used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I sat in my hotel window looking out upon brilliant Paris, which had, in a moment, recovered all its gaiety, and more than its accustomed bustle.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading I sat in my hotel window looking out upon brilliant Paris, which had, in a moment, recovered all its gaiety, and more than its accustomed bustle.
(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 I sat in my hotel window looking out upon brilliant Paris, which had, in a moment, recovered all its gaiety, and more than its accustomed bustle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GOSSIP AND COUNSEL My eventful journey was over at last.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading I need not, therefore, even if, at this distance, I could, recall and describe my experiences and impressions of the peculiar aspect of Paris, in those strange times.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GOSSIP AND COUNSEL My eventful journey was over at last.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was, to be sure, my first visit.
BourbonsnounUS /ˈbɜːrbənz/
plural of “bourbon” — a reactionary politician in the United States (usually from the South)
From this reading Everyone had read of the kind of excitement that followed the catastrophe of Napoleon, and the second restoration of the Bourbons.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading I sat in my hotel window looking out upon brilliant Paris, which had, in a moment, recovered all its gaiety, and more than its accustomed bustle.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading I sat in my hotel window looking out upon brilliant Paris, which had, in a moment, recovered all its gaiety, and more than its accustomed bustle.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Everyone had read of the kind of excitement that followed the catastrophe of Napoleon, and the second restoration of the Bourbons.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I need not, therefore, even if, at this distance, I could, recall and describe my experiences and impressions of the peculiar aspect of Paris, in those strange times.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading GOSSIP AND COUNSEL My eventful journey was over at last.
give a description of
From this reading I need not, therefore, even if, at this distance, I could, recall and describe my experiences and impressions of the peculiar aspect of Paris, in those strange times.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading I need not, therefore, even if, at this distance, I could, recall and describe my experiences and impressions of the peculiar aspect of Paris, in those strange times.
divisible by two
From this reading I need not, therefore, even if, at this distance, I could, recall and describe my experiences and impressions of the peculiar aspect of Paris, in those strange times.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading GOSSIP AND COUNSEL My eventful journey was over at last.
every person
From this reading Everyone had read of the kind of excitement that followed the catastrophe of Napoleon, and the second restoration of the Bourbons.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Everyone had read of the kind of excitement that followed the catastrophe of Napoleon, and the second restoration of the Bourbons.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading I need not, therefore, even if, at this distance, I could, recall and describe my experiences and impressions of the peculiar aspect of Paris, in those strange times.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was, to be sure, my first visit.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Everyone had read of the kind of excitement that followed the catastrophe of Napoleon, and the second restoration of the Bourbons.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading I sat in my hotel window looking out upon brilliant Paris, which had, in a moment, recovered all its gaiety, and more than its accustomed bustle.
GOSSIPnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading GOSSIP AND COUNSEL My eventful journey was over at last.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I sat in my hotel window looking out upon brilliant Paris, which had, in a moment, recovered all its gaiety, and more than its accustomed bustle.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading I sat in my hotel window looking out upon brilliant Paris, which had, in a moment, recovered all its gaiety, and more than its accustomed bustle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I sat in my hotel window looking out upon brilliant Paris, which had, in a moment, recovered all its gaiety, and more than its accustomed bustle.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I need not, therefore, even if, at this distance, I could, recall and describe my experiences and impressions of the peculiar aspect of Paris, in those strange times.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading I need not, therefore, even if, at this distance, I could, recall and describe my experiences and impressions of the peculiar aspect of Paris, in those strange times.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I sat in my hotel window looking out upon brilliant Paris, which had, in a moment, recovered all its gaiety, and more than its accustomed bustle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, to be sure, my first visit.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I sat in my hotel window looking out upon brilliant Paris, which had, in a moment, recovered all its gaiety, and more than its accustomed bustle.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading GOSSIP AND COUNSEL My eventful journey was over at last.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Everyone had read of the kind of excitement that followed the catastrophe of Napoleon, and the second restoration of the Bourbons.
