used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
speak to
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
(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 The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
apprenticenounUS /əˈprentəs/
works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
assiduousadjectiveUS /əˈsɪdwəs/
marked by care and persistent effort
From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
being joined in close association
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
convalescentnounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesənt/
a person who is recovering from illness
From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
dearly loved
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Each had vied with the good Dominique in devotion to him.
DominiquenounUS /dɔːmɪˈniːk/
American breed of chicken having barred grey plumage raised for meat and brown eggs
From this reading Each had vied with the good Dominique in devotion to him.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each had vied with the good Dominique in devotion to him.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
a man of refinement
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Each had vied with the good Dominique in devotion to him.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Each had vied with the good Dominique in devotion to him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Each had vied with the good Dominique in devotion to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Each had vied with the good Dominique in devotion to him.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
KraftnounUS /kræft/
strong wrapping paper made from pulp processed with a sulfur solution
From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
Landry
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From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
lawsuitsnounUS /ˈlɔːsuːts/
plural of “lawsuit” — a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
Létorière
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From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
Madelaine
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From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
MYSTERIESnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
on one occasion
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
pine-apple
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From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
rarestadjectiveUS /ˈrerəst/
superlative of “rare” — not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
the act of searching for something
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
the season of growth
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
tailorverbUS /ˈteɪlər/
adjust to a specific need or market
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
arousing affect
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
in the direction of
From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
not known
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
viedverbUS /vaɪd/
past form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading Each had vied with the good Dominique in devotion to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MYSTERIES The illness of M. de Létorière drew towards its close; he was nearly convalescent, thanks to the assiduous care of Madelaine, her husband, and Martin Kraft, the apprentice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
which person or people
From this reading Spring approached; one day Dominique, who had gone out to endeavor to persuade an attorney to follow up one of the lawsuits of Létorière, came back with a face at once radiant and astonished; the apprentice Kraft followed him, bringing carefully an immense basket filled with the rarest fruits and flowers.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Each had vied with the good Dominique in devotion to him.
the words that are spoken
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading On a little paper attached by a pin to a magnificent pine-apple, were written these words: "_To Monsieur the Marquis of Létorière._" After having admired this charming gift, with almost childish curiosity, and vainly seeking to learn from whom it came, for an unknown man had left the basket with the porter, the Marquis replaced the address with the following:--"_To my good friends Landry and his wife_," and told Kraft to carry as his gift the fruit and flowers to Master Landry.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Marquis had shown himself so affectionately grateful for all these touching proofs of interest, had appeared so to justify and merit them by his delicacy and the goodness of his heart, that the tailor and his wife became more and more attached to their "dear young gentleman," as they called him.
