used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading M. de Létorière occupied two small rooms on the fifth floor of a house in the Rue St. Florentin.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Notwithstanding a thousand malicious tricks of the frolicsome child, Dr. Dominique recognized in his pupil so much spirit and heart, as well as nobility of soul, that he became singularly attached to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Notwithstanding a thousand malicious tricks of the frolicsome child, Dr. Dominique recognized in his pupil so much spirit and heart, as well as nobility of soul, that he became singularly attached to him.
asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading He shared this poor asylum with Dr. Jean-François Dominique, ex-professor in the College of Plessis.
being joined in close association
From this reading Notwithstanding a thousand malicious tricks of the frolicsome child, Dr. Dominique recognized in his pupil so much spirit and heart, as well as nobility of soul, that he became singularly attached to him.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Notwithstanding a thousand malicious tricks of the frolicsome child, Dr. Dominique recognized in his pupil so much spirit and heart, as well as nobility of soul, that he became singularly attached to him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Notwithstanding a thousand malicious tricks of the frolicsome child, Dr. Dominique recognized in his pupil so much spirit and heart, as well as nobility of soul, that he became singularly attached to him.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading THE EX-PROFESSOR OF PLESSIS COLLEGE The dwelling of the Marquis was not very far from his creditor's shop.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
creditor's
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From this reading THE EX-PROFESSOR OF PLESSIS COLLEGE The dwelling of the Marquis was not very far from his creditor's shop.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading M. de Létorière occupied two small rooms on the fifth floor of a house in the Rue St. Florentin.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
DominiquenounUS /dɔːmɪˈniːk/
American breed of chicken having barred grey plumage raised for meat and brown eggs
From this reading He shared this poor asylum with Dr. Jean-François Dominique, ex-professor in the College of Plessis.
Dr
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From this reading He shared this poor asylum with Dr. Jean-François Dominique, ex-professor in the College of Plessis.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading THE EX-PROFESSOR OF PLESSIS COLLEGE The dwelling of the Marquis was not very far from his creditor's shop.
EX-PROFESSOR
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From this reading THE EX-PROFESSOR OF PLESSIS COLLEGE The dwelling of the Marquis was not very far from his creditor's shop.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE EX-PROFESSOR OF PLESSIS COLLEGE The dwelling of the Marquis was not very far from his creditor's shop.
fascinations
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From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading M. de Létorière occupied two small rooms on the fifth floor of a house in the Rue St. Florentin.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading M. de Létorière occupied two small rooms on the fifth floor of a house in the Rue St. Florentin.
Florentin
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From this reading M. de Létorière occupied two small rooms on the fifth floor of a house in the Rue St. Florentin.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
freaknounUS /friːk/
a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
frolicsomeadjective
given to merry frolicking
From this reading Notwithstanding a thousand malicious tricks of the frolicsome child, Dr. Dominique recognized in his pupil so much spirit and heart, as well as nobility of soul, that he became singularly attached to him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE EX-PROFESSOR OF PLESSIS COLLEGE The dwelling of the Marquis was not very far from his creditor's shop.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He shared this poor asylum with Dr. Jean-François Dominique, ex-professor in the College of Plessis.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Notwithstanding a thousand malicious tricks of the frolicsome child, Dr. Dominique recognized in his pupil so much spirit and heart, as well as nobility of soul, that he became singularly attached to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE EX-PROFESSOR OF PLESSIS COLLEGE The dwelling of the Marquis was not very far from his creditor's shop.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading M. de Létorière occupied two small rooms on the fifth floor of a house in the Rue St. Florentin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading M. de Létorière occupied two small rooms on the fifth floor of a house in the Rue St. Florentin.
inconceivableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbəl/
totally unlikely
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
Jean-François
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From this reading He shared this poor asylum with Dr. Jean-François Dominique, ex-professor in the College of Plessis.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
Létorière
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From this reading M. de Létorière occupied two small rooms on the fifth floor of a house in the Rue St. Florentin.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. de Létorière occupied two small rooms on the fifth floor of a house in the Rue St. Florentin.
maliciousadjectiveUS /məˈlɪʃəs/
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading Notwithstanding a thousand malicious tricks of the frolicsome child, Dr. Dominique recognized in his pupil so much spirit and heart, as well as nobility of soul, that he became singularly attached to him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading THE EX-PROFESSOR OF PLESSIS COLLEGE The dwelling of the Marquis was not very far from his creditor's shop.
