used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading "I have this morning received a communication from your agent containing a cheque for the interest due to me from M. Rochebriant, and a formal notice of your intention to pay off the principal on behalf of that popinjay prodigal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Startled to see me, I dare say," began Louvier, as soon as the door was closed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though we two have not hitherto been the best friends in the world, I thought it fair to a man in your station to come to you direct and say, 'Cher confrere, what swindler has bubbled you?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Startled to see me, I dare say," began Louvier, as soon as the door was closed.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading "I have this morning received a communication from your agent containing a cheque for the interest due to me from M. Rochebriant, and a formal notice of your intention to pay off the principal on behalf of that popinjay prodigal.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Though we two have not hitherto been the best friends in the world, I thought it fair to a man in your station to come to you direct and say, 'Cher confrere, what swindler has bubbled you?
brusquerie
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From this reading The burly man entered the room with a face much flushed, and with more than his usual mixture of jovial brusquerie and opulent swagger.
bubbledverbUS /ˈbʌbəld/
past form of “bubble” — form, produce, or emit bubbles
From this reading Though we two have not hitherto been the best friends in the world, I thought it fair to a man in your station to come to you direct and say, 'Cher confrere, what swindler has bubbled you?
burlyadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrli/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading The burly man entered the room with a face much flushed, and with more than his usual mixture of jovial brusquerie and opulent swagger.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
chequenounUS /tʃek/
a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading "I have this morning received a communication from your agent containing a cheque for the interest due to me from M. Rochebriant, and a formal notice of your intention to pay off the principal on behalf of that popinjay prodigal.
Cher
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From this reading Though we two have not hitherto been the best friends in the world, I thought it fair to a man in your station to come to you direct and say, 'Cher confrere, what swindler has bubbled you?
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading "Startled to see me, I dare say," began Louvier, as soon as the door was closed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Though we two have not hitherto been the best friends in the world, I thought it fair to a man in your station to come to you direct and say, 'Cher confrere, what swindler has bubbled you?
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading "I have this morning received a communication from your agent containing a cheque for the interest due to me from M. Rochebriant, and a formal notice of your intention to pay off the principal on behalf of that popinjay prodigal.
confrerenounUS /ˈkɑːnfrer/
a person who is member of one's class or profession
From this reading Though we two have not hitherto been the best friends in the world, I thought it fair to a man in your station to come to you direct and say, 'Cher confrere, what swindler has bubbled you?
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading "I have this morning received a communication from your agent containing a cheque for the interest due to me from M. Rochebriant, and a formal notice of your intention to pay off the principal on behalf of that popinjay prodigal.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "Startled to see me, I dare say," began Louvier, as soon as the door was closed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
command with authority
From this reading Though we two have not hitherto been the best friends in the world, I thought it fair to a man in your station to come to you direct and say, 'Cher confrere, what swindler has bubbled you?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Startled to see me, I dare say," began Louvier, as soon as the door was closed.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading "I have this morning received a communication from your agent containing a cheque for the interest due to me from M. Rochebriant, and a formal notice of your intention to pay off the principal on behalf of that popinjay prodigal.
Duplessis
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From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The burly man entered the room with a face much flushed, and with more than his usual mixture of jovial brusquerie and opulent swagger.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The burly man entered the room with a face much flushed, and with more than his usual mixture of jovial brusquerie and opulent swagger.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Though we two have not hitherto been the best friends in the world, I thought it fair to a man in your station to come to you direct and say, 'Cher confrere, what swindler has bubbled you?
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading The burly man entered the room with a face much flushed, and with more than his usual mixture of jovial brusquerie and opulent swagger.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have this morning received a communication from your agent containing a cheque for the interest due to me from M. Rochebriant, and a formal notice of your intention to pay off the principal on behalf of that popinjay prodigal.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading "I have this morning received a communication from your agent containing a cheque for the interest due to me from M. Rochebriant, and a formal notice of your intention to pay off the principal on behalf of that popinjay prodigal.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Though we two have not hitherto been the best friends in the world, I thought it fair to a man in your station to come to you direct and say, 'Cher confrere, what swindler has bubbled you?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though we two have not hitherto been the best friends in the world, I thought it fair to a man in your station to come to you direct and say, 'Cher confrere, what swindler has bubbled you?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have this morning received a communication from your agent containing a cheque for the interest due to me from M. Rochebriant, and a formal notice of your intention to pay off the principal on behalf of that popinjay prodigal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Though we two have not hitherto been the best friends in the world, I thought it fair to a man in your station to come to you direct and say, 'Cher confrere, what swindler has bubbled you?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Startled to see me, I dare say," began Louvier, as soon as the door was closed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "I have this morning received a communication from your agent containing a cheque for the interest due to me from M. Rochebriant, and a formal notice of your intention to pay off the principal on behalf of that popinjay prodigal.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "I have this morning received a communication from your agent containing a cheque for the interest due to me from M. Rochebriant, and a formal notice of your intention to pay off the principal on behalf of that popinjay prodigal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though we two have not hitherto been the best friends in the world, I thought it fair to a man in your station to come to you direct and say, 'Cher confrere, what swindler has bubbled you?
jovialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊviəl/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The burly man entered the room with a face much flushed, and with more than his usual mixture of jovial brusquerie and opulent swagger.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
Louvier
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From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
magnatenounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The burly man entered the room with a face much flushed, and with more than his usual mixture of jovial brusquerie and opulent swagger.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Startled to see me, I dare say," began Louvier, as soon as the door was closed.
millionairesnounUS /ˌmɪljəˈnerz/
plural of “millionaire” — a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading The burly man entered the room with a face much flushed, and with more than his usual mixture of jovial brusquerie and opulent swagger.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The burly man entered the room with a face much flushed, and with more than his usual mixture of jovial brusquerie and opulent swagger.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I have this morning received a communication from your agent containing a cheque for the interest due to me from M. Rochebriant, and a formal notice of your intention to pay off the principal on behalf of that popinjay prodigal.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The burly man entered the room with a face much flushed, and with more than his usual mixture of jovial brusquerie and opulent swagger.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though we two have not hitherto been the best friends in the world, I thought it fair to a man in your station to come to you direct and say, 'Cher confrere, what swindler has bubbled you?
