adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Without rising, and merely making a sign to his guest to take a chair, the little old man continued the letter he was then writing.
accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Examined, at first, through the wicket of the door, he was admitted, after giving his name, into the house, and was ushered immediately to the study of Monsieur du Portail, whom he found at his desk.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Examined, at first, through the wicket of the door, he was admitted, after giving his name, into the house, and was ushered immediately to the study of Monsieur du Portail, whom he found at his desk.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Examined, at first, through the wicket of the door, he was admitted, after giving his name, into the house, and was ushered immediately to the study of Monsieur du Portail, whom he found at his desk.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The next day Cerizet did not fail to appear at the rendezvous given to him.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
arrondissement
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From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
articlesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next day Cerizet did not fail to appear at the rendezvous given to him.
Bruneau
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From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
Cerizet
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From this reading The next day Cerizet did not fail to appear at the rendezvous given to him.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Without rising, and merely making a sign to his guest to take a chair, the little old man continued the letter he was then writing.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading Without rising, and merely making a sign to his guest to take a chair, the little old man continued the letter he was then writing.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Cerizet did not fail to appear at the rendezvous given to him.
denotedverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtəd/
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Examined, at first, through the wicket of the door, he was admitted, after giving his name, into the house, and was ushered immediately to the study of Monsieur du Portail, whom he found at his desk.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The next day Cerizet did not fail to appear at the rendezvous given to him.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
displacedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪst/
past form of “displace” — cause to move, usually with force or pressure
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Examined, at first, through the wicket of the door, he was admitted, after giving his name, into the house, and was ushered immediately to the study of Monsieur du Portail, whom he found at his desk.
du
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From this reading Examined, at first, through the wicket of the door, he was admitted, after giving his name, into the house, and was ushered immediately to the study of Monsieur du Portail, whom he found at his desk.
else
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From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
ExaminedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmənd/
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Examined, at first, through the wicket of the door, he was admitted, after giving his name, into the house, and was ushered immediately to the study of Monsieur du Portail, whom he found at his desk.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
failverbUS /feɪl/
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The next day Cerizet did not fail to appear at the rendezvous given to him.
fastidiousadjectiveUS /fæˈstɪdiəs/
giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness
From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Examined, at first, through the wicket of the door, he was admitted, after giving his name, into the house, and was ushered immediately to the study of Monsieur du Portail, whom he found at his desk.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Examined, at first, through the wicket of the door, he was admitted, after giving his name, into the house, and was ushered immediately to the study of Monsieur du Portail, whom he found at his desk.
functionsnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The next day Cerizet did not fail to appear at the rendezvous given to him.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading Examined, at first, through the wicket of the door, he was admitted, after giving his name, into the house, and was ushered immediately to the study of Monsieur du Portail, whom he found at his desk.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Without rising, and merely making a sign to his guest to take a chair, the little old man continued the letter he was then writing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Examined, at first, through the wicket of the door, he was admitted, after giving his name, into the house, and was ushered immediately to the study of Monsieur du Portail, whom he found at his desk.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next day Cerizet did not fail to appear at the rendezvous given to him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Examined, at first, through the wicket of the door, he was admitted, after giving his name, into the house, and was ushered immediately to the study of Monsieur du Portail, whom he found at his desk.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Examined, at first, through the wicket of the door, he was admitted, after giving his name, into the house, and was ushered immediately to the study of Monsieur du Portail, whom he found at his desk.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Examined, at first, through the wicket of the door, he was admitted, after giving his name, into the house, and was ushered immediately to the study of Monsieur du Portail, whom he found at his desk.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Examined, at first, through the wicket of the door, he was admitted, after giving his name, into the house, and was ushered immediately to the study of Monsieur du Portail, whom he found at his desk.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
justice-of-peace
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From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Without rising, and merely making a sign to his guest to take a chair, the little old man continued the letter he was then writing.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Without rising, and merely making a sign to his guest to take a chair, the little old man continued the letter he was then writing.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Without rising, and merely making a sign to his guest to take a chair, the little old man continued the letter he was then writing.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Without rising, and merely making a sign to his guest to take a chair, the little old man continued the letter he was then writing.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading Without rising, and merely making a sign to his guest to take a chair, the little old man continued the letter he was then writing.
MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Examined, at first, through the wicket of the door, he was admitted, after giving his name, into the house, and was ushered immediately to the study of Monsieur du Portail, whom he found at his desk.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Examined, at first, through the wicket of the door, he was admitted, after giving his name, into the house, and was ushered immediately to the study of Monsieur du Portail, whom he found at his desk.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Cerizet did not fail to appear at the rendezvous given to him.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The next day Cerizet did not fail to appear at the rendezvous given to him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Examined, at first, through the wicket of the door, he was admitted, after giving his name, into the house, and was ushered immediately to the study of Monsieur du Portail, whom he found at his desk.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Without rising, and merely making a sign to his guest to take a chair, the little old man continued the letter he was then writing.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
pennounUS /pen/
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
Portail
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From this reading Examined, at first, through the wicket of the door, he was admitted, after giving his name, into the house, and was ushered immediately to the study of Monsieur du Portail, whom he found at his desk.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
rangverbUS /ræŋ/
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading The next day Cerizet did not fail to appear at the rendezvous given to him.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Without rising, and merely making a sign to his guest to take a chair, the little old man continued the letter he was then writing.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
sealingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the act of treating something to make it repel water
From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Without rising, and merely making a sign to his guest to take a chair, the little old man continued the letter he was then writing.
steelnounUS /stiːl/
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Examined, at first, through the wicket of the door, he was admitted, after giving his name, into the house, and was ushered immediately to the study of Monsieur du Portail, whom he found at his desk.
symmetricallyadverbUS /səˈmetrɪkli/
in a symmetrical manner
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Without rising, and merely making a sign to his guest to take a chair, the little old man continued the letter he was then writing.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Cerizet did not fail to appear at the rendezvous given to him.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Without rising, and merely making a sign to his guest to take a chair, the little old man continued the letter he was then writing.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Examined, at first, through the wicket of the door, he was admitted, after giving his name, into the house, and was ushered immediately to the study of Monsieur du Portail, whom he found at his desk.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day Cerizet did not fail to appear at the rendezvous given to him.
Toupillier
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From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Examined, at first, through the wicket of the door, he was admitted, after giving his name, into the house, and was ushered immediately to the study of Monsieur du Portail, whom he found at his desk.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Examined, at first, through the wicket of the door, he was admitted, after giving his name, into the house, and was ushered immediately to the study of Monsieur du Portail, whom he found at his desk.
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Examined, at first, through the wicket of the door, he was admitted, after giving his name, into the house, and was ushered immediately to the study of Monsieur du Portail, whom he found at his desk.
wicketnounUS /ˈwɪkət/
cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket
From this reading Examined, at first, through the wicket of the door, he was admitted, after giving his name, into the house, and was ushered immediately to the study of Monsieur du Portail, whom he found at his desk.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading After sealing it with wax, with a care and precision that denoted a nature extremely fastidious and particular, or else a man accustomed to discharge diplomatic functions, du Portail rang for Bruneau, his valet, and said, as he gave him the letter:-- “For the justice-of-peace of the arrondissement.”
WithoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without rising, and merely making a sign to his guest to take a chair, the little old man continued the letter he was then writing.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading Without rising, and merely making a sign to his guest to take a chair, the little old man continued the letter he was then writing.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then he carefully wiped the steel pen he had just used, restored to their places, symmetrically, all the displaced articles on his desk, and it was only when these little arrangements were completed that he turned to Cerizet, and said:-- “You know, of course, that we lost that poor Monsieur Toupillier last night?”