used to form the superlative
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Notwithstanding a thousand malicious tricks of the frolicsome child, Dr. Dominique recognized in his pupil so much spirit and heart, as well as nobility of soul, that he became singularly attached to him.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading Notwithstanding a thousand malicious tricks of the frolicsome child, Dr. Dominique recognized in his pupil so much spirit and heart, as well as nobility of soul, that he became singularly attached to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE EX-PROFESSOR OF PLESSIS COLLEGE The dwelling of the Marquis was not very far from his creditor's shop.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding a thousand malicious tricks of the frolicsome child, Dr. Dominique recognized in his pupil so much spirit and heart, as well as nobility of soul, that he became singularly attached to him.
held or filled or in use
From this reading M. de Létorière occupied two small rooms on the fifth floor of a house in the Rue St. Florentin.
not divisible by two
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EX-PROFESSOR OF PLESSIS COLLEGE The dwelling of the Marquis was not very far from his creditor's shop.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading M. de Létorière occupied two small rooms on the fifth floor of a house in the Rue St. Florentin.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
PLESSIS
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From this reading THE EX-PROFESSOR OF PLESSIS COLLEGE The dwelling of the Marquis was not very far from his creditor's shop.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He shared this poor asylum with Dr. Jean-François Dominique, ex-professor in the College of Plessis.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Notwithstanding a thousand malicious tricks of the frolicsome child, Dr. Dominique recognized in his pupil so much spirit and heart, as well as nobility of soul, that he became singularly attached to him.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Notwithstanding a thousand malicious tricks of the frolicsome child, Dr. Dominique recognized in his pupil so much spirit and heart, as well as nobility of soul, that he became singularly attached to him.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading M. de Létorière occupied two small rooms on the fifth floor of a house in the Rue St. Florentin.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading M. de Létorière occupied two small rooms on the fifth floor of a house in the Rue St. Florentin.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading He shared this poor asylum with Dr. Jean-François Dominique, ex-professor in the College of Plessis.
do one's shopping
From this reading THE EX-PROFESSOR OF PLESSIS COLLEGE The dwelling of the Marquis was not very far from his creditor's shop.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading Notwithstanding a thousand malicious tricks of the frolicsome child, Dr. Dominique recognized in his pupil so much spirit and heart, as well as nobility of soul, that he became singularly attached to him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading M. de Létorière occupied two small rooms on the fifth floor of a house in the Rue St. Florentin.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Notwithstanding a thousand malicious tricks of the frolicsome child, Dr. Dominique recognized in his pupil so much spirit and heart, as well as nobility of soul, that he became singularly attached to him.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Notwithstanding a thousand malicious tricks of the frolicsome child, Dr. Dominique recognized in his pupil so much spirit and heart, as well as nobility of soul, that he became singularly attached to him.
St
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From this reading M. de Létorière occupied two small rooms on the fifth floor of a house in the Rue St. Florentin.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Notwithstanding a thousand malicious tricks of the frolicsome child, Dr. Dominique recognized in his pupil so much spirit and heart, as well as nobility of soul, that he became singularly attached to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EX-PROFESSOR OF PLESSIS COLLEGE The dwelling of the Marquis was not very far from his creditor's shop.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He shared this poor asylum with Dr. Jean-François Dominique, ex-professor in the College of Plessis.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Notwithstanding a thousand malicious tricks of the frolicsome child, Dr. Dominique recognized in his pupil so much spirit and heart, as well as nobility of soul, that he became singularly attached to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading Notwithstanding a thousand malicious tricks of the frolicsome child, Dr. Dominique recognized in his pupil so much spirit and heart, as well as nobility of soul, that he became singularly attached to him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading M. de Létorière occupied two small rooms on the fifth floor of a house in the Rue St. Florentin.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE EX-PROFESSOR OF PLESSIS COLLEGE The dwelling of the Marquis was not very far from his creditor's shop.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EX-PROFESSOR OF PLESSIS COLLEGE The dwelling of the Marquis was not very far from his creditor's shop.
(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 Notwithstanding a thousand malicious tricks of the frolicsome child, Dr. Dominique recognized in his pupil so much spirit and heart, as well as nobility of soul, that he became singularly attached to him.
which person or people
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He shared this poor asylum with Dr. Jean-François Dominique, ex-professor in the College of Plessis.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading By an odd freak of fortune, the young Marquis, destined to charm people in so many conditions of life, had first exercised his inconceivable fascinations on this old professor, who was drawn to him with the most tender affection.
