden, the room in which Allain and his companions had been received on the night of the robbery, and even the glass which Mme. Buquet had filled for him.
Grand-Charles
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From this reading THE YELLOW HORSE The man in the "black overcoat" who had conducted the gendarmes on their visit to Donnay, was no other than "Grand-Charles," one of Allain's followers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE YELLOW HORSE The man in the "black overcoat" who had conducted the gendarmes on their visit to Donnay, was no other than "Grand-Charles," one of Allain's followers.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading At the bottom of the garden traces of the excavation that had contained the money were found; the loft contained linen, and other effects of Mme. Acquet; her miniature was hanging on the wall of Joseph's room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been arrested at Le Chalange on July 14th, and had consented without hesitation, to show the spot in the Buquets' garden where the money had been hidden.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At the bottom of the garden traces of the excavation that had contained the money were found; the loft contained linen, and other effects of Mme. Acquet; her miniature was hanging on the wall of Joseph's room.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading He had been arrested at Le Chalange on July 14th, and had consented without hesitation, to show the spot in the Buquets' garden where the money had been hidden.
not accessible to view
From this reading He had been arrested at Le Chalange on July 14th, and had consented without hesitation, to show the spot in the Buquets' garden where the money had been hidden.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He recognised the position of the house and garden, the room in which Allain and his companions had been received on the night of the robbery, and even the glass which Mme. Buquet had filled for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He recognised the position of the house and garden, the room in which Allain and his companions had been received on the night of the robbery, and even the glass which Mme. Buquet had filled for him.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE YELLOW HORSE The man in the "black overcoat" who had conducted the gendarmes on their visit to Donnay, was no other than "Grand-Charles," one of Allain's followers.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He recognised the position of the house and garden, the room in which Allain and his companions had been received on the night of the robbery, and even the glass which Mme. Buquet had filled for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE YELLOW HORSE The man in the "black overcoat" who had conducted the gendarmes on their visit to Donnay, was no other than "Grand-Charles," one of Allain's followers.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Joseph alone had fled; his father, mother, and brother were taken to prison in Caen the same evening.
Joseph'snounUS /ˈdʒoʊzəfs/
possessive form of “joseph” — leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading At the bottom of the garden traces of the excavation that had contained the money were found; the loft contained linen, and other effects of Mme. Acquet; her miniature was hanging on the wall of Joseph's room.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading He had been arrested at Le Chalange on July 14th, and had consented without hesitation, to show the spot in the Buquets' garden where the money had been hidden.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading He had been arrested at Le Chalange on July 14th, and had consented without hesitation, to show the spot in the Buquets' garden where the money had been hidden.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading At the bottom of the garden traces of the excavation that had contained the money were found; the loft contained linen, and other effects of Mme. Acquet; her miniature was hanging on the wall of Joseph's room.
loftnounUS /lɔːft/
floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space
From this reading At the bottom of the garden traces of the excavation that had contained the money were found; the loft contained linen, and other effects of Mme. Acquet; her miniature was hanging on the wall of Joseph's room.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE YELLOW HORSE The man in the "black overcoat" who had conducted the gendarmes on their visit to Donnay, was no other than "Grand-Charles," one of Allain's followers.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading At the bottom of the garden traces of the excavation that had contained the money were found; the loft contained linen, and other effects of Mme. Acquet; her miniature was hanging on the wall of Joseph's room.
Mme
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From this reading He recognised the position of the house and garden, the room in which Allain and his companions had been received on the night of the robbery, and even the glass which Mme. Buquet had filled for him.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He had been arrested at Le Chalange on July 14th, and had consented without hesitation, to show the spot in the Buquets' garden where the money had been hidden.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Joseph alone had fled; his father, mother, and brother were taken to prison in Caen the same evening.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He recognised the position of the house and garden, the room in which Allain and his companions had been received on the night of the robbery, and even the glass which Mme. Buquet had filled for him.
