used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I, TOO, IN ARCADIA" If Riverton was his mother's house and England his grandmother's, France was peculiarly his own.
ARCADIAnounUS /ɑːrˈkeɪdiə/
a department of Greece in the central Peloponnese
From this reading "I, TOO, IN ARCADIA" If Riverton was his mother's house and England his grandmother's, France was peculiarly his own.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nobody laughed at his barbarous jargon; people were patient, polite, helpful.
barbarousadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːrbərəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Nobody laughed at his barbarous jargon; people were patient, polite, helpful.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Later, when he learned to know them better, he concluded that they were very deliberately and very gallantly gay in order to conceal from themselves and from the world how mortally sad they were at heart.
Champneys
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From this reading Peter Champneys felt that he had come home, and even the fact that he couldn't speak understandable French didn't spoil the illusion.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading He thought the French the pleasantest people in the world, and this opinion he never changed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Peter Champneys felt that he had come home, and even the fact that he couldn't speak understandable French didn't spoil the illusion.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Later, when he learned to know them better, he concluded that they were very deliberately and very gallantly gay in order to conceal from themselves and from the world how mortally sad they were at heart.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Later, when he learned to know them better, he concluded that they were very deliberately and very gallantly gay in order to conceal from themselves and from the world how mortally sad they were at heart.
couldn't
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From this reading Peter Champneys felt that he had come home, and even the fact that he couldn't speak understandable French didn't spoil the illusion.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Later, when he learned to know them better, he concluded that they were very deliberately and very gallantly gay in order to conceal from themselves and from the world how mortally sad they were at heart.
didn't
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From this reading Peter Champneys felt that he had come home, and even the fact that he couldn't speak understandable French didn't spoil the illusion.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading "I, TOO, IN ARCADIA" If Riverton was his mother's house and England his grandmother's, France was peculiarly his own.
divisible by two
From this reading Peter Champneys felt that he had come home, and even the fact that he couldn't speak understandable French didn't spoil the illusion.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Peter Champneys felt that he had come home, and even the fact that he couldn't speak understandable French didn't spoil the illusion.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Peter Champneys felt that he had come home, and even the fact that he couldn't speak understandable French didn't spoil the illusion.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading "I, TOO, IN ARCADIA" If Riverton was his mother's house and England his grandmother's, France was peculiarly his own.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Peter Champneys felt that he had come home, and even the fact that he couldn't speak understandable French didn't spoil the illusion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Later, when he learned to know them better, he concluded that they were very deliberately and very gallantly gay in order to conceal from themselves and from the world how mortally sad they were at heart.
gallantlyadverbUS /ˈɡæləntli/
in a gallant manner
From this reading Later, when he learned to know them better, he concluded that they were very deliberately and very gallantly gay in order to conceal from themselves and from the world how mortally sad they were at heart.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Later, when he learned to know them better, he concluded that they were very deliberately and very gallantly gay in order to conceal from themselves and from the world how mortally sad they were at heart.
grandmother'snounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðərz/
possessive form of “grandmother” — the mother of your father or mother
From this reading "I, TOO, IN ARCADIA" If Riverton was his mother's house and England his grandmother's, France was peculiarly his own.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peter Champneys felt that he had come home, and even the fact that he couldn't speak understandable French didn't spoil the illusion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peter Champneys felt that he had come home, and even the fact that he couldn't speak understandable French didn't spoil the illusion.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Later, when he learned to know them better, he concluded that they were very deliberately and very gallantly gay in order to conceal from themselves and from the world how mortally sad they were at heart.
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading Nobody laughed at his barbarous jargon; people were patient, polite, helpful.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I, TOO, IN ARCADIA" If Riverton was his mother's house and England his grandmother's, France was peculiarly his own.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Peter Champneys felt that he had come home, and even the fact that he couldn't speak understandable French didn't spoil the illusion.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "I, TOO, IN ARCADIA" If Riverton was his mother's house and England his grandmother's, France was peculiarly his own.
how
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From this reading Later, when he learned to know them better, he concluded that they were very deliberately and very gallantly gay in order to conceal from themselves and from the world how mortally sad they were at heart.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I, TOO, IN ARCADIA" If Riverton was his mother's house and England his grandmother's, France was peculiarly his own.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I, TOO, IN ARCADIA" If Riverton was his mother's house and England his grandmother's, France was peculiarly his own.
