used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Versailles, at least, had no attractions for Luc; he was more than ever anxious to see M. Amelot, as a second crisis had arisen between France, Austria, and the advancing power of Prussia.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading Versailles, at least, had no attractions for Luc; he was more than ever anxious to see M. Amelot, as a second crisis had arisen between France, Austria, and the advancing power of Prussia.
Amelot
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From this reading THE PAINTER Luc heard that the King and M. Amelot had returned to Paris early the same morning that he had been in converse with the young painter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PAINTER Luc heard that the King and M. Amelot had returned to Paris early the same morning that he had been in converse with the young painter.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Versailles, at least, had no attractions for Luc; he was more than ever anxious to see M. Amelot, as a second crisis had arisen between France, Austria, and the advancing power of Prussia.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Versailles, at least, had no attractions for Luc; he was more than ever anxious to see M. Amelot, as a second crisis had arisen between France, Austria, and the advancing power of Prussia.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Versailles, at least, had no attractions for Luc; he was more than ever anxious to see M. Amelot, as a second crisis had arisen between France, Austria, and the advancing power of Prussia.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Versailles, at least, had no attractions for Luc; he was more than ever anxious to see M. Amelot, as a second crisis had arisen between France, Austria, and the advancing power of Prussia.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Versailles, at least, had no attractions for Luc; he was more than ever anxious to see M. Amelot, as a second crisis had arisen between France, Austria, and the advancing power of Prussia.
AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
From this reading Versailles, at least, had no attractions for Luc; he was more than ever anxious to see M. Amelot, as a second crisis had arisen between France, Austria, and the advancing power of Prussia.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE PAINTER Luc heard that the King and M. Amelot had returned to Paris early the same morning that he had been in converse with the young painter.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Now Fleury was dead, greater things were hoped from the diplomats of Paris, and Luc believed that he might find this a favourable moment for obtaining employment in politics.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Versailles, at least, had no attractions for Luc; he was more than ever anxious to see M. Amelot, as a second crisis had arisen between France, Austria, and the advancing power of Prussia.
Biron
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From this reading There was now nothing to keep him in Versailles: he had not seen the Countess Carola, and yesterday M. de Biron, who was now rejoining his regiment, could tell him nothing of her.
Carola
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From this reading There was now nothing to keep him in Versailles: he had not seen the Countess Carola, and yesterday M. de Biron, who was now rejoining his regiment, could tell him nothing of her.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading THE PAINTER Luc heard that the King and M. Amelot had returned to Paris early the same morning that he had been in converse with the young painter.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was now nothing to keep him in Versailles: he had not seen the Countess Carola, and yesterday M. de Biron, who was now rejoining his regiment, could tell him nothing of her.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading There was now nothing to keep him in Versailles: he had not seen the Countess Carola, and yesterday M. de Biron, who was now rejoining his regiment, could tell him nothing of her.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading Versailles, at least, had no attractions for Luc; he was more than ever anxious to see M. Amelot, as a second crisis had arisen between France, Austria, and the advancing power of Prussia.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading There was now nothing to keep him in Versailles: he had not seen the Countess Carola, and yesterday M. de Biron, who was now rejoining his regiment, could tell him nothing of her.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Now Fleury was dead, greater things were hoped from the diplomats of Paris, and Luc believed that he might find this a favourable moment for obtaining employment in politics.
diplomatsnounUS /ˈdɪpləmæts/
plural of “diplomat” — an official engaged in international negotiations
From this reading Now Fleury was dead, greater things were hoped from the diplomats of Paris, and Luc believed that he might find this a favourable moment for obtaining employment in politics.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE PAINTER Luc heard that the King and M. Amelot had returned to Paris early the same morning that he had been in converse with the young painter.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading Now Fleury was dead, greater things were hoped from the diplomats of Paris, and Luc believed that he might find this a favourable moment for obtaining employment in politics.
at any time
From this reading Versailles, at least, had no attractions for Luc; he was more than ever anxious to see M. Amelot, as a second crisis had arisen between France, Austria, and the advancing power of Prussia.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Now Fleury was dead, greater things were hoped from the diplomats of Paris, and Luc believed that he might find this a favourable moment for obtaining employment in politics.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Now Fleury was dead, greater things were hoped from the diplomats of Paris, and Luc believed that he might find this a favourable moment for obtaining employment in politics.
