used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And what a night it had been!
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading COQUENIL MARKS HIS MAN It was nearly four o'clock when Coquenil left the Ansonia and started up the Champs Elysées, breathing deep of the early morning air.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The night was still dark, although day was breaking in the east.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COQUENIL MARKS HIS MAN It was nearly four o'clock when Coquenil left the Ansonia and started up the Champs Elysées, breathing deep of the early morning air.
Ansonia
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From this reading COQUENIL MARKS HIS MAN It was nearly four o'clock when Coquenil left the Ansonia and started up the Champs Elysées, breathing deep of the early morning air.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And what a night it had been!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading How much had happened since he walked with his dog to Notre-Dame the evening before!
the act of breaking something
From this reading The night was still dark, although day was breaking in the east.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading COQUENIL MARKS HIS MAN It was nearly four o'clock when Coquenil left the Ansonia and started up the Champs Elysées, breathing deep of the early morning air.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here was the whole course of his life changed, yes, and his prospects put in jeopardy by this extraordinary decision.
ChampsnounUS /tʃæmps/
plural of “champ” — someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading COQUENIL MARKS HIS MAN It was nearly four o'clock when Coquenil left the Ansonia and started up the Champs Elysées, breathing deep of the early morning air.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Here was the whole course of his life changed, yes, and his prospects put in jeopardy by this extraordinary decision.
COQUENIL
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From this reading COQUENIL MARKS HIS MAN It was nearly four o'clock when Coquenil left the Ansonia and started up the Champs Elysées, breathing deep of the early morning air.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Here was the whole course of his life changed, yes, and his prospects put in jeopardy by this extraordinary decision.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The night was still dark, although day was breaking in the east.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The night was still dark, although day was breaking in the east.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Here was the whole course of his life changed, yes, and his prospects put in jeopardy by this extraordinary decision.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading COQUENIL MARKS HIS MAN It was nearly four o'clock when Coquenil left the Ansonia and started up the Champs Elysées, breathing deep of the early morning air.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading How much had happened since he walked with his dog to Notre-Dame the evening before!
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading COQUENIL MARKS HIS MAN It was nearly four o'clock when Coquenil left the Ansonia and started up the Champs Elysées, breathing deep of the early morning air.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The night was still dark, although day was breaking in the east.
Elysées
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From this reading COQUENIL MARKS HIS MAN It was nearly four o'clock when Coquenil left the Ansonia and started up the Champs Elysées, breathing deep of the early morning air.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading How much had happened since he walked with his dog to Notre-Dame the evening before!
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Here was the whole course of his life changed, yes, and his prospects put in jeopardy by this extraordinary decision.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading COQUENIL MARKS HIS MAN It was nearly four o'clock when Coquenil left the Ansonia and started up the Champs Elysées, breathing deep of the early morning air.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And what a night it had been!
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading How much had happened since he walked with his dog to Notre-Dame the evening before!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How much had happened since he walked with his dog to Notre-Dame the evening before!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was the whole course of his life changed, yes, and his prospects put in jeopardy by this extraordinary decision.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading COQUENIL MARKS HIS MAN It was nearly four o'clock when Coquenil left the Ansonia and started up the Champs Elysées, breathing deep of the early morning air.
How
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From this reading How much had happened since he walked with his dog to Notre-Dame the evening before!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The night was still dark, although day was breaking in the east.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading COQUENIL MARKS HIS MAN It was nearly four o'clock when Coquenil left the Ansonia and started up the Champs Elysées, breathing deep of the early morning air.
jeopardynounUS /ˈdʒepərdi/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Here was the whole course of his life changed, yes, and his prospects put in jeopardy by this extraordinary decision.
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 COQUENIL MARKS HIS MAN It was nearly four o'clock when Coquenil left the Ansonia and started up the Champs Elysées, breathing deep of the early morning air.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Here was the whole course of his life changed, yes, and his prospects put in jeopardy by this extraordinary decision.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading COQUENIL MARKS HIS MAN It was nearly four o'clock when Coquenil left the Ansonia and started up the Champs Elysées, breathing deep of the early morning air.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading COQUENIL MARKS HIS MAN It was nearly four o'clock when Coquenil left the Ansonia and started up the Champs Elysées, breathing deep of the early morning air.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading COQUENIL MARKS HIS MAN It was nearly four o'clock when Coquenil left the Ansonia and started up the Champs Elysées, breathing deep of the early morning air.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading How much had happened since he walked with his dog to Notre-Dame the evening before!
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading COQUENIL MARKS HIS MAN It was nearly four o'clock when Coquenil left the Ansonia and started up the Champs Elysées, breathing deep of the early morning air.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night was still dark, although day was breaking in the east.
Notre-Dame
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From this reading How much had happened since he walked with his dog to Notre-Dame the evening before!
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading COQUENIL MARKS HIS MAN It was nearly four o'clock when Coquenil left the Ansonia and started up the Champs Elysées, breathing deep of the early morning air.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COQUENIL MARKS HIS MAN It was nearly four o'clock when Coquenil left the Ansonia and started up the Champs Elysées, breathing deep of the early morning air.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading Here was the whole course of his life changed, yes, and his prospects put in jeopardy by this extraordinary decision.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Here was the whole course of his life changed, yes, and his prospects put in jeopardy by this extraordinary decision.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading How much had happened since he walked with his dog to Notre-Dame the evening before!
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading COQUENIL MARKS HIS MAN It was nearly four o'clock when Coquenil left the Ansonia and started up the Champs Elysées, breathing deep of the early morning air.
not in physical motion
From this reading The night was still dark, although day was breaking in the east.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COQUENIL MARKS HIS MAN It was nearly four o'clock when Coquenil left the Ansonia and started up the Champs Elysées, breathing deep of the early morning air.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Here was the whole course of his life changed, yes, and his prospects put in jeopardy by this extraordinary decision.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How much had happened since he walked with his dog to Notre-Dame the evening before!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading COQUENIL MARKS HIS MAN It was nearly four o'clock when Coquenil left the Ansonia and started up the Champs Elysées, breathing deep of the early morning air.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading How much had happened since he walked with his dog to Notre-Dame the evening before!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COQUENIL MARKS HIS MAN It was nearly four o'clock when Coquenil left the Ansonia and started up the Champs Elysées, breathing deep of the early morning air.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And what a night it had been!
at the time that
From this reading COQUENIL MARKS HIS MAN It was nearly four o'clock when Coquenil left the Ansonia and started up the Champs Elysées, breathing deep of the early morning air.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Here was the whole course of his life changed, yes, and his prospects put in jeopardy by this extraordinary decision.
in the company of; together with
From this reading How much had happened since he walked with his dog to Notre-Dame the evening before!
an affirmative
From this reading Here was the whole course of his life changed, yes, and his prospects put in jeopardy by this extraordinary decision.
