Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A pork butcher, belonging to Bougival, embarrassed in his business, and tempted by her supposed wealth, had at one time paid her his addresses.

plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

From this reading A pork butcher, belonging to Bougival, embarrassed in his business, and tempted by her supposed wealth, had at one time paid her his addresses.

plural of “advance” — a movement forward

From this reading She, however, repelled his advances, declaring that to be married once was enough for her.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A pork butcher, belonging to Bougival, embarrassed in his business, and tempted by her supposed wealth, had at one time paid her his addresses.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Whilst questioning the witnesses, the commissary wrote down their depositions in a more condensed form, and he had got so far, when the investigating magistrate arrived, attended by the chief of the detective police, and one of his subordinates.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A pork butcher, belonging to Bougival, embarrassed in his business, and tempted by her supposed wealth, had at one time paid her his addresses.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Whilst questioning the witnesses, the commissary wrote down their depositions in a more condensed form, and he had got so far, when the investigating magistrate arrived, attended by the chief of the detective police, and one of his subordinates.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading She, however, repelled his advances, declaring that to be married once was enough for her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading A pork butcher, belonging to Bougival, embarrassed in his business, and tempted by her supposed wealth, had at one time paid her his addresses.

a top worn by women

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

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From this reading A pork butcher, belonging to Bougival, embarrassed in his business, and tempted by her supposed wealth, had at one time paid her his addresses.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading A pork butcher, belonging to Bougival, embarrassed in his business, and tempted by her supposed wealth, had at one time paid her his addresses.

kill (animals) usually for food consumption

From this reading A pork butcher, belonging to Bougival, embarrassed in his business, and tempted by her supposed wealth, had at one time paid her his addresses.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A pork butcher, belonging to Bougival, embarrassed in his business, and tempted by her supposed wealth, had at one time paid her his addresses.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Whilst questioning the witnesses, the commissary wrote down their depositions in a more condensed form, and he had got so far, when the investigating magistrate arrived, attended by the chief of the detective police, and one of his subordinates.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)

From this reading Whilst questioning the witnesses, the commissary wrote down their depositions in a more condensed form, and he had got so far, when the investigating magistrate arrived, attended by the chief of the detective police, and one of his subordinates.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

past form of “condense” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops

From this reading Whilst questioning the witnesses, the commissary wrote down their depositions in a more condensed form, and he had got so far, when the investigating magistrate arrived, attended by the chief of the detective police, and one of his subordinates.

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading She, however, repelled his advances, declaring that to be married once was enough for her.

plural of “deposition” — the natural process of laying down a deposit of something

From this reading Whilst questioning the witnesses, the commissary wrote down their depositions in a more condensed form, and he had got so far, when the investigating magistrate arrived, attended by the chief of the detective police, and one of his subordinates.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading Whilst questioning the witnesses, the commissary wrote down their depositions in a more condensed form, and he had got so far, when the investigating magistrate arrived, attended by the chief of the detective police, and one of his subordinates.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Whilst questioning the witnesses, the commissary wrote down their depositions in a more condensed form, and he had got so far, when the investigating magistrate arrived, attended by the chief of the detective police, and one of his subordinates.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading A pork butcher, belonging to Bougival, embarrassed in his business, and tempted by her supposed wealth, had at one time paid her his addresses.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading She, however, repelled his advances, declaring that to be married once was enough for her.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Whilst questioning the witnesses, the commissary wrote down their depositions in a more condensed form, and he had got so far, when the investigating magistrate arrived, attended by the chief of the detective police, and one of his subordinates.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She, however, repelled his advances, declaring that to be married once was enough for her.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Whilst questioning the witnesses, the commissary wrote down their depositions in a more condensed form, and he had got so far, when the investigating magistrate arrived, attended by the chief of the detective police, and one of his subordinates.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Whilst questioning the witnesses, the commissary wrote down their depositions in a more condensed form, and he had got so far, when the investigating magistrate arrived, attended by the chief of the detective police, and one of his subordinates.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A pork butcher, belonging to Bougival, embarrassed in his business, and tempted by her supposed wealth, had at one time paid her his addresses.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Whilst questioning the witnesses, the commissary wrote down their depositions in a more condensed form, and he had got so far, when the investigating magistrate arrived, attended by the chief of the detective police, and one of his subordinates.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A pork butcher, belonging to Bougival, embarrassed in his business, and tempted by her supposed wealth, had at one time paid her his addresses.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A pork butcher, belonging to Bougival, embarrassed in his business, and tempted by her supposed wealth, had at one time paid her his addresses.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading She, however, repelled his advances, declaring that to be married once was enough for her.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A pork butcher, belonging to Bougival, embarrassed in his business, and tempted by her supposed wealth, had at one time paid her his addresses.

