adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading The evening before the day already agreed upon, Theodose received from Cerizet the following note:-- “To-morrow, lease or no lease, Rocher de Cancale, half-past six o’clock.”
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The evening before the day already agreed upon, Theodose received from Cerizet the following note:-- “To-morrow, lease or no lease, Rocher de Cancale, half-past six o’clock.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading It was evident, therefore, that he wanted that fifteen minutes with Dutocq before the arrival of la Peyrade.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These minutes the usurer proposed to employ in jockeying Dutocq in the purchase of the notes; he fancied that if the proposition to buy them were suddenly put before him without the slightest preparation it might be more readily received.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The evening before the day already agreed upon, Theodose received from Cerizet the following note:-- “To-morrow, lease or no lease, Rocher de Cancale, half-past six o’clock.”
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
bethinkverb
cause oneself to consider something
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
boughtverbUS /bɑːt/
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
buyverbUS /baɪ/
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading These minutes the usurer proposed to employ in jockeying Dutocq in the purchase of the notes; he fancied that if the proposition to buy them were suddenly put before him without the slightest preparation it might be more readily received.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
Cancale
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From this reading The evening before the day already agreed upon, Theodose received from Cerizet the following note:-- “To-morrow, lease or no lease, Rocher de Cancale, half-past six o’clock.”
Cerizet
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From this reading The evening before the day already agreed upon, Theodose received from Cerizet the following note:-- “To-morrow, lease or no lease, Rocher de Cancale, half-past six o’clock.”
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
copyingnounUS /ˈkɑːpiɪŋ/
an act of copying
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
curryverbUS /ˈkʌri/
season with a mixture of spices; typical of Indian cooking
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The evening before the day already agreed upon, Theodose received from Cerizet the following note:-- “To-morrow, lease or no lease, Rocher de Cancale, half-past six o’clock.”
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The evening before the day already agreed upon, Theodose received from Cerizet the following note:-- “To-morrow, lease or no lease, Rocher de Cancale, half-past six o’clock.”
differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
discountnounUS /dɪˈskaʊnt/
the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
du
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From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
Dutocq
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From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading These minutes the usurer proposed to employ in jockeying Dutocq in the purchase of the notes; he fancied that if the proposition to buy them were suddenly put before him without the slightest preparation it might be more readily received.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening before the day already agreed upon, Theodose received from Cerizet the following note:-- “To-morrow, lease or no lease, Rocher de Cancale, half-past six o’clock.”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident, therefore, that he wanted that fifteen minutes with Dutocq before the arrival of la Peyrade.
fanciedadjectiveUS /ˈfænsid/
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading These minutes the usurer proposed to employ in jockeying Dutocq in the purchase of the notes; he fancied that if the proposition to buy them were suddenly put before him without the slightest preparation it might be more readily received.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading It was evident, therefore, that he wanted that fifteen minutes with Dutocq before the arrival of la Peyrade.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The evening before the day already agreed upon, Theodose received from Cerizet the following note:-- “To-morrow, lease or no lease, Rocher de Cancale, half-past six o’clock.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The evening before the day already agreed upon, Theodose received from Cerizet the following note:-- “To-morrow, lease or no lease, Rocher de Cancale, half-past six o’clock.”
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
graspverbUS /ɡræsp/
hold firmly
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
half-past
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From this reading The evening before the day already agreed upon, Theodose received from Cerizet the following note:-- “To-morrow, lease or no lease, Rocher de Cancale, half-past six o’clock.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading These minutes the usurer proposed to employ in jockeying Dutocq in the purchase of the notes; he fancied that if the proposition to buy them were suddenly put before him without the slightest preparation it might be more readily received.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evident, therefore, that he wanted that fifteen minutes with Dutocq before the arrival of la Peyrade.
jockeyingverbUS /ˈdʒɑːkiɪŋ/
-ing form of “jockey” — defeat someone through trickery or deceit
From this reading These minutes the usurer proposed to employ in jockeying Dutocq in the purchase of the notes; he fancied that if the proposition to buy them were suddenly put before him without the slightest preparation it might be more readily received.
lanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading It was evident, therefore, that he wanted that fifteen minutes with Dutocq before the arrival of la Peyrade.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
leasenounUS /liːs/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading The evening before the day already agreed upon, Theodose received from Cerizet the following note:-- “To-morrow, lease or no lease, Rocher de Cancale, half-past six o’clock.”
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
loosenverbUS /ˈluːsən/
make loose or looser
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading These minutes the usurer proposed to employ in jockeying Dutocq in the purchase of the notes; he fancied that if the proposition to buy them were suddenly put before him without the slightest preparation it might be more readily received.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was evident, therefore, that he wanted that fifteen minutes with Dutocq before the arrival of la Peyrade.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading These minutes the usurer proposed to employ in jockeying Dutocq in the purchase of the notes; he fancied that if the proposition to buy them were suddenly put before him without the slightest preparation it might be more readily received.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The evening before the day already agreed upon, Theodose received from Cerizet the following note:-- “To-morrow, lease or no lease, Rocher de Cancale, half-past six o’clock.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading The evening before the day already agreed upon, Theodose received from Cerizet the following note:-- “To-morrow, lease or no lease, Rocher de Cancale, half-past six o’clock.”
notesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading These minutes the usurer proposed to employ in jockeying Dutocq in the purchase of the notes; he fancied that if the proposition to buy them were suddenly put before him without the slightest preparation it might be more readily received.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The evening before the day already agreed upon, Theodose received from Cerizet the following note:-- “To-morrow, lease or no lease, Rocher de Cancale, half-past six o’clock.”