not any; not one
From this reading THE YELLOW HORSE The man in the "black overcoat" who had conducted the gendarmes on their visit to Donnay, was no other than "Grand-Charles," one of Allain's followers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE YELLOW HORSE The man in the "black overcoat" who had conducted the gendarmes on their visit to Donnay, was no other than "Grand-Charles," one of Allain's followers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE YELLOW HORSE The man in the "black overcoat" who had conducted the gendarmes on their visit to Donnay, was no other than "Grand-Charles," one of Allain's followers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE YELLOW HORSE The man in the "black overcoat" who had conducted the gendarmes on their visit to Donnay, was no other than "Grand-Charles," one of Allain's followers.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE YELLOW HORSE The man in the "black overcoat" who had conducted the gendarmes on their visit to Donnay, was no other than "Grand-Charles," one of Allain's followers.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading THE YELLOW HORSE The man in the "black overcoat" who had conducted the gendarmes on their visit to Donnay, was no other than "Grand-Charles," one of Allain's followers.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He recognised the position of the house and garden, the room in which Allain and his companions had been received on the night of the robbery, and even the glass which Mme. Buquet had filled for him.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Joseph alone had fled; his father, mother, and brother were taken to prison in Caen the same evening.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He recognised the position of the house and garden, the room in which Allain and his companions had been received on the night of the robbery, and even the glass which Mme. Buquet had filled for him.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading He recognised the position of the house and garden, the room in which Allain and his companions had been received on the night of the robbery, and even the glass which Mme. Buquet had filled for him.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading He recognised the position of the house and garden, the room in which Allain and his companions had been received on the night of the robbery, and even the glass which Mme. Buquet had filled for him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He recognised the position of the house and garden, the room in which Allain and his companions had been received on the night of the robbery, and even the glass which Mme. Buquet had filled for him.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Joseph alone had fled; his father, mother, and brother were taken to prison in Caen the same evening.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had been arrested at Le Chalange on July 14th, and had consented without hesitation, to show the spot in the Buquets' garden where the money had been hidden.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He had been arrested at Le Chalange on July 14th, and had consented without hesitation, to show the spot in the Buquets' garden where the money had been hidden.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Joseph alone had fled; his father, mother, and brother were taken to prison in Caen the same evening.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE YELLOW HORSE The man in the "black overcoat" who had conducted the gendarmes on their visit to Donnay, was no other than "Grand-Charles," one of Allain's followers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the bottom of the garden traces of the excavation that had contained the money were found; the loft contained linen, and other effects of Mme. Acquet; her miniature was hanging on the wall of Joseph's room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YELLOW HORSE The man in the "black overcoat" who had conducted the gendarmes on their visit to Donnay, was no other than "Grand-Charles," one of Allain's followers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE YELLOW HORSE The man in the "black overcoat" who had conducted the gendarmes on their visit to Donnay, was no other than "Grand-Charles," one of Allain's followers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE YELLOW HORSE The man in the "black overcoat" who had conducted the gendarmes on their visit to Donnay, was no other than "Grand-Charles," one of Allain's followers.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading At the bottom of the garden traces of the excavation that had contained the money were found; the loft contained linen, and other effects of Mme. Acquet; her miniature was hanging on the wall of Joseph's room.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE YELLOW HORSE The man in the "black overcoat" who had conducted the gendarmes on their visit to Donnay, was no other than "Grand-Charles," one of Allain's followers.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading At the bottom of the garden traces of the excavation that had contained the money were found; the loft contained linen, and other effects of Mme. Acquet; her miniature was hanging on the wall of Joseph's room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE YELLOW HORSE The man in the "black overcoat" who had conducted the gendarmes on their visit to Donnay, was no other than "Grand-Charles," one of Allain's followers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the bottom of the garden traces of the excavation that had contained the money were found; the loft contained linen, and other effects of Mme. Acquet; her miniature was hanging on the wall of Joseph's room.
in or at the place that
From this reading He had been arrested at Le Chalange on July 14th, and had consented without hesitation, to show the spot in the Buquets' garden where the money had been hidden.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He recognised the position of the house and garden, the room in which Allain and his companions had been received on the night of the robbery, and even the glass which Mme. Buquet had filled for him.
which person or people
From this reading THE YELLOW HORSE The man in the "black overcoat" who had conducted the gendarmes on their visit to Donnay, was no other than "Grand-Charles," one of Allain's followers.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had been arrested at Le Chalange on July 14th, and had consented without hesitation, to show the spot in the Buquets' garden where the money had been hidden.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading THE YELLOW HORSE The man in the "black overcoat" who had conducted the gendarmes on their visit to Donnay, was no other than "Grand-Charles," one of Allain's followers.
