used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He busied himself during the morning in arranging his affairs, and purchased a first-class ticket at the Compagnie de Navigation Sud Atlantique, and spent the rest of the afternoon in seeing the sights of the town.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading After dinner he went out for a stroll and purchased an evening paper at one of the kiosks, and to his horror he saw in large type a detailed account of the death of General Duval.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He busied himself during the morning in arranging his affairs, and purchased a first-class ticket at the Compagnie de Navigation Sud Atlantique, and spent the rest of the afternoon in seeing the sights of the town.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After dinner he went out for a stroll and purchased an evening paper at one of the kiosks, and to his horror he saw in large type a detailed account of the death of General Duval.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He busied himself during the morning in arranging his affairs, and purchased a first-class ticket at the Compagnie de Navigation Sud Atlantique, and spent the rest of the afternoon in seeing the sights of the town.
alighting
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From this reading On alighting at the terminus at Bordeaux he glanced round to see that no one was observing him, and being satisfied on that score he bid the cocher drive to the Hotel Montesquieu.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Thank goodness," he said to himself, "I am safe at last, and this day week I shall be on board _La Gascogne_, bound for Rio de Janeiro and no one will recognise me there."
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After dinner he went out for a stroll and purchased an evening paper at one of the kiosks, and to his horror he saw in large type a detailed account of the death of General Duval.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading He busied himself during the morning in arranging his affairs, and purchased a first-class ticket at the Compagnie de Navigation Sud Atlantique, and spent the rest of the afternoon in seeing the sights of the town.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On alighting at the terminus at Bordeaux he glanced round to see that no one was observing him, and being satisfied on that score he bid the cocher drive to the Hotel Montesquieu.
Atlantique
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From this reading NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Thank goodness," he said to himself, "I am safe at last, and this day week I shall be on board _La Gascogne_, bound for Rio de Janeiro and no one will recognise me there."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On alighting at the terminus at Bordeaux he glanced round to see that no one was observing him, and being satisfied on that score he bid the cocher drive to the Hotel Montesquieu.
propose a payment
From this reading On alighting at the terminus at Bordeaux he glanced round to see that no one was observing him, and being satisfied on that score he bid the cocher drive to the Hotel Montesquieu.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading "Thank goodness," he said to himself, "I am safe at last, and this day week I shall be on board _La Gascogne_, bound for Rio de Janeiro and no one will recognise me there."
BordeauxnounUS /bɔːrˈdoʊ/
a port city in southwestern France; a major center of the wine trade
From this reading NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
confined by bonds
From this reading "Thank goodness," he said to himself, "I am safe at last, and this day week I shall be on board _La Gascogne_, bound for Rio de Janeiro and no one will recognise me there."
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading He busied himself during the morning in arranging his affairs, and purchased a first-class ticket at the Compagnie de Navigation Sud Atlantique, and spent the rest of the afternoon in seeing the sights of the town.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
cocher
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From this reading On alighting at the terminus at Bordeaux he glanced round to see that no one was observing him, and being satisfied on that score he bid the cocher drive to the Hotel Montesquieu.
Compagnie
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From this reading He busied himself during the morning in arranging his affairs, and purchased a first-class ticket at the Compagnie de Navigation Sud Atlantique, and spent the rest of the afternoon in seeing the sights of the town.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Thank goodness," he said to himself, "I am safe at last, and this day week I shall be on board _La Gascogne_, bound for Rio de Janeiro and no one will recognise me there."
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "Thank goodness," he said to himself, "I am safe at last, and this day week I shall be on board _La Gascogne_, bound for Rio de Janeiro and no one will recognise me there."
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading After dinner he went out for a stroll and purchased an evening paper at one of the kiosks, and to his horror he saw in large type a detailed account of the death of General Duval.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading After dinner he went out for a stroll and purchased an evening paper at one of the kiosks, and to his horror he saw in large type a detailed account of the death of General Duval.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading After dinner he went out for a stroll and purchased an evening paper at one of the kiosks, and to his horror he saw in large type a detailed account of the death of General Duval.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading On alighting at the terminus at Bordeaux he glanced round to see that no one was observing him, and being satisfied on that score he bid the cocher drive to the Hotel Montesquieu.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He busied himself during the morning in arranging his affairs, and purchased a first-class ticket at the Compagnie de Navigation Sud Atlantique, and spent the rest of the afternoon in seeing the sights of the town.
