used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
Alain
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From this reading The avoue received Alain with a kind of forced civility, in which the natural intelligence of the Marquis, despite his inexperience of life, discovered embarrassment.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading “Monsieur le Marquis,” said Gandrin, fidgeting among the papers on his bureau, “this is a very complicated business.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I have given not only my best attention to it, but to your general interests.
avoue
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From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be plain, your estate, though a fine one, is fearfully encumbered--fearfully-- frightfully.”
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I have given not only my best attention to it, but to your general interests.
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading “Monsieur le Marquis,” said Gandrin, fidgeting among the papers on his bureau, “this is a very complicated business.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading “Monsieur le Marquis,” said Gandrin, fidgeting among the papers on his bureau, “this is a very complicated business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have given not only my best attention to it, but to your general interests.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
an occurrence of something
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
civilitynounUS /səˈvɪləti/
formal or perfunctory politeness
From this reading The avoue received Alain with a kind of forced civility, in which the natural intelligence of the Marquis, despite his inexperience of life, discovered embarrassment.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading “Monsieur le Marquis,” said Gandrin, fidgeting among the papers on his bureau, “this is a very complicated business.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
d'affaires
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From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading The avoue received Alain with a kind of forced civility, in which the natural intelligence of the Marquis, despite his inexperience of life, discovered embarrassment.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The avoue received Alain with a kind of forced civility, in which the natural intelligence of the Marquis, despite his inexperience of life, discovered embarrassment.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading The avoue received Alain with a kind of forced civility, in which the natural intelligence of the Marquis, despite his inexperience of life, discovered embarrassment.
encumberedadjectiveUS /enˈkʌmbərd/
loaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load
From this reading To be plain, your estate, though a fine one, is fearfully encumbered--fearfully-- frightfully.”
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading To be plain, your estate, though a fine one, is fearfully encumbered--fearfully-- frightfully.”
fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading To be plain, your estate, though a fine one, is fearfully encumbered--fearfully-- frightfully.”
fidgetingverbUS /ˈfɪdʒətɪŋ/
-ing form of “fidget” — move restlessly
From this reading “Monsieur le Marquis,” said Gandrin, fidgeting among the papers on his bureau, “this is a very complicated business.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading To be plain, your estate, though a fine one, is fearfully encumbered--fearfully-- frightfully.”
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading The avoue received Alain with a kind of forced civility, in which the natural intelligence of the Marquis, despite his inexperience of life, discovered embarrassment.
set up or found
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
frightfullyadverbUS /ˈfraɪtfəli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading To be plain, your estate, though a fine one, is fearfully encumbered--fearfully-- frightfully.”
Gandrin
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From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I have given not only my best attention to it, but to your general interests.
a man of refinement
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I have given not only my best attention to it, but to your general interests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have given not only my best attention to it, but to your general interests.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have given not only my best attention to it, but to your general interests.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
inexperiencenounUS /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪriəns/
lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience
From this reading The avoue received Alain with a kind of forced civility, in which the natural intelligence of the Marquis, despite his inexperience of life, discovered embarrassment.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The avoue received Alain with a kind of forced civility, in which the natural intelligence of the Marquis, despite his inexperience of life, discovered embarrassment.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I have given not only my best attention to it, but to your general interests.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Monsieur le Marquis,” said Gandrin, fidgeting among the papers on his bureau, “this is a very complicated business.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have given not only my best attention to it, but to your general interests.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
and nothing more
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The avoue received Alain with a kind of forced civility, in which the natural intelligence of the Marquis, despite his inexperience of life, discovered embarrassment.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading “Monsieur le Marquis,” said Gandrin, fidgeting among the papers on his bureau, “this is a very complicated business.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The avoue received Alain with a kind of forced civility, in which the natural intelligence of the Marquis, despite his inexperience of life, discovered embarrassment.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “Monsieur le Marquis,” said Gandrin, fidgeting among the papers on his bureau, “this is a very complicated business.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have given not only my best attention to it, but to your general interests.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The avoue received Alain with a kind of forced civility, in which the natural intelligence of the Marquis, despite his inexperience of life, discovered embarrassment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To be plain, your estate, though a fine one, is fearfully encumbered--fearfully-- frightfully.”
and nothing more
From this reading I have given not only my best attention to it, but to your general interests.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “Monsieur le Marquis,” said Gandrin, fidgeting among the papers on his bureau, “this is a very complicated business.
ParisianadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading To be plain, your estate, though a fine one, is fearfully encumbered--fearfully-- frightfully.”
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The avoue received Alain with a kind of forced civility, in which the natural intelligence of the Marquis, despite his inexperience of life, discovered embarrassment.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
Rochebriant
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From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Monsieur le Marquis,” said Gandrin, fidgeting among the papers on his bureau, “this is a very complicated business.
Identical; not different.
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Monsieur le Marquis,” said Gandrin, fidgeting among the papers on his bureau, “this is a very complicated business.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading To be plain, your estate, though a fine one, is fearfully encumbered--fearfully-- frightfully.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Monsieur le Marquis,” said Gandrin, fidgeting among the papers on his bureau, “this is a very complicated business.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AT about the same hour on the same day in which the Englishman held the conference with the Parisian detective just related, the Marquis de Rochebriant found himself by appointment in the cabinet d’affaires of his avoue M. Gandrin that gentleman had hitherto not found time to give him a definite opinion as to the case submitted to his judgment.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have given not only my best attention to it, but to your general interests.
