used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Idols Jaffery Septimus Viviette Derelicts The Usurper Stella Maris Where Love Is The White Dove Simon the Jester A Study in Shadows The Fortunate Youth A Christmas Mystery The Belovèd Vagabond At the Gate of Samaria The Glory of Clementina The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne The Demagogue and Lady Phayre The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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Aristide
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Idols Jaffery Septimus Viviette Derelicts The Usurper Stella Maris Where Love Is The White Dove Simon the Jester A Study in Shadows The Fortunate Youth A Christmas Mystery The Belovèd Vagabond At the Gate of Samaria The Glory of Clementina The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne The Demagogue and Lady Phayre The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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Belovèd
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showing who or what does the action
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Centrales
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period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
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Clementina
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an institution created to conduct business
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conciergenounUS /ˌkɑːnsiˈerʒ/
a French caretaker of apartments or a hotel; lives on the premises and oversees people entering and leaving and handles mail and acts as janitor or porter
From this reading “THERE is a letter for you, monsieur,” said the concierge of the Hôtel du Soleil et de l’Ecosse.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading “THERE is a letter for you, monsieur,” said the concierge of the Hôtel du Soleil et de l’Ecosse.
DemagoguenounUS /ˈdeməɡɑːɡ/
a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices
From this reading Idols Jaffery Septimus Viviette Derelicts The Usurper Stella Maris Where Love Is The White Dove Simon the Jester A Study in Shadows The Fortunate Youth A Christmas Mystery The Belovèd Vagabond At the Gate of Samaria The Glory of Clementina The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne The Demagogue and Lady Phayre The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol
DerelictsnounUS /ˈderəlɪkts/
plural of “derelict” — a person without a home, job, or property
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DovenounUS /dʌv/
any of numerous small pigeons
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du
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et
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ETC
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “THERE is a letter for you, monsieur,” said the concierge of the Hôtel du Soleil et de l’Ecosse.
having unexpected good fortune
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a movable barrier in a fence or wall
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a state of high honor
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Halles
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a shabby concierge sharing in the tarnish of the shabby hotel which (for the information of those fortunate ones who only know of the Ritz, and the Meurice and other such-like palaces) is situated in the unaristocratic neighbourhood of the Halles Centrales.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He was a shabby concierge sharing in the tarnish of the shabby hotel which (for the information of those fortunate ones who only know of the Ritz, and the Meurice and other such-like palaces) is situated in the unaristocratic neighbourhood of the Halles Centrales.
Hôtel
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IdolsnounUS /ˈaɪdəlz/
plural of “idol” — a material effigy that is worshipped
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Idols Jaffery Septimus Viviette Derelicts The Usurper Stella Maris Where Love Is The White Dove Simon the Jester A Study in Shadows The Fortunate Youth A Christmas Mystery The Belovèd Vagabond At the Gate of Samaria The Glory of Clementina The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne The Demagogue and Lady Phayre The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol
a message received and understood
From this reading He was a shabby concierge sharing in the tarnish of the shabby hotel which (for the information of those fortunate ones who only know of the Ritz, and the Meurice and other such-like palaces) is situated in the unaristocratic neighbourhood of the Halles Centrales.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Idols Jaffery Septimus Viviette Derelicts The Usurper Stella Maris Where Love Is The White Dove Simon the Jester A Study in Shadows The Fortunate Youth A Christmas Mystery The Belovèd Vagabond At the Gate of Samaria The Glory of Clementina The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne The Demagogue and Lady Phayre The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol
IvesnounUS /aɪvz/
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)
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a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
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Jaffery
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JesternounUS /ˈdʒestər/
a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
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JoyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was a shabby concierge sharing in the tarnish of the shabby hotel which (for the information of those fortunate ones who only know of the Ritz, and the Meurice and other such-like palaces) is situated in the unaristocratic neighbourhood of the Halles Centrales.
l'Ecosse
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a polite name for any woman
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a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “THERE is a letter for you, monsieur,” said the concierge of the Hôtel du Soleil et de l’Ecosse.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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LOCKEnounUS /lɑːk/
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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Marcus
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MarisnounUS /ˈmerɪs/
plural of “mari” — a member of a rural Finnish people living in eastern Russia
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Meurice
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used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “THERE is a letter for you, monsieur,” said the concierge of the Hôtel du Soleil et de l’Ecosse.
MoralsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
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something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
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a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading He was a shabby concierge sharing in the tarnish of the shabby hotel which (for the information of those fortunate ones who only know of the Ritz, and the Meurice and other such-like palaces) is situated in the unaristocratic neighbourhood of the Halles Centrales.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was a shabby concierge sharing in the tarnish of the shabby hotel which (for the information of those fortunate ones who only know of the Ritz, and the Meurice and other such-like palaces) is situated in the unaristocratic neighbourhood of the Halles Centrales.
and nothing more
From this reading He was a shabby concierge sharing in the tarnish of the shabby hotel which (for the information of those fortunate ones who only know of the Ritz, and the Meurice and other such-like palaces) is situated in the unaristocratic neighbourhood of the Halles Centrales.
Ordeyne
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was a shabby concierge sharing in the tarnish of the shabby hotel which (for the information of those fortunate ones who only know of the Ritz, and the Meurice and other such-like palaces) is situated in the unaristocratic neighbourhood of the Halles Centrales.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading He was a shabby concierge sharing in the tarnish of the shabby hotel which (for the information of those fortunate ones who only know of the Ritz, and the Meurice and other such-like palaces) is situated in the unaristocratic neighbourhood of the Halles Centrales.