Duval
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From this reading NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading After dinner he went out for a stroll and purchased an evening paper at one of the kiosks, and to his horror he saw in large type a detailed account of the death of General Duval.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He busied himself during the morning in arranging his affairs, and purchased a first-class ticket at the Compagnie de Navigation Sud Atlantique, and spent the rest of the afternoon in seeing the sights of the town.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
Gascognenoun
a region of southwestern France
From this reading "Thank goodness," he said to himself, "I am safe at last, and this day week I shall be on board _La Gascogne_, bound for Rio de Janeiro and no one will recognise me there."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading After dinner he went out for a stroll and purchased an evening paper at one of the kiosks, and to his horror he saw in large type a detailed account of the death of General Duval.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading On alighting at the terminus at Bordeaux he glanced round to see that no one was observing him, and being satisfied on that score he bid the cocher drive to the Hotel Montesquieu.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading "Thank goodness," he said to himself, "I am safe at last, and this day week I shall be on board _La Gascogne_, bound for Rio de Janeiro and no one will recognise me there."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On alighting at the terminus at Bordeaux he glanced round to see that no one was observing him, and being satisfied on that score he bid the cocher drive to the Hotel Montesquieu.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On alighting at the terminus at Bordeaux he glanced round to see that no one was observing him, and being satisfied on that score he bid the cocher drive to the Hotel Montesquieu.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Thank goodness," he said to himself, "I am safe at last, and this day week I shall be on board _La Gascogne_, bound for Rio de Janeiro and no one will recognise me there."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
intense and profound fear
From this reading After dinner he went out for a stroll and purchased an evening paper at one of the kiosks, and to his horror he saw in large type a detailed account of the death of General Duval.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading On alighting at the terminus at Bordeaux he glanced round to see that no one was observing him, and being satisfied on that score he bid the cocher drive to the Hotel Montesquieu.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Thank goodness," he said to himself, "I am safe at last, and this day week I shall be on board _La Gascogne_, bound for Rio de Janeiro and no one will recognise me there."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He busied himself during the morning in arranging his affairs, and purchased a first-class ticket at the Compagnie de Navigation Sud Atlantique, and spent the rest of the afternoon in seeing the sights of the town.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
Janeiro
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From this reading "Thank goodness," he said to himself, "I am safe at last, and this day week I shall be on board _La Gascogne_, bound for Rio de Janeiro and no one will recognise me there."
kiosksnounUS /ˈkiːɔːsks/
plural of “kiosk” — small area set off by walls for special use
From this reading After dinner he went out for a stroll and purchased an evening paper at one of the kiosks, and to his horror he saw in large type a detailed account of the death of General Duval.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading "Thank goodness," he said to himself, "I am safe at last, and this day week I shall be on board _La Gascogne_, bound for Rio de Janeiro and no one will recognise me there."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After dinner he went out for a stroll and purchased an evening paper at one of the kiosks, and to his horror he saw in large type a detailed account of the death of General Duval.
immediately past
From this reading "Thank goodness," he said to himself, "I am safe at last, and this day week I shall be on board _La Gascogne_, bound for Rio de Janeiro and no one will recognise me there."
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 NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Thank goodness," he said to himself, "I am safe at last, and this day week I shall be on board _La Gascogne_, bound for Rio de Janeiro and no one will recognise me there."
Montesquieunoun
French political philosopher who advocated the separation of executive and legislative and judicial powers (1689-1755)
From this reading On alighting at the terminus at Bordeaux he glanced round to see that no one was observing him, and being satisfied on that score he bid the cocher drive to the Hotel Montesquieu.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He busied himself during the morning in arranging his affairs, and purchased a first-class ticket at the Compagnie de Navigation Sud Atlantique, and spent the rest of the afternoon in seeing the sights of the town.
NavigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading He busied himself during the morning in arranging his affairs, and purchased a first-class ticket at the Compagnie de Navigation Sud Atlantique, and spent the rest of the afternoon in seeing the sights of the town.
NEMESISnounUS /ˈneməsɪs/
(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
From this reading NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
not any; not one
From this reading On alighting at the terminus at Bordeaux he glanced round to see that no one was observing him, and being satisfied on that score he bid the cocher drive to the Hotel Montesquieu.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading On alighting at the terminus at Bordeaux he glanced round to see that no one was observing him, and being satisfied on that score he bid the cocher drive to the Hotel Montesquieu.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On alighting at the terminus at Bordeaux he glanced round to see that no one was observing him, and being satisfied on that score he bid the cocher drive to the Hotel Montesquieu.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After dinner he went out for a stroll and purchased an evening paper at one of the kiosks, and to his horror he saw in large type a detailed account of the death of General Duval.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading After dinner he went out for a stroll and purchased an evening paper at one of the kiosks, and to his horror he saw in large type a detailed account of the death of General Duval.
