adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His preparations were nearly made, when his servant announced that a young lady, accompanied by another considerably older, asked to speak with him.
absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She declined giving her name, saying, however, that she would not refuse it, if it was absolutely necessary in order to be received.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading His preparations were nearly made, when his servant announced that a young lady, accompanied by another considerably older, asked to speak with him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading His preparations were nearly made, when his servant announced that a young lady, accompanied by another considerably older, asked to speak with him.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading His preparations were nearly made, when his servant announced that a young lady, accompanied by another considerably older, asked to speak with him.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading His preparations were nearly made, when his servant announced that a young lady, accompanied by another considerably older, asked to speak with him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She declined giving her name, saying, however, that she would not refuse it, if it was absolutely necessary in order to be received.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His preparations were nearly made, when his servant announced that a young lady, accompanied by another considerably older, asked to speak with him.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading He thought it must be a relation of one or other of the prisoners, whose case he had had in hand when this fresh crime occurred.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading His preparations were nearly made, when his servant announced that a young lady, accompanied by another considerably older, asked to speak with him.
crimenounUS /kraɪm/
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading He thought it must be a relation of one or other of the prisoners, whose case he had had in hand when this fresh crime occurred.
Daburon
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From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading She declined giving her name, saying, however, that she would not refuse it, if it was absolutely necessary in order to be received.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading He thought it must be a relation of one or other of the prisoners, whose case he had had in hand when this fresh crime occurred.
Gevrol
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From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading She declined giving her name, saying, however, that she would not refuse it, if it was absolutely necessary in order to be received.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He thought it must be a relation of one or other of the prisoners, whose case he had had in hand when this fresh crime occurred.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He thought it must be a relation of one or other of the prisoners, whose case he had had in hand when this fresh crime occurred.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She declined giving her name, saying, however, that she would not refuse it, if it was absolutely necessary in order to be received.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His preparations were nearly made, when his servant announced that a young lady, accompanied by another considerably older, asked to speak with him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She declined giving her name, saying, however, that she would not refuse it, if it was absolutely necessary in order to be received.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She declined giving her name, saying, however, that she would not refuse it, if it was absolutely necessary in order to be received.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She declined giving her name, saying, however, that she would not refuse it, if it was absolutely necessary in order to be received.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She declined giving her name, saying, however, that she would not refuse it, if it was absolutely necessary in order to be received.
JusticenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading His preparations were nearly made, when his servant announced that a young lady, accompanied by another considerably older, asked to speak with him.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His preparations were nearly made, when his servant announced that a young lady, accompanied by another considerably older, asked to speak with him.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading “Show them in,” said the magistrate.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He thought it must be a relation of one or other of the prisoners, whose case he had had in hand when this fresh crime occurred.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She declined giving her name, saying, however, that she would not refuse it, if it was absolutely necessary in order to be received.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His preparations were nearly made, when his servant announced that a young lady, accompanied by another considerably older, asked to speak with him.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading She declined giving her name, saying, however, that she would not refuse it, if it was absolutely necessary in order to be received.
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She declined giving her name, saying, however, that she would not refuse it, if it was absolutely necessary in order to be received.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading He thought it must be a relation of one or other of the prisoners, whose case he had had in hand when this fresh crime occurred.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He thought it must be a relation of one or other of the prisoners, whose case he had had in hand when this fresh crime occurred.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading His preparations were nearly made, when his servant announced that a young lady, accompanied by another considerably older, asked to speak with him.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He thought it must be a relation of one or other of the prisoners, whose case he had had in hand when this fresh crime occurred.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He thought it must be a relation of one or other of the prisoners, whose case he had had in hand when this fresh crime occurred.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She declined giving her name, saying, however, that she would not refuse it, if it was absolutely necessary in order to be received.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He thought it must be a relation of one or other of the prisoners, whose case he had had in hand when this fresh crime occurred.
Palais
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading His preparations were nearly made, when his servant announced that a young lady, accompanied by another considerably older, asked to speak with him.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
prisonersnounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading He thought it must be a relation of one or other of the prisoners, whose case he had had in hand when this fresh crime occurred.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She declined giving her name, saying, however, that she would not refuse it, if it was absolutely necessary in order to be received.
refuseverbUS /rəˈfjuːz/
show unwillingness towards
From this reading She declined giving her name, saying, however, that she would not refuse it, if it was absolutely necessary in order to be received.
relationnounUS /riˈleɪʃən/
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading He thought it must be a relation of one or other of the prisoners, whose case he had had in hand when this fresh crime occurred.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Show them in,” said the magistrate.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading She declined giving her name, saying, however, that she would not refuse it, if it was absolutely necessary in order to be received.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading His preparations were nearly made, when his servant announced that a young lady, accompanied by another considerably older, asked to speak with him.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She declined giving her name, saying, however, that she would not refuse it, if it was absolutely necessary in order to be received.
ShowverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Show them in,” said the magistrate.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading His preparations were nearly made, when his servant announced that a young lady, accompanied by another considerably older, asked to speak with him.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
Tabaret
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His preparations were nearly made, when his servant announced that a young lady, accompanied by another considerably older, asked to speak with him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Show them in,” said the magistrate.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He thought it must be a relation of one or other of the prisoners, whose case he had had in hand when this fresh crime occurred.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought it must be a relation of one or other of the prisoners, whose case he had had in hand when this fresh crime occurred.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His preparations were nearly made, when his servant announced that a young lady, accompanied by another considerably older, asked to speak with him.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading His preparations were nearly made, when his servant announced that a young lady, accompanied by another considerably older, asked to speak with him.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading On the Monday morning, at nine o’clock, M. Daburon was preparing to start for the Palais de Justice, where he expected to find Gevrol and his man, and perhaps old Tabaret.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading He thought it must be a relation of one or other of the prisoners, whose case he had had in hand when this fresh crime occurred.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His preparations were nearly made, when his servant announced that a young lady, accompanied by another considerably older, asked to speak with him.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She declined giving her name, saying, however, that she would not refuse it, if it was absolutely necessary in order to be received.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His preparations were nearly made, when his servant announced that a young lady, accompanied by another considerably older, asked to speak with him.
