used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DEPARTURE FROM AIX Luc sat in a corner of the Paris post-chaise which was driving through the dark away from Aix.
AIXnounUS /eks/
wood duck and mandarin duck
From this reading THE DEPARTURE FROM AIX Luc sat in a corner of the Paris post-chaise which was driving through the dark away from Aix.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading For years he had been aware that if he spoke what was in his mind his father would be moved to terrible wrath; yet it was none the less awful that he was riding away from Aix, from his home, for ever.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE DEPARTURE FROM AIX Luc sat in a corner of the Paris post-chaise which was driving through the dark away from Aix.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading For years he had been aware that if he spoke what was in his mind his father would be moved to terrible wrath; yet it was none the less awful that he was riding away from Aix, from his home, for ever.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For years he had been aware that if he spoke what was in his mind his father would be moved to terrible wrath; yet it was none the less awful that he was riding away from Aix, from his home, for ever.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For years he had been aware that if he spoke what was in his mind his father would be moved to terrible wrath; yet it was none the less awful that he was riding away from Aix, from his home, for ever.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading THE DEPARTURE FROM AIX Luc sat in a corner of the Paris post-chaise which was driving through the dark away from Aix.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE DEPARTURE FROM AIX Luc sat in a corner of the Paris post-chaise which was driving through the dark away from Aix.
the act of departing
From this reading THE DEPARTURE FROM AIX Luc sat in a corner of the Paris post-chaise which was driving through the dark away from Aix.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading THE DEPARTURE FROM AIX Luc sat in a corner of the Paris post-chaise which was driving through the dark away from Aix.
at any time
From this reading For years he had been aware that if he spoke what was in his mind his father would be moved to terrible wrath; yet it was none the less awful that he was riding away from Aix, from his home, for ever.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He was free of everything; his own master; on his own road to his own goal.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For years he had been aware that if he spoke what was in his mind his father would be moved to terrible wrath; yet it was none the less awful that he was riding away from Aix, from his home, for ever.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He was free of everything; his own master; on his own road to his own goal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE DEPARTURE FROM AIX Luc sat in a corner of the Paris post-chaise which was driving through the dark away from Aix.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading He was free of everything; his own master; on his own road to his own goal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was free of everything; his own master; on his own road to his own goal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was free of everything; his own master; on his own road to his own goal.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading For years he had been aware that if he spoke what was in his mind his father would be moved to terrible wrath; yet it was none the less awful that he was riding away from Aix, from his home, for ever.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For years he had been aware that if he spoke what was in his mind his father would be moved to terrible wrath; yet it was none the less awful that he was riding away from Aix, from his home, for ever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DEPARTURE FROM AIX Luc sat in a corner of the Paris post-chaise which was driving through the dark away from Aix.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was over now.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading For years he had been aware that if he spoke what was in his mind his father would be moved to terrible wrath; yet it was none the less awful that he was riding away from Aix, from his home, for ever.
Luc
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From this reading THE DEPARTURE FROM AIX Luc sat in a corner of the Paris post-chaise which was driving through the dark away from Aix.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He was free of everything; his own master; on his own road to his own goal.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading For years he had been aware that if he spoke what was in his mind his father would be moved to terrible wrath; yet it was none the less awful that he was riding away from Aix, from his home, for ever.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading For years he had been aware that if he spoke what was in his mind his father would be moved to terrible wrath; yet it was none the less awful that he was riding away from Aix, from his home, for ever.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
not any; not one
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
not one, and not any
From this reading For years he had been aware that if he spoke what was in his mind his father would be moved to terrible wrath; yet it was none the less awful that he was riding away from Aix, from his home, for ever.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was over now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEPARTURE FROM AIX Luc sat in a corner of the Paris post-chaise which was driving through the dark away from Aix.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was free of everything; his own master; on his own road to his own goal.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was over now.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was free of everything; his own master; on his own road to his own goal.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading THE DEPARTURE FROM AIX Luc sat in a corner of the Paris post-chaise which was driving through the dark away from Aix.
post-chaise
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From this reading THE DEPARTURE FROM AIX Luc sat in a corner of the Paris post-chaise which was driving through the dark away from Aix.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading For years he had been aware that if he spoke what was in his mind his father would be moved to terrible wrath; yet it was none the less awful that he was riding away from Aix, from his home, for ever.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He was free of everything; his own master; on his own road to his own goal.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE DEPARTURE FROM AIX Luc sat in a corner of the Paris post-chaise which was driving through the dark away from Aix.
softenverbUS /ˈsɑːfən/
make (images or sounds) soft or softer
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading For years he had been aware that if he spoke what was in his mind his father would be moved to terrible wrath; yet it was none the less awful that he was riding away from Aix, from his home, for ever.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading For years he had been aware that if he spoke what was in his mind his father would be moved to terrible wrath; yet it was none the less awful that he was riding away from Aix, from his home, for ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For years he had been aware that if he spoke what was in his mind his father would be moved to terrible wrath; yet it was none the less awful that he was riding away from Aix, from his home, for ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEPARTURE FROM AIX Luc sat in a corner of the Paris post-chaise which was driving through the dark away from Aix.
a special situation
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE DEPARTURE FROM AIX Luc sat in a corner of the Paris post-chaise which was driving through the dark away from Aix.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was free of everything; his own master; on his own road to his own goal.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DEPARTURE FROM AIX Luc sat in a corner of the Paris post-chaise which was driving through the dark away from Aix.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For years he had been aware that if he spoke what was in his mind his father would be moved to terrible wrath; yet it was none the less awful that he was riding away from Aix, from his home, for ever.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE DEPARTURE FROM AIX Luc sat in a corner of the Paris post-chaise which was driving through the dark away from Aix.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading For years he had been aware that if he spoke what was in his mind his father would be moved to terrible wrath; yet it was none the less awful that he was riding away from Aix, from his home, for ever.
a late time of life
From this reading For years he had been aware that if he spoke what was in his mind his father would be moved to terrible wrath; yet it was none the less awful that he was riding away from Aix, from his home, for ever.
but in spite of that
From this reading Though, knowing his father, he must have known this utter breach would follow his confession of his faith and belief, yet no previous preparation could soften the pang of the suddenness with which the thing had happened.
