used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The whole of the past night seemed like some page torn from a romance; only this girl from the South seemed real.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had no political ambitions, but he had an ambition, ever living and always being gratified, to shine in his own peculiar way.
a cherished desire
From this reading He had no political ambitions, but he had an ambition, ever living and always being gratified, to shine in his own peculiar way.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading He had no political ambitions, but he had an ambition, ever living and always being gratified, to shine in his own peculiar way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had no political ambitions, but he had an ambition, ever living and always being gratified, to shine in his own peculiar way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
Auvergnenoun
a region in central France
From this reading Rochefort had a big stake to lose; he had estates in Auvergne, his youth and his position in society.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading FERMINARD When he awoke, with the full daylight staring into the room, the first remembrance that came to him was that of Mademoiselle Fontrailles.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had no political ambitions, but he had an ambition, ever living and always being gratified, to shine in his own peculiar way.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Rochefort had a big stake to lose; he had estates in Auvergne, his youth and his position in society.
confined by bonds
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had no political ambitions, but he had an ambition, ever living and always being gratified, to shine in his own peculiar way.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading FERMINARD When he awoke, with the full daylight staring into the room, the first remembrance that came to him was that of Mademoiselle Fontrailles.
put or send forth
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading FERMINARD When he awoke, with the full daylight staring into the room, the first remembrance that came to him was that of Mademoiselle Fontrailles.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
Dubarrys
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From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
dubiousadjectiveUS /ˈduːbiəs/
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Rochefort had a big stake to lose; he had estates in Auvergne, his youth and his position in society.
at any time
From this reading He had no political ambitions, but he had an ambition, ever living and always being gratified, to shine in his own peculiar way.
to an extreme degree
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
a social unit living together
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
FERMINARD
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From this reading FERMINARD When he awoke, with the full daylight staring into the room, the first remembrance that came to him was that of Mademoiselle Fontrailles.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FERMINARD When he awoke, with the full daylight staring into the room, the first remembrance that came to him was that of Mademoiselle Fontrailles.
Fontrailles
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From this reading FERMINARD When he awoke, with the full daylight staring into the room, the first remembrance that came to him was that of Mademoiselle Fontrailles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The whole of the past night seemed like some page torn from a romance; only this girl from the South seemed real.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading FERMINARD When he awoke, with the full daylight staring into the room, the first remembrance that came to him was that of Mademoiselle Fontrailles.
a young female
From this reading The whole of the past night seemed like some page torn from a romance; only this girl from the South seemed real.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading He had no political ambitions, but he had an ambition, ever living and always being gratified, to shine in his own peculiar way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FERMINARD When he awoke, with the full daylight staring into the room, the first remembrance that came to him was that of Mademoiselle Fontrailles.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FERMINARD When he awoke, with the full daylight staring into the room, the first remembrance that came to him was that of Mademoiselle Fontrailles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading FERMINARD When he awoke, with the full daylight staring into the room, the first remembrance that came to him was that of Mademoiselle Fontrailles.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The whole of the past night seemed like some page torn from a romance; only this girl from the South seemed real.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He had no political ambitions, but he had an ambition, ever living and always being gratified, to shine in his own peculiar way.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Rochefort had a big stake to lose; he had estates in Auvergne, his youth and his position in society.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading FERMINARD When he awoke, with the full daylight staring into the room, the first remembrance that came to him was that of Mademoiselle Fontrailles.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The whole of the past night seemed like some page torn from a romance; only this girl from the South seemed real.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no political ambitions, but he had an ambition, ever living and always being gratified, to shine in his own peculiar way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FERMINARD When he awoke, with the full daylight staring into the room, the first remembrance that came to him was that of Mademoiselle Fontrailles.
and nothing more
From this reading The whole of the past night seemed like some page torn from a romance; only this girl from the South seemed real.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had no political ambitions, but he had an ambition, ever living and always being gratified, to shine in his own peculiar way.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading The whole of the past night seemed like some page torn from a romance; only this girl from the South seemed real.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The whole of the past night seemed like some page torn from a romance; only this girl from the South seemed real.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He had no political ambitions, but he had an ambition, ever living and always being gratified, to shine in his own peculiar way.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading He had no political ambitions, but he had an ambition, ever living and always being gratified, to shine in his own peculiar way.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Rochefort had a big stake to lose; he had estates in Auvergne, his youth and his position in society.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The whole of the past night seemed like some page torn from a romance; only this girl from the South seemed real.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading FERMINARD When he awoke, with the full daylight staring into the room, the first remembrance that came to him was that of Mademoiselle Fontrailles.
Rochefort
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From this reading Rochefort had a big stake to lose; he had estates in Auvergne, his youth and his position in society.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading The whole of the past night seemed like some page torn from a romance; only this girl from the South seemed real.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading FERMINARD When he awoke, with the full daylight staring into the room, the first remembrance that came to him was that of Mademoiselle Fontrailles.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The whole of the past night seemed like some page torn from a romance; only this girl from the South seemed real.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading He had no political ambitions, but he had an ambition, ever living and always being gratified, to shine in his own peculiar way.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Rochefort had a big stake to lose; he had estates in Auvergne, his youth and his position in society.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The whole of the past night seemed like some page torn from a romance; only this girl from the South seemed real.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The whole of the past night seemed like some page torn from a romance; only this girl from the South seemed real.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading Rochefort had a big stake to lose; he had estates in Auvergne, his youth and his position in society.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading FERMINARD When he awoke, with the full daylight staring into the room, the first remembrance that came to him was that of Mademoiselle Fontrailles.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FERMINARD When he awoke, with the full daylight staring into the room, the first remembrance that came to him was that of Mademoiselle Fontrailles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FERMINARD When he awoke, with the full daylight staring into the room, the first remembrance that came to him was that of Mademoiselle Fontrailles.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The whole of the past night seemed like some page torn from a romance; only this girl from the South seemed real.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was in love, for the first time in his life, and he did not recognize the fact that his passion had bound him openly to the Dubarrys, cast him head over heels into politics, to sink or swim with that exceedingly dubious family.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FERMINARD When he awoke, with the full daylight staring into the room, the first remembrance that came to him was that of Mademoiselle Fontrailles.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading The whole of the past night seemed like some page torn from a romance; only this girl from the South seemed real.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FERMINARD When he awoke, with the full daylight staring into the room, the first remembrance that came to him was that of Mademoiselle Fontrailles.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had no political ambitions, but he had an ambition, ever living and always being gratified, to shine in his own peculiar way.
at the time that
From this reading FERMINARD When he awoke, with the full daylight staring into the room, the first remembrance that came to him was that of Mademoiselle Fontrailles.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole of the past night seemed like some page torn from a romance; only this girl from the South seemed real.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FERMINARD When he awoke, with the full daylight staring into the room, the first remembrance that came to him was that of Mademoiselle Fontrailles.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Rochefort had a big stake to lose; he had estates in Auvergne, his youth and his position in society.
