used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Victor was evidently ill at ease, and after a few commonplace remarks returned to his apartments, from whence he did not reappear till dinner-time.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Victor was evidently ill at ease, and after a few commonplace remarks returned to his apartments, from whence he did not reappear till dinner-time.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Valèrie, too, was nowhere to be found, and I spent the afternoon in the _salon_ with a strange visitor, who was announced by the groom of the chambers as Monsieur Stein, and whose business at Edeldorf I confess I was at a loss to discover.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading The time passed agreeably enough.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Victor was evidently ill at ease, and after a few commonplace remarks returned to his apartments, from whence he did not reappear till dinner-time.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Valèrie, too, was nowhere to be found, and I spent the afternoon in the _salon_ with a strange visitor, who was announced by the groom of the chambers as Monsieur Stein, and whose business at Edeldorf I confess I was at a loss to discover.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Victor was evidently ill at ease, and after a few commonplace remarks returned to his apartments, from whence he did not reappear till dinner-time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "SURVEILLANCE" I did not question my friend as to his success in the _chasse_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Victor was evidently ill at ease, and after a few commonplace remarks returned to his apartments, from whence he did not reappear till dinner-time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Valèrie, too, was nowhere to be found, and I spent the afternoon in the _salon_ with a strange visitor, who was announced by the groom of the chambers as Monsieur Stein, and whose business at Edeldorf I confess I was at a loss to discover.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Valèrie, too, was nowhere to be found, and I spent the afternoon in the _salon_ with a strange visitor, who was announced by the groom of the chambers as Monsieur Stein, and whose business at Edeldorf I confess I was at a loss to discover.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Valèrie, too, was nowhere to be found, and I spent the afternoon in the _salon_ with a strange visitor, who was announced by the groom of the chambers as Monsieur Stein, and whose business at Edeldorf I confess I was at a loss to discover.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading Valèrie, too, was nowhere to be found, and I spent the afternoon in the _salon_ with a strange visitor, who was announced by the groom of the chambers as Monsieur Stein, and whose business at Edeldorf I confess I was at a loss to discover.
chassenounUS /tʃæs/
(ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
From this reading "SURVEILLANCE" I did not question my friend as to his success in the _chasse_.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading Victor was evidently ill at ease, and after a few commonplace remarks returned to his apartments, from whence he did not reappear till dinner-time.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Valèrie, too, was nowhere to be found, and I spent the afternoon in the _salon_ with a strange visitor, who was announced by the groom of the chambers as Monsieur Stein, and whose business at Edeldorf I confess I was at a loss to discover.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "SURVEILLANCE" I did not question my friend as to his success in the _chasse_.
dinner-time
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Victor was evidently ill at ease, and after a few commonplace remarks returned to his apartments, from whence he did not reappear till dinner-time.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Valèrie, too, was nowhere to be found, and I spent the afternoon in the _salon_ with a strange visitor, who was announced by the groom of the chambers as Monsieur Stein, and whose business at Edeldorf I confess I was at a loss to discover.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Victor was evidently ill at ease, and after a few commonplace remarks returned to his apartments, from whence he did not reappear till dinner-time.
Edeldorf
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From this reading Valèrie, too, was nowhere to be found, and I spent the afternoon in the _salon_ with a strange visitor, who was announced by the groom of the chambers as Monsieur Stein, and whose business at Edeldorf I confess I was at a loss to discover.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The time passed agreeably enough.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Victor was evidently ill at ease, and after a few commonplace remarks returned to his apartments, from whence he did not reappear till dinner-time.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Victor was evidently ill at ease, and after a few commonplace remarks returned to his apartments, from whence he did not reappear till dinner-time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
set up or found
From this reading Valèrie, too, was nowhere to be found, and I spent the afternoon in the _salon_ with a strange visitor, who was announced by the groom of the chambers as Monsieur Stein, and whose business at Edeldorf I confess I was at a loss to discover.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "SURVEILLANCE" I did not question my friend as to his success in the _chasse_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Victor was evidently ill at ease, and after a few commonplace remarks returned to his apartments, from whence he did not reappear till dinner-time.
fundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading Valèrie, too, was nowhere to be found, and I spent the afternoon in the _salon_ with a strange visitor, who was announced by the groom of the chambers as Monsieur Stein, and whose business at Edeldorf I confess I was at a loss to discover.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Victor was evidently ill at ease, and after a few commonplace remarks returned to his apartments, from whence he did not reappear till dinner-time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "SURVEILLANCE" I did not question my friend as to his success in the _chasse_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "SURVEILLANCE" I did not question my friend as to his success in the _chasse_.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Victor was evidently ill at ease, and after a few commonplace remarks returned to his apartments, from whence he did not reappear till dinner-time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "SURVEILLANCE" I did not question my friend as to his success in the _chasse_.