the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically

From this reading Whilst questioning the witnesses, the commissary wrote down their depositions in a more condensed form, and he had got so far, when the investigating magistrate arrived, attended by the chief of the detective police, and one of his subordinates.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading These men were reported to be her lovers.

a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading Whilst questioning the witnesses, the commissary wrote down their depositions in a more condensed form, and he had got so far, when the investigating magistrate arrived, attended by the chief of the detective police, and one of his subordinates.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

joined in matrimony

From this reading She, however, repelled his advances, declaring that to be married once was enough for her.

the force of workers available

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Whilst questioning the witnesses, the commissary wrote down their depositions in a more condensed form, and he had got so far, when the investigating magistrate arrived, attended by the chief of the detective police, and one of his subordinates.

something you have to do

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

on one occasion

From this reading She, however, repelled his advances, declaring that to be married once was enough for her.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A pork butcher, belonging to Bougival, embarrassed in his business, and tempted by her supposed wealth, had at one time paid her his addresses.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading A pork butcher, belonging to Bougival, embarrassed in his business, and tempted by her supposed wealth, had at one time paid her his addresses.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Whilst questioning the witnesses, the commissary wrote down their depositions in a more condensed form, and he had got so far, when the investigating magistrate arrived, attended by the chief of the detective police, and one of his subordinates.

meat from a domestic hog or pig

From this reading A pork butcher, belonging to Bougival, embarrassed in his business, and tempted by her supposed wealth, had at one time paid her his addresses.

perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

From this reading Whilst questioning the witnesses, the commissary wrote down their depositions in a more condensed form, and he had got so far, when the investigating magistrate arrived, attended by the chief of the detective police, and one of his subordinates.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

inflected form of “repel” — cause to move back by force or influence

From this reading She, however, repelled his advances, declaring that to be married once was enough for her.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading These men were reported to be her lovers.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She, however, repelled his advances, declaring that to be married once was enough for her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Whilst questioning the witnesses, the commissary wrote down their depositions in a more condensed form, and he had got so far, when the investigating magistrate arrived, attended by the chief of the detective police, and one of his subordinates.

plural of “subordinate” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

From this reading Whilst questioning the witnesses, the commissary wrote down their depositions in a more condensed form, and he had got so far, when the investigating magistrate arrived, attended by the chief of the detective police, and one of his subordinates.

suffering from overexposure to direct sunlight

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

required or under orders

From this reading A pork butcher, belonging to Bougival, embarrassed in his business, and tempted by her supposed wealth, had at one time paid her his addresses.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading A pork butcher, belonging to Bougival, embarrassed in his business, and tempted by her supposed wealth, had at one time paid her his addresses.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She, however, repelled his advances, declaring that to be married once was enough for her.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Whilst questioning the witnesses, the commissary wrote down their depositions in a more condensed form, and he had got so far, when the investigating magistrate arrived, attended by the chief of the detective police, and one of his subordinates.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These men were reported to be her lovers.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A pork butcher, belonging to Bougival, embarrassed in his business, and tempted by her supposed wealth, had at one time paid her his addresses.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A pork butcher, belonging to Bougival, embarrassed in his business, and tempted by her supposed wealth, had at one time paid her his addresses.

precisely as stated

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

extremely wicked

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She, however, repelled his advances, declaring that to be married once was enough for her.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading A pork butcher, belonging to Bougival, embarrassed in his business, and tempted by her supposed wealth, had at one time paid her his addresses.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading These men were reported to be her lovers.

at the time that

From this reading Whilst questioning the witnesses, the commissary wrote down their depositions in a more condensed form, and he had got so far, when the investigating magistrate arrived, attended by the chief of the detective police, and one of his subordinates.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Whilst questioning the witnesses, the commissary wrote down their depositions in a more condensed form, and he had got so far, when the investigating magistrate arrived, attended by the chief of the detective police, and one of his subordinates.

which person or people

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading Whilst questioning the witnesses, the commissary wrote down their depositions in a more condensed form, and he had got so far, when the investigating magistrate arrived, attended by the chief of the detective police, and one of his subordinates.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Whilst questioning the witnesses, the commissary wrote down their depositions in a more condensed form, and he had got so far, when the investigating magistrate arrived, attended by the chief of the detective police, and one of his subordinates.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading On several occasions men had been seen in her house; first of all, a young one, who had the appearance of a clerk of the railway company; then another, a tall, elderly man, very sunburnt, who was dressed in a blouse, and looked very villainous.