adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
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 At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I cannot, as you may well think, continue to live in this house, and among these people who are so little of our own class and with whom we have nothing in common.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I cannot, as you may well think, continue to live in this house, and among these people who are so little of our own class and with whom we have nothing in common.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I cannot, as you may well think, continue to live in this house, and among these people who are so little of our own class and with whom we have nothing in common.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading To arrange this transaction, and to avoid explanations of the fact that the entresol welcomes the voluntary exile from the first-floor, I need to-day and to-morrow to myself.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
avoidverbUS /əˈvɔɪd/
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading To arrange this transaction, and to avoid explanations of the fact that the entresol welcomes the voluntary exile from the first-floor, I need to-day and to-morrow to myself.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
beatverbUS /biːt/
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I must now prepare to take my own.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot, as you may well think, continue to live in this house, and among these people who are so little of our own class and with whom we have nothing in common.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading I cannot, as you may well think, continue to live in this house, and among these people who are so little of our own class and with whom we have nothing in common.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading I cannot, as you may well think, continue to live in this house, and among these people who are so little of our own class and with whom we have nothing in common.
contentsnounUS /ˈkɑːntents/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The contents of the note were as follows:-- Dear Monsieur,--I have heard of the step you have taken; thank you!
continueverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading I cannot, as you may well think, continue to live in this house, and among these people who are so little of our own class and with whom we have nothing in common.
countessnounUS /ˈkaʊntəs/
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
DearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading The contents of the note were as follows:-- Dear Monsieur,--I have heard of the step you have taken; thank you!
entresolnoun
intermediate floor just above the ground floor
From this reading To arrange this transaction, and to avoid explanations of the fact that the entresol welcomes the voluntary exile from the first-floor, I need to-day and to-morrow to myself.
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading To arrange this transaction, and to avoid explanations of the fact that the entresol welcomes the voluntary exile from the first-floor, I need to-day and to-morrow to myself.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading To arrange this transaction, and to avoid explanations of the fact that the entresol welcomes the voluntary exile from the first-floor, I need to-day and to-morrow to myself.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading To arrange this transaction, and to avoid explanations of the fact that the entresol welcomes the voluntary exile from the first-floor, I need to-day and to-morrow to myself.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
first-floor
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From this reading To arrange this transaction, and to avoid explanations of the fact that the entresol welcomes the voluntary exile from the first-floor, I need to-day and to-morrow to myself.
followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The contents of the note were as follows:-- Dear Monsieur,--I have heard of the step you have taken; thank you!
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To arrange this transaction, and to avoid explanations of the fact that the entresol welcomes the voluntary exile from the first-floor, I need to-day and to-morrow to myself.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The contents of the note were as follows:-- Dear Monsieur,--I have heard of the step you have taken; thank you!
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The contents of the note were as follows:-- Dear Monsieur,--I have heard of the step you have taken; thank you!
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I cannot, as you may well think, continue to live in this house, and among these people who are so little of our own class and with whom we have nothing in common.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The contents of the note were as follows:-- Dear Monsieur,--I have heard of the step you have taken; thank you!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
inauguratedverbUS /ɪˈnɔːɡəreɪtɪd/
past form of “inaugurate” — commence officially
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
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 At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I cannot, as you may well think, continue to live in this house, and among these people who are so little of our own class and with whom we have nothing in common.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I cannot, as you may well think, continue to live in this house, and among these people who are so little of our own class and with whom we have nothing in common.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I cannot, as you may well think, continue to live in this house, and among these people who are so little of our own class and with whom we have nothing in common.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading The contents of the note were as follows:-- Dear Monsieur,--I have heard of the step you have taken; thank you!
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But I must now prepare to take my own.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But I must now prepare to take my own.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading To arrange this transaction, and to avoid explanations of the fact that the entresol welcomes the voluntary exile from the first-floor, I need to-day and to-morrow to myself.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading To arrange this transaction, and to avoid explanations of the fact that the entresol welcomes the voluntary exile from the first-floor, I need to-day and to-morrow to myself.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I cannot, as you may well think, continue to live in this house, and among these people who are so little of our own class and with whom we have nothing in common.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But I must now prepare to take my own.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I cannot, as you may well think, continue to live in this house, and among these people who are so little of our own class and with whom we have nothing in common.
perfumedadjectiveUS /pərˈfjuːmd/
filled or impregnated with perfume
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
Peyrade
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From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading But I must now prepare to take my own.
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 At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
relationnounUS /riˈleɪʃən/
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The contents of the note were as follows:-- Dear Monsieur,--I have heard of the step you have taken; thank you!
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading But I must now prepare to take my own.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The contents of the note were as follows:-- Dear Monsieur,--I have heard of the step you have taken; thank you!
thankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading The contents of the note were as follows:-- Dear Monsieur,--I have heard of the step you have taken; thank you!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I cannot, as you may well think, continue to live in this house, and among these people who are so little of our own class and with whom we have nothing in common.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I cannot, as you may well think, continue to live in this house, and among these people who are so little of our own class and with whom we have nothing in common.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I cannot, as you may well think, continue to live in this house, and among these people who are so little of our own class and with whom we have nothing in common.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
to-day
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From this reading To arrange this transaction, and to avoid explanations of the fact that the entresol welcomes the voluntary exile from the first-floor, I need to-day and to-morrow to myself.
to-morrow
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From this reading To arrange this transaction, and to avoid explanations of the fact that the entresol welcomes the voluntary exile from the first-floor, I need to-day and to-morrow to myself.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading To arrange this transaction, and to avoid explanations of the fact that the entresol welcomes the voluntary exile from the first-floor, I need to-day and to-morrow to myself.
voluntaryadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːlənteri/
of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
From this reading To arrange this transaction, and to avoid explanations of the fact that the entresol welcomes the voluntary exile from the first-floor, I need to-day and to-morrow to myself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I cannot, as you may well think, continue to live in this house, and among these people who are so little of our own class and with whom we have nothing in common.
welcomesnounUS /ˈwelkəmz/
plural of “welcome” — the state of being welcome
From this reading To arrange this transaction, and to avoid explanations of the fact that the entresol welcomes the voluntary exile from the first-floor, I need to-day and to-morrow to myself.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I cannot, as you may well think, continue to live in this house, and among these people who are so little of our own class and with whom we have nothing in common.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The contents of the note were as follows:-- Dear Monsieur,--I have heard of the step you have taken; thank you!
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the moment when la Peyrade was preparing to lay at the feet of the countess the liberty he had recovered in so brutal a manner, he received a perfumed note, which made his heart beat, for on the seal was that momentous “All or Nothing” which she had given him as the rule of the relation now to be inaugurated between them.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I cannot, as you may well think, continue to live in this house, and among these people who are so little of our own class and with whom we have nothing in common.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I cannot, as you may well think, continue to live in this house, and among these people who are so little of our own class and with whom we have nothing in common.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I cannot, as you may well think, continue to live in this house, and among these people who are so little of our own class and with whom we have nothing in common.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The contents of the note were as follows:-- Dear Monsieur,--I have heard of the step you have taken; thank you!
