used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Imagine, therefore, his astonishment as the train steamed into the station to hear a tumultuous hum proceeding from a thousand throats, and to find the entire Gare de Lyon decorated with flowers and flags.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
any person at all
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Imagine, therefore, his astonishment as the train steamed into the station to hear a tumultuous hum proceeding from a thousand throats, and to find the entire Gare de Lyon decorated with flowers and flags.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What on earth is this huge crowd here for?" he asked Villebois as he looked out of the window.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Imagine, therefore, his astonishment as the train steamed into the station to hear a tumultuous hum proceeding from a thousand throats, and to find the entire Gare de Lyon decorated with flowers and flags.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading The doctor had no need to reply, for the moment the crowd caught sight of the professor tumultuous shouts of "Vive Delapine, vive le professeur," rose up in one mighty laryngeal blast.
BordeauxnounUS /bɔːrˈdoʊ/
a port city in southwestern France; a major center of the wine trade
From this reading IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
BREAKSnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The doctor had no need to reply, for the moment the crowd caught sight of the professor tumultuous shouts of "Vive Delapine, vive le professeur," rose up in one mighty laryngeal blast.
colleaguesnounUS /ˈkɑːliɡz/
plural of “colleague” — an associate that one works with
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading "What on earth is this huge crowd here for?" he asked Villebois as he looked out of the window.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Imagine, therefore, his astonishment as the train steamed into the station to hear a tumultuous hum proceeding from a thousand throats, and to find the entire Gare de Lyon decorated with flowers and flags.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Imagine, therefore, his astonishment as the train steamed into the station to hear a tumultuous hum proceeding from a thousand throats, and to find the entire Gare de Lyon decorated with flowers and flags.
DELAPINE
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From this reading IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
the act of departing
From this reading IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor had no need to reply, for the moment the crowd caught sight of the professor tumultuous shouts of "Vive Delapine, vive le professeur," rose up in one mighty laryngeal blast.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "What on earth is this huge crowd here for?" he asked Villebois as he looked out of the window.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Imagine, therefore, his astonishment as the train steamed into the station to hear a tumultuous hum proceeding from a thousand throats, and to find the entire Gare de Lyon decorated with flowers and flags.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
at any time
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Imagine, therefore, his astonishment as the train steamed into the station to hear a tumultuous hum proceeding from a thousand throats, and to find the entire Gare de Lyon decorated with flowers and flags.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Imagine, therefore, his astonishment as the train steamed into the station to hear a tumultuous hum proceeding from a thousand throats, and to find the entire Gare de Lyon decorated with flowers and flags.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Imagine, therefore, his astonishment as the train steamed into the station to hear a tumultuous hum proceeding from a thousand throats, and to find the entire Gare de Lyon decorated with flowers and flags.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Imagine, therefore, his astonishment as the train steamed into the station to hear a tumultuous hum proceeding from a thousand throats, and to find the entire Gare de Lyon decorated with flowers and flags.
Gare
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From this reading Imagine, therefore, his astonishment as the train steamed into the station to hear a tumultuous hum proceeding from a thousand throats, and to find the entire Gare de Lyon decorated with flowers and flags.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
HAPPIESTadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What on earth is this huge crowd here for?" he asked Villebois as he looked out of the window.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Imagine, therefore, his astonishment as the train steamed into the station to hear a tumultuous hum proceeding from a thousand throats, and to find the entire Gare de Lyon decorated with flowers and flags.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "What on earth is this huge crowd here for?" he asked Villebois as he looked out of the window.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading "What on earth is this huge crowd here for?" he asked Villebois as he looked out of the window.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading Imagine, therefore, his astonishment as the train steamed into the station to hear a tumultuous hum proceeding from a thousand throats, and to find the entire Gare de Lyon decorated with flowers and flags.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Imagine, therefore, his astonishment as the train steamed into the station to hear a tumultuous hum proceeding from a thousand throats, and to find the entire Gare de Lyon decorated with flowers and flags.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Imagine, therefore, his astonishment as the train steamed into the station to hear a tumultuous hum proceeding from a thousand throats, and to find the entire Gare de Lyon decorated with flowers and flags.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What on earth is this huge crowd here for?" he asked Villebois as he looked out of the window.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
laryngealadjectiveUS /ˌlɑːˈrɪndʒiːəl/
of or relating to or situated in the larynx
From this reading The doctor had no need to reply, for the moment the crowd caught sight of the professor tumultuous shouts of "Vive Delapine, vive le professeur," rose up in one mighty laryngeal blast.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading The doctor had no need to reply, for the moment the crowd caught sight of the professor tumultuous shouts of "Vive Delapine, vive le professeur," rose up in one mighty laryngeal blast.
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 IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "What on earth is this huge crowd here for?" he asked Villebois as he looked out of the window.
LyonnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading Imagine, therefore, his astonishment as the train steamed into the station to hear a tumultuous hum proceeding from a thousand throats, and to find the entire Gare de Lyon decorated with flowers and flags.
come together
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The doctor had no need to reply, for the moment the crowd caught sight of the professor tumultuous shouts of "Vive Delapine, vive le professeur," rose up in one mighty laryngeal blast.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
a particular point in time
From this reading The doctor had no need to reply, for the moment the crowd caught sight of the professor tumultuous shouts of "Vive Delapine, vive le professeur," rose up in one mighty laryngeal blast.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The doctor had no need to reply, for the moment the crowd caught sight of the professor tumultuous shouts of "Vive Delapine, vive le professeur," rose up in one mighty laryngeal blast.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
not any; not one
From this reading The doctor had no need to reply, for the moment the crowd caught sight of the professor tumultuous shouts of "Vive Delapine, vive le professeur," rose up in one mighty laryngeal blast.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What on earth is this huge crowd here for?" he asked Villebois as he looked out of the window.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The doctor had no need to reply, for the moment the crowd caught sight of the professor tumultuous shouts of "Vive Delapine, vive le professeur," rose up in one mighty laryngeal blast.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "What on earth is this huge crowd here for?" he asked Villebois as he looked out of the window.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
Patrigent
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From this reading IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Imagine, therefore, his astonishment as the train steamed into the station to hear a tumultuous hum proceeding from a thousand throats, and to find the entire Gare de Lyon decorated with flowers and flags.
professeur
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From this reading The doctor had no need to reply, for the moment the crowd caught sight of the professor tumultuous shouts of "Vive Delapine, vive le professeur," rose up in one mighty laryngeal blast.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The doctor had no need to reply, for the moment the crowd caught sight of the professor tumultuous shouts of "Vive Delapine, vive le professeur," rose up in one mighty laryngeal blast.
RESULTSnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
Riche
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From this reading IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The doctor had no need to reply, for the moment the crowd caught sight of the professor tumultuous shouts of "Vive Delapine, vive le professeur," rose up in one mighty laryngeal blast.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The doctor had no need to reply, for the moment the crowd caught sight of the professor tumultuous shouts of "Vive Delapine, vive le professeur," rose up in one mighty laryngeal blast.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The doctor had no need to reply, for the moment the crowd caught sight of the professor tumultuous shouts of "Vive Delapine, vive le professeur," rose up in one mighty laryngeal blast.
SorbonnenounUS /sɔːrˈbɑːn/
a university in Paris; intellectual center of France
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Imagine, therefore, his astonishment as the train steamed into the station to hear a tumultuous hum proceeding from a thousand throats, and to find the entire Gare de Lyon decorated with flowers and flags.
steamedadjectiveUS /stiːmd/
cooked in steam
From this reading Imagine, therefore, his astonishment as the train steamed into the station to hear a tumultuous hum proceeding from a thousand throats, and to find the entire Gare de Lyon decorated with flowers and flags.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
carry out
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Imagine, therefore, his astonishment as the train steamed into the station to hear a tumultuous hum proceeding from a thousand throats, and to find the entire Gare de Lyon decorated with flowers and flags.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What on earth is this huge crowd here for?" he asked Villebois as he looked out of the window.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Imagine, therefore, his astonishment as the train steamed into the station to hear a tumultuous hum proceeding from a thousand throats, and to find the entire Gare de Lyon decorated with flowers and flags.
throatsnounUS /θroʊts/
plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
From this reading Imagine, therefore, his astonishment as the train steamed into the station to hear a tumultuous hum proceeding from a thousand throats, and to find the entire Gare de Lyon decorated with flowers and flags.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Imagine, therefore, his astonishment as the train steamed into the station to hear a tumultuous hum proceeding from a thousand throats, and to find the entire Gare de Lyon decorated with flowers and flags.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading Imagine, therefore, his astonishment as the train steamed into the station to hear a tumultuous hum proceeding from a thousand throats, and to find the entire Gare de Lyon decorated with flowers and flags.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
Villebois
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From this reading "What on earth is this huge crowd here for?" he asked Villebois as he looked out of the window.
Vive
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From this reading The doctor had no need to reply, for the moment the crowd caught sight of the professor tumultuous shouts of "Vive Delapine, vive le professeur," rose up in one mighty laryngeal blast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What on earth is this huge crowd here for?" he asked Villebois as he looked out of the window.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "What on earth is this huge crowd here for?" he asked Villebois as he looked out of the window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH DELAPINE FINDS HIMSELF FAMOUS, AND THE PARTY BREAKS UP WITH THE HAPPIEST RESULTS The evening after the departure of Monsieur Patrigent and Riche for Bordeaux, Delapine and his party left for Paris.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The professor had already telegraphed to his colleagues at the Sorbonne informing them of the time of his arrival, but his modesty was such that it never occurred to him that anyone would ever take the trouble to meet him.
