used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Very little was said about the disappearance of the falcon.
the state of being absent
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Hawking was postponed for the present, for, after the loss of Raymond's falcon was discovered, Bernard declared that he had not the heart to train another one immediately, even if a good bird could be easily obtained, which was not the case.
(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 In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE must now go back to the Chateau de Viteau, and see what has happened there since the departure of Louis for his new home.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Hawking was postponed for the present, for, after the loss of Raymond's falcon was discovered, Bernard declared that he had not the heart to train another one immediately, even if a good bird could be easily obtained, which was not the case.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading WE must now go back to the Chateau de Viteau, and see what has happened there since the departure of Louis for his new home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Hawking was postponed for the present, for, after the loss of Raymond's falcon was discovered, Bernard declared that he had not the heart to train another one immediately, even if a good bird could be easily obtained, which was not the case.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Hawking was postponed for the present, for, after the loss of Raymond's falcon was discovered, Bernard declared that he had not the heart to train another one immediately, even if a good bird could be easily obtained, which was not the case.
a youthful male person
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Hawking was postponed for the present, for, after the loss of Raymond's falcon was discovered, Bernard declared that he had not the heart to train another one immediately, even if a good bird could be easily obtained, which was not the case.
ChateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading WE must now go back to the Chateau de Viteau, and see what has happened there since the departure of Louis for his new home.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Hawking was postponed for the present, for, after the loss of Raymond's falcon was discovered, Bernard declared that he had not the heart to train another one immediately, even if a good bird could be easily obtained, which was not the case.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading WE must now go back to the Chateau de Viteau, and see what has happened there since the departure of Louis for his new home.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Hawking was postponed for the present, for, after the loss of Raymond's falcon was discovered, Bernard declared that he had not the heart to train another one immediately, even if a good bird could be easily obtained, which was not the case.
the act of departing
From this reading WE must now go back to the Chateau de Viteau, and see what has happened there since the departure of Louis for his new home.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Very little was said about the disappearance of the falcon.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Hawking was postponed for the present, for, after the loss of Raymond's falcon was discovered, Bernard declared that he had not the heart to train another one immediately, even if a good bird could be easily obtained, which was not the case.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Hawking was postponed for the present, for, after the loss of Raymond's falcon was discovered, Bernard declared that he had not the heart to train another one immediately, even if a good bird could be easily obtained, which was not the case.
employingverbUS /emˈplɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
divisible by two
From this reading Hawking was postponed for the present, for, after the loss of Raymond's falcon was discovered, Bernard declared that he had not the heart to train another one immediately, even if a good bird could be easily obtained, which was not the case.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
falconnounUS /ˈfælkən/
diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
From this reading Hawking was postponed for the present, for, after the loss of Raymond's falcon was discovered, Bernard declared that he had not the heart to train another one immediately, even if a good bird could be easily obtained, which was not the case.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WE must now go back to the Chateau de Viteau, and see what has happened there since the departure of Louis for his new home.
set up or found
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading WE must now go back to the Chateau de Viteau, and see what has happened there since the departure of Louis for his new home.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
grieveverbUS /ɡriːv/
feel grief
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WE must now go back to the Chateau de Viteau, and see what has happened there since the departure of Louis for his new home.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WE must now go back to the Chateau de Viteau, and see what has happened there since the departure of Louis for his new home.
