adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not only in nature had a change been wrought, but in my very self.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading An hour after I had quitted the Hôtel de Luynes, Michelot and I left Paris by the barrier St. Michel and took the Orleans road.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
aimlessadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmləs/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading My journey then had been aimless, and I had scarcely known whither I was bound nor had I fostered any great concern thereon.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Now I rode in hot haste with a determined purpose, a man of altered fortunes and altered character.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour after I had quitted the Hôtel de Luynes, Michelot and I left Paris by the barrier St. Michel and took the Orleans road.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An hour after I had quitted the Hôtel de Luynes, Michelot and I left Paris by the barrier St. Michel and took the Orleans road.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading My journey then had been aimless, and I had scarcely known whither I was bound nor had I fostered any great concern thereon.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading An hour after I had quitted the Hôtel de Luynes, Michelot and I left Paris by the barrier St. Michel and took the Orleans road.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Not only in nature had a change been wrought, but in my very self.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading My journey then had been aimless, and I had scarcely known whither I was bound nor had I fostered any great concern thereon.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only in nature had a change been wrought, but in my very self.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An hour after I had quitted the Hôtel de Luynes, Michelot and I left Paris by the barrier St. Michel and took the Orleans road.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Not only in nature had a change been wrought, but in my very self.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Now I rode in hot haste with a determined purpose, a man of altered fortunes and altered character.
concernnounUS /kənˈsɜːrn/
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading My journey then had been aimless, and I had scarcely known whither I was bound nor had I fostered any great concern thereon.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading An hour after I had quitted the Hôtel de Luynes, Michelot and I left Paris by the barrier St. Michel and took the Orleans road.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading Now I rode in hot haste with a determined purpose, a man of altered fortunes and altered character.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Now I rode in hot haste with a determined purpose, a man of altered fortunes and altered character.
fosteredverbUS /ˈfɑːstərd/
past form of “foster” — promote the growth of
From this reading My journey then had been aimless, and I had scarcely known whither I was bound nor had I fostered any great concern thereon.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading My journey then had been aimless, and I had scarcely known whither I was bound nor had I fostered any great concern thereon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An hour after I had quitted the Hôtel de Luynes, Michelot and I left Paris by the barrier St. Michel and took the Orleans road.
hastenounUS /heɪst/
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Now I rode in hot haste with a determined purpose, a man of altered fortunes and altered character.
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Now I rode in hot haste with a determined purpose, a man of altered fortunes and altered character.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour after I had quitted the Hôtel de Luynes, Michelot and I left Paris by the barrier St. Michel and took the Orleans road.
How
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From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
Hôtel
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From this reading An hour after I had quitted the Hôtel de Luynes, Michelot and I left Paris by the barrier St. Michel and took the Orleans road.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading An hour after I had quitted the Hôtel de Luynes, Michelot and I left Paris by the barrier St. Michel and took the Orleans road.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading My journey then had been aimless, and I had scarcely known whither I was bound nor had I fostered any great concern thereon.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading An hour after I had quitted the Hôtel de Luynes, Michelot and I left Paris by the barrier St. Michel and took the Orleans road.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
Luynes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An hour after I had quitted the Hôtel de Luynes, Michelot and I left Paris by the barrier St. Michel and took the Orleans road.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Now I rode in hot haste with a determined purpose, a man of altered fortunes and altered character.
Michel
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From this reading An hour after I had quitted the Hôtel de Luynes, Michelot and I left Paris by the barrier St. Michel and took the Orleans road.
Michelot
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From this reading An hour after I had quitted the Hôtel de Luynes, Michelot and I left Paris by the barrier St. Michel and took the Orleans road.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Not only in nature had a change been wrought, but in my very self.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Not only in nature had a change been wrought, but in my very self.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading My journey then had been aimless, and I had scarcely known whither I was bound nor had I fostered any great concern thereon.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only in nature had a change been wrought, but in my very self.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now I rode in hot haste with a determined purpose, a man of altered fortunes and altered character.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now I rode in hot haste with a determined purpose, a man of altered fortunes and altered character.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Not only in nature had a change been wrought, but in my very self.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading An hour after I had quitted the Hôtel de Luynes, Michelot and I left Paris by the barrier St. Michel and took the Orleans road.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading An hour after I had quitted the Hôtel de Luynes, Michelot and I left Paris by the barrier St. Michel and took the Orleans road.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Now I rode in hot haste with a determined purpose, a man of altered fortunes and altered character.
quitted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An hour after I had quitted the Hôtel de Luynes, Michelot and I left Paris by the barrier St. Michel and took the Orleans road.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading An hour after I had quitted the Hôtel de Luynes, Michelot and I left Paris by the barrier St. Michel and took the Orleans road.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Now I rode in hot haste with a determined purpose, a man of altered fortunes and altered character.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading My journey then had been aimless, and I had scarcely known whither I was bound nor had I fostered any great concern thereon.
selfnounUS /self/
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Not only in nature had a change been wrought, but in my very self.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An hour after I had quitted the Hôtel de Luynes, Michelot and I left Paris by the barrier St. Michel and took the Orleans road.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An hour after I had quitted the Hôtel de Luynes, Michelot and I left Paris by the barrier St. Michel and took the Orleans road.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading My journey then had been aimless, and I had scarcely known whither I was bound nor had I fostered any great concern thereon.
thereonadverbUS /ðeˈrɔːn/
on that
From this reading My journey then had been aimless, and I had scarcely known whither I was bound nor had I fostered any great concern thereon.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading An hour after I had quitted the Hôtel de Luynes, Michelot and I left Paris by the barrier St. Michel and took the Orleans road.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Not only in nature had a change been wrought, but in my very self.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My journey then had been aimless, and I had scarcely known whither I was bound nor had I fostered any great concern thereon.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading How different it looked in the bright June sunshine, to the picture which it had presented to our eyes on that February evening, four months ago, when last we had set out upon that same journey!
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading My journey then had been aimless, and I had scarcely known whither I was bound nor had I fostered any great concern thereon.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now I rode in hot haste with a determined purpose, a man of altered fortunes and altered character.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading Not only in nature had a change been wrought, but in my very self.