Fleury
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From this reading Now Fleury was dead, greater things were hoped from the diplomats of Paris, and Luc believed that he might find this a favourable moment for obtaining employment in politics.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Versailles, at least, had no attractions for Luc; he was more than ever anxious to see M. Amelot, as a second crisis had arisen between France, Austria, and the advancing power of Prussia.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Versailles, at least, had no attractions for Luc; he was more than ever anxious to see M. Amelot, as a second crisis had arisen between France, Austria, and the advancing power of Prussia.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now Fleury was dead, greater things were hoped from the diplomats of Paris, and Luc believed that he might find this a favourable moment for obtaining employment in politics.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Now Fleury was dead, greater things were hoped from the diplomats of Paris, and Luc believed that he might find this a favourable moment for obtaining employment in politics.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PAINTER Luc heard that the King and M. Amelot had returned to Paris early the same morning that he had been in converse with the young painter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PAINTER Luc heard that the King and M. Amelot had returned to Paris early the same morning that he had been in converse with the young painter.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE PAINTER Luc heard that the King and M. Amelot had returned to Paris early the same morning that he had been in converse with the young painter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was now nothing to keep him in Versailles: he had not seen the Countess Carola, and yesterday M. de Biron, who was now rejoining his regiment, could tell him nothing of her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was now nothing to keep him in Versailles: he had not seen the Countess Carola, and yesterday M. de Biron, who was now rejoining his regiment, could tell him nothing of her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was now nothing to keep him in Versailles: he had not seen the Countess Carola, and yesterday M. de Biron, who was now rejoining his regiment, could tell him nothing of her.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Now Fleury was dead, greater things were hoped from the diplomats of Paris, and Luc believed that he might find this a favourable moment for obtaining employment in politics.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PAINTER Luc heard that the King and M. Amelot had returned to Paris early the same morning that he had been in converse with the young painter.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading There was now nothing to keep him in Versailles: he had not seen the Countess Carola, and yesterday M. de Biron, who was now rejoining his regiment, could tell him nothing of her.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE PAINTER Luc heard that the King and M. Amelot had returned to Paris early the same morning that he had been in converse with the young painter.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Versailles, at least, had no attractions for Luc; he was more than ever anxious to see M. Amelot, as a second crisis had arisen between France, Austria, and the advancing power of Prussia.
Luc
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From this reading THE PAINTER Luc heard that the King and M. Amelot had returned to Paris early the same morning that he had been in converse with the young painter.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading THE PAINTER Luc heard that the King and M. Amelot had returned to Paris early the same morning that he had been in converse with the young painter.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Now Fleury was dead, greater things were hoped from the diplomats of Paris, and Luc believed that he might find this a favourable moment for obtaining employment in politics.
a particular point in time
From this reading Now Fleury was dead, greater things were hoped from the diplomats of Paris, and Luc believed that he might find this a favourable moment for obtaining employment in politics.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Versailles, at least, had no attractions for Luc; he was more than ever anxious to see M. Amelot, as a second crisis had arisen between France, Austria, and the advancing power of Prussia.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE PAINTER Luc heard that the King and M. Amelot had returned to Paris early the same morning that he had been in converse with the young painter.
not any; not one
From this reading Versailles, at least, had no attractions for Luc; he was more than ever anxious to see M. Amelot, as a second crisis had arisen between France, Austria, and the advancing power of Prussia.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was now nothing to keep him in Versailles: he had not seen the Countess Carola, and yesterday M. de Biron, who was now rejoining his regiment, could tell him nothing of her.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was now nothing to keep him in Versailles: he had not seen the Countess Carola, and yesterday M. de Biron, who was now rejoining his regiment, could tell him nothing of her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was now nothing to keep him in Versailles: he had not seen the Countess Carola, and yesterday M. de Biron, who was now rejoining his regiment, could tell him nothing of her.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Now Fleury was dead, greater things were hoped from the diplomats of Paris, and Luc believed that he might find this a favourable moment for obtaining employment in politics.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was now nothing to keep him in Versailles: he had not seen the Countess Carola, and yesterday M. de Biron, who was now rejoining his regiment, could tell him nothing of her.
PAINTERnounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading THE PAINTER Luc heard that the King and M. Amelot had returned to Paris early the same morning that he had been in converse with the young painter.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading THE PAINTER Luc heard that the King and M. Amelot had returned to Paris early the same morning that he had been in converse with the young painter.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Now Fleury was dead, greater things were hoped from the diplomats of Paris, and Luc believed that he might find this a favourable moment for obtaining employment in politics.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Versailles, at least, had no attractions for Luc; he was more than ever anxious to see M. Amelot, as a second crisis had arisen between France, Austria, and the advancing power of Prussia.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading She was probably still in Paris.
PrussianounUS /ˈprʌʃə/
a former kingdom in north-central Europe including present-day northern Germany and northern Poland
From this reading Versailles, at least, had no attractions for Luc; he was more than ever anxious to see M. Amelot, as a second crisis had arisen between France, Austria, and the advancing power of Prussia.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading There was now nothing to keep him in Versailles: he had not seen the Countess Carola, and yesterday M. de Biron, who was now rejoining his regiment, could tell him nothing of her.
rejoiningverbUS /riˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading There was now nothing to keep him in Versailles: he had not seen the Countess Carola, and yesterday M. de Biron, who was now rejoining his regiment, could tell him nothing of her.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE PAINTER Luc heard that the King and M. Amelot had returned to Paris early the same morning that he had been in converse with the young painter.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE PAINTER Luc heard that the King and M. Amelot had returned to Paris early the same morning that he had been in converse with the young painter.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Versailles, at least, had no attractions for Luc; he was more than ever anxious to see M. Amelot, as a second crisis had arisen between France, Austria, and the advancing power of Prussia.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Versailles, at least, had no attractions for Luc; he was more than ever anxious to see M. Amelot, as a second crisis had arisen between France, Austria, and the advancing power of Prussia.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There was now nothing to keep him in Versailles: he had not seen the Countess Carola, and yesterday M. de Biron, who was now rejoining his regiment, could tell him nothing of her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was probably still in Paris.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was probably still in Paris.
express in words
From this reading There was now nothing to keep him in Versailles: he had not seen the Countess Carola, and yesterday M. de Biron, who was now rejoining his regiment, could tell him nothing of her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Versailles, at least, had no attractions for Luc; he was more than ever anxious to see M. Amelot, as a second crisis had arisen between France, Austria, and the advancing power of Prussia.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PAINTER Luc heard that the King and M. Amelot had returned to Paris early the same morning that he had been in converse with the young painter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PAINTER Luc heard that the King and M. Amelot had returned to Paris early the same morning that he had been in converse with the young painter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was now nothing to keep him in Versailles: he had not seen the Countess Carola, and yesterday M. de Biron, who was now rejoining his regiment, could tell him nothing of her.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Now Fleury was dead, greater things were hoped from the diplomats of Paris, and Luc believed that he might find this a favourable moment for obtaining employment in politics.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now Fleury was dead, greater things were hoped from the diplomats of Paris, and Luc believed that he might find this a favourable moment for obtaining employment in politics.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PAINTER Luc heard that the King and M. Amelot had returned to Paris early the same morning that he had been in converse with the young painter.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading There was now nothing to keep him in Versailles: he had not seen the Countess Carola, and yesterday M. de Biron, who was now rejoining his regiment, could tell him nothing of her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was now nothing to keep him in Versailles: he had not seen the Countess Carola, and yesterday M. de Biron, who was now rejoining his regiment, could tell him nothing of her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now Fleury was dead, greater things were hoped from the diplomats of Paris, and Luc believed that he might find this a favourable moment for obtaining employment in politics.
which person or people
From this reading There was now nothing to keep him in Versailles: he had not seen the Countess Carola, and yesterday M. de Biron, who was now rejoining his regiment, could tell him nothing of her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PAINTER Luc heard that the King and M. Amelot had returned to Paris early the same morning that he had been in converse with the young painter.
the day immediately before today
From this reading There was now nothing to keep him in Versailles: he had not seen the Countess Carola, and yesterday M. de Biron, who was now rejoining his regiment, could tell him nothing of her.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE PAINTER Luc heard that the King and M. Amelot had returned to Paris early the same morning that he had been in converse with the young painter.
