used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rarely among the loungers in the Champs Elysees could be seen a finer form, a comelier face, an air of more unmistakable distinction.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading He has unconsciously acquired more of the easy grace of the Parisian in gait and bearing.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Rarely among the loungers in the Champs Elysees could be seen a finer form, a comelier face, an air of more unmistakable distinction.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Rarely among the loungers in the Champs Elysees could be seen a finer form, a comelier face, an air of more unmistakable distinction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Rarely among the loungers in the Champs Elysees could be seen a finer form, a comelier face, an air of more unmistakable distinction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MEANWHILE the young Marquis pursued his way thoughtfully through the streets, and entered the Champs Elysees.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Since we first, nay, since we last saw him, he is strikingly improved in outward appearances.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Rarely among the loungers in the Champs Elysees could be seen a finer form, a comelier face, an air of more unmistakable distinction.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading He has unconsciously acquired more of the easy grace of the Parisian in gait and bearing.
for the reason that
From this reading You would no longer detect the Provincial--perhaps, however, because he is now dressed, though very simply, in habiliments that belong to the style of the day.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading You would no longer detect the Provincial--perhaps, however, because he is now dressed, though very simply, in habiliments that belong to the style of the day.
ChampsnounUS /tʃæmps/
plural of “champ” — someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading MEANWHILE the young Marquis pursued his way thoughtfully through the streets, and entered the Champs Elysees.
comelier
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From this reading Rarely among the loungers in the Champs Elysees could be seen a finer form, a comelier face, an air of more unmistakable distinction.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Rarely among the loungers in the Champs Elysees could be seen a finer form, a comelier face, an air of more unmistakable distinction.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading You would no longer detect the Provincial--perhaps, however, because he is now dressed, though very simply, in habiliments that belong to the style of the day.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading You would no longer detect the Provincial--perhaps, however, because he is now dressed, though very simply, in habiliments that belong to the style of the day.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading Rarely among the loungers in the Champs Elysees could be seen a finer form, a comelier face, an air of more unmistakable distinction.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading You would no longer detect the Provincial--perhaps, however, because he is now dressed, though very simply, in habiliments that belong to the style of the day.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He has unconsciously acquired more of the easy grace of the Parisian in gait and bearing.
Elysees
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From this reading MEANWHILE the young Marquis pursued his way thoughtfully through the streets, and entered the Champs Elysees.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading MEANWHILE the young Marquis pursued his way thoughtfully through the streets, and entered the Champs Elysees.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Rarely among the loungers in the Champs Elysees could be seen a finer form, a comelier face, an air of more unmistakable distinction.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading Rarely among the loungers in the Champs Elysees could be seen a finer form, a comelier face, an air of more unmistakable distinction.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Since we first, nay, since we last saw him, he is strikingly improved in outward appearances.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Rarely among the loungers in the Champs Elysees could be seen a finer form, a comelier face, an air of more unmistakable distinction.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading He has unconsciously acquired more of the easy grace of the Parisian in gait and bearing.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading He has unconsciously acquired more of the easy grace of the Parisian in gait and bearing.
habiliments
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From this reading You would no longer detect the Provincial--perhaps, however, because he is now dressed, though very simply, in habiliments that belong to the style of the day.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has unconsciously acquired more of the easy grace of the Parisian in gait and bearing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since we first, nay, since we last saw him, he is strikingly improved in outward appearances.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Since we first, nay, since we last saw him, he is strikingly improved in outward appearances.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MEANWHILE the young Marquis pursued his way thoughtfully through the streets, and entered the Champs Elysees.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading You would no longer detect the Provincial--perhaps, however, because he is now dressed, though very simply, in habiliments that belong to the style of the day.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Since we first, nay, since we last saw him, he is strikingly improved in outward appearances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since we first, nay, since we last saw him, he is strikingly improved in outward appearances.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since we first, nay, since we last saw him, he is strikingly improved in outward appearances.
immediately past
From this reading Since we first, nay, since we last saw him, he is strikingly improved in outward appearances.
for more time
From this reading You would no longer detect the Provincial--perhaps, however, because he is now dressed, though very simply, in habiliments that belong to the style of the day.
loungers
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From this reading Rarely among the loungers in the Champs Elysees could be seen a finer form, a comelier face, an air of more unmistakable distinction.
