1829
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From this reading Towards the end of the month of October 1829 a young man entered the Palais-Royal just as the gaming-houses opened, agreeably to the law which protects a passion by its very nature easily excisable.
36
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From this reading He mounted the staircase of one of the gambling hells distinguished by the number 36, without too much deliberation.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To Monsieur Savary, Member of Le Academie des Sciences. [omitted: a drawing representing the serpentine path made by the tip of a stick when flourished.]
Academie
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From this reading To Monsieur Savary, Member of Le Academie des Sciences. [omitted: a drawing representing the serpentine path made by the tip of a stick when flourished.]
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading Towards the end of the month of October 1829 a young man entered the Palais-Royal just as the gaming-houses opened, agreeably to the law which protects a passion by its very nature easily excisable.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Towards the end of the month of October 1829 a young man entered the Palais-Royal just as the gaming-houses opened, agreeably to the law which protects a passion by its very nature easily excisable.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To Monsieur Savary, Member of Le Academie des Sciences. [omitted: a drawing representing the serpentine path made by the tip of a stick when flourished.]
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Your hat, sir, if you please?” a thin, querulous voice called out.
cccxxii
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From this reading STERNE--Tristram Shandy, ch. cccxxii.
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From this reading STERNE--Tristram Shandy, ch. cccxxii.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading He mounted the staircase of one of the gambling hells distinguished by the number 36, without too much deliberation.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading To Monsieur Savary, Member of Le Academie des Sciences. [omitted: a drawing representing the serpentine path made by the tip of a stick when flourished.]
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading He mounted the staircase of one of the gambling hells distinguished by the number 36, without too much deliberation.
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading To Monsieur Savary, Member of Le Academie des Sciences. [omitted: a drawing representing the serpentine path made by the tip of a stick when flourished.]
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Towards the end of the month of October 1829 a young man entered the Palais-Royal just as the gaming-houses opened, agreeably to the law which protects a passion by its very nature easily excisable.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Towards the end of the month of October 1829 a young man entered the Palais-Royal just as the gaming-houses opened, agreeably to the law which protects a passion by its very nature easily excisable.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Towards the end of the month of October 1829 a young man entered the Palais-Royal just as the gaming-houses opened, agreeably to the law which protects a passion by its very nature easily excisable.
excisable
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From this reading Towards the end of the month of October 1829 a young man entered the Palais-Royal just as the gaming-houses opened, agreeably to the law which protects a passion by its very nature easily excisable.
flourishedverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃt/
past form of “flourish” — grow vigorously
From this reading To Monsieur Savary, Member of Le Academie des Sciences. [omitted: a drawing representing the serpentine path made by the tip of a stick when flourished.]
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading He mounted the staircase of one of the gambling hells distinguished by the number 36, without too much deliberation.
gaming-houses
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From this reading Towards the end of the month of October 1829 a young man entered the Palais-Royal just as the gaming-houses opened, agreeably to the law which protects a passion by its very nature easily excisable.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading “Your hat, sir, if you please?” a thin, querulous voice called out.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He mounted the staircase of one of the gambling hells distinguished by the number 36, without too much deliberation.
hells
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From this reading He mounted the staircase of one of the gambling hells distinguished by the number 36, without too much deliberation.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Your hat, sir, if you please?” a thin, querulous voice called out.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Towards the end of the month of October 1829 a young man entered the Palais-Royal just as the gaming-houses opened, agreeably to the law which protects a passion by its very nature easily excisable.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Towards the end of the month of October 1829 a young man entered the Palais-Royal just as the gaming-houses opened, agreeably to the law which protects a passion by its very nature easily excisable.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Towards the end of the month of October 1829 a young man entered the Palais-Royal just as the gaming-houses opened, agreeably to the law which protects a passion by its very nature easily excisable.
LenounUS /lə/
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading To Monsieur Savary, Member of Le Academie des Sciences. [omitted: a drawing representing the serpentine path made by the tip of a stick when flourished.]
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading To Monsieur Savary, Member of Le Academie des Sciences. [omitted: a drawing representing the serpentine path made by the tip of a stick when flourished.]
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Towards the end of the month of October 1829 a young man entered the Palais-Royal just as the gaming-houses opened, agreeably to the law which protects a passion by its very nature easily excisable.
MembernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading To Monsieur Savary, Member of Le Academie des Sciences. [omitted: a drawing representing the serpentine path made by the tip of a stick when flourished.]
MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading To Monsieur Savary, Member of Le Academie des Sciences. [omitted: a drawing representing the serpentine path made by the tip of a stick when flourished.]
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Towards the end of the month of October 1829 a young man entered the Palais-Royal just as the gaming-houses opened, agreeably to the law which protects a passion by its very nature easily excisable.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading He mounted the staircase of one of the gambling hells distinguished by the number 36, without too much deliberation.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He mounted the staircase of one of the gambling hells distinguished by the number 36, without too much deliberation.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Towards the end of the month of October 1829 a young man entered the Palais-Royal just as the gaming-houses opened, agreeably to the law which protects a passion by its very nature easily excisable.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He mounted the staircase of one of the gambling hells distinguished by the number 36, without too much deliberation.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Towards the end of the month of October 1829 a young man entered the Palais-Royal just as the gaming-houses opened, agreeably to the law which protects a passion by its very nature easily excisable.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To Monsieur Savary, Member of Le Academie des Sciences. [omitted: a drawing representing the serpentine path made by the tip of a stick when flourished.]
