used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ascott had for witnesses his man servant John, and a casual secretary from the Consulate, bound over to the closest secrecy.
the state of being absent
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
anew
From this reading Nini Guinon’s witnesses were her uncle, Père Moche, recruited again for the purpose, and the vagabond Bouzille, who had been fetched from a drinking shop at Ménilmontant, and dressed up for the occasion in a second-hand frock coat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The party reached the _Mairie_ at an early hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ascott had for witnesses his man servant John, and a casual secretary from the Consulate, bound over to the closest secrecy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE WEDDING BREAKFAST As Ascott desired the wedding was carried out in the strictest privacy.
Ascott
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From this reading THE WEDDING BREAKFAST As Ascott desired the wedding was carried out in the strictest privacy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The party reached the _Mairie_ at an early hour.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nini Guinon’s witnesses were her uncle, Père Moche, recruited again for the purpose, and the vagabond Bouzille, who had been fetched from a drinking shop at Ménilmontant, and dressed up for the occasion in a second-hand frock coat.
confined by bonds
From this reading Ascott had for witnesses his man servant John, and a casual secretary from the Consulate, bound over to the closest secrecy.
Bouzille
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From this reading Nini Guinon’s witnesses were her uncle, Père Moche, recruited again for the purpose, and the vagabond Bouzille, who had been fetched from a drinking shop at Ménilmontant, and dressed up for the occasion in a second-hand frock coat.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE WEDDING BREAKFAST As Ascott desired the wedding was carried out in the strictest privacy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE WEDDING BREAKFAST As Ascott desired the wedding was carried out in the strictest privacy.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Ascott had for witnesses his man servant John, and a casual secretary from the Consulate, bound over to the closest secrecy.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
closestadverbUS /ˈkloʊsəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Ascott had for witnesses his man servant John, and a casual secretary from the Consulate, bound over to the closest secrecy.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Nini Guinon’s witnesses were her uncle, Père Moche, recruited again for the purpose, and the vagabond Bouzille, who had been fetched from a drinking shop at Ménilmontant, and dressed up for the occasion in a second-hand frock coat.
ConsulatenounUS /ˈkɑːnsələt/
diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul
From this reading Ascott had for witnesses his man servant John, and a casual secretary from the Consulate, bound over to the closest secrecy.
wanted intensely
From this reading THE WEDDING BREAKFAST As Ascott desired the wedding was carried out in the strictest privacy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Nini Guinon’s witnesses were her uncle, Père Moche, recruited again for the purpose, and the vagabond Bouzille, who had been fetched from a drinking shop at Ménilmontant, and dressed up for the occasion in a second-hand frock coat.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading Nini Guinon’s witnesses were her uncle, Père Moche, recruited again for the purpose, and the vagabond Bouzille, who had been fetched from a drinking shop at Ménilmontant, and dressed up for the occasion in a second-hand frock coat.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The party reached the _Mairie_ at an early hour.
the organ of sight
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
fetchedverbUS /fetʃt/
past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading Nini Guinon’s witnesses were her uncle, Père Moche, recruited again for the purpose, and the vagabond Bouzille, who had been fetched from a drinking shop at Ménilmontant, and dressed up for the occasion in a second-hand frock coat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ascott had for witnesses his man servant John, and a casual secretary from the Consulate, bound over to the closest secrecy.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading Nini Guinon’s witnesses were her uncle, Père Moche, recruited again for the purpose, and the vagabond Bouzille, who had been fetched from a drinking shop at Ménilmontant, and dressed up for the occasion in a second-hand frock coat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ascott had for witnesses his man servant John, and a casual secretary from the Consulate, bound over to the closest secrecy.
Guinon's
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From this reading Nini Guinon’s witnesses were her uncle, Père Moche, recruited again for the purpose, and the vagabond Bouzille, who had been fetched from a drinking shop at Ménilmontant, and dressed up for the occasion in a second-hand frock coat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ascott had for witnesses his man servant John, and a casual secretary from the Consulate, bound over to the closest secrecy.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nini Guinon’s witnesses were her uncle, Père Moche, recruited again for the purpose, and the vagabond Bouzille, who had been fetched from a drinking shop at Ménilmontant, and dressed up for the occasion in a second-hand frock coat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ascott had for witnesses his man servant John, and a casual secretary from the Consulate, bound over to the closest secrecy.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The party reached the _Mairie_ at an early hour.
how
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From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WEDDING BREAKFAST As Ascott desired the wedding was carried out in the strictest privacy.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Ascott had for witnesses his man servant John, and a casual secretary from the Consulate, bound over to the closest secrecy.
Mairie
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From this reading The party reached the _Mairie_ at an early hour.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Ascott had for witnesses his man servant John, and a casual secretary from the Consulate, bound over to the closest secrecy.
