used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before we proceed we have a few words to say as to the acquaintance recently established between the Chourineur and Martial.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Desirous of recompensing the Chourineur for this fresh act of devotion, Rodolph, in order to realise the wishes of his rough protege, had lodged him in the hotel of the Rue Plumet, promising that he should accompany him on his return to Germany.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Before we proceed we have a few words to say as to the acquaintance recently established between the Chourineur and Martial.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Desirous of recompensing the Chourineur for this fresh act of devotion, Rodolph, in order to realise the wishes of his rough protege, had lodged him in the hotel of the Rue Plumet, promising that he should accompany him on his return to Germany.
admonishedverbUS /ədˈmɑːnɪʃt/
past form of “admonish” — advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARTIAL AND THE CHOURINEUR.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Before we proceed we have a few words to say as to the acquaintance recently established between the Chourineur and Martial.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading The Chourineur's blind attachment to Rodolph was like that of a dog for his master.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before we proceed we have a few words to say as to the acquaintance recently established between the Chourineur and Martial.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Before we proceed we have a few words to say as to the acquaintance recently established between the Chourineur and Martial.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The Chourineur's blind attachment to Rodolph was like that of a dog for his master.
CHOURINEUR
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From this reading MARTIAL AND THE CHOURINEUR.
Chourineur's
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From this reading The Chourineur's blind attachment to Rodolph was like that of a dog for his master.
DesirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Desirous of recompensing the Chourineur for this fresh act of devotion, Rodolph, in order to realise the wishes of his rough protege, had lodged him in the hotel of the Rue Plumet, promising that he should accompany him on his return to Germany.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Desirous of recompensing the Chourineur for this fresh act of devotion, Rodolph, in order to realise the wishes of his rough protege, had lodged him in the hotel of the Rue Plumet, promising that he should accompany him on his return to Germany.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The Chourineur's blind attachment to Rodolph was like that of a dog for his master.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Before we proceed we have a few words to say as to the acquaintance recently established between the Chourineur and Martial.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Before we proceed we have a few words to say as to the acquaintance recently established between the Chourineur and Martial.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Desirous of recompensing the Chourineur for this fresh act of devotion, Rodolph, in order to realise the wishes of his rough protege, had lodged him in the hotel of the Rue Plumet, promising that he should accompany him on his return to Germany.
Germain
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From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading Desirous of recompensing the Chourineur for this fresh act of devotion, Rodolph, in order to realise the wishes of his rough protege, had lodged him in the hotel of the Rue Plumet, promising that he should accompany him on his return to Germany.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Before we proceed we have a few words to say as to the acquaintance recently established between the Chourineur and Martial.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Desirous of recompensing the Chourineur for this fresh act of devotion, Rodolph, in order to realise the wishes of his rough protege, had lodged him in the hotel of the Rue Plumet, promising that he should accompany him on his return to Germany.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Desirous of recompensing the Chourineur for this fresh act of devotion, Rodolph, in order to realise the wishes of his rough protege, had lodged him in the hotel of the Rue Plumet, promising that he should accompany him on his return to Germany.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Desirous of recompensing the Chourineur for this fresh act of devotion, Rodolph, in order to realise the wishes of his rough protege, had lodged him in the hotel of the Rue Plumet, promising that he should accompany him on his return to Germany.
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 When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The Chourineur's blind attachment to Rodolph was like that of a dog for his master.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Desirous of recompensing the Chourineur for this fresh act of devotion, Rodolph, in order to realise the wishes of his rough protege, had lodged him in the hotel of the Rue Plumet, promising that he should accompany him on his return to Germany.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
MARTIALadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading MARTIAL AND THE CHOURINEUR.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The Chourineur's blind attachment to Rodolph was like that of a dog for his master.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
mystificationnoun
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Desirous of recompensing the Chourineur for this fresh act of devotion, Rodolph, in order to realise the wishes of his rough protege, had lodged him in the hotel of the Rue Plumet, promising that he should accompany him on his return to Germany.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Desirous of recompensing the Chourineur for this fresh act of devotion, Rodolph, in order to realise the wishes of his rough protege, had lodged him in the hotel of the Rue Plumet, promising that he should accompany him on his return to Germany.
Plumet
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From this reading Desirous of recompensing the Chourineur for this fresh act of devotion, Rodolph, in order to realise the wishes of his rough protege, had lodged him in the hotel of the Rue Plumet, promising that he should accompany him on his return to Germany.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
continue talking
From this reading Before we proceed we have a few words to say as to the acquaintance recently established between the Chourineur and Martial.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Desirous of recompensing the Chourineur for this fresh act of devotion, Rodolph, in order to realise the wishes of his rough protege, had lodged him in the hotel of the Rue Plumet, promising that he should accompany him on his return to Germany.
protegenounUS /ˈproʊtəʒeɪ/
a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career
From this reading Desirous of recompensing the Chourineur for this fresh act of devotion, Rodolph, in order to realise the wishes of his rough protege, had lodged him in the hotel of the Rue Plumet, promising that he should accompany him on his return to Germany.
established beyond doubt
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Desirous of recompensing the Chourineur for this fresh act of devotion, Rodolph, in order to realise the wishes of his rough protege, had lodged him in the hotel of the Rue Plumet, promising that he should accompany him on his return to Germany.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Before we proceed we have a few words to say as to the acquaintance recently established between the Chourineur and Martial.
recompensing
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From this reading Desirous of recompensing the Chourineur for this fresh act of devotion, Rodolph, in order to realise the wishes of his rough protege, had lodged him in the hotel of the Rue Plumet, promising that he should accompany him on his return to Germany.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Desirous of recompensing the Chourineur for this fresh act of devotion, Rodolph, in order to realise the wishes of his rough protege, had lodged him in the hotel of the Rue Plumet, promising that he should accompany him on his return to Germany.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
Rodolph
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From this reading Desirous of recompensing the Chourineur for this fresh act of devotion, Rodolph, in order to realise the wishes of his rough protege, had lodged him in the hotel of the Rue Plumet, promising that he should accompany him on his return to Germany.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Desirous of recompensing the Chourineur for this fresh act of devotion, Rodolph, in order to realise the wishes of his rough protege, had lodged him in the hotel of the Rue Plumet, promising that he should accompany him on his return to Germany.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading Desirous of recompensing the Chourineur for this fresh act of devotion, Rodolph, in order to realise the wishes of his rough protege, had lodged him in the hotel of the Rue Plumet, promising that he should accompany him on his return to Germany.
express in words
From this reading Before we proceed we have a few words to say as to the acquaintance recently established between the Chourineur and Martial.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Desirous of recompensing the Chourineur for this fresh act of devotion, Rodolph, in order to realise the wishes of his rough protege, had lodged him in the hotel of the Rue Plumet, promising that he should accompany him on his return to Germany.
unusual or striking
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARTIAL AND THE CHOURINEUR.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before we proceed we have a few words to say as to the acquaintance recently established between the Chourineur and Martial.
precisely as stated
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Before we proceed we have a few words to say as to the acquaintance recently established between the Chourineur and Martial.
at the time that
From this reading When Germain had left the prison, the Chourineur proved very easily that he had robbed himself; and making a statement of his motive for this singular mystification to the magistrate, he was set at liberty, after having been severely admonished.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Desirous of recompensing the Chourineur for this fresh act of devotion, Rodolph, in order to realise the wishes of his rough protege, had lodged him in the hotel of the Rue Plumet, promising that he should accompany him on his return to Germany.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Before we proceed we have a few words to say as to the acquaintance recently established between the Chourineur and Martial.
