adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Here’s a promising fellow and it is I who have found out his merits,” said Monsieur de Chavigny.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He addressed about twelve words to him; Grimaud answered in four.
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading He addressed about twelve words to him; Grimaud answered in four.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading He addressed about twelve words to him; Grimaud answered in four.
applicantnounUS /ˈæplɪkənt/
a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Grimaud thereupon presented himself with his smooth exterior at the donjon of Vincennes.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading Grimaud begins his Functions.
Chavigny
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From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
cheek-bones
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From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
contractedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntræktəd/
reduced in size or pulled together
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
donjonnoun
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading Grimaud thereupon presented himself with his smooth exterior at the donjon of Vincennes.
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
examinedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmənd/
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading Grimaud thereupon presented himself with his smooth exterior at the donjon of Vincennes.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
fanciedadjectiveUS /ˈfænsid/
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading “Here’s a promising fellow and it is I who have found out his merits,” said Monsieur de Chavigny.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading “Here’s a promising fellow and it is I who have found out his merits,” said Monsieur de Chavigny.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He addressed about twelve words to him; Grimaud answered in four.
FunctionsnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading Grimaud begins his Functions.
Grimaud
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From this reading Grimaud begins his Functions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Here’s a promising fellow and it is I who have found out his merits,” said Monsieur de Chavigny.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
Here's
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From this reading “Here’s a promising fellow and it is I who have found out his merits,” said Monsieur de Chavigny.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He addressed about twelve words to him; Grimaud answered in four.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Grimaud thereupon presented himself with his smooth exterior at the donjon of Vincennes.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Grimaud begins his Functions.
hookedadjectiveUS /hʊkt/
curved down like an eagle's beak
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Here’s a promising fellow and it is I who have found out his merits,” said Monsieur de Chavigny.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He addressed about twelve words to him; Grimaud answered in four.
infallibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfæləbəl/
incapable of failure or error
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Here’s a promising fellow and it is I who have found out his merits,” said Monsieur de Chavigny.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Here’s a promising fellow and it is I who have found out his merits,” said Monsieur de Chavigny.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading “Here’s a promising fellow and it is I who have found out his merits,” said Monsieur de Chavigny.
MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
nosenounUS /noʊz/
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Grimaud thereupon presented himself with his smooth exterior at the donjon of Vincennes.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Here’s a promising fellow and it is I who have found out his merits,” said Monsieur de Chavigny.
penetrationnounUS /ˌpenəˈtreɪʃən/
an attack that penetrates into enemy territory
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
piquedverbUS /piːkt/
past form of “pique” — cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Grimaud thereupon presented himself with his smooth exterior at the donjon of Vincennes.
pretensionnounUS /priˈtenʃən/
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading “Here’s a promising fellow and it is I who have found out his merits,” said Monsieur de Chavigny.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
RichelieunounUS /ˈrɪʃəluː/
French prelate and statesman; principal minister to Louis XIII (1585-1642)
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Here’s a promising fellow and it is I who have found out his merits,” said Monsieur de Chavigny.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
smoothadjectiveUS /smuːð/
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Grimaud thereupon presented himself with his smooth exterior at the donjon of Vincennes.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Grimaud thereupon presented himself with his smooth exterior at the donjon of Vincennes.
thereupon
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From this reading Grimaud thereupon presented himself with his smooth exterior at the donjon of Vincennes.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He addressed about twelve words to him; Grimaud answered in four.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading He addressed about twelve words to him; Grimaud answered in four.
Vincennes
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From this reading Grimaud thereupon presented himself with his smooth exterior at the donjon of Vincennes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now Monsieur de Chavigny piqued himself on his infallible penetration; for that which almost proved that he was the son of Richelieu was his everlasting pretension; he examined attentively the countenance of the applicant for place and fancied that the contracted eyebrows, thin lips, hooked nose, and prominent cheek-bones of Grimaud were favorable signs.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “Here’s a promising fellow and it is I who have found out his merits,” said Monsieur de Chavigny.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Grimaud thereupon presented himself with his smooth exterior at the donjon of Vincennes.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading He addressed about twelve words to him; Grimaud answered in four.