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading "I have this morning received a communication from your agent containing a cheque for the interest due to me from M. Rochebriant, and a formal notice of your intention to pay off the principal on behalf of that popinjay prodigal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I have this morning received a communication from your agent containing a cheque for the interest due to me from M. Rochebriant, and a formal notice of your intention to pay off the principal on behalf of that popinjay prodigal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I have this morning received a communication from your agent containing a cheque for the interest due to me from M. Rochebriant, and a formal notice of your intention to pay off the principal on behalf of that popinjay prodigal.
opulentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpjələnt/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading The burly man entered the room with a face much flushed, and with more than his usual mixture of jovial brusquerie and opulent swagger.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "I have this morning received a communication from your agent containing a cheque for the interest due to me from M. Rochebriant, and a formal notice of your intention to pay off the principal on behalf of that popinjay prodigal.
popinjaynoun
a vain and talkative person (chatters like a parrot)
From this reading "I have this morning received a communication from your agent containing a cheque for the interest due to me from M. Rochebriant, and a formal notice of your intention to pay off the principal on behalf of that popinjay prodigal.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading "I have this morning received a communication from your agent containing a cheque for the interest due to me from M. Rochebriant, and a formal notice of your intention to pay off the principal on behalf of that popinjay prodigal.
prodigalnounUS /ˈprɑːdɪɡəl/
a recklessly extravagant consumer
From this reading "I have this morning received a communication from your agent containing a cheque for the interest due to me from M. Rochebriant, and a formal notice of your intention to pay off the principal on behalf of that popinjay prodigal.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading "I have this morning received a communication from your agent containing a cheque for the interest due to me from M. Rochebriant, and a formal notice of your intention to pay off the principal on behalf of that popinjay prodigal.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
Rochebriant
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From this reading "I have this morning received a communication from your agent containing a cheque for the interest due to me from M. Rochebriant, and a formal notice of your intention to pay off the principal on behalf of that popinjay prodigal.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The burly man entered the room with a face much flushed, and with more than his usual mixture of jovial brusquerie and opulent swagger.
express in words
From this reading "Startled to see me, I dare say," began Louvier, as soon as the door was closed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Startled to see me, I dare say," began Louvier, as soon as the door was closed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
in the near future
From this reading "Startled to see me, I dare say," began Louvier, as soon as the door was closed.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading "Startled to see me, I dare say," began Louvier, as soon as the door was closed.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Though we two have not hitherto been the best friends in the world, I thought it fair to a man in your station to come to you direct and say, 'Cher confrere, what swindler has bubbled you?
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
swaggerverbUS /ˈswæɡər/
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading The burly man entered the room with a face much flushed, and with more than his usual mixture of jovial brusquerie and opulent swagger.
swindlernounUS /ˈswɪndələr/
a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud
From this reading Though we two have not hitherto been the best friends in the world, I thought it fair to a man in your station to come to you direct and say, 'Cher confrere, what swindler has bubbled you?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The burly man entered the room with a face much flushed, and with more than his usual mixture of jovial brusquerie and opulent swagger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I have this morning received a communication from your agent containing a cheque for the interest due to me from M. Rochebriant, and a formal notice of your intention to pay off the principal on behalf of that popinjay prodigal.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though we two have not hitherto been the best friends in the world, I thought it fair to a man in your station to come to you direct and say, 'Cher confrere, what swindler has bubbled you?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Though we two have not hitherto been the best friends in the world, I thought it fair to a man in your station to come to you direct and say, 'Cher confrere, what swindler has bubbled you?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Startled to see me, I dare say," began Louvier, as soon as the door was closed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Though we two have not hitherto been the best friends in the world, I thought it fair to a man in your station to come to you direct and say, 'Cher confrere, what swindler has bubbled you?
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The burly man entered the room with a face much flushed, and with more than his usual mixture of jovial brusquerie and opulent swagger.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Though we two have not hitherto been the best friends in the world, I thought it fair to a man in your station to come to you direct and say, 'Cher confrere, what swindler has bubbled you?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Though we two have not hitherto been the best friends in the world, I thought it fair to a man in your station to come to you direct and say, 'Cher confrere, what swindler has bubbled you?
in the company of; together with
From this reading The burly man entered the room with a face much flushed, and with more than his usual mixture of jovial brusquerie and opulent swagger.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Though we two have not hitherto been the best friends in the world, I thought it fair to a man in your station to come to you direct and say, 'Cher confrere, what swindler has bubbled you?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Though we two have not hitherto been the best friends in the world, I thought it fair to a man in your station to come to you direct and say, 'Cher confrere, what swindler has bubbled you?
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The next day Duplessis was surprised by a visit from M. Louvier--that magnate of millionaires had never before set foot in the house of his younger and less famous rival.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have this morning received a communication from your agent containing a cheque for the interest due to me from M. Rochebriant, and a formal notice of your intention to pay off the principal on behalf of that popinjay prodigal.
