used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a cupboard opening off his bedroom he had all sorts of disguises, from the dress of an abbé to the rags of a beggar-man.
abbé
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From this reading In a cupboard opening off his bedroom he had all sorts of disguises, from the dress of an abbé to the rags of a beggar-man.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
(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 In a cupboard opening off his bedroom he had all sorts of disguises, from the dress of an abbé to the rags of a beggar-man.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In a cupboard opening off his bedroom he had all sorts of disguises, from the dress of an abbé to the rags of a beggar-man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading In a cupboard opening off his bedroom he had all sorts of disguises, from the dress of an abbé to the rags of a beggar-man.
beggar-man
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From this reading In a cupboard opening off his bedroom he had all sorts of disguises, from the dress of an abbé to the rags of a beggar-man.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
CAMUSnounUS /ˈkæmɪs/
French writer who portrayed the human condition as isolated in an absurd world (1913-1960)
From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading In fifteen minutes, or less, he had converted himself into a perfect representation of a servant out of a place, slightly seedy, and seeking a situation.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
cupboardnounUS /ˈkʌbərd/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading In a cupboard opening off his bedroom he had all sorts of disguises, from the dress of an abbé to the rags of a beggar-man.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Then, having glanced round his rooms to see that all was in order, he locked his door, put the key in his pocket and started for the Hôtel de Sartines.
the act of departing
From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
deportmentnounUS /dəˈpɔːrtmənt/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
disguisesnounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzɪz/
plural of “disguise” — an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
From this reading In a cupboard opening off his bedroom he had all sorts of disguises, from the dress of an abbé to the rags of a beggar-man.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Then, having glanced round his rooms to see that all was in order, he locked his door, put the key in his pocket and started for the Hôtel de Sartines.
put on clothes
From this reading In a cupboard opening off his bedroom he had all sorts of disguises, from the dress of an abbé to the rags of a beggar-man.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
divisible by two
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading In fifteen minutes, or less, he had converted himself into a perfect representation of a servant out of a place, slightly seedy, and seeking a situation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In a cupboard opening off his bedroom he had all sorts of disguises, from the dress of an abbé to the rags of a beggar-man.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Then, having glanced round his rooms to see that all was in order, he locked his door, put the key in his pocket and started for the Hôtel de Sartines.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Then, having glanced round his rooms to see that all was in order, he locked his door, put the key in his pocket and started for the Hôtel de Sartines.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In a cupboard opening off his bedroom he had all sorts of disguises, from the dress of an abbé to the rags of a beggar-man.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
Hôtel
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From this reading Then, having glanced round his rooms to see that all was in order, he locked his door, put the key in his pocket and started for the Hôtel de Sartines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a cupboard opening off his bedroom he had all sorts of disguises, from the dress of an abbé to the rags of a beggar-man.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In fifteen minutes, or less, he had converted himself into a perfect representation of a servant out of a place, slightly seedy, and seeking a situation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
Javotte
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From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Then, having glanced round his rooms to see that all was in order, he locked his door, put the key in his pocket and started for the Hôtel de Sartines.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
Lavenne
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From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In fifteen minutes, or less, he had converted himself into a perfect representation of a servant out of a place, slightly seedy, and seeking a situation.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Then, having glanced round his rooms to see that all was in order, he locked his door, put the key in his pocket and started for the Hôtel de Sartines.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In fifteen minutes, or less, he had converted himself into a perfect representation of a servant out of a place, slightly seedy, and seeking a situation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In a cupboard opening off his bedroom he had all sorts of disguises, from the dress of an abbé to the rags of a beggar-man.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
and nothing more
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading In a cupboard opening off his bedroom he had all sorts of disguises, from the dress of an abbé to the rags of a beggar-man.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In fifteen minutes, or less, he had converted himself into a perfect representation of a servant out of a place, slightly seedy, and seeking a situation.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Then, having glanced round his rooms to see that all was in order, he locked his door, put the key in his pocket and started for the Hôtel de Sartines.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading In fifteen minutes, or less, he had converted himself into a perfect representation of a servant out of a place, slightly seedy, and seeking a situation.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
by chance
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In fifteen minutes, or less, he had converted himself into a perfect representation of a servant out of a place, slightly seedy, and seeking a situation.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Then, having glanced round his rooms to see that all was in order, he locked his door, put the key in his pocket and started for the Hôtel de Sartines.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then, having glanced round his rooms to see that all was in order, he locked his door, put the key in his pocket and started for the Hôtel de Sartines.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
ragsnounUS /ræɡz/
plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading In a cupboard opening off his bedroom he had all sorts of disguises, from the dress of an abbé to the rags of a beggar-man.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading In fifteen minutes, or less, he had converted himself into a perfect representation of a servant out of a place, slightly seedy, and seeking a situation.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Then, having glanced round his rooms to see that all was in order, he locked his door, put the key in his pocket and started for the Hôtel de Sartines.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Then, having glanced round his rooms to see that all was in order, he locked his door, put the key in his pocket and started for the Hôtel de Sartines.
Sartines
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From this reading Then, having glanced round his rooms to see that all was in order, he locked his door, put the key in his pocket and started for the Hôtel de Sartines.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then, having glanced round his rooms to see that all was in order, he locked his door, put the key in his pocket and started for the Hôtel de Sartines.
seedyadjectiveUS /ˈsiːdi/
full of seeds
From this reading In fifteen minutes, or less, he had converted himself into a perfect representation of a servant out of a place, slightly seedy, and seeking a situation.
the act of searching for something
From this reading In fifteen minutes, or less, he had converted himself into a perfect representation of a servant out of a place, slightly seedy, and seeking a situation.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading In fifteen minutes, or less, he had converted himself into a perfect representation of a servant out of a place, slightly seedy, and seeking a situation.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading In fifteen minutes, or less, he had converted himself into a perfect representation of a servant out of a place, slightly seedy, and seeking a situation.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In fifteen minutes, or less, he had converted himself into a perfect representation of a servant out of a place, slightly seedy, and seeking a situation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading In a cupboard opening off his bedroom he had all sorts of disguises, from the dress of an abbé to the rags of a beggar-man.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then, having glanced round his rooms to see that all was in order, he locked his door, put the key in his pocket and started for the Hôtel de Sartines.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, having glanced round his rooms to see that all was in order, he locked his door, put the key in his pocket and started for the Hôtel de Sartines.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He was a master in the art of disguise, and knew quite well that every profession and station in life has its voice and manner and walk, as well as its dress; that dress, in fact, is only part of the business of disguise, deportment, manner and voice being equally essential, and even perhaps more so.
at the time that
From this reading THE HOUSE OF COUNT CAMUS Meanwhile, Lavenne, when Javotte had taken her departure, set out on the business of dressing himself for the part he was about to perform.
