used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A group of financiers had offered Theodore Massignac the sum of ten million francs in consideration of Noel Dorgeroux's secret and the right to work the amphitheatre.
the state of being absent
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
absencesnounUS /ˈæbsənsɪz/
plural of “absence” — the state of being absent
From this reading Now one of these absences synchronized with the murder of Noel Dorgeroux.
(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 But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
amphitheatrenounUS /ˈæmfəθiˈeɪtər/
a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)
From this reading A group of financiers had offered Theodore Massignac the sum of ten million francs in consideration of Noel Dorgeroux's secret and the right to work the amphitheatre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A group of financiers had offered Theodore Massignac the sum of ten million francs in consideration of Noel Dorgeroux's secret and the right to work the amphitheatre.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
react verbally
From this reading Theodore Massignac was to give them his answer next day.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading SUPREME VISIONS The exhibition of the following day was preceded by two important pieces of news which appeared in the evening papers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SUPREME VISIONS The exhibition of the following day was preceded by two important pieces of news which appeared in the evening papers.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading A group of financiers had offered Theodore Massignac the sum of ten million francs in consideration of Noel Dorgeroux's secret and the right to work the amphitheatre.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SUPREME VISIONS The exhibition of the following day was preceded by two important pieces of news which appeared in the evening papers.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
Dorgeroux
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From this reading Now one of these absences synchronized with the murder of Noel Dorgeroux.
Dorgeroux's
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From this reading A group of financiers had offered Theodore Massignac the sum of ten million francs in consideration of Noel Dorgeroux's secret and the right to work the amphitheatre.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading SUPREME VISIONS The exhibition of the following day was preceded by two important pieces of news which appeared in the evening papers.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading SUPREME VISIONS The exhibition of the following day was preceded by two important pieces of news which appeared in the evening papers.
feignedadjectiveUS /feɪnd/
not genuine
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
financiersnounUS /ˌfɪnənˈsɪrz/
plural of “financier” — a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
From this reading A group of financiers had offered Theodore Massignac the sum of ten million francs in consideration of Noel Dorgeroux's secret and the right to work the amphitheatre.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading SUPREME VISIONS The exhibition of the following day was preceded by two important pieces of news which appeared in the evening papers.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
francsnounUS /fræŋks/
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading A group of financiers had offered Theodore Massignac the sum of ten million francs in consideration of Noel Dorgeroux's secret and the right to work the amphitheatre.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Theodore Massignac was to give them his answer next day.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A group of financiers had offered Theodore Massignac the sum of ten million francs in consideration of Noel Dorgeroux's secret and the right to work the amphitheatre.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A group of financiers had offered Theodore Massignac the sum of ten million francs in consideration of Noel Dorgeroux's secret and the right to work the amphitheatre.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Theodore Massignac was to give them his answer next day.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
of great significance or value
From this reading SUPREME VISIONS The exhibition of the following day was preceded by two important pieces of news which appeared in the evening papers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUPREME VISIONS The exhibition of the following day was preceded by two important pieces of news which appeared in the evening papers.
immediately past
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
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 But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
maid-of-all-work
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From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
Massignac
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From this reading A group of financiers had offered Theodore Massignac the sum of ten million francs in consideration of Noel Dorgeroux's secret and the right to work the amphitheatre.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading A group of financiers had offered Theodore Massignac the sum of ten million francs in consideration of Noel Dorgeroux's secret and the right to work the amphitheatre.
a particular point in time
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Now one of these absences synchronized with the murder of Noel Dorgeroux.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
information about recent and important events
From this reading SUPREME VISIONS The exhibition of the following day was preceded by two important pieces of news which appeared in the evening papers.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Theodore Massignac was to give them his answer next day.
NoelnounUS /noʊˈel/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading A group of financiers had offered Theodore Massignac the sum of ten million francs in consideration of Noel Dorgeroux's secret and the right to work the amphitheatre.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
something you have to do
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUPREME VISIONS The exhibition of the following day was preceded by two important pieces of news which appeared in the evening papers.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading A group of financiers had offered Theodore Massignac the sum of ten million francs in consideration of Noel Dorgeroux's secret and the right to work the amphitheatre.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now one of these absences synchronized with the murder of Noel Dorgeroux.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading SUPREME VISIONS The exhibition of the following day was preceded by two important pieces of news which appeared in the evening papers.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading SUPREME VISIONS The exhibition of the following day was preceded by two important pieces of news which appeared in the evening papers.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading SUPREME VISIONS The exhibition of the following day was preceded by two important pieces of news which appeared in the evening papers.
precisely, exactly
From this reading A group of financiers had offered Theodore Massignac the sum of ten million francs in consideration of Noel Dorgeroux's secret and the right to work the amphitheatre.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading A group of financiers had offered Theodore Massignac the sum of ten million francs in consideration of Noel Dorgeroux's secret and the right to work the amphitheatre.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
a quantity of money
From this reading A group of financiers had offered Theodore Massignac the sum of ten million francs in consideration of Noel Dorgeroux's secret and the right to work the amphitheatre.
SUPREMEadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading SUPREME VISIONS The exhibition of the following day was preceded by two important pieces of news which appeared in the evening papers.
synchronizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋkrənaɪzd/
operating in unison
From this reading Now one of these absences synchronized with the murder of Noel Dorgeroux.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading A group of financiers had offered Theodore Massignac the sum of ten million francs in consideration of Noel Dorgeroux's secret and the right to work the amphitheatre.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUPREME VISIONS The exhibition of the following day was preceded by two important pieces of news which appeared in the evening papers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Theodore Massignac was to give them his answer next day.
Theodore
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From this reading A group of financiers had offered Theodore Massignac the sum of ten million francs in consideration of Noel Dorgeroux's secret and the right to work the amphitheatre.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Now one of these absences synchronized with the murder of Noel Dorgeroux.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A group of financiers had offered Theodore Massignac the sum of ten million francs in consideration of Noel Dorgeroux's secret and the right to work the amphitheatre.
ToulousenounUS /tuːˈluːz/
a city on the Garonne River in southern France to the southeast of Bordeaux; a cultural center of medieval Europe
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SUPREME VISIONS The exhibition of the following day was preceded by two important pieces of news which appeared in the evening papers.
VISIONSnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading SUPREME VISIONS The exhibition of the following day was preceded by two important pieces of news which appeared in the evening papers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUPREME VISIONS The exhibition of the following day was preceded by two important pieces of news which appeared in the evening papers.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SUPREME VISIONS The exhibition of the following day was preceded by two important pieces of news which appeared in the evening papers.
which person or people
From this reading But, at the last moment, a telegram from the south of France announced that the maid-of-all-work who had nursed Massignac in his house at Toulouse, a few weeks before, now declared that her master's illness was feigned and that Massignac had left the house on several occasions, each time carefully concealing his absence from all the neighbours.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now one of these absences synchronized with the murder of Noel Dorgeroux.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A group of financiers had offered Theodore Massignac the sum of ten million francs in consideration of Noel Dorgeroux's secret and the right to work the amphitheatre.