PierrenounUS /piˈer/
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He busied himself during the morning in arranging his affairs, and purchased a first-class ticket at the Compagnie de Navigation Sud Atlantique, and spent the rest of the afternoon in seeing the sights of the town.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading "Thank goodness," he said to himself, "I am safe at last, and this day week I shall be on board _La Gascogne_, bound for Rio de Janeiro and no one will recognise me there."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He busied himself during the morning in arranging his affairs, and purchased a first-class ticket at the Compagnie de Navigation Sud Atlantique, and spent the rest of the afternoon in seeing the sights of the town.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading "Thank goodness," he said to himself, "I am safe at last, and this day week I shall be on board _La Gascogne_, bound for Rio de Janeiro and no one will recognise me there."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading On alighting at the terminus at Bordeaux he glanced round to see that no one was observing him, and being satisfied on that score he bid the cocher drive to the Hotel Montesquieu.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "Thank goodness," he said to himself, "I am safe at last, and this day week I shall be on board _La Gascogne_, bound for Rio de Janeiro and no one will recognise me there."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Thank goodness," he said to himself, "I am safe at last, and this day week I shall be on board _La Gascogne_, bound for Rio de Janeiro and no one will recognise me there."
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading On alighting at the terminus at Bordeaux he glanced round to see that no one was observing him, and being satisfied on that score he bid the cocher drive to the Hotel Montesquieu.
cut with a saw
From this reading After dinner he went out for a stroll and purchased an evening paper at one of the kiosks, and to his horror he saw in large type a detailed account of the death of General Duval.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading On alighting at the terminus at Bordeaux he glanced round to see that no one was observing him, and being satisfied on that score he bid the cocher drive to the Hotel Montesquieu.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On alighting at the terminus at Bordeaux he glanced round to see that no one was observing him, and being satisfied on that score he bid the cocher drive to the Hotel Montesquieu.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He busied himself during the morning in arranging his affairs, and purchased a first-class ticket at the Compagnie de Navigation Sud Atlantique, and spent the rest of the afternoon in seeing the sights of the town.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Thank goodness," he said to himself, "I am safe at last, and this day week I shall be on board _La Gascogne_, bound for Rio de Janeiro and no one will recognise me there."
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading He busied himself during the morning in arranging his affairs, and purchased a first-class ticket at the Compagnie de Navigation Sud Atlantique, and spent the rest of the afternoon in seeing the sights of the town.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He busied himself during the morning in arranging his affairs, and purchased a first-class ticket at the Compagnie de Navigation Sud Atlantique, and spent the rest of the afternoon in seeing the sights of the town.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading After dinner he went out for a stroll and purchased an evening paper at one of the kiosks, and to his horror he saw in large type a detailed account of the death of General Duval.
Sud
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From this reading NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
carry out
From this reading NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
terminusnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/
a place where something ends or is complete
From this reading On alighting at the terminus at Bordeaux he glanced round to see that no one was observing him, and being satisfied on that score he bid the cocher drive to the Hotel Montesquieu.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank goodness," he said to himself, "I am safe at last, and this day week I shall be on board _La Gascogne_, bound for Rio de Janeiro and no one will recognise me there."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On alighting at the terminus at Bordeaux he glanced round to see that no one was observing him, and being satisfied on that score he bid the cocher drive to the Hotel Montesquieu.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Thank goodness," he said to himself, "I am safe at last, and this day week I shall be on board _La Gascogne_, bound for Rio de Janeiro and no one will recognise me there."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Thank goodness," he said to himself, "I am safe at last, and this day week I shall be on board _La Gascogne_, bound for Rio de Janeiro and no one will recognise me there."
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading He busied himself during the morning in arranging his affairs, and purchased a first-class ticket at the Compagnie de Navigation Sud Atlantique, and spent the rest of the afternoon in seeing the sights of the town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He busied himself during the morning in arranging his affairs, and purchased a first-class ticket at the Compagnie de Navigation Sud Atlantique, and spent the rest of the afternoon in seeing the sights of the town.
create by training and teaching
From this reading NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading After dinner he went out for a stroll and purchased an evening paper at one of the kiosks, and to his horror he saw in large type a detailed account of the death of General Duval.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "Thank goodness," he said to himself, "I am safe at last, and this day week I shall be on board _La Gascogne_, bound for Rio de Janeiro and no one will recognise me there."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After dinner he went out for a stroll and purchased an evening paper at one of the kiosks, and to his horror he saw in large type a detailed account of the death of General Duval.
at the time that
From this reading NEMESIS When Pierre Duval left by the night train for Bordeaux it was his intention to take one of the Sud Atlantique steamers and sail for South America.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Thank goodness," he said to himself, "I am safe at last, and this day week I shall be on board _La Gascogne_, bound for Rio de Janeiro and no one will recognise me there."
