used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was made in such a manner, that the moment filled all his purview without blinding him.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The Rochefort affair was only an incident in his busy profession, yet whilst he was upon it, it held his whole life and ambition in life.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was made in such a manner, that the moment filled all his purview without blinding him.
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
in addition
From this reading He could see the moment, yet he could also see consequences—that is to say, the future, and causes—that is to say, the past.
a cherished desire
From this reading The Rochefort affair was only an incident in his busy profession, yet whilst he was upon it, it held his whole life and ambition in life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Rochefort affair was only an incident in his busy profession, yet whilst he was upon it, it held his whole life and ambition in life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
ATALANTA
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From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading He was made in such a manner, that the moment filled all his purview without blinding him.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The Rochefort affair was only an incident in his busy profession, yet whilst he was upon it, it held his whole life and ambition in life.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He could see the moment, yet he could also see consequences—that is to say, the future, and causes—that is to say, the past.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He could see the moment, yet he could also see consequences—that is to say, the future, and causes—that is to say, the past.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could see the moment, yet he could also see consequences—that is to say, the future, and causes—that is to say, the past.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
the act of departing
From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
one or the other of two
From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He was made in such a manner, that the moment filled all his purview without blinding him.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He could see the moment, yet he could also see consequences—that is to say, the future, and causes—that is to say, the past.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Rochefort affair was only an incident in his busy profession, yet whilst he was upon it, it held his whole life and ambition in life.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The Rochefort affair was only an incident in his busy profession, yet whilst he was upon it, it held his whole life and ambition in life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was made in such a manner, that the moment filled all his purview without blinding him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
a single distinct event
From this reading The Rochefort affair was only an incident in his busy profession, yet whilst he was upon it, it held his whole life and ambition in life.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He could see the moment, yet he could also see consequences—that is to say, the future, and causes—that is to say, the past.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Rochefort affair was only an incident in his busy profession, yet whilst he was upon it, it held his whole life and ambition in life.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
Lavenne
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From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Rochefort affair was only an incident in his busy profession, yet whilst he was upon it, it held his whole life and ambition in life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
Longueville
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From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was made in such a manner, that the moment filled all his purview without blinding him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was made in such a manner, that the moment filled all his purview without blinding him.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
a particular point in time
From this reading He was made in such a manner, that the moment filled all his purview without blinding him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
and nothing more
From this reading The Rochefort affair was only an incident in his busy profession, yet whilst he was upon it, it held his whole life and ambition in life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He could see the moment, yet he could also see consequences—that is to say, the future, and causes—that is to say, the past.
POISONINGnounUS /ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
bring forth or yield
From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading The Rochefort affair was only an incident in his busy profession, yet whilst he was upon it, it held his whole life and ambition in life.
purviewnounUS /ˈpɜːrvjuː/
the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
From this reading He was made in such a manner, that the moment filled all his purview without blinding him.
Rochefort
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From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
Rochefort's
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From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
RouxnounUS /ruː/
a mixture of fat and flour heated and used as a basis for sauces
From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
Sartines
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From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
express in words
From this reading He could see the moment, yet he could also see consequences—that is to say, the future, and causes—that is to say, the past.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could see the moment, yet he could also see consequences—that is to say, the future, and causes—that is to say, the past.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
in the near future
From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was made in such a manner, that the moment filled all his purview without blinding him.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was made in such a manner, that the moment filled all his purview without blinding him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Rochefort affair was only an incident in his busy profession, yet whilst he was upon it, it held his whole life and ambition in life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Rochefort affair was only an incident in his busy profession, yet whilst he was upon it, it held his whole life and ambition in life.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE POISONING OF ATALANTA Meanwhile, Lavenne, having watched the carriage containing Rochefort and Captain Roux taking its departure, turned and took his way to Rochefort’s rooms in the Rue de Longueville.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading The Rochefort affair was only an incident in his busy profession, yet whilst he was upon it, it held his whole life and ambition in life.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The Rochefort affair was only an incident in his busy profession, yet whilst he was upon it, it held his whole life and ambition in life.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was made in such a manner, that the moment filled all his purview without blinding him.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
a late time of life
From this reading In his seven years’ work under Sartines, he had learned the fact that these social and political cases like that of Rochefort almost invariably produce, or are allied to, other cases, either engaging or soon to engage the attention of the police.
but in spite of that
From this reading The Rochefort affair was only an incident in his busy profession, yet whilst he was upon it, it held his whole life and ambition in life.
