used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was, indeed, his habitual dress when living in France, for he made no concealment of his partnership in a well-known business house in Bordeaux.
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
matters of personal concern
From this reading “I am a sleeping partner,” he would say, with that easy flow of egotistic confidence which is the surest way of learning somewhat of your neighbour's private affairs.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am a sleeping partner,” he would say, with that easy flow of egotistic confidence which is the surest way of learning somewhat of your neighbour's private affairs.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
arm-in-arm
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From this reading As Juliette returned to the Gate House she encountered her father, walking arm-in-arm with Dormer Colville.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Juliette returned to the Gate House she encountered her father, walking arm-in-arm with Dormer Colville.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
BordeauxnounUS /bɔːrˈdoʊ/
a port city in southwestern France; a major center of the wine trade
From this reading It was, indeed, his habitual dress when living in France, for he made no concealment of his partnership in a well-known business house in Bordeaux.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was, indeed, his habitual dress when living in France, for he made no concealment of his partnership in a well-known business house in Bordeaux.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
chateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
clangnounUS /klæŋ/
a loud resonant repeating noise
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
Colville
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From this reading As Juliette returned to the Gate House she encountered her father, walking arm-in-arm with Dormer Colville.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading It was, indeed, his habitual dress when living in France, for he made no concealment of his partnership in a well-known business house in Bordeaux.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading “I am a sleeping partner,” he would say, with that easy flow of egotistic confidence which is the surest way of learning somewhat of your neighbour's private affairs.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Colville was in riding costume.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
DormernounUS /ˈdɔːrmər/
a gabled extension built out from a sloping roof to accommodate a vertical window
From this reading As Juliette returned to the Gate House she encountered her father, walking arm-in-arm with Dormer Colville.
put on clothes
From this reading It was, indeed, his habitual dress when living in France, for he made no concealment of his partnership in a well-known business house in Bordeaux.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading “I am a sleeping partner,” he would say, with that easy flow of egotistic confidence which is the surest way of learning somewhat of your neighbour's private affairs.
egotisticadjective
characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance
From this reading “I am a sleeping partner,” he would say, with that easy flow of egotistic confidence which is the surest way of learning somewhat of your neighbour's private affairs.
enceinteadjective
in an advanced stage of pregnancy
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading As Juliette returned to the Gate House she encountered her father, walking arm-in-arm with Dormer Colville.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As Juliette returned to the Gate House she encountered her father, walking arm-in-arm with Dormer Colville.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading “I am a sleeping partner,” he would say, with that easy flow of egotistic confidence which is the surest way of learning somewhat of your neighbour's private affairs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading It was, indeed, his habitual dress when living in France, for he made no concealment of his partnership in a well-known business house in Bordeaux.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading As Juliette returned to the Gate House she encountered her father, walking arm-in-arm with Dormer Colville.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading It was, indeed, his habitual dress when living in France, for he made no concealment of his partnership in a well-known business house in Bordeaux.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was, indeed, his habitual dress when living in France, for he made no concealment of his partnership in a well-known business house in Bordeaux.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As Juliette returned to the Gate House she encountered her father, walking arm-in-arm with Dormer Colville.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was, indeed, his habitual dress when living in France, for he made no concealment of his partnership in a well-known business house in Bordeaux.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As Juliette returned to the Gate House she encountered her father, walking arm-in-arm with Dormer Colville.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am a sleeping partner,” he would say, with that easy flow of egotistic confidence which is the surest way of learning somewhat of your neighbour's private affairs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Colville was in riding costume.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was, indeed, his habitual dress when living in France, for he made no concealment of his partnership in a well-known business house in Bordeaux.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I am a sleeping partner,” he would say, with that easy flow of egotistic confidence which is the surest way of learning somewhat of your neighbour's private affairs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, indeed, his habitual dress when living in France, for he made no concealment of his partnership in a well-known business house in Bordeaux.
Juliette
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From this reading As Juliette returned to the Gate House she encountered her father, walking arm-in-arm with Dormer Colville.
and nothing more
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading “I am a sleeping partner,” he would say, with that easy flow of egotistic confidence which is the surest way of learning somewhat of your neighbour's private affairs.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It was, indeed, his habitual dress when living in France, for he made no concealment of his partnership in a well-known business house in Bordeaux.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was, indeed, his habitual dress when living in France, for he made no concealment of his partnership in a well-known business house in Bordeaux.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
neighbour'snounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
possessive form of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading “I am a sleeping partner,” he would say, with that easy flow of egotistic confidence which is the surest way of learning somewhat of your neighbour's private affairs.
not any; not one
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading “I am a sleeping partner,” he would say, with that easy flow of egotistic confidence which is the surest way of learning somewhat of your neighbour's private affairs.
partnershipnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərʃɪp/
the members of a business venture created by contract
From this reading It was, indeed, his habitual dress when living in France, for he made no concealment of his partnership in a well-known business house in Bordeaux.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading “I am a sleeping partner,” he would say, with that easy flow of egotistic confidence which is the surest way of learning somewhat of your neighbour's private affairs.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As Juliette returned to the Gate House she encountered her father, walking arm-in-arm with Dormer Colville.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Colville was in riding costume.
express in words
From this reading “I am a sleeping partner,” he would say, with that easy flow of egotistic confidence which is the surest way of learning somewhat of your neighbour's private affairs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Juliette returned to the Gate House she encountered her father, walking arm-in-arm with Dormer Colville.
the state of being asleep
From this reading “I am a sleeping partner,” he would say, with that easy flow of egotistic confidence which is the surest way of learning somewhat of your neighbour's private affairs.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading “I am a sleeping partner,” he would say, with that easy flow of egotistic confidence which is the surest way of learning somewhat of your neighbour's private affairs.
surestadjectiveUS /ˈʃʊrɪst/
superlative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I am a sleeping partner,” he would say, with that easy flow of egotistic confidence which is the surest way of learning somewhat of your neighbour's private affairs.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I am a sleeping partner,” he would say, with that easy flow of egotistic confidence which is the surest way of learning somewhat of your neighbour's private affairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Juliette returned to the Gate House she encountered her father, walking arm-in-arm with Dormer Colville.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Juliette returned to the Gate House she encountered her father, walking arm-in-arm with Dormer Colville.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading As Juliette returned to the Gate House she encountered her father, walking arm-in-arm with Dormer Colville.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I am a sleeping partner,” he would say, with that easy flow of egotistic confidence which is the surest way of learning somewhat of your neighbour's private affairs.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading It was, indeed, his habitual dress when living in France, for he made no concealment of his partnership in a well-known business house in Bordeaux.
at the time that
From this reading It was, indeed, his habitual dress when living in France, for he made no concealment of his partnership in a well-known business house in Bordeaux.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Juliette returned to the Gate House she encountered her father, walking arm-in-arm with Dormer Colville.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The presence of the Englishman within the enceinte of the chateau was probably no surprise to her, for she must have heard the clang of the bell just within the gate, which could not be opened from outside; by which alone access was gained to any part of the chateau.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I am a sleeping partner,” he would say, with that easy flow of egotistic confidence which is the surest way of learning somewhat of your neighbour's private affairs.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I am a sleeping partner,” he would say, with that easy flow of egotistic confidence which is the surest way of learning somewhat of your neighbour's private affairs.
