used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a breathless instant the two men gazed at each other.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am M. de Vauvenargues,” answered Luc.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DIAMOND RING Despite the different light, surroundings, and dress, the recognition was instantaneous on each side.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “I am M. de Vauvenargues,” answered Luc.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “So you are M. de Vauvenargues!” he said, and put his gold-slippered feet to the ground and threw his head back with a cold haughtiness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For a breathless instant the two men gazed at each other.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “So you are M. de Vauvenargues!” he said, and put his gold-slippered feet to the ground and threw his head back with a cold haughtiness.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading For a breathless instant the two men gazed at each other.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading “So you are M. de Vauvenargues!” he said, and put his gold-slippered feet to the ground and threw his head back with a cold haughtiness.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading M. de Richelieu was the first to speak.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading THE DIAMOND RING Despite the different light, surroundings, and dress, the recognition was instantaneous on each side.
DIAMONDnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading THE DIAMOND RING Despite the different light, surroundings, and dress, the recognition was instantaneous on each side.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading THE DIAMOND RING Despite the different light, surroundings, and dress, the recognition was instantaneous on each side.
put on clothes
From this reading THE DIAMOND RING Despite the different light, surroundings, and dress, the recognition was instantaneous on each side.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading THE DIAMOND RING Despite the different light, surroundings, and dress, the recognition was instantaneous on each side.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “So you are M. de Vauvenargues!” he said, and put his gold-slippered feet to the ground and threw his head back with a cold haughtiness.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading M. de Richelieu was the first to speak.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a breathless instant the two men gazed at each other.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading For a breathless instant the two men gazed at each other.
gold-slippered
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From this reading “So you are M. de Vauvenargues!” he said, and put his gold-slippered feet to the ground and threw his head back with a cold haughtiness.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading “So you are M. de Vauvenargues!” he said, and put his gold-slippered feet to the ground and threw his head back with a cold haughtiness.
haughtinessnoun
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
From this reading “So you are M. de Vauvenargues!” he said, and put his gold-slippered feet to the ground and threw his head back with a cold haughtiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “So you are M. de Vauvenargues!” he said, and put his gold-slippered feet to the ground and threw his head back with a cold haughtiness.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “So you are M. de Vauvenargues!” he said, and put his gold-slippered feet to the ground and threw his head back with a cold haughtiness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “So you are M. de Vauvenargues!” he said, and put his gold-slippered feet to the ground and threw his head back with a cold haughtiness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am M. de Vauvenargues,” answered Luc.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading For a breathless instant the two men gazed at each other.
instantaneousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnstənˈtæniəs/
occurring with no delay
From this reading THE DIAMOND RING Despite the different light, surroundings, and dress, the recognition was instantaneous on each side.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE DIAMOND RING Despite the different light, surroundings, and dress, the recognition was instantaneous on each side.
Luc
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From this reading “I am M. de Vauvenargues,” answered Luc.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. de Richelieu was the first to speak.
the force of workers available
From this reading For a breathless instant the two men gazed at each other.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE DIAMOND RING Despite the different light, surroundings, and dress, the recognition was instantaneous on each side.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For a breathless instant the two men gazed at each other.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “So you are M. de Vauvenargues!” he said, and put his gold-slippered feet to the ground and threw his head back with a cold haughtiness.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading THE DIAMOND RING Despite the different light, surroundings, and dress, the recognition was instantaneous on each side.
RichelieunounUS /ˈrɪʃəluː/
French prelate and statesman; principal minister to Louis XIII (1585-1642)
From this reading M. de Richelieu was the first to speak.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading THE DIAMOND RING Despite the different light, surroundings, and dress, the recognition was instantaneous on each side.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “So you are M. de Vauvenargues!” he said, and put his gold-slippered feet to the ground and threw his head back with a cold haughtiness.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE DIAMOND RING Despite the different light, surroundings, and dress, the recognition was instantaneous on each side.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “So you are M. de Vauvenargues!” he said, and put his gold-slippered feet to the ground and threw his head back with a cold haughtiness.
express in speech
From this reading M. de Richelieu was the first to speak.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading THE DIAMOND RING Despite the different light, surroundings, and dress, the recognition was instantaneous on each side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DIAMOND RING Despite the different light, surroundings, and dress, the recognition was instantaneous on each side.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading “So you are M. de Vauvenargues!” he said, and put his gold-slippered feet to the ground and threw his head back with a cold haughtiness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading M. de Richelieu was the first to speak.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For a breathless instant the two men gazed at each other.
Vauvenargues
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From this reading “So you are M. de Vauvenargues!” he said, and put his gold-slippered feet to the ground and threw his head back with a cold haughtiness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DIAMOND RING Despite the different light, surroundings, and dress, the recognition was instantaneous on each side.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “So you are M. de Vauvenargues!” he said, and put his gold-slippered feet to the ground and threw his head back with a cold haughtiness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “So you are M. de Vauvenargues!” he said, and put his gold-slippered feet to the ground and threw his head back with a cold haughtiness.