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading MEANWHILE the young Marquis pursued his way thoughtfully through the streets, and entered the Champs Elysees.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading MEANWHILE the young Marquis pursued his way thoughtfully through the streets, and entered the Champs Elysees.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He has unconsciously acquired more of the easy grace of the Parisian in gait and bearing.
an old word for “no”
From this reading Since we first, nay, since we last saw him, he is strikingly improved in outward appearances.
not any; not one
From this reading You would no longer detect the Provincial--perhaps, however, because he is now dressed, though very simply, in habiliments that belong to the style of the day.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading You would no longer detect the Provincial--perhaps, however, because he is now dressed, though very simply, in habiliments that belong to the style of the day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He has unconsciously acquired more of the easy grace of the Parisian in gait and bearing.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Since we first, nay, since we last saw him, he is strikingly improved in outward appearances.
ParisianadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
From this reading He has unconsciously acquired more of the easy grace of the Parisian in gait and bearing.
by chance
From this reading You would no longer detect the Provincial--perhaps, however, because he is now dressed, though very simply, in habiliments that belong to the style of the day.
ProvincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading You would no longer detect the Provincial--perhaps, however, because he is now dressed, though very simply, in habiliments that belong to the style of the day.
a person who is being chased
From this reading MEANWHILE the young Marquis pursued his way thoughtfully through the streets, and entered the Champs Elysees.
RarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Rarely among the loungers in the Champs Elysees could be seen a finer form, a comelier face, an air of more unmistakable distinction.
cut with a saw
From this reading Since we first, nay, since we last saw him, he is strikingly improved in outward appearances.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Rarely among the loungers in the Champs Elysees could be seen a finer form, a comelier face, an air of more unmistakable distinction.
and nothing more
From this reading You would no longer detect the Provincial--perhaps, however, because he is now dressed, though very simply, in habiliments that belong to the style of the day.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since we first, nay, since we last saw him, he is strikingly improved in outward appearances.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading MEANWHILE the young Marquis pursued his way thoughtfully through the streets, and entered the Champs Elysees.
strikinglyadverbUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋli/
in a striking manner
From this reading Since we first, nay, since we last saw him, he is strikingly improved in outward appearances.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading You would no longer detect the Provincial--perhaps, however, because he is now dressed, though very simply, in habiliments that belong to the style of the day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You would no longer detect the Provincial--perhaps, however, because he is now dressed, though very simply, in habiliments that belong to the style of the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MEANWHILE the young Marquis pursued his way thoughtfully through the streets, and entered the Champs Elysees.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading You would no longer detect the Provincial--perhaps, however, because he is now dressed, though very simply, in habiliments that belong to the style of the day.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading MEANWHILE the young Marquis pursued his way thoughtfully through the streets, and entered the Champs Elysees.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading MEANWHILE the young Marquis pursued his way thoughtfully through the streets, and entered the Champs Elysees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You would no longer detect the Provincial--perhaps, however, because he is now dressed, though very simply, in habiliments that belong to the style of the day.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading He has unconsciously acquired more of the easy grace of the Parisian in gait and bearing.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading Rarely among the loungers in the Champs Elysees could be seen a finer form, a comelier face, an air of more unmistakable distinction.
precisely as stated
From this reading You would no longer detect the Provincial--perhaps, however, because he is now dressed, though very simply, in habiliments that belong to the style of the day.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading MEANWHILE the young Marquis pursued his way thoughtfully through the streets, and entered the Champs Elysees.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Since we first, nay, since we last saw him, he is strikingly improved in outward appearances.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You would no longer detect the Provincial--perhaps, however, because he is now dressed, though very simply, in habiliments that belong to the style of the day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You would no longer detect the Provincial--perhaps, however, because he is now dressed, though very simply, in habiliments that belong to the style of the day.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading MEANWHILE the young Marquis pursued his way thoughtfully through the streets, and entered the Champs Elysees.