Phayre
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exert pressure or force to or upon
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Pujol
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RitznounUS /rɪts/
Swiss hotelier who created a chain of elegant hotels (1850-1918)
From this reading He was a shabby concierge sharing in the tarnish of the shabby hotel which (for the information of those fortunate ones who only know of the Ritz, and the Meurice and other such-like palaces) is situated in the unaristocratic neighbourhood of the Halles Centrales.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “THERE is a letter for you, monsieur,” said the concierge of the Hôtel du Soleil et de l’Ecosse.
SamarianounUS /ˌseɪmərˈiːə/
an ancient city in central Palestine founded in the 9th century BC as the capital of the northern Hebrew kingdom of Israel; the site is in present-day northwestern Jordan
From this reading Idols Jaffery Septimus Viviette Derelicts The Usurper Stella Maris Where Love Is The White Dove Simon the Jester A Study in Shadows The Fortunate Youth A Christmas Mystery The Belovèd Vagabond At the Gate of Samaria The Glory of Clementina The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne The Demagogue and Lady Phayre The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol
Septimus
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shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading He was a shabby concierge sharing in the tarnish of the shabby hotel which (for the information of those fortunate ones who only know of the Ritz, and the Meurice and other such-like palaces) is situated in the unaristocratic neighbourhood of the Halles Centrales.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Idols Jaffery Septimus Viviette Derelicts The Usurper Stella Maris Where Love Is The White Dove Simon the Jester A Study in Shadows The Fortunate Youth A Christmas Mystery The Belovèd Vagabond At the Gate of Samaria The Glory of Clementina The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne The Demagogue and Lady Phayre The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol
sharingnounUS /ˈʃerɪŋ/
using or enjoying something jointly with others
From this reading He was a shabby concierge sharing in the tarnish of the shabby hotel which (for the information of those fortunate ones who only know of the Ritz, and the Meurice and other such-like palaces) is situated in the unaristocratic neighbourhood of the Halles Centrales.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
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situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He was a shabby concierge sharing in the tarnish of the shabby hotel which (for the information of those fortunate ones who only know of the Ritz, and the Meurice and other such-like palaces) is situated in the unaristocratic neighbourhood of the Halles Centrales.
Soleil
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StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
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a detailed critical inspection
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such-like
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tarnishverbUS /ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
From this reading He was a shabby concierge sharing in the tarnish of the shabby hotel which (for the information of those fortunate ones who only know of the Ritz, and the Meurice and other such-like palaces) is situated in the unaristocratic neighbourhood of the Halles Centrales.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
From this reading “THERE is a letter for you, monsieur,” said the concierge of the Hôtel du Soleil et de l’Ecosse.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He was a shabby concierge sharing in the tarnish of the shabby hotel which (for the information of those fortunate ones who only know of the Ritz, and the Meurice and other such-like palaces) is situated in the unaristocratic neighbourhood of the Halles Centrales.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
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unaristocratic
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Usurpernoun
one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another
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VagabondnounUS /ˈvæɡəbɑːnd/
anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place
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Viviette
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a shabby concierge sharing in the tarnish of the shabby hotel which (for the information of those fortunate ones who only know of the Ritz, and the Meurice and other such-like palaces) is situated in the unaristocratic neighbourhood of the Halles Centrales.
in or at the place that
From this reading Idols Jaffery Septimus Viviette Derelicts The Usurper Stella Maris Where Love Is The White Dove Simon the Jester A Study in Shadows The Fortunate Youth A Christmas Mystery The Belovèd Vagabond At the Gate of Samaria The Glory of Clementina The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne The Demagogue and Lady Phayre The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was a shabby concierge sharing in the tarnish of the shabby hotel which (for the information of those fortunate ones who only know of the Ritz, and the Meurice and other such-like palaces) is situated in the unaristocratic neighbourhood of the Halles Centrales.
a Caucasian
From this reading Idols Jaffery Septimus Viviette Derelicts The Usurper Stella Maris Where Love Is The White Dove Simon the Jester A Study in Shadows The Fortunate Youth A Christmas Mystery The Belovèd Vagabond At the Gate of Samaria The Glory of Clementina The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne The Demagogue and Lady Phayre The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol
which person or people
From this reading He was a shabby concierge sharing in the tarnish of the shabby hotel which (for the information of those fortunate ones who only know of the Ritz, and the Meurice and other such-like palaces) is situated in the unaristocratic neighbourhood of the Halles Centrales.
WILLIAM
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From this reading BY WILLIAM J. LOCKE AUTHOR OF “JAFFERY,” “THE FORTUNATE YOUTH,” “THE BELOVÈD VAGABOND,” ETC.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Press of J. J. Little & Ives Company New York, U. S. A.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “THERE is a letter for you, monsieur,” said the concierge of the Hôtel du Soleil et de l’Ecosse.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Idols Jaffery Septimus Viviette Derelicts The Usurper Stella Maris Where Love Is The White Dove Simon the Jester A Study in Shadows The Fortunate Youth A Christmas Mystery The Belovèd Vagabond At the Gate of Samaria The Glory of Clementina The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne The Demagogue and Lady Phayre The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol
