past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Marcel had not yet arrived home although night was far advanced.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Marcel had not yet arrived home although night was far advanced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marguerite, Denise and William Caillet were seated together in one of the upper chambers of the house.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Marcel had not yet arrived home although night was far advanced.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The two women listened with wrapt and grief-stricken attention to the narrative of Jocelyn who had just finished the story of Aveline and Mazurec.
Aveline
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From this reading The two women listened with wrapt and grief-stricken attention to the narrative of Jocelyn who had just finished the story of Aveline and Mazurec.
BeaumontnounUS /ˈboʊmɔːnt/
United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
bizarreadjectiveUS /bəˈzɑːr/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
Caillet
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From this reading Marguerite, Denise and William Caillet were seated together in one of the upper chambers of the house.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading Marguerite, Denise and William Caillet were seated together in one of the upper chambers of the house.
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
Denise
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From this reading Marguerite, Denise and William Caillet were seated together in one of the upper chambers of the house.
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Marcel had not yet arrived home although night was far advanced.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The two women listened with wrapt and grief-stricken attention to the narrative of Jocelyn who had just finished the story of Aveline and Mazurec.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
grief-strickenadjective
sorrowful through loss or deprivation
From this reading The two women listened with wrapt and grief-stricken attention to the narrative of Jocelyn who had just finished the story of Aveline and Mazurec.
GriffithnounUS /ˈɡrɪfəθ/
United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marcel had not yet arrived home although night was far advanced.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HOUR HAS SOUNDED!
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Marcel had not yet arrived home although night was far advanced.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE HOUR HAS SOUNDED!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Marguerite, Denise and William Caillet were seated together in one of the upper chambers of the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marguerite, Denise and William Caillet were seated together in one of the upper chambers of the house.
Jocelyn
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From this reading The two women listened with wrapt and grief-stricken attention to the narrative of Jocelyn who had just finished the story of Aveline and Mazurec.
and nothing more
From this reading The two women listened with wrapt and grief-stricken attention to the narrative of Jocelyn who had just finished the story of Aveline and Mazurec.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The two women listened with wrapt and grief-stricken attention to the narrative of Jocelyn who had just finished the story of Aveline and Mazurec.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
MarcelnounUS /mɑːrˈsel/
a hairdo characterized by deep regular waves that are made by a heated curling iron
From this reading Marcel had not yet arrived home although night was far advanced.
MargueritenounUS /ˌmɑːrɡərˈiːt/
tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum
From this reading Marguerite, Denise and William Caillet were seated together in one of the upper chambers of the house.
Mazurec
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From this reading The two women listened with wrapt and grief-stricken attention to the narrative of Jocelyn who had just finished the story of Aveline and Mazurec.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 two women listened with wrapt and grief-stricken attention to the narrative of Jocelyn who had just finished the story of Aveline and Mazurec.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Marcel had not yet arrived home although night was far advanced.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Marcel had not yet arrived home although night was far advanced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Marguerite, Denise and William Caillet were seated together in one of the upper chambers of the house.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Marguerite, Denise and William Caillet were seated together in one of the upper chambers of the house.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Marguerite, Denise and William Caillet were seated together in one of the upper chambers of the house.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading THE HOUR HAS SOUNDED!
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 two women listened with wrapt and grief-stricken attention to the narrative of Jocelyn who had just finished the story of Aveline and Mazurec.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUR HAS SOUNDED!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two women listened with wrapt and grief-stricken attention to the narrative of Jocelyn who had just finished the story of Aveline and Mazurec.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Marguerite, Denise and William Caillet were seated together in one of the upper chambers of the house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two women listened with wrapt and grief-stricken attention to the narrative of Jocelyn who had just finished the story of Aveline and Mazurec.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
the topmost one of two
From this reading Marguerite, Denise and William Caillet were seated together in one of the upper chambers of the house.
veneratedverbUS /ˈvenəreɪtɪd/
past form of “venerate” — regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marcel had not yet arrived home although night was far advanced.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Marguerite, Denise and William Caillet were seated together in one of the upper chambers of the house.
which person or people
From this reading The two women listened with wrapt and grief-stricken attention to the narrative of Jocelyn who had just finished the story of Aveline and Mazurec.
William
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From this reading Marguerite, Denise and William Caillet were seated together in one of the upper chambers of the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The two women listened with wrapt and grief-stricken attention to the narrative of Jocelyn who had just finished the story of Aveline and Mazurec.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The two women listened with wrapt and grief-stricken attention to the narrative of Jocelyn who had just finished the story of Aveline and Mazurec.
wrapt
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From this reading The two women listened with wrapt and grief-stricken attention to the narrative of Jocelyn who had just finished the story of Aveline and Mazurec.
but in spite of that
From this reading Marcel had not yet arrived home although night was far advanced.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Delivered from the dungeon in the castle of Beaumont, thanks to the bizarre generosity of Captain Griffith," the champion was saying, "I hastened to Paris, and at my arrival," added the young man unable to contain his tears, "I learned of the death of my venerated father."