HawkingnounUS /ˈhɔːkɪŋ/
English theoretical physicist (born in 1942)
From this reading Hawking was postponed for the present, for, after the loss of Raymond's falcon was discovered, Bernard declared that he had not the heart to train another one immediately, even if a good bird could be easily obtained, which was not the case.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Hawking was postponed for the present, for, after the loss of Raymond's falcon was discovered, Bernard declared that he had not the heart to train another one immediately, even if a good bird could be easily obtained, which was not the case.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WE must now go back to the Chateau de Viteau, and see what has happened there since the departure of Louis for his new home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading WE must now go back to the Chateau de Viteau, and see what has happened there since the departure of Louis for his new home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Hawking was postponed for the present, for, after the loss of Raymond's falcon was discovered, Bernard declared that he had not the heart to train another one immediately, even if a good bird could be easily obtained, which was not the case.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Hawking was postponed for the present, for, after the loss of Raymond's falcon was discovered, Bernard declared that he had not the heart to train another one immediately, even if a good bird could be easily obtained, which was not the case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
knightlyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtli/
characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Very little was said about the disappearance of the falcon.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
something that is lost
From this reading Hawking was postponed for the present, for, after the loss of Raymond's falcon was discovered, Bernard declared that he had not the heart to train another one immediately, even if a good bird could be easily obtained, which was not the case.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading WE must now go back to the Chateau de Viteau, and see what has happened there since the departure of Louis for his new home.
engage in
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading WE must now go back to the Chateau de Viteau, and see what has happened there since the departure of Louis for his new home.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading WE must now go back to the Chateau de Viteau, and see what has happened there since the departure of Louis for his new home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading WE must now go back to the Chateau de Viteau, and see what has happened there since the departure of Louis for his new home.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Hawking was postponed for the present, for, after the loss of Raymond's falcon was discovered, Bernard declared that he had not the heart to train another one immediately, even if a good bird could be easily obtained, which was not the case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE must now go back to the Chateau de Viteau, and see what has happened there since the departure of Louis for his new home.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hawking was postponed for the present, for, after the loss of Raymond's falcon was discovered, Bernard declared that he had not the heart to train another one immediately, even if a good bird could be easily obtained, which was not the case.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
out-door
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From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
playmatenounUS /ˈpleɪmeɪt/
a companion at play
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Hawking was postponed for the present, for, after the loss of Raymond's falcon was discovered, Bernard declared that he had not the heart to train another one immediately, even if a good bird could be easily obtained, which was not the case.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Hawking was postponed for the present, for, after the loss of Raymond's falcon was discovered, Bernard declared that he had not the heart to train another one immediately, even if a good bird could be easily obtained, which was not the case.
Raymond
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From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
Raymond's
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From this reading Hawking was postponed for the present, for, after the loss of Raymond's falcon was discovered, Bernard declared that he had not the heart to train another one immediately, even if a good bird could be easily obtained, which was not the case.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Very little was said about the disappearance of the falcon.
an educational institution
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading WE must now go back to the Chateau de Viteau, and see what has happened there since the departure of Louis for his new home.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading WE must now go back to the Chateau de Viteau, and see what has happened there since the departure of Louis for his new home.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
in the near future
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE must now go back to the Chateau de Viteau, and see what has happened there since the departure of Louis for his new home.
in or at that place or location
From this reading WE must now go back to the Chateau de Viteau, and see what has happened there since the departure of Louis for his new home.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE must now go back to the Chateau de Viteau, and see what has happened there since the departure of Louis for his new home.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Hawking was postponed for the present, for, after the loss of Raymond's falcon was discovered, Bernard declared that he had not the heart to train another one immediately, even if a good bird could be easily obtained, which was not the case.
precisely as stated
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
Viteau
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From this reading WE must now go back to the Chateau de Viteau, and see what has happened there since the departure of Louis for his new home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course, the boy was greatly missed by his mother and brother, but Raymond soon found himself so busy that he had not time enough to grieve very much over the absence of his old playmate.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE must now go back to the Chateau de Viteau, and see what has happened there since the departure of Louis for his new home.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WE must now go back to the Chateau de Viteau, and see what has happened there since the departure of Louis for his new home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hawking was postponed for the present, for, after the loss of Raymond's falcon was discovered, Bernard declared that he had not the heart to train another one immediately, even if a good bird could be easily obtained, which was not the case.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In order to prepare himself for the school at Paris he was obliged to study diligently, and in order that he might make a good appearance at the house of his cousin, with whom he was to live, Bernard insisted on his employing nearly all his leisure time in out-door exercises and knightly accomplishments.
