having companions or an escort
From this reading What _was_ important--what, in the estimation of Monsieur Vicot, distinguished this hour so unenviably from its fellows, was the variety of distressing physical symptoms which, in his own person, inevitably accompanied it.
anew
From this reading On the following Thursday morning, the bell of St. Germain-des-Pres was striking the hour of eleven when Monsieur Jules Vicot opened his eyes, instantly closed them again, and groaned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was the hour which he disliked more than any other of the twenty-four, this of awakening, and from day to day it did not differ in essential details.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading It was the hour which he disliked more than any other of the twenty-four, this of awakening, and from day to day it did not differ in essential details.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The weather might be hot or cold, fair or foul, wet or dry--that was one thing and not important.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading On the following Thursday morning, the bell of St. Germain-des-Pres was striking the hour of eleven when Monsieur Jules Vicot opened his eyes, instantly closed them again, and groaned.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading On the following Thursday morning, the bell of St. Germain-des-Pres was striking the hour of eleven when Monsieur Jules Vicot opened his eyes, instantly closed them again, and groaned.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The weather might be hot or cold, fair or foul, wet or dry--that was one thing and not important.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the hour which he disliked more than any other of the twenty-four, this of awakening, and from day to day it did not differ in essential details.
true confidential information
From this reading It was the hour which he disliked more than any other of the twenty-four, this of awakening, and from day to day it did not differ in essential details.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was the hour which he disliked more than any other of the twenty-four, this of awakening, and from day to day it did not differ in essential details.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading It was the hour which he disliked more than any other of the twenty-four, this of awakening, and from day to day it did not differ in essential details.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading It was the hour which he disliked more than any other of the twenty-four, this of awakening, and from day to day it did not differ in essential details.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading What _was_ important--what, in the estimation of Monsieur Vicot, distinguished this hour so unenviably from its fellows, was the variety of distressing physical symptoms which, in his own person, inevitably accompanied it.
distressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstresɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading What _was_ important--what, in the estimation of Monsieur Vicot, distinguished this hour so unenviably from its fellows, was the variety of distressing physical symptoms which, in his own person, inevitably accompanied it.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The weather might be hot or cold, fair or foul, wet or dry--that was one thing and not important.
being one more than ten
From this reading On the following Thursday morning, the bell of St. Germain-des-Pres was striking the hour of eleven when Monsieur Jules Vicot opened his eyes, instantly closed them again, and groaned.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading It was the hour which he disliked more than any other of the twenty-four, this of awakening, and from day to day it did not differ in essential details.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading What _was_ important--what, in the estimation of Monsieur Vicot, distinguished this hour so unenviably from its fellows, was the variety of distressing physical symptoms which, in his own person, inevitably accompanied it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading On the following Thursday morning, the bell of St. Germain-des-Pres was striking the hour of eleven when Monsieur Jules Vicot opened his eyes, instantly closed them again, and groaned.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The weather might be hot or cold, fair or foul, wet or dry--that was one thing and not important.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading THE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading What _was_ important--what, in the estimation of Monsieur Vicot, distinguished this hour so unenviably from its fellows, was the variety of distressing physical symptoms which, in his own person, inevitably accompanied it.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following Thursday morning, the bell of St. Germain-des-Pres was striking the hour of eleven when Monsieur Jules Vicot opened his eyes, instantly closed them again, and groaned.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading The weather might be hot or cold, fair or foul, wet or dry--that was one thing and not important.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was the hour which he disliked more than any other of the twenty-four, this of awakening, and from day to day it did not differ in essential details.
Germain-des-Pres
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From this reading On the following Thursday morning, the bell of St. Germain-des-Pres was striking the hour of eleven when Monsieur Jules Vicot opened his eyes, instantly closed them again, and groaned.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading On the following Thursday morning, the bell of St. Germain-des-Pres was striking the hour of eleven when Monsieur Jules Vicot opened his eyes, instantly closed them again, and groaned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the hour which he disliked more than any other of the twenty-four, this of awakening, and from day to day it did not differ in essential details.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the following Thursday morning, the bell of St. Germain-des-Pres was striking the hour of eleven when Monsieur Jules Vicot opened his eyes, instantly closed them again, and groaned.
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 The weather might be hot or cold, fair or foul, wet or dry--that was one thing and not important.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading On the following Thursday morning, the bell of St. Germain-des-Pres was striking the hour of eleven when Monsieur Jules Vicot opened his eyes, instantly closed them again, and groaned.
of great significance or value
From this reading The weather might be hot or cold, fair or foul, wet or dry--that was one thing and not important.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the hour which he disliked more than any other of the twenty-four, this of awakening, and from day to day it did not differ in essential details.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading What _was_ important--what, in the estimation of Monsieur Vicot, distinguished this hour so unenviably from its fellows, was the variety of distressing physical symptoms which, in his own person, inevitably accompanied it.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading On the following Thursday morning, the bell of St. Germain-des-Pres was striking the hour of eleven when Monsieur Jules Vicot opened his eyes, instantly closed them again, and groaned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the hour which he disliked more than any other of the twenty-four, this of awakening, and from day to day it did not differ in essential details.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading What _was_ important--what, in the estimation of Monsieur Vicot, distinguished this hour so unenviably from its fellows, was the variety of distressing physical symptoms which, in his own person, inevitably accompanied it.