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading Peter Champneys felt that he had come home, and even the fact that he couldn't speak understandable French didn't spoil the illusion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I, TOO, IN ARCADIA" If Riverton was his mother's house and England his grandmother's, France was peculiarly his own.
jargonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːrɡən/
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
From this reading Nobody laughed at his barbarous jargon; people were patient, polite, helpful.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Later, when he learned to know them better, he concluded that they were very deliberately and very gallantly gay in order to conceal from themselves and from the world how mortally sad they were at heart.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later, when he learned to know them better, he concluded that they were very deliberately and very gallantly gay in order to conceal from themselves and from the world how mortally sad they were at heart.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Nobody laughed at his barbarous jargon; people were patient, polite, helpful.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Later, when he learned to know them better, he concluded that they were very deliberately and very gallantly gay in order to conceal from themselves and from the world how mortally sad they were at heart.
mortallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrtəli/
in such a manner that death ensues (also in reference to hatred, jealousy, fear, etc.)
From this reading Later, when he learned to know them better, he concluded that they were very deliberately and very gallantly gay in order to conceal from themselves and from the world how mortally sad they were at heart.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I, TOO, IN ARCADIA" If Riverton was his mother's house and England his grandmother's, France was peculiarly his own.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He thought the French the pleasantest people in the world, and this opinion he never changed.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody laughed at his barbarous jargon; people were patient, polite, helpful.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He thought the French the pleasantest people in the world, and this opinion he never changed.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Later, when he learned to know them better, he concluded that they were very deliberately and very gallantly gay in order to conceal from themselves and from the world how mortally sad they were at heart.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "I, TOO, IN ARCADIA" If Riverton was his mother's house and England his grandmother's, France was peculiarly his own.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Nobody laughed at his barbarous jargon; people were patient, polite, helpful.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading "I, TOO, IN ARCADIA" If Riverton was his mother's house and England his grandmother's, France was peculiarly his own.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Nobody laughed at his barbarous jargon; people were patient, polite, helpful.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter Champneys felt that he had come home, and even the fact that he couldn't speak understandable French didn't spoil the illusion.
pleasantest
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From this reading He thought the French the pleasantest people in the world, and this opinion he never changed.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Nobody laughed at his barbarous jargon; people were patient, polite, helpful.
Riverton
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From this reading "I, TOO, IN ARCADIA" If Riverton was his mother's house and England his grandmother's, France was peculiarly his own.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Later, when he learned to know them better, he concluded that they were very deliberately and very gallantly gay in order to conceal from themselves and from the world how mortally sad they were at heart.
express in speech
From this reading Peter Champneys felt that he had come home, and even the fact that he couldn't speak understandable French didn't spoil the illusion.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading Peter Champneys felt that he had come home, and even the fact that he couldn't speak understandable French didn't spoil the illusion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peter Champneys felt that he had come home, and even the fact that he couldn't speak understandable French didn't spoil the illusion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peter Champneys felt that he had come home, and even the fact that he couldn't speak understandable French didn't spoil the illusion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Later, when he learned to know them better, he concluded that they were very deliberately and very gallantly gay in order to conceal from themselves and from the world how mortally sad they were at heart.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Later, when he learned to know them better, he concluded that they were very deliberately and very gallantly gay in order to conceal from themselves and from the world how mortally sad they were at heart.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Later, when he learned to know them better, he concluded that they were very deliberately and very gallantly gay in order to conceal from themselves and from the world how mortally sad they were at heart.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He thought the French the pleasantest people in the world, and this opinion he never changed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought the French the pleasantest people in the world, and this opinion he never changed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Later, when he learned to know them better, he concluded that they were very deliberately and very gallantly gay in order to conceal from themselves and from the world how mortally sad they were at heart.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I, TOO, IN ARCADIA" If Riverton was his mother's house and England his grandmother's, France was peculiarly his own.
understandableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstændəbəl/
capable of being apprehended or understood
From this reading Peter Champneys felt that he had come home, and even the fact that he couldn't speak understandable French didn't spoil the illusion.
precisely as stated
From this reading Later, when he learned to know them better, he concluded that they were very deliberately and very gallantly gay in order to conceal from themselves and from the world how mortally sad they were at heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I, TOO, IN ARCADIA" If Riverton was his mother's house and England his grandmother's, France was peculiarly his own.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nobody laughed at his barbarous jargon; people were patient, polite, helpful.
at the time that
From this reading Later, when he learned to know them better, he concluded that they were very deliberately and very gallantly gay in order to conceal from themselves and from the world how mortally sad they were at heart.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He thought the French the pleasantest people in the world, and this opinion he never changed.
