used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Count Albert Styvens came three times a week to pursue his philosophic studies with Professor Darbois.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A marriage of such wealth and aristocratic connections flattered his foolish egoism, and he was sworn to attempt everything that would bring about such a magnificent consummation.
Adhemar
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From this reading This arrangement had been contrived by the hypocrite, Adhemar Meydieux.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading Count Albert Styvens came three times a week to pursue his philosophic studies with Professor Darbois.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Life had resumed its regular course in the apartment on the Boulevard Raspail, but an important relationship was developing in Esperance's life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A marriage of such wealth and aristocratic connections flattered his foolish egoism, and he was sworn to attempt everything that would bring about such a magnificent consummation.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Life had resumed its regular course in the apartment on the Boulevard Raspail, but an important relationship was developing in Esperance's life.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading A marriage of such wealth and aristocratic connections flattered his foolish egoism, and he was sworn to attempt everything that would bring about such a magnificent consummation.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading This arrangement had been contrived by the hypocrite, Adhemar Meydieux.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading A marriage of such wealth and aristocratic connections flattered his foolish egoism, and he was sworn to attempt everything that would bring about such a magnificent consummation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This arrangement had been contrived by the hypocrite, Adhemar Meydieux.
BoulevardnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrd/
a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading Life had resumed its regular course in the apartment on the Boulevard Raspail, but an important relationship was developing in Esperance's life.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A marriage of such wealth and aristocratic connections flattered his foolish egoism, and he was sworn to attempt everything that would bring about such a magnificent consummation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Life had resumed its regular course in the apartment on the Boulevard Raspail, but an important relationship was developing in Esperance's life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This arrangement had been contrived by the hypocrite, Adhemar Meydieux.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Count Albert Styvens came three times a week to pursue his philosophic studies with Professor Darbois.
connectionsnounUS /kəˈnekʃənz/
plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading A marriage of such wealth and aristocratic connections flattered his foolish egoism, and he was sworn to attempt everything that would bring about such a magnificent consummation.
consummationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈmeɪʃən/
the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse
From this reading A marriage of such wealth and aristocratic connections flattered his foolish egoism, and he was sworn to attempt everything that would bring about such a magnificent consummation.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading This arrangement had been contrived by the hypocrite, Adhemar Meydieux.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Count Albert Styvens came three times a week to pursue his philosophic studies with Professor Darbois.
Count's
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From this reading He did not mistake the Count's infatuation for his goddaughter.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Life had resumed its regular course in the apartment on the Boulevard Raspail, but an important relationship was developing in Esperance's life.
Darbois
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From this reading Count Albert Styvens came three times a week to pursue his philosophic studies with Professor Darbois.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading Life had resumed its regular course in the apartment on the Boulevard Raspail, but an important relationship was developing in Esperance's life.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not mistake the Count's infatuation for his goddaughter.
egoismnounUS /ˈiːɡoʊɪzəm/
(ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality
From this reading A marriage of such wealth and aristocratic connections flattered his foolish egoism, and he was sworn to attempt everything that would bring about such a magnificent consummation.
Esperance's
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From this reading Life had resumed its regular course in the apartment on the Boulevard Raspail, but an important relationship was developing in Esperance's life.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading A marriage of such wealth and aristocratic connections flattered his foolish egoism, and he was sworn to attempt everything that would bring about such a magnificent consummation.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading A marriage of such wealth and aristocratic connections flattered his foolish egoism, and he was sworn to attempt everything that would bring about such a magnificent consummation.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading A marriage of such wealth and aristocratic connections flattered his foolish egoism, and he was sworn to attempt everything that would bring about such a magnificent consummation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not mistake the Count's infatuation for his goddaughter.
goddaughternoun
a female godchild
From this reading He did not mistake the Count's infatuation for his goddaughter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Life had resumed its regular course in the apartment on the Boulevard Raspail, but an important relationship was developing in Esperance's life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not mistake the Count's infatuation for his goddaughter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Count Albert Styvens came three times a week to pursue his philosophic studies with Professor Darbois.
