used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To him, thus meditating, from the Rue de la Paix suddenly came a gush of sound which as suddenly ceased.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading He found himself face to face with Adams.
anew
From this reading The shop door had opened and closed again, and Schaunard leaving his office came out to see who the visitor might be.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The shop door had opened and closed again, and Schaunard leaving his office came out to see who the visitor might be.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The shop door had opened and closed again, and Schaunard leaving his office came out to see who the visitor might be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading PARIS One hot day in June Schaunard was seated in the little office just behind his shop.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To him, thus meditating, from the Rue de la Paix suddenly came a gush of sound which as suddenly ceased.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading To him, thus meditating, from the Rue de la Paix suddenly came a gush of sound which as suddenly ceased.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The shop door had opened and closed again, and Schaunard leaving his office came out to see who the visitor might be.
criticizesverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “criticize” — find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
criticizingverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “criticize” — find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading PARIS One hot day in June Schaunard was seated in the little office just behind his shop.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading To him, thus meditating, from the Rue de la Paix suddenly came a gush of sound which as suddenly ceased.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The shop door had opened and closed again, and Schaunard leaving his office came out to see who the visitor might be.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He found himself face to face with Adams.
ferociouslyadverbUS /fərˈoʊʃɪsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
set up or found
From this reading He found himself face to face with Adams.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To him, thus meditating, from the Rue de la Paix suddenly came a gush of sound which as suddenly ceased.
gushverbUS /ɡʌʃ/
gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
From this reading To him, thus meditating, from the Rue de la Paix suddenly came a gush of sound which as suddenly ceased.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To him, thus meditating, from the Rue de la Paix suddenly came a gush of sound which as suddenly ceased.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He found himself face to face with Adams.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PARIS One hot day in June Schaunard was seated in the little office just behind his shop.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading PARIS One hot day in June Schaunard was seated in the little office just behind his shop.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PARIS One hot day in June Schaunard was seated in the little office just behind his shop.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading PARIS One hot day in June Schaunard was seated in the little office just behind his shop.
and nothing more
From this reading PARIS One hot day in June Schaunard was seated in the little office just behind his shop.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading To him, thus meditating, from the Rue de la Paix suddenly came a gush of sound which as suddenly ceased.
the act of departing
From this reading The shop door had opened and closed again, and Schaunard leaving his office came out to see who the visitor might be.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PARIS One hot day in June Schaunard was seated in the little office just behind his shop.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
meditatingverbUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading To him, thus meditating, from the Rue de la Paix suddenly came a gush of sound which as suddenly ceased.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The shop door had opened and closed again, and Schaunard leaving his office came out to see who the visitor might be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading PARIS One hot day in June Schaunard was seated in the little office just behind his shop.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading PARIS One hot day in June Schaunard was seated in the little office just behind his shop.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The shop door had opened and closed again, and Schaunard leaving his office came out to see who the visitor might be.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The shop door had opened and closed again, and Schaunard leaving his office came out to see who the visitor might be.
Paix
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From this reading To him, thus meditating, from the Rue de la Paix suddenly came a gush of sound which as suddenly ceased.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading PARIS One hot day in June Schaunard was seated in the little office just behind his shop.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading To him, thus meditating, from the Rue de la Paix suddenly came a gush of sound which as suddenly ceased.
express in words
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
Schaunard
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From this reading PARIS One hot day in June Schaunard was seated in the little office just behind his shop.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading PARIS One hot day in June Schaunard was seated in the little office just behind his shop.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The shop door had opened and closed again, and Schaunard leaving his office came out to see who the visitor might be.
do one's shopping
From this reading PARIS One hot day in June Schaunard was seated in the little office just behind his shop.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading To him, thus meditating, from the Rue de la Paix suddenly came a gush of sound which as suddenly ceased.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading To him, thus meditating, from the Rue de la Paix suddenly came a gush of sound which as suddenly ceased.
telescopicadjectiveUS /ˌteləˈskɔːpɪk/
visible only with a telescope
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PARIS One hot day in June Schaunard was seated in the little office just behind his shop.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading To him, thus meditating, from the Rue de la Paix suddenly came a gush of sound which as suddenly ceased.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
someone who visits
From this reading The shop door had opened and closed again, and Schaunard leaving his office came out to see who the visitor might be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PARIS One hot day in June Schaunard was seated in the little office just behind his shop.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was examining an improved telescopic sight which had just been put upon the market by an opponent, criticizing it as one poet criticizes the poem of another poet--that is to say, ferociously.
which person or people
From this reading The shop door had opened and closed again, and Schaunard leaving his office came out to see who the visitor might be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He found himself face to face with Adams.
