adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading M. Cartouche, in fact, formed part of a regular company or gang of gentlemen, who were associated together for the purpose of making war on the public and the law.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
bridegroomnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Now there can hardly be found in history a finer instance of devotion than Cartouche now exhibited.
Cartouchenoun
a cartridge (usually with paper casing)
From this reading M. Cartouche, in fact, formed part of a regular company or gang of gentlemen, who were associated together for the purpose of making war on the public and the law.
Cartouche's
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From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading M. Cartouche, in fact, formed part of a regular company or gang of gentlemen, who were associated together for the purpose of making war on the public and the law.
devotionnounUS /dɪˈvoʊʃən/
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Now there can hardly be found in history a finer instance of devotion than Cartouche now exhibited.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Now there can hardly be found in history a finer instance of devotion than Cartouche now exhibited.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading M. Cartouche, in fact, formed part of a regular company or gang of gentlemen, who were associated together for the purpose of making war on the public and the law.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading Now there can hardly be found in history a finer instance of devotion than Cartouche now exhibited.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading M. Cartouche, in fact, formed part of a regular company or gang of gentlemen, who were associated together for the purpose of making war on the public and the law.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading M. Cartouche, in fact, formed part of a regular company or gang of gentlemen, who were associated together for the purpose of making war on the public and the law.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Now there can hardly be found in history a finer instance of devotion than Cartouche now exhibited.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Cartouche had a lovely young sister, who was to be married to a rich young gentleman from the provinces.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading M. Cartouche, in fact, formed part of a regular company or gang of gentlemen, who were associated together for the purpose of making war on the public and the law.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading M. Cartouche, in fact, formed part of a regular company or gang of gentlemen, who were associated together for the purpose of making war on the public and the law.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cartouche had a lovely young sister, who was to be married to a rich young gentleman from the provinces.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Now there can hardly be found in history a finer instance of devotion than Cartouche now exhibited.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Now there can hardly be found in history a finer instance of devotion than Cartouche now exhibited.
how
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From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Now there can hardly be found in history a finer instance of devotion than Cartouche now exhibited.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
labornounUS /ˈleɪbər/
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading M. Cartouche, in fact, formed part of a regular company or gang of gentlemen, who were associated together for the purpose of making war on the public and the law.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Cartouche had a lovely young sister, who was to be married to a rich young gentleman from the provinces.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Cartouche, in fact, formed part of a regular company or gang of gentlemen, who were associated together for the purpose of making war on the public and the law.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading M. Cartouche, in fact, formed part of a regular company or gang of gentlemen, who were associated together for the purpose of making war on the public and the law.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading Cartouche had a lovely young sister, who was to be married to a rich young gentleman from the provinces.
matchverbUS /mætʃ/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now there can hardly be found in history a finer instance of devotion than Cartouche now exhibited.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading M. Cartouche, in fact, formed part of a regular company or gang of gentlemen, who were associated together for the purpose of making war on the public and the law.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading M. Cartouche, in fact, formed part of a regular company or gang of gentlemen, who were associated together for the purpose of making war on the public and the law.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading M. Cartouche, in fact, formed part of a regular company or gang of gentlemen, who were associated together for the purpose of making war on the public and the law.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Cartouche had a lovely young sister, who was to be married to a rich young gentleman from the provinces.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading M. Cartouche, in fact, formed part of a regular company or gang of gentlemen, who were associated together for the purpose of making war on the public and the law.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading M. Cartouche, in fact, formed part of a regular company or gang of gentlemen, who were associated together for the purpose of making war on the public and the law.
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading M. Cartouche, in fact, formed part of a regular company or gang of gentlemen, who were associated together for the purpose of making war on the public and the law.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading Cartouche had a lovely young sister, who was to be married to a rich young gentleman from the provinces.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Cartouche had a lovely young sister, who was to be married to a rich young gentleman from the provinces.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Now there can hardly be found in history a finer instance of devotion than Cartouche now exhibited.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading M. Cartouche, in fact, formed part of a regular company or gang of gentlemen, who were associated together for the purpose of making war on the public and the law.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Now there can hardly be found in history a finer instance of devotion than Cartouche now exhibited.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
title-deeds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading M. Cartouche, in fact, formed part of a regular company or gang of gentlemen, who were associated together for the purpose of making war on the public and the law.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading M. Cartouche, in fact, formed part of a regular company or gang of gentlemen, who were associated together for the purpose of making war on the public and the law.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cartouche had a lovely young sister, who was to be married to a rich young gentleman from the provinces.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading M. Cartouche, in fact, formed part of a regular company or gang of gentlemen, who were associated together for the purpose of making war on the public and the law.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This gentleman introduced him into a very select and agreeable society, in which Cartouche’s merit began speedily to be recognized, and in which he learnt how pleasant it is in life to have friends to assist one, and how much may be done by a proper division of labor.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading M. Cartouche, in fact, formed part of a regular company or gang of gentlemen, who were associated together for the purpose of making war on the public and the law.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As is the fashion in France, the parents had arranged the match among themselves; and the young people had never met until just before the time appointed for the marriage, when the bridegroom came up to Paris with his title-deeds, and settlements, and money.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Cartouche had a lovely young sister, who was to be married to a rich young gentleman from the provinces.
