adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading And so I was compelled to drive back almost despairingly to the Rue St. Antoine, and there lie concealed, nursing my impatience, until my aunt should return.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
Antoine
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From this reading And so I was compelled to drive back almost despairingly to the Rue St. Antoine, and there lie concealed, nursing my impatience, until my aunt should return.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
auntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading And so I was compelled to drive back almost despairingly to the Rue St. Antoine, and there lie concealed, nursing my impatience, until my aunt should return.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading And so I was compelled to drive back almost despairingly to the Rue St. Antoine, and there lie concealed, nursing my impatience, until my aunt should return.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Michelot--in obedience to the orders I had given him--got down only to be informed that Madame la Duchesse was in the country.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
borneverbUS /bɔːrn/
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
compelledverbUS /kəmˈpeld/
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading And so I was compelled to drive back almost despairingly to the Rue St. Antoine, and there lie concealed, nursing my impatience, until my aunt should return.
concealedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːld/
not accessible to view
From this reading And so I was compelled to drive back almost despairingly to the Rue St. Antoine, and there lie concealed, nursing my impatience, until my aunt should return.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Michelot--in obedience to the orders I had given him--got down only to be informed that Madame la Duchesse was in the country.
DailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Daily I sent Michelot to the Hôtel de Luynes to make the same inquiry, and to return daily with the same dispiriting reply--that there was no news of Madame la Duchesse.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
despairinglyadverb
with desperation
From this reading And so I was compelled to drive back almost despairingly to the Rue St. Antoine, and there lie concealed, nursing my impatience, until my aunt should return.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The lackey who was summoned did not know where the lady might be found, nor when she might return to Paris.
dispiritingadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪŋ/
destructive of morale and self-reliance
From this reading Daily I sent Michelot to the Hôtel de Luynes to make the same inquiry, and to return daily with the same dispiriting reply--that there was no news of Madame la Duchesse.
DominiquenounUS /dɔːmɪˈniːk/
American breed of chicken having barred grey plumage raised for meat and brown eggs
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading And so I was compelled to drive back almost despairingly to the Rue St. Antoine, and there lie concealed, nursing my impatience, until my aunt should return.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
Duchesse
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From this reading Michelot--in obedience to the orders I had given him--got down only to be informed that Madame la Duchesse was in the country.
escutcheonnoun
a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The lackey who was summoned did not know where the lady might be found, nor when she might return to Paris.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Michelot--in obedience to the orders I had given him--got down only to be informed that Madame la Duchesse was in the country.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Michelot--in obedience to the orders I had given him--got down only to be informed that Madame la Duchesse was in the country.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Michelot--in obedience to the orders I had given him--got down only to be informed that Madame la Duchesse was in the country.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Michelot--in obedience to the orders I had given him--got down only to be informed that Madame la Duchesse was in the country.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
Hôtel
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From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading And so I was compelled to drive back almost despairingly to the Rue St. Antoine, and there lie concealed, nursing my impatience, until my aunt should return.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Michelot--in obedience to the orders I had given him--got down only to be informed that Madame la Duchesse was in the country.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading Daily I sent Michelot to the Hôtel de Luynes to make the same inquiry, and to return daily with the same dispiriting reply--that there was no news of Madame la Duchesse.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
Jacobins
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From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The lackey who was summoned did not know where the lady might be found, nor when she might return to Paris.
lanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Michelot--in obedience to the orders I had given him--got down only to be informed that Madame la Duchesse was in the country.
lackeynounUS /ˈlæki/
a male servant (especially a footman)
From this reading The lackey who was summoned did not know where the lady might be found, nor when she might return to Paris.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The lackey who was summoned did not know where the lady might be found, nor when she might return to Paris.
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading And so I was compelled to drive back almost despairingly to the Rue St. Antoine, and there lie concealed, nursing my impatience, until my aunt should return.
Luynes
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From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Michelot--in obedience to the orders I had given him--got down only to be informed that Madame la Duchesse was in the country.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Daily I sent Michelot to the Hôtel de Luynes to make the same inquiry, and to return daily with the same dispiriting reply--that there was no news of Madame la Duchesse.
Michelot
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From this reading Michelot--in obedience to the orders I had given him--got down only to be informed that Madame la Duchesse was in the country.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The lackey who was summoned did not know where the lady might be found, nor when she might return to Paris.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And so I was compelled to drive back almost despairingly to the Rue St. Antoine, and there lie concealed, nursing my impatience, until my aunt should return.
Neuf
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From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Daily I sent Michelot to the Hôtel de Luynes to make the same inquiry, and to return daily with the same dispiriting reply--that there was no news of Madame la Duchesse.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Daily I sent Michelot to the Hôtel de Luynes to make the same inquiry, and to return daily with the same dispiriting reply--that there was no news of Madame la Duchesse.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The lackey who was summoned did not know where the lady might be found, nor when she might return to Paris.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The lackey who was summoned did not know where the lady might be found, nor when she might return to Paris.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading And so I was compelled to drive back almost despairingly to the Rue St. Antoine, and there lie concealed, nursing my impatience, until my aunt should return.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading Michelot--in obedience to the orders I had given him--got down only to be informed that Madame la Duchesse was in the country.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Michelot--in obedience to the orders I had given him--got down only to be informed that Madame la Duchesse was in the country.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Michelot--in obedience to the orders I had given him--got down only to be informed that Madame la Duchesse was in the country.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The lackey who was summoned did not know where the lady might be found, nor when she might return to Paris.
Pont
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From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
portalsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəlz/
plural of “portal” — a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Daily I sent Michelot to the Hôtel de Luynes to make the same inquiry, and to return daily with the same dispiriting reply--that there was no news of Madame la Duchesse.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The lackey who was summoned did not know where the lady might be found, nor when she might return to Paris.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Daily I sent Michelot to the Hôtel de Luynes to make the same inquiry, and to return daily with the same dispiriting reply--that there was no news of Madame la Duchesse.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Daily I sent Michelot to the Hôtel de Luynes to make the same inquiry, and to return daily with the same dispiriting reply--that there was no news of Madame la Duchesse.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lackey who was summoned did not know where the lady might be found, nor when she might return to Paris.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And so I was compelled to drive back almost despairingly to the Rue St. Antoine, and there lie concealed, nursing my impatience, until my aunt should return.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
St
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From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading The lackey who was summoned did not know where the lady might be found, nor when she might return to Paris.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading And so I was compelled to drive back almost despairingly to the Rue St. Antoine, and there lie concealed, nursing my impatience, until my aunt should return.
titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading And so I was compelled to drive back almost despairingly to the Rue St. Antoine, and there lie concealed, nursing my impatience, until my aunt should return.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The lackey who was summoned did not know where the lady might be found, nor when she might return to Paris.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The lackey who was summoned did not know where the lady might be found, nor when she might return to Paris.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It wanted an hour or so to noon next day as I drove across the Pont Neuf in a closed carriage, and was borne down the Rue St. Dominique to the portals of that splendid palace, facing the Jacobins, which bears the title of the “Hôtel de Luynes,” and over the portals of which is carved the escutcheon of our house.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The lackey who was summoned did not know where the lady might be found, nor when she might return to Paris.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Daily I sent Michelot to the Hôtel de Luynes to make the same inquiry, and to return daily with the same dispiriting reply--that there was no news of Madame la Duchesse.