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading To Monsieur Savary, Member of Le Academie des Sciences. [omitted: a drawing representing the serpentine path made by the tip of a stick when flourished.]
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He mounted the staircase of one of the gambling hells distinguished by the number 36, without too much deliberation.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Towards the end of the month of October 1829 a young man entered the Palais-Royal just as the gaming-houses opened, agreeably to the law which protects a passion by its very nature easily excisable.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Your hat, sir, if you please?” a thin, querulous voice called out.
Palais-Royal
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From this reading Towards the end of the month of October 1829 a young man entered the Palais-Royal just as the gaming-houses opened, agreeably to the law which protects a passion by its very nature easily excisable.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Towards the end of the month of October 1829 a young man entered the Palais-Royal just as the gaming-houses opened, agreeably to the law which protects a passion by its very nature easily excisable.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading To Monsieur Savary, Member of Le Academie des Sciences. [omitted: a drawing representing the serpentine path made by the tip of a stick when flourished.]
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “Your hat, sir, if you please?” a thin, querulous voice called out.
protectsverbUS /prəˈtekts/
third-person singular of “protect” — shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Towards the end of the month of October 1829 a young man entered the Palais-Royal just as the gaming-houses opened, agreeably to the law which protects a passion by its very nature easily excisable.
querulousadjectiveUS /ˈkwerələs/
habitually complaining
From this reading “Your hat, sir, if you please?” a thin, querulous voice called out.
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading To Monsieur Savary, Member of Le Academie des Sciences. [omitted: a drawing representing the serpentine path made by the tip of a stick when flourished.]
Savary
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From this reading To Monsieur Savary, Member of Le Academie des Sciences. [omitted: a drawing representing the serpentine path made by the tip of a stick when flourished.]
SciencesnounUS /ˈsaɪənsəz/
plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading To Monsieur Savary, Member of Le Academie des Sciences. [omitted: a drawing representing the serpentine path made by the tip of a stick when flourished.]
serpentineadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrpəntaɪn/
resembling a serpent in form
From this reading To Monsieur Savary, Member of Le Academie des Sciences. [omitted: a drawing representing the serpentine path made by the tip of a stick when flourished.]
ShandynounUS /ˈʃændi/
a drink made of beer and lemonade
From this reading STERNE--Tristram Shandy, ch. cccxxii.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading “Your hat, sir, if you please?” a thin, querulous voice called out.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading He mounted the staircase of one of the gambling hells distinguished by the number 36, without too much deliberation.
STERNEnounUS /stɜːrn/
English writer (born in Ireland) (1713-1766)
From this reading STERNE--Tristram Shandy, ch. cccxxii.
stickverbUS /stɪk/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading To Monsieur Savary, Member of Le Academie des Sciences. [omitted: a drawing representing the serpentine path made by the tip of a stick when flourished.]
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To Monsieur Savary, Member of Le Academie des Sciences. [omitted: a drawing representing the serpentine path made by the tip of a stick when flourished.]
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading “Your hat, sir, if you please?” a thin, querulous voice called out.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading To Monsieur Savary, Member of Le Academie des Sciences. [omitted: a drawing representing the serpentine path made by the tip of a stick when flourished.]
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Monsieur Savary, Member of Le Academie des Sciences. [omitted: a drawing representing the serpentine path made by the tip of a stick when flourished.]
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He mounted the staircase of one of the gambling hells distinguished by the number 36, without too much deliberation.
TowardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Towards the end of the month of October 1829 a young man entered the Palais-Royal just as the gaming-houses opened, agreeably to the law which protects a passion by its very nature easily excisable.
TristramnounUS /ˈtrɪstrəm/
(Middle Ages) the nephew of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with his uncle's bride (Iseult) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other
From this reading STERNE--Tristram Shandy, ch. cccxxii.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Towards the end of the month of October 1829 a young man entered the Palais-Royal just as the gaming-houses opened, agreeably to the law which protects a passion by its very nature easily excisable.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Your hat, sir, if you please?” a thin, querulous voice called out.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading To Monsieur Savary, Member of Le Academie des Sciences. [omitted: a drawing representing the serpentine path made by the tip of a stick when flourished.]
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Towards the end of the month of October 1829 a young man entered the Palais-Royal just as the gaming-houses opened, agreeably to the law which protects a passion by its very nature easily excisable.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He mounted the staircase of one of the gambling hells distinguished by the number 36, without too much deliberation.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your hat, sir, if you please?” a thin, querulous voice called out.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Towards the end of the month of October 1829 a young man entered the Palais-Royal just as the gaming-houses opened, agreeably to the law which protects a passion by its very nature easily excisable.
YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your hat, sir, if you please?” a thin, querulous voice called out.