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The evening before the day already agreed upon, Theodose received from Cerizet the following note:-- “To-morrow, lease or no lease, Rocher de Cancale, half-past six o’clock.”
parnounUS /pɑːr/
(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
Peyrade
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From this reading It was evident, therefore, that he wanted that fifteen minutes with Dutocq before the arrival of la Peyrade.
pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
Portail
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From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading These minutes the usurer proposed to employ in jockeying Dutocq in the purchase of the notes; he fancied that if the proposition to buy them were suddenly put before him without the slightest preparation it might be more readily received.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading These minutes the usurer proposed to employ in jockeying Dutocq in the purchase of the notes; he fancied that if the proposition to buy them were suddenly put before him without the slightest preparation it might be more readily received.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading These minutes the usurer proposed to employ in jockeying Dutocq in the purchase of the notes; he fancied that if the proposition to buy them were suddenly put before him without the slightest preparation it might be more readily received.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading These minutes the usurer proposed to employ in jockeying Dutocq in the purchase of the notes; he fancied that if the proposition to buy them were suddenly put before him without the slightest preparation it might be more readily received.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading These minutes the usurer proposed to employ in jockeying Dutocq in the purchase of the notes; he fancied that if the proposition to buy them were suddenly put before him without the slightest preparation it might be more readily received.
Quarter-past-six
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From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
readilyadverbUS /ˈredəli/
without much difficulty
From this reading These minutes the usurer proposed to employ in jockeying Dutocq in the purchase of the notes; he fancied that if the proposition to buy them were suddenly put before him without the slightest preparation it might be more readily received.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The evening before the day already agreed upon, Theodose received from Cerizet the following note:-- “To-morrow, lease or no lease, Rocher de Cancale, half-past six o’clock.”
remarknounUS /rɪˈmɑːrk/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
Rocher
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From this reading The evening before the day already agreed upon, Theodose received from Cerizet the following note:-- “To-morrow, lease or no lease, Rocher de Cancale, half-past six o’clock.”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
sellernounUS /ˈselər/
someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The evening before the day already agreed upon, Theodose received from Cerizet the following note:-- “To-morrow, lease or no lease, Rocher de Cancale, half-past six o’clock.”
slightestadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪtəst/
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading These minutes the usurer proposed to employ in jockeying Dutocq in the purchase of the notes; he fancied that if the proposition to buy them were suddenly put before him without the slightest preparation it might be more readily received.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading These minutes the usurer proposed to employ in jockeying Dutocq in the purchase of the notes; he fancied that if the proposition to buy them were suddenly put before him without the slightest preparation it might be more readily received.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident, therefore, that he wanted that fifteen minutes with Dutocq before the arrival of la Peyrade.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The evening before the day already agreed upon, Theodose received from Cerizet the following note:-- “To-morrow, lease or no lease, Rocher de Cancale, half-past six o’clock.”
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These minutes the usurer proposed to employ in jockeying Dutocq in the purchase of the notes; he fancied that if the proposition to buy them were suddenly put before him without the slightest preparation it might be more readily received.
Theodose
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From this reading The evening before the day already agreed upon, Theodose received from Cerizet the following note:-- “To-morrow, lease or no lease, Rocher de Cancale, half-past six o’clock.”
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These minutes the usurer proposed to employ in jockeying Dutocq in the purchase of the notes; he fancied that if the proposition to buy them were suddenly put before him without the slightest preparation it might be more readily received.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These minutes the usurer proposed to employ in jockeying Dutocq in the purchase of the notes; he fancied that if the proposition to buy them were suddenly put before him without the slightest preparation it might be more readily received.
To-morrow
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From this reading The evening before the day already agreed upon, Theodose received from Cerizet the following note:-- “To-morrow, lease or no lease, Rocher de Cancale, half-past six o’clock.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The evening before the day already agreed upon, Theodose received from Cerizet the following note:-- “To-morrow, lease or no lease, Rocher de Cancale, half-past six o’clock.”
usurernoun
someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest
From this reading These minutes the usurer proposed to employ in jockeying Dutocq in the purchase of the notes; he fancied that if the proposition to buy them were suddenly put before him without the slightest preparation it might be more readily received.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It was evident, therefore, that he wanted that fifteen minutes with Dutocq before the arrival of la Peyrade.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These minutes the usurer proposed to employ in jockeying Dutocq in the purchase of the notes; he fancied that if the proposition to buy them were suddenly put before him without the slightest preparation it might be more readily received.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading By not leaving the seller time to bethink himself, perhaps he might lead him to loosen his grasp, and the notes once bought below par, he could consider at his leisure whether to pocket the difference or curry favor with du Portail for the discount he had obtained.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was evident, therefore, that he wanted that fifteen minutes with Dutocq before the arrival of la Peyrade.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading These minutes the usurer proposed to employ in jockeying Dutocq in the purchase of the notes; he fancied that if the proposition to buy them were suddenly put before him without the slightest preparation it might be more readily received.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading As for Dutocq, Cerizet saw him every day, for he was still his copying clerk; he therefore gave him his invitation by word of mouth; but the attentive reader must remark a difference in the hour named: “Quarter-past-six, Rocher de Cancale,” said Cerizet.
