used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A complete change had come over this hitherto depraved, degraded, and intractable being.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Before the reader is made acquainted with the _denouement_ of the drama then passing in Nicholas's boat, we shall beg leave to retrace our steps.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Shortly after Fleur-de-Marie had quitted St. Lazare in company of Madame Seraphin, La Louve also left that prison.
in addition
From this reading Shortly after Fleur-de-Marie had quitted St. Lazare in company of Madame Seraphin, La Louve also left that prison.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thanks to the recommendations of Madame Armand and the governor, who were desirous of recompensing her for her kindness towards Mont Saint-Jean, the few remaining days the beloved of Martial had still to remain in confinement were remitted her.
Armand
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From this reading Thanks to the recommendations of Madame Armand and the governor, who were desirous of recompensing her for her kindness towards Mont Saint-Jean, the few remaining days the beloved of Martial had still to remain in confinement were remitted her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the reader is made acquainted with the _denouement_ of the drama then passing in Nicholas's boat, we shall beg leave to retrace our steps.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Before the reader is made acquainted with the _denouement_ of the drama then passing in Nicholas's boat, we shall beg leave to retrace our steps.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A complete change had come over this hitherto depraved, degraded, and intractable being.
dearly loved
From this reading Thanks to the recommendations of Madame Armand and the governor, who were desirous of recompensing her for her kindness towards Mont Saint-Jean, the few remaining days the beloved of Martial had still to remain in confinement were remitted her.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Before the reader is made acquainted with the _denouement_ of the drama then passing in Nicholas's boat, we shall beg leave to retrace our steps.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A complete change had come over this hitherto depraved, degraded, and intractable being.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A complete change had come over this hitherto depraved, degraded, and intractable being.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Shortly after Fleur-de-Marie had quitted St. Lazare in company of Madame Seraphin, La Louve also left that prison.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A complete change had come over this hitherto depraved, degraded, and intractable being.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading Thanks to the recommendations of Madame Armand and the governor, who were desirous of recompensing her for her kindness towards Mont Saint-Jean, the few remaining days the beloved of Martial had still to remain in confinement were remitted her.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Thanks to the recommendations of Madame Armand and the governor, who were desirous of recompensing her for her kindness towards Mont Saint-Jean, the few remaining days the beloved of Martial had still to remain in confinement were remitted her.
degradedadjectiveUS /dɪˈɡreɪdəd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading A complete change had come over this hitherto depraved, degraded, and intractable being.
denouementnounUS /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɑːn/
the outcome of a complex sequence of events
From this reading Before the reader is made acquainted with the _denouement_ of the drama then passing in Nicholas's boat, we shall beg leave to retrace our steps.
depravedadjectiveUS /diˈpreɪvd/
deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good
From this reading A complete change had come over this hitherto depraved, degraded, and intractable being.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Thanks to the recommendations of Madame Armand and the governor, who were desirous of recompensing her for her kindness towards Mont Saint-Jean, the few remaining days the beloved of Martial had still to remain in confinement were remitted her.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Before the reader is made acquainted with the _denouement_ of the drama then passing in Nicholas's boat, we shall beg leave to retrace our steps.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Thanks to the recommendations of Madame Armand and the governor, who were desirous of recompensing her for her kindness towards Mont Saint-Jean, the few remaining days the beloved of Martial had still to remain in confinement were remitted her.
Fleur-de-Marie
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From this reading Shortly after Fleur-de-Marie had quitted St. Lazare in company of Madame Seraphin, La Louve also left that prison.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thanks to the recommendations of Madame Armand and the governor, who were desirous of recompensing her for her kindness towards Mont Saint-Jean, the few remaining days the beloved of Martial had still to remain in confinement were remitted her.
the head of a state government
From this reading Thanks to the recommendations of Madame Armand and the governor, who were desirous of recompensing her for her kindness towards Mont Saint-Jean, the few remaining days the beloved of Martial had still to remain in confinement were remitted her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Shortly after Fleur-de-Marie had quitted St. Lazare in company of Madame Seraphin, La Louve also left that prison.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading THE HAPPINESS OF MEETING.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thanks to the recommendations of Madame Armand and the governor, who were desirous of recompensing her for her kindness towards Mont Saint-Jean, the few remaining days the beloved of Martial had still to remain in confinement were remitted her.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading A complete change had come over this hitherto depraved, degraded, and intractable being.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before the reader is made acquainted with the _denouement_ of the drama then passing in Nicholas's boat, we shall beg leave to retrace our steps.
intractableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtræktəbəl/
not tractable; difficult to manage or mold
From this reading A complete change had come over this hitherto depraved, degraded, and intractable being.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before the reader is made acquainted with the _denouement_ of the drama then passing in Nicholas's boat, we shall beg leave to retrace our steps.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Thanks to the recommendations of Madame Armand and the governor, who were desirous of recompensing her for her kindness towards Mont Saint-Jean, the few remaining days the beloved of Martial had still to remain in confinement were remitted her.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Shortly after Fleur-de-Marie had quitted St. Lazare in company of Madame Seraphin, La Louve also left that prison.
Lazare
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From this reading Shortly after Fleur-de-Marie had quitted St. Lazare in company of Madame Seraphin, La Louve also left that prison.
go away from a place
From this reading Before the reader is made acquainted with the _denouement_ of the drama then passing in Nicholas's boat, we shall beg leave to retrace our steps.
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 Shortly after Fleur-de-Marie had quitted St. Lazare in company of Madame Seraphin, La Louve also left that prison.
Louve
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From this reading Shortly after Fleur-de-Marie had quitted St. Lazare in company of Madame Seraphin, La Louve also left that prison.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Shortly after Fleur-de-Marie had quitted St. Lazare in company of Madame Seraphin, La Louve also left that prison.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Before the reader is made acquainted with the _denouement_ of the drama then passing in Nicholas's boat, we shall beg leave to retrace our steps.
MartialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading Thanks to the recommendations of Madame Armand and the governor, who were desirous of recompensing her for her kindness towards Mont Saint-Jean, the few remaining days the beloved of Martial had still to remain in confinement were remitted her.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE HAPPINESS OF MEETING.
Mont
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From this reading Thanks to the recommendations of Madame Armand and the governor, who were desirous of recompensing her for her kindness towards Mont Saint-Jean, the few remaining days the beloved of Martial had still to remain in confinement were remitted her.
Nicholas'snounUS /ˈnɪkələsɪz/
possessive form of “nicholas” — a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading Before the reader is made acquainted with the _denouement_ of the drama then passing in Nicholas's boat, we shall beg leave to retrace our steps.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HAPPINESS OF MEETING.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Before the reader is made acquainted with the _denouement_ of the drama then passing in Nicholas's boat, we shall beg leave to retrace our steps.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A complete change had come over this hitherto depraved, degraded, and intractable being.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Before the reader is made acquainted with the _denouement_ of the drama then passing in Nicholas's boat, we shall beg leave to retrace our steps.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Shortly after Fleur-de-Marie had quitted St. Lazare in company of Madame Seraphin, La Louve also left that prison.
quitted
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From this reading Shortly after Fleur-de-Marie had quitted St. Lazare in company of Madame Seraphin, La Louve also left that prison.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Before the reader is made acquainted with the _denouement_ of the drama then passing in Nicholas's boat, we shall beg leave to retrace our steps.
recommendationsnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “recommendation” — something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading Thanks to the recommendations of Madame Armand and the governor, who were desirous of recompensing her for her kindness towards Mont Saint-Jean, the few remaining days the beloved of Martial had still to remain in confinement were remitted her.
recompensing
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From this reading Thanks to the recommendations of Madame Armand and the governor, who were desirous of recompensing her for her kindness towards Mont Saint-Jean, the few remaining days the beloved of Martial had still to remain in confinement were remitted her.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Thanks to the recommendations of Madame Armand and the governor, who were desirous of recompensing her for her kindness towards Mont Saint-Jean, the few remaining days the beloved of Martial had still to remain in confinement were remitted her.
not used up
From this reading Thanks to the recommendations of Madame Armand and the governor, who were desirous of recompensing her for her kindness towards Mont Saint-Jean, the few remaining days the beloved of Martial had still to remain in confinement were remitted her.
remittedverbUS /riˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “remit” — send (money) in payment
From this reading Thanks to the recommendations of Madame Armand and the governor, who were desirous of recompensing her for her kindness towards Mont Saint-Jean, the few remaining days the beloved of Martial had still to remain in confinement were remitted her.
retraceverbUS /riˈtreɪs/
to go back over again
From this reading Before the reader is made acquainted with the _denouement_ of the drama then passing in Nicholas's boat, we shall beg leave to retrace our steps.
Saint-Jean
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From this reading Thanks to the recommendations of Madame Armand and the governor, who were desirous of recompensing her for her kindness towards Mont Saint-Jean, the few remaining days the beloved of Martial had still to remain in confinement were remitted her.
Seraphin
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From this reading Shortly after Fleur-de-Marie had quitted St. Lazare in company of Madame Seraphin, La Louve also left that prison.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Before the reader is made acquainted with the _denouement_ of the drama then passing in Nicholas's boat, we shall beg leave to retrace our steps.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly after Fleur-de-Marie had quitted St. Lazare in company of Madame Seraphin, La Louve also left that prison.
St
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From this reading Shortly after Fleur-de-Marie had quitted St. Lazare in company of Madame Seraphin, La Louve also left that prison.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Before the reader is made acquainted with the _denouement_ of the drama then passing in Nicholas's boat, we shall beg leave to retrace our steps.
not in physical motion
From this reading Thanks to the recommendations of Madame Armand and the governor, who were desirous of recompensing her for her kindness towards Mont Saint-Jean, the few remaining days the beloved of Martial had still to remain in confinement were remitted her.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thanks to the recommendations of Madame Armand and the governor, who were desirous of recompensing her for her kindness towards Mont Saint-Jean, the few remaining days the beloved of Martial had still to remain in confinement were remitted her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Shortly after Fleur-de-Marie had quitted St. Lazare in company of Madame Seraphin, La Louve also left that prison.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HAPPINESS OF MEETING.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Before the reader is made acquainted with the _denouement_ of the drama then passing in Nicholas's boat, we shall beg leave to retrace our steps.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A complete change had come over this hitherto depraved, degraded, and intractable being.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before the reader is made acquainted with the _denouement_ of the drama then passing in Nicholas's boat, we shall beg leave to retrace our steps.
in the direction of
From this reading Thanks to the recommendations of Madame Armand and the governor, who were desirous of recompensing her for her kindness towards Mont Saint-Jean, the few remaining days the beloved of Martial had still to remain in confinement were remitted her.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Before the reader is made acquainted with the _denouement_ of the drama then passing in Nicholas's boat, we shall beg leave to retrace our steps.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thanks to the recommendations of Madame Armand and the governor, who were desirous of recompensing her for her kindness towards Mont Saint-Jean, the few remaining days the beloved of Martial had still to remain in confinement were remitted her.
which person or people
From this reading Thanks to the recommendations of Madame Armand and the governor, who were desirous of recompensing her for her kindness towards Mont Saint-Jean, the few remaining days the beloved of Martial had still to remain in confinement were remitted her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before the reader is made acquainted with the _denouement_ of the drama then passing in Nicholas's boat, we shall beg leave to retrace our steps.