Moche
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From this reading Nini Guinon’s witnesses were her uncle, Père Moche, recruited again for the purpose, and the vagabond Bouzille, who had been fetched from a drinking shop at Ménilmontant, and dressed up for the occasion in a second-hand frock coat.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
Ménilmontant
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From this reading Nini Guinon’s witnesses were her uncle, Père Moche, recruited again for the purpose, and the vagabond Bouzille, who had been fetched from a drinking shop at Ménilmontant, and dressed up for the occasion in a second-hand frock coat.
Nini
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From this reading Nini Guinon’s witnesses were her uncle, Père Moche, recruited again for the purpose, and the vagabond Bouzille, who had been fetched from a drinking shop at Ménilmontant, and dressed up for the occasion in a second-hand frock coat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Nini Guinon’s witnesses were her uncle, Père Moche, recruited again for the purpose, and the vagabond Bouzille, who had been fetched from a drinking shop at Ménilmontant, and dressed up for the occasion in a second-hand frock coat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE WEDDING BREAKFAST As Ascott desired the wedding was carried out in the strictest privacy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ascott had for witnesses his man servant John, and a casual secretary from the Consulate, bound over to the closest secrecy.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party reached the _Mairie_ at an early hour.
a human being
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading THE WEDDING BREAKFAST As Ascott desired the wedding was carried out in the strictest privacy.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Nini Guinon’s witnesses were her uncle, Père Moche, recruited again for the purpose, and the vagabond Bouzille, who had been fetched from a drinking shop at Ménilmontant, and dressed up for the occasion in a second-hand frock coat.
Père
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From this reading Nini Guinon’s witnesses were her uncle, Père Moche, recruited again for the purpose, and the vagabond Bouzille, who had been fetched from a drinking shop at Ménilmontant, and dressed up for the occasion in a second-hand frock coat.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The party reached the _Mairie_ at an early hour.
recruitedverbUS /rɪˈkruːtɪd/
past form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading Nini Guinon’s witnesses were her uncle, Père Moche, recruited again for the purpose, and the vagabond Bouzille, who had been fetched from a drinking shop at Ménilmontant, and dressed up for the occasion in a second-hand frock coat.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
cut with a saw
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
second-hand
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From this reading Nini Guinon’s witnesses were her uncle, Père Moche, recruited again for the purpose, and the vagabond Bouzille, who had been fetched from a drinking shop at Ménilmontant, and dressed up for the occasion in a second-hand frock coat.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading Ascott had for witnesses his man servant John, and a casual secretary from the Consulate, bound over to the closest secrecy.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Ascott had for witnesses his man servant John, and a casual secretary from the Consulate, bound over to the closest secrecy.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Ascott had for witnesses his man servant John, and a casual secretary from the Consulate, bound over to the closest secrecy.
do one's shopping
From this reading Nini Guinon’s witnesses were her uncle, Père Moche, recruited again for the purpose, and the vagabond Bouzille, who had been fetched from a drinking shop at Ménilmontant, and dressed up for the occasion in a second-hand frock coat.
strictestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪktəst/
superlative of “strict” — rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading THE WEDDING BREAKFAST As Ascott desired the wedding was carried out in the strictest privacy.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WEDDING BREAKFAST As Ascott desired the wedding was carried out in the strictest privacy.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ascott had for witnesses his man servant John, and a casual secretary from the Consulate, bound over to the closest secrecy.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Nini Guinon’s witnesses were her uncle, Père Moche, recruited again for the purpose, and the vagabond Bouzille, who had been fetched from a drinking shop at Ménilmontant, and dressed up for the occasion in a second-hand frock coat.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Nini Guinon’s witnesses were her uncle, Père Moche, recruited again for the purpose, and the vagabond Bouzille, who had been fetched from a drinking shop at Ménilmontant, and dressed up for the occasion in a second-hand frock coat.
vagabondnounUS /ˈvæɡəbɑːnd/
anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place
From this reading Nini Guinon’s witnesses were her uncle, Père Moche, recruited again for the purpose, and the vagabond Bouzille, who had been fetched from a drinking shop at Ménilmontant, and dressed up for the occasion in a second-hand frock coat.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
precisely as stated
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WEDDING BREAKFAST As Ascott desired the wedding was carried out in the strictest privacy.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading THE WEDDING BREAKFAST As Ascott desired the wedding was carried out in the strictest privacy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
which person or people
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Ascott had for witnesses his man servant John, and a casual secretary from the Consulate, bound over to the closest secrecy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Moreover, the young man in question, a person of much discretion who saw how things were with half an eye, had vanished immediately after the ceremony, saying he did not care to attend the breakfast, understanding in fact that his absence would not be taken in ill part, but very much the reverse.
