adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was also a _chasseur_ with Lady Auriol's dust-coat and binoculars, and a _concierge_ with advice.
addictedadjectiveUS /əˈdɪktɪd/
compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading There was also a _chasseur_ with Lady Auriol's dust-coat and binoculars, and a _concierge_ with advice.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading There was also a _chasseur_ with Lady Auriol's dust-coat and binoculars, and a _concierge_ with advice.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Auriol, myself and the car met punctually at the hotel door at ten o'clock.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading This took time, because she lingered over several varieties devastating to the appetite.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lady Auriol, myself and the car met punctually at the hotel door at ten o'clock.
Auriol
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From this reading Lady Auriol, myself and the car met punctually at the hotel door at ten o'clock.
Auriol's
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From this reading There was also a _chasseur_ with Lady Auriol's dust-coat and binoculars, and a _concierge_ with advice.
Bakkus
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From this reading We waited for Bakkus.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading This took time, because she lingered over several varieties devastating to the appetite.
bethinking
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From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
binocularsnounUS /bəˈnɑːkjələrz/
(plural) an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes
From this reading There was also a _chasseur_ with Lady Auriol's dust-coat and binoculars, and a _concierge_ with advice.
boughtverbUS /bɑːt/
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Lady Auriol, myself and the car met punctually at the hotel door at ten o'clock.
chasseur
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From this reading There was also a _chasseur_ with Lady Auriol's dust-coat and binoculars, and a _concierge_ with advice.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
conciergenounUS /ˌkɑːnsiˈerʒ/
a French caretaker of apartments or a hotel; lives on the premises and oversees people entering and leaving and handles mail and acts as janitor or porter
From this reading There was also a _chasseur_ with Lady Auriol's dust-coat and binoculars, and a _concierge_ with advice.
consumptionnounUS /kənˈsʌmpʃən/
the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
devastatingadjectiveUS /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/
making light of
From this reading This took time, because she lingered over several varieties devastating to the appetite.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Lady Auriol, myself and the car met punctually at the hotel door at ten o'clock.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
dust-coat
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From this reading There was also a _chasseur_ with Lady Auriol's dust-coat and binoculars, and a _concierge_ with advice.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We waited for Bakkus.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
guaranteedverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiːd/
past form of “guarantee” — give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Lady Auriol, myself and the car met punctually at the hotel door at ten o'clock.
hunger-satisfying
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From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Auriol, myself and the car met punctually at the hotel door at ten o'clock.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading This took time, because she lingered over several varieties devastating to the appetite.
Marquisenoun
a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Lady Auriol, myself and the car met punctually at the hotel door at ten o'clock.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Lady Auriol, myself and the car met punctually at the hotel door at ten o'clock.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Lady Auriol, myself and the car met punctually at the hotel door at ten o'clock.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This took time, because she lingered over several varieties devastating to the appetite.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading Lady Auriol, myself and the car met punctually at the hotel door at ten o'clock.
qualitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːlətiz/
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading This took time, because she lingered over several varieties devastating to the appetite.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
Sévigné
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From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Lady Auriol, myself and the car met punctually at the hotel door at ten o'clock.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lady Auriol, myself and the car met punctually at the hotel door at ten o'clock.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was also a _chasseur_ with Lady Auriol's dust-coat and binoculars, and a _concierge_ with advice.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This took time, because she lingered over several varieties devastating to the appetite.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This took time, because she lingered over several varieties devastating to the appetite.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading This took time, because she lingered over several varieties devastating to the appetite.
varietiesnounUS /vərˈaɪətiz/
plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading This took time, because she lingered over several varieties devastating to the appetite.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading We waited for Bakkus.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was also a _chasseur_ with Lady Auriol's dust-coat and binoculars, and a _concierge_ with advice.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We waited for Bakkus.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Auriol, suddenly bethinking herself of plain chocolate, to the consumption of which she was addicted on the grounds of its hunger-satisfying qualities, although I guaranteed her a hearty midday meal on the occasion of the present adventure, we went down the street to the _Marquise de Sévigné_ shop and bought some.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was also a _chasseur_ with Lady Auriol's dust-coat and binoculars, and a _concierge_ with advice.