Jules
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From this reading On the following Thursday morning, the bell of St. Germain-des-Pres was striking the hour of eleven when Monsieur Jules Vicot opened his eyes, instantly closed them again, and groaned.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The weather might be hot or cold, fair or foul, wet or dry--that was one thing and not important.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading On the following Thursday morning, the bell of St. Germain-des-Pres was striking the hour of eleven when Monsieur Jules Vicot opened his eyes, instantly closed them again, and groaned.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was the hour which he disliked more than any other of the twenty-four, this of awakening, and from day to day it did not differ in essential details.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the following Thursday morning, the bell of St. Germain-des-Pres was striking the hour of eleven when Monsieur Jules Vicot opened his eyes, instantly closed them again, and groaned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was the hour which he disliked more than any other of the twenty-four, this of awakening, and from day to day it did not differ in essential details.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the following Thursday morning, the bell of St. Germain-des-Pres was striking the hour of eleven when Monsieur Jules Vicot opened his eyes, instantly closed them again, and groaned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following Thursday morning, the bell of St. Germain-des-Pres was striking the hour of eleven when Monsieur Jules Vicot opened his eyes, instantly closed them again, and groaned.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The weather might be hot or cold, fair or foul, wet or dry--that was one thing and not important.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading On the following Thursday morning, the bell of St. Germain-des-Pres was striking the hour of eleven when Monsieur Jules Vicot opened his eyes, instantly closed them again, and groaned.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The weather might be hot or cold, fair or foul, wet or dry--that was one thing and not important.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was the hour which he disliked more than any other of the twenty-four, this of awakening, and from day to day it did not differ in essential details.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading What _was_ important--what, in the estimation of Monsieur Vicot, distinguished this hour so unenviably from its fellows, was the variety of distressing physical symptoms which, in his own person, inevitably accompanied it.
a human being
From this reading What _was_ important--what, in the estimation of Monsieur Vicot, distinguished this hour so unenviably from its fellows, was the variety of distressing physical symptoms which, in his own person, inevitably accompanied it.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading What _was_ important--what, in the estimation of Monsieur Vicot, distinguished this hour so unenviably from its fellows, was the variety of distressing physical symptoms which, in his own person, inevitably accompanied it.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading THE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading What _was_ important--what, in the estimation of Monsieur Vicot, distinguished this hour so unenviably from its fellows, was the variety of distressing physical symptoms which, in his own person, inevitably accompanied it.
St
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From this reading On the following Thursday morning, the bell of St. Germain-des-Pres was striking the hour of eleven when Monsieur Jules Vicot opened his eyes, instantly closed them again, and groaned.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading On the following Thursday morning, the bell of St. Germain-des-Pres was striking the hour of eleven when Monsieur Jules Vicot opened his eyes, instantly closed them again, and groaned.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading What _was_ important--what, in the estimation of Monsieur Vicot, distinguished this hour so unenviably from its fellows, was the variety of distressing physical symptoms which, in his own person, inevitably accompanied it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was the hour which he disliked more than any other of the twenty-four, this of awakening, and from day to day it did not differ in essential details.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The weather might be hot or cold, fair or foul, wet or dry--that was one thing and not important.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On the following Thursday morning, the bell of St. Germain-des-Pres was striking the hour of eleven when Monsieur Jules Vicot opened his eyes, instantly closed them again, and groaned.
a special situation
From this reading The weather might be hot or cold, fair or foul, wet or dry--that was one thing and not important.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was the hour which he disliked more than any other of the twenty-four, this of awakening, and from day to day it did not differ in essential details.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading On the following Thursday morning, the bell of St. Germain-des-Pres was striking the hour of eleven when Monsieur Jules Vicot opened his eyes, instantly closed them again, and groaned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the hour which he disliked more than any other of the twenty-four, this of awakening, and from day to day it did not differ in essential details.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading It was the hour which he disliked more than any other of the twenty-four, this of awakening, and from day to day it did not differ in essential details.
unenviably
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From this reading What _was_ important--what, in the estimation of Monsieur Vicot, distinguished this hour so unenviably from its fellows, was the variety of distressing physical symptoms which, in his own person, inevitably accompanied it.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading What _was_ important--what, in the estimation of Monsieur Vicot, distinguished this hour so unenviably from its fellows, was the variety of distressing physical symptoms which, in his own person, inevitably accompanied it.
Vicot
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From this reading On the following Thursday morning, the bell of St. Germain-des-Pres was striking the hour of eleven when Monsieur Jules Vicot opened his eyes, instantly closed them again, and groaned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the following Thursday morning, the bell of St. Germain-des-Pres was striking the hour of eleven when Monsieur Jules Vicot opened his eyes, instantly closed them again, and groaned.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather might be hot or cold, fair or foul, wet or dry--that was one thing and not important.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading The weather might be hot or cold, fair or foul, wet or dry--that was one thing and not important.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What _was_ important--what, in the estimation of Monsieur Vicot, distinguished this hour so unenviably from its fellows, was the variety of distressing physical symptoms which, in his own person, inevitably accompanied it.
at the time that
From this reading On the following Thursday morning, the bell of St. Germain-des-Pres was striking the hour of eleven when Monsieur Jules Vicot opened his eyes, instantly closed them again, and groaned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the hour which he disliked more than any other of the twenty-four, this of awakening, and from day to day it did not differ in essential details.