immediately past
From this reading GOSSIP AND COUNSEL My eventful journey was over at last.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I sat in my hotel window looking out upon brilliant Paris, which had, in a moment, recovered all its gaiety, and more than its accustomed bustle.
a particular point in time
From this reading I sat in my hotel window looking out upon brilliant Paris, which had, in a moment, recovered all its gaiety, and more than its accustomed bustle.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I sat in my hotel window looking out upon brilliant Paris, which had, in a moment, recovered all its gaiety, and more than its accustomed bustle.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading GOSSIP AND COUNSEL My eventful journey was over at last.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading Everyone had read of the kind of excitement that followed the catastrophe of Napoleon, and the second restoration of the Bourbons.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I need not, therefore, even if, at this distance, I could, recall and describe my experiences and impressions of the peculiar aspect of Paris, in those strange times.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I need not, therefore, even if, at this distance, I could, recall and describe my experiences and impressions of the peculiar aspect of Paris, in those strange times.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everyone had read of the kind of excitement that followed the catastrophe of Napoleon, and the second restoration of the Bourbons.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I sat in my hotel window looking out upon brilliant Paris, which had, in a moment, recovered all its gaiety, and more than its accustomed bustle.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading GOSSIP AND COUNSEL My eventful journey was over at last.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading I sat in my hotel window looking out upon brilliant Paris, which had, in a moment, recovered all its gaiety, and more than its accustomed bustle.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading I need not, therefore, even if, at this distance, I could, recall and describe my experiences and impressions of the peculiar aspect of Paris, in those strange times.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Everyone had read of the kind of excitement that followed the catastrophe of Napoleon, and the second restoration of the Bourbons.
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I need not, therefore, even if, at this distance, I could, recall and describe my experiences and impressions of the peculiar aspect of Paris, in those strange times.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading I sat in my hotel window looking out upon brilliant Paris, which had, in a moment, recovered all its gaiety, and more than its accustomed bustle.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading Everyone had read of the kind of excitement that followed the catastrophe of Napoleon, and the second restoration of the Bourbons.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I sat in my hotel window looking out upon brilliant Paris, which had, in a moment, recovered all its gaiety, and more than its accustomed bustle.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Everyone had read of the kind of excitement that followed the catastrophe of Napoleon, and the second restoration of the Bourbons.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I need not, therefore, even if, at this distance, I could, recall and describe my experiences and impressions of the peculiar aspect of Paris, in those strange times.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It was, to be sure, my first visit.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I sat in my hotel window looking out upon brilliant Paris, which had, in a moment, recovered all its gaiety, and more than its accustomed bustle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everyone had read of the kind of excitement that followed the catastrophe of Napoleon, and the second restoration of the Bourbons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Everyone had read of the kind of excitement that followed the catastrophe of Napoleon, and the second restoration of the Bourbons.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I need not, therefore, even if, at this distance, I could, recall and describe my experiences and impressions of the peculiar aspect of Paris, in those strange times.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I need not, therefore, even if, at this distance, I could, recall and describe my experiences and impressions of the peculiar aspect of Paris, in those strange times.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I need not, therefore, even if, at this distance, I could, recall and describe my experiences and impressions of the peculiar aspect of Paris, in those strange times.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I need not, therefore, even if, at this distance, I could, recall and describe my experiences and impressions of the peculiar aspect of Paris, in those strange times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was, to be sure, my first visit.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I sat in my hotel window looking out upon brilliant Paris, which had, in a moment, recovered all its gaiety, and more than its accustomed bustle.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was, to be sure, my first visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GOSSIP AND COUNSEL My eventful journey was over at last.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I sat in my hotel window looking out upon brilliant Paris, which had, in a moment, recovered all its gaiety, and more than its accustomed bustle.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading I sat in my hotel window looking out upon brilliant Paris, which had, in a moment, recovered all its gaiety, and more than its accustomed bustle.
