AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days have elapsed since the conflagration of M. Hardy's factory.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about noon, and Rose-Pompon, alone in the chamber of the student, who was still absent, was breakfasting very gayly by the fireside; but how singular a breakfast! what a queer fire! how strange an apartment!
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading It was about noon, and Rose-Pompon, alone in the chamber of the student, who was still absent, was breakfasting very gayly by the fireside; but how singular a breakfast! what a queer fire! how strange an apartment!
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was about noon, and Rose-Pompon, alone in the chamber of the student, who was still absent, was breakfasting very gayly by the fireside; but how singular a breakfast! what a queer fire! how strange an apartment!
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was about noon, and Rose-Pompon, alone in the chamber of the student, who was still absent, was breakfasting very gayly by the fireside; but how singular a breakfast! what a queer fire! how strange an apartment!
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading It was about noon, and Rose-Pompon, alone in the chamber of the student, who was still absent, was breakfasting very gayly by the fireside; but how singular a breakfast! what a queer fire! how strange an apartment!
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Imagine a large room, lighted by two windows without curtains--for as they looked on empty space, the lodger had fear of being overlooked.
availedverbUS /əˈveɪld/
past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Imagine a large room, lighted by two windows without curtains--for as they looked on empty space, the lodger had fear of being overlooked.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading It was about noon, and Rose-Pompon, alone in the chamber of the student, who was still absent, was breakfasting very gayly by the fireside; but how singular a breakfast! what a queer fire! how strange an apartment!
breakfasting
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From this reading It was about noon, and Rose-Pompon, alone in the chamber of the student, who was still absent, was breakfasting very gayly by the fireside; but how singular a breakfast! what a queer fire! how strange an apartment!
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was about noon, and Rose-Pompon, alone in the chamber of the student, who was still absent, was breakfasting very gayly by the fireside; but how singular a breakfast! what a queer fire! how strange an apartment!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading It was about noon, and Rose-Pompon, alone in the chamber of the student, who was still absent, was breakfasting very gayly by the fireside; but how singular a breakfast! what a queer fire! how strange an apartment!
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 The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
conflagrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfləˈɡreɪʃən/
a very intense and uncontrolled fire
From this reading A few days have elapsed since the conflagration of M. Hardy's factory.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Imagine a large room, lighted by two windows without curtains--for as they looked on empty space, the lodger had fear of being overlooked.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days have elapsed since the conflagration of M. Hardy's factory.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading A few days have elapsed since the conflagration of M. Hardy's factory.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Imagine a large room, lighted by two windows without curtains--for as they looked on empty space, the lodger had fear of being overlooked.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading A few days have elapsed since the conflagration of M. Hardy's factory.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Imagine a large room, lighted by two windows without curtains--for as they looked on empty space, the lodger had fear of being overlooked.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days have elapsed since the conflagration of M. Hardy's factory.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading It was about noon, and Rose-Pompon, alone in the chamber of the student, who was still absent, was breakfasting very gayly by the fireside; but how singular a breakfast! what a queer fire! how strange an apartment!
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading It was about noon, and Rose-Pompon, alone in the chamber of the student, who was still absent, was breakfasting very gayly by the fireside; but how singular a breakfast! what a queer fire! how strange an apartment!
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Imagine a large room, lighted by two windows without curtains--for as they looked on empty space, the lodger had fear of being overlooked.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
gaylyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading It was about noon, and Rose-Pompon, alone in the chamber of the student, who was still absent, was breakfasting very gayly by the fireside; but how singular a breakfast! what a queer fire! how strange an apartment!
GO-BETWEENnoun
a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
From this reading THE GO-BETWEEN.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
Hardy'snounUS /ˈhɑːrdiz/
possessive form of “hardy” — United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957)
From this reading A few days have elapsed since the conflagration of M. Hardy's factory.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A few days have elapsed since the conflagration of M. Hardy's factory.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
how
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From this reading It was about noon, and Rose-Pompon, alone in the chamber of the student, who was still absent, was breakfasting very gayly by the fireside; but how singular a breakfast! what a queer fire! how strange an apartment!
ImagineverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒən/
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Imagine a large room, lighted by two windows without curtains--for as they looked on empty space, the lodger had fear of being overlooked.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about noon, and Rose-Pompon, alone in the chamber of the student, who was still absent, was breakfasting very gayly by the fireside; but how singular a breakfast! what a queer fire! how strange an apartment!
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Imagine a large room, lighted by two windows without curtains--for as they looked on empty space, the lodger had fear of being overlooked.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading Imagine a large room, lighted by two windows without curtains--for as they looked on empty space, the lodger had fear of being overlooked.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
lodgernoun
a tenant in someone's house
From this reading Imagine a large room, lighted by two windows without curtains--for as they looked on empty space, the lodger had fear of being overlooked.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Imagine a large room, lighted by two windows without curtains--for as they looked on empty space, the lodger had fear of being overlooked.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading A few days have elapsed since the conflagration of M. Hardy's factory.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading It was about noon, and Rose-Pompon, alone in the chamber of the student, who was still absent, was breakfasting very gayly by the fireside; but how singular a breakfast! what a queer fire! how strange an apartment!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few days have elapsed since the conflagration of M. Hardy's factory.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Imagine a large room, lighted by two windows without curtains--for as they looked on empty space, the lodger had fear of being overlooked.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading Imagine a large room, lighted by two windows without curtains--for as they looked on empty space, the lodger had fear of being overlooked.
PhilemonnounUS /fəˈleɪmən/
(Greek mythology) a simple countryman who offered hospitality to Zeus and Hermes when they came to earth without revealing their identities in order to test people's piety
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
queeradjectiveUS /kwɪr/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It was about noon, and Rose-Pompon, alone in the chamber of the student, who was still absent, was breakfasting very gayly by the fireside; but how singular a breakfast! what a queer fire! how strange an apartment!
RodinnounUS /ˈroʊdɪn/
French sculptor noted for his renderings of the human form (1840-1917)
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Imagine a large room, lighted by two windows without curtains--for as they looked on empty space, the lodger had fear of being overlooked.
Rose-Pompon
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From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
scruplenounUS /ˈskruːpəl/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A few days have elapsed since the conflagration of M. Hardy's factory.
singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading It was about noon, and Rose-Pompon, alone in the chamber of the student, who was still absent, was breakfasting very gayly by the fireside; but how singular a breakfast! what a queer fire! how strange an apartment!
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Imagine a large room, lighted by two windows without curtains--for as they looked on empty space, the lodger had fear of being overlooked.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was about noon, and Rose-Pompon, alone in the chamber of the student, who was still absent, was breakfasting very gayly by the fireside; but how singular a breakfast! what a queer fire! how strange an apartment!
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading It was about noon, and Rose-Pompon, alone in the chamber of the student, who was still absent, was breakfasting very gayly by the fireside; but how singular a breakfast! what a queer fire! how strange an apartment!
takesnounUS /teɪks/
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GO-BETWEEN.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Imagine a large room, lighted by two windows without curtains--for as they looked on empty space, the lodger had fear of being overlooked.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Imagine a large room, lighted by two windows without curtains--for as they looked on empty space, the lodger had fear of being overlooked.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It was about noon, and Rose-Pompon, alone in the chamber of the student, who was still absent, was breakfasting very gayly by the fireside; but how singular a breakfast! what a queer fire! how strange an apartment!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was about noon, and Rose-Pompon, alone in the chamber of the student, who was still absent, was breakfasting very gayly by the fireside; but how singular a breakfast! what a queer fire! how strange an apartment!
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Imagine a large room, lighted by two windows without curtains--for as they looked on empty space, the lodger had fear of being overlooked.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The following scene takes place in the Rue Clovis, in the house where Rodin had lodged, and which was still inhabited by Rose-Pompon, who, without the least scruple, availed herself of the household arrangements of her friend Philemon.
