4
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The following scene took place on the morrow of the day in which Father d'Aigrigny had been so rudely degraded by Rodin to the subaltern position formerly occupied by the socius.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The following scene took place on the morrow of the day in which Father d'Aigrigny had been so rudely degraded by Rodin to the subaltern position formerly occupied by the socius.
charcoalnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrkoʊl/
a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air
From this reading On the ground-floor, in front of the house, was a half-subterraneous shop, in which was sold charcoal, fagots, vegetables, and milk.
ClovisnounUS /ˈkloʊvɪs/
king of the Franks who unified Gaul and established his capital at Paris and founded the Frankish monarchy; his name was rendered as Gallic “Louis” (466-511)
From this reading It is well known that the Rue Clovis is one of the most solitary streets in the Montagne St. Genevieve district.
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
d'Aigrigny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The following scene took place on the morrow of the day in which Father d'Aigrigny had been so rudely degraded by Rodin to the subaltern position formerly occupied by the socius.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The following scene took place on the morrow of the day in which Father d'Aigrigny had been so rudely degraded by Rodin to the subaltern position formerly occupied by the socius.
degradedadjectiveUS /dɪˈɡreɪdəd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading The following scene took place on the morrow of the day in which Father d'Aigrigny had been so rudely degraded by Rodin to the subaltern position formerly occupied by the socius.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading It is well known that the Rue Clovis is one of the most solitary streets in the Montagne St. Genevieve district.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
fagots
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the ground-floor, in front of the house, was a half-subterraneous shop, in which was sold charcoal, fagots, vegetables, and milk.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The following scene took place on the morrow of the day in which Father d'Aigrigny had been so rudely degraded by Rodin to the subaltern position formerly occupied by the socius.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following scene took place on the morrow of the day in which Father d'Aigrigny had been so rudely degraded by Rodin to the subaltern position formerly occupied by the socius.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading The following scene took place on the morrow of the day in which Father d'Aigrigny had been so rudely degraded by Rodin to the subaltern position formerly occupied by the socius.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading On the ground-floor, in front of the house, was a half-subterraneous shop, in which was sold charcoal, fagots, vegetables, and milk.
Genevieve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is well known that the Rue Clovis is one of the most solitary streets in the Montagne St. Genevieve district.
gloomyadjectiveUS /ˈɡluːmi/
depressingly dark
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
ground-flooradjective
on the floor closest to level with the ground
From this reading On the ground-floor, in front of the house, was a half-subterraneous shop, in which was sold charcoal, fagots, vegetables, and milk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The following scene took place on the morrow of the day in which Father d'Aigrigny had been so rudely degraded by Rodin to the subaltern position formerly occupied by the socius.
half-subterraneous
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the ground-floor, in front of the house, was a half-subterraneous shop, in which was sold charcoal, fagots, vegetables, and milk.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The following scene took place on the morrow of the day in which Father d'Aigrigny had been so rudely degraded by Rodin to the subaltern position formerly occupied by the socius.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is well known that the Rue Clovis is one of the most solitary streets in the Montagne St. Genevieve district.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is well known that the Rue Clovis is one of the most solitary streets in the Montagne St. Genevieve district.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It is well known that the Rue Clovis is one of the most solitary streets in the Montagne St. Genevieve district.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
milknounUS /mɪlk/
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading On the ground-floor, in front of the house, was a half-subterraneous shop, in which was sold charcoal, fagots, vegetables, and milk.
miserableadjectiveUS /ˈmɪzərəbəl/
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
Montagne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is well known that the Rue Clovis is one of the most solitary streets in the Montagne St. Genevieve district.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading The following scene took place on the morrow of the day in which Father d'Aigrigny had been so rudely degraded by Rodin to the subaltern position formerly occupied by the socius.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is well known that the Rue Clovis is one of the most solitary streets in the Montagne St. Genevieve district.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading The following scene took place on the morrow of the day in which Father d'Aigrigny had been so rudely degraded by Rodin to the subaltern position formerly occupied by the socius.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The following scene took place on the morrow of the day in which Father d'Aigrigny had been so rudely degraded by Rodin to the subaltern position formerly occupied by the socius.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The following scene took place on the morrow of the day in which Father d'Aigrigny had been so rudely degraded by Rodin to the subaltern position formerly occupied by the socius.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is well known that the Rue Clovis is one of the most solitary streets in the Montagne St. Genevieve district.
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The following scene took place on the morrow of the day in which Father d'Aigrigny had been so rudely degraded by Rodin to the subaltern position formerly occupied by the socius.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The following scene took place on the morrow of the day in which Father d'Aigrigny had been so rudely degraded by Rodin to the subaltern position formerly occupied by the socius.
principalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
RodinnounUS /ˈroʊdɪn/
French sculptor noted for his renderings of the human form (1840-1917)
From this reading The following scene took place on the morrow of the day in which Father d'Aigrigny had been so rudely degraded by Rodin to the subaltern position formerly occupied by the socius.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading The following scene took place on the morrow of the day in which Father d'Aigrigny had been so rudely degraded by Rodin to the subaltern position formerly occupied by the socius.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading It is well known that the Rue Clovis is one of the most solitary streets in the Montagne St. Genevieve district.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The following scene took place on the morrow of the day in which Father d'Aigrigny had been so rudely degraded by Rodin to the subaltern position formerly occupied by the socius.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading On the ground-floor, in front of the house, was a half-subterraneous shop, in which was sold charcoal, fagots, vegetables, and milk.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The following scene took place on the morrow of the day in which Father d'Aigrigny had been so rudely degraded by Rodin to the subaltern position formerly occupied by the socius.
socius
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The following scene took place on the morrow of the day in which Father d'Aigrigny had been so rudely degraded by Rodin to the subaltern position formerly occupied by the socius.
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading On the ground-floor, in front of the house, was a half-subterraneous shop, in which was sold charcoal, fagots, vegetables, and milk.
solitaryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləteri/
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading It is well known that the Rue Clovis is one of the most solitary streets in the Montagne St. Genevieve district.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is well known that the Rue Clovis is one of the most solitary streets in the Montagne St. Genevieve district.
STRANGERnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading THE STRANGER.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It is well known that the Rue Clovis is one of the most solitary streets in the Montagne St. Genevieve district.
subalternnoun
a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain
From this reading The following scene took place on the morrow of the day in which Father d'Aigrigny had been so rudely degraded by Rodin to the subaltern position formerly occupied by the socius.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is well known that the Rue Clovis is one of the most solitary streets in the Montagne St. Genevieve district.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRANGER.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The following scene took place on the morrow of the day in which Father d'Aigrigny had been so rudely degraded by Rodin to the subaltern position formerly occupied by the socius.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The following scene took place on the morrow of the day in which Father d'Aigrigny had been so rudely degraded by Rodin to the subaltern position formerly occupied by the socius.
vegetablesnounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəlz/
plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading On the ground-floor, in front of the house, was a half-subterraneous shop, in which was sold charcoal, fagots, vegetables, and milk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the epoch of this narrative, the house No. 4, in this street, was composed of one principal building, through which ran a dark passage, leading to a little, gloomy court, at the end of which was a second building, in a singularly miserable and dilapidated condition.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It is well known that the Rue Clovis is one of the most solitary streets in the Montagne St. Genevieve district.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The following scene took place on the morrow of the day in which Father d'Aigrigny had been so rudely degraded by Rodin to the subaltern position formerly occupied by the socius.