hypocritenounUS /ˈhɪpəkrɪt/
a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
From this reading This arrangement had been contrived by the hypocrite, Adhemar Meydieux.
of great significance or value
From this reading Life had resumed its regular course in the apartment on the Boulevard Raspail, but an important relationship was developing in Esperance's life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Life had resumed its regular course in the apartment on the Boulevard Raspail, but an important relationship was developing in Esperance's life.
infatuationnounUS /ˌɪnfætʃuːˈeɪʃən/
a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
From this reading He did not mistake the Count's infatuation for his goddaughter.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Life had resumed its regular course in the apartment on the Boulevard Raspail, but an important relationship was developing in Esperance's life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life had resumed its regular course in the apartment on the Boulevard Raspail, but an important relationship was developing in Esperance's life.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading A marriage of such wealth and aristocratic connections flattered his foolish egoism, and he was sworn to attempt everything that would bring about such a magnificent consummation.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading A marriage of such wealth and aristocratic connections flattered his foolish egoism, and he was sworn to attempt everything that would bring about such a magnificent consummation.
Meydieux
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From this reading This arrangement had been contrived by the hypocrite, Adhemar Meydieux.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading He did not mistake the Count's infatuation for his goddaughter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not mistake the Count's infatuation for his goddaughter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A marriage of such wealth and aristocratic connections flattered his foolish egoism, and he was sworn to attempt everything that would bring about such a magnificent consummation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Life had resumed its regular course in the apartment on the Boulevard Raspail, but an important relationship was developing in Esperance's life.
philosophicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪk/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading Count Albert Styvens came three times a week to pursue his philosophic studies with Professor Darbois.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Count Albert Styvens came three times a week to pursue his philosophic studies with Professor Darbois.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Count Albert Styvens came three times a week to pursue his philosophic studies with Professor Darbois.
Raspail
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From this reading Life had resumed its regular course in the apartment on the Boulevard Raspail, but an important relationship was developing in Esperance's life.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Life had resumed its regular course in the apartment on the Boulevard Raspail, but an important relationship was developing in Esperance's life.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading Life had resumed its regular course in the apartment on the Boulevard Raspail, but an important relationship was developing in Esperance's life.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Life had resumed its regular course in the apartment on the Boulevard Raspail, but an important relationship was developing in Esperance's life.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Count Albert Styvens came three times a week to pursue his philosophic studies with Professor Darbois.
Styvens
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From this reading Count Albert Styvens came three times a week to pursue his philosophic studies with Professor Darbois.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A marriage of such wealth and aristocratic connections flattered his foolish egoism, and he was sworn to attempt everything that would bring about such a magnificent consummation.
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading A marriage of such wealth and aristocratic connections flattered his foolish egoism, and he was sworn to attempt everything that would bring about such a magnificent consummation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A marriage of such wealth and aristocratic connections flattered his foolish egoism, and he was sworn to attempt everything that would bring about such a magnificent consummation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Life had resumed its regular course in the apartment on the Boulevard Raspail, but an important relationship was developing in Esperance's life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This arrangement had been contrived by the hypocrite, Adhemar Meydieux.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Count Albert Styvens came three times a week to pursue his philosophic studies with Professor Darbois.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Count Albert Styvens came three times a week to pursue his philosophic studies with Professor Darbois.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Count Albert Styvens came three times a week to pursue his philosophic studies with Professor Darbois.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Life had resumed its regular course in the apartment on the Boulevard Raspail, but an important relationship was developing in Esperance's life.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading A marriage of such wealth and aristocratic connections flattered his foolish egoism, and he was sworn to attempt everything that would bring about such a magnificent consummation.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Count Albert Styvens came three times a week to pursue his philosophic studies with Professor Darbois.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Count Albert Styvens came three times a week to pursue his philosophic studies with Professor Darbois.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A marriage of such wealth and aristocratic connections flattered his foolish egoism, and he was sworn to attempt everything that would bring about such a magnificent consummation.