indisposedadjective
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
a message received and understood
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
labyrinthnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
something that is lost
From this reading Valèrie, too, was nowhere to be found, and I spent the afternoon in the _salon_ with a strange visitor, who was announced by the groom of the chambers as Monsieur Stein, and whose business at Edeldorf I confess I was at a loss to discover.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Valèrie, too, was nowhere to be found, and I spent the afternoon in the _salon_ with a strange visitor, who was announced by the groom of the chambers as Monsieur Stein, and whose business at Edeldorf I confess I was at a loss to discover.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "SURVEILLANCE" I did not question my friend as to his success in the _chasse_.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "SURVEILLANCE" I did not question my friend as to his success in the _chasse_.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading Valèrie, too, was nowhere to be found, and I spent the afternoon in the _salon_ with a strange visitor, who was announced by the groom of the chambers as Monsieur Stein, and whose business at Edeldorf I confess I was at a loss to discover.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Valèrie, too, was nowhere to be found, and I spent the afternoon in the _salon_ with a strange visitor, who was announced by the groom of the chambers as Monsieur Stein, and whose business at Edeldorf I confess I was at a loss to discover.
and nothing more
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The time passed agreeably enough.
perplexities
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "SURVEILLANCE" I did not question my friend as to his success in the _chasse_.
reappearverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪr/
appear again
From this reading Victor was evidently ill at ease, and after a few commonplace remarks returned to his apartments, from whence he did not reappear till dinner-time.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Victor was evidently ill at ease, and after a few commonplace remarks returned to his apartments, from whence he did not reappear till dinner-time.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Victor was evidently ill at ease, and after a few commonplace remarks returned to his apartments, from whence he did not reappear till dinner-time.
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading Valèrie, too, was nowhere to be found, and I spent the afternoon in the _salon_ with a strange visitor, who was announced by the groom of the chambers as Monsieur Stein, and whose business at Edeldorf I confess I was at a loss to discover.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Valèrie, too, was nowhere to be found, and I spent the afternoon in the _salon_ with a strange visitor, who was announced by the groom of the chambers as Monsieur Stein, and whose business at Edeldorf I confess I was at a loss to discover.
SteinnounUS /staɪn/
a mug intended for serving beer
From this reading Valèrie, too, was nowhere to be found, and I spent the afternoon in the _salon_ with a strange visitor, who was announced by the groom of the chambers as Monsieur Stein, and whose business at Edeldorf I confess I was at a loss to discover.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Valèrie, too, was nowhere to be found, and I spent the afternoon in the _salon_ with a strange visitor, who was announced by the groom of the chambers as Monsieur Stein, and whose business at Edeldorf I confess I was at a loss to discover.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading "SURVEILLANCE" I did not question my friend as to his success in the _chasse_.
SURVEILLANCEnounUS /sərˈveɪləns/
close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)
From this reading "SURVEILLANCE" I did not question my friend as to his success in the _chasse_.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "SURVEILLANCE" I did not question my friend as to his success in the _chasse_.
up to a particular time
From this reading Victor was evidently ill at ease, and after a few commonplace remarks returned to his apartments, from whence he did not reappear till dinner-time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time passed agreeably enough.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "SURVEILLANCE" I did not question my friend as to his success in the _chasse_.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Valèrie, too, was nowhere to be found, and I spent the afternoon in the _salon_ with a strange visitor, who was announced by the groom of the chambers as Monsieur Stein, and whose business at Edeldorf I confess I was at a loss to discover.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
Valèrie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Valèrie, too, was nowhere to be found, and I spent the afternoon in the _salon_ with a strange visitor, who was announced by the groom of the chambers as Monsieur Stein, and whose business at Edeldorf I confess I was at a loss to discover.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading Victor was evidently ill at ease, and after a few commonplace remarks returned to his apartments, from whence he did not reappear till dinner-time.
someone who visits
From this reading Valèrie, too, was nowhere to be found, and I spent the afternoon in the _salon_ with a strange visitor, who was announced by the groom of the chambers as Monsieur Stein, and whose business at Edeldorf I confess I was at a loss to discover.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Victor was evidently ill at ease, and after a few commonplace remarks returned to his apartments, from whence he did not reappear till dinner-time.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Victor was evidently ill at ease, and after a few commonplace remarks returned to his apartments, from whence he did not reappear till dinner-time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
which person or people
From this reading Valèrie, too, was nowhere to be found, and I spent the afternoon in the _salon_ with a strange visitor, who was announced by the groom of the chambers as Monsieur Stein, and whose business at Edeldorf I confess I was at a loss to discover.
belonging to which person
From this reading Valèrie, too, was nowhere to be found, and I spent the afternoon in the _salon_ with a strange visitor, who was announced by the groom of the chambers as Monsieur Stein, and whose business at Edeldorf I confess I was at a loss to discover.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Valèrie, too, was nowhere to be found, and I spent the afternoon in the _salon_ with a strange visitor, who was announced by the groom of the chambers as Monsieur Stein, and whose business at Edeldorf I confess I was at a loss to discover.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I was indisposed for reflection, a process which, under existing circumstances, could only have involved me in a labyrinth of perplexities; and my new acquaintance was possessed of a fund of information and small talk which must have been acquired by much intercourse with the world.
