adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So curious did this blindness seem in a man of jealous temper, that his greatest friends used to draw him out on the topic for the amusement of others who did not know of the mystery.
affectationnounUS /ˌæfekˈteɪʃən/
a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
From this reading M. du Hautoy was a finical dandy whose minute care of himself had degenerated into mincing affectation and childishness.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
ailmentsnounUS /ˈeɪlmənts/
plural of “ailment” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
amusementnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənt/
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading So curious did this blindness seem in a man of jealous temper, that his greatest friends used to draw him out on the topic for the amusement of others who did not know of the mystery.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He took an interest in his cough, his appetite, his digestion, his night’s rest.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading He took an interest in his cough, his appetite, his digestion, his night’s rest.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
blindnessnounUS /ˈblaɪndnəs/
the state of being blind or lacking sight
From this reading So curious did this blindness seem in a man of jealous temper, that his greatest friends used to draw him out on the topic for the amusement of others who did not know of the mystery.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading M. du Hautoy was a finical dandy whose minute care of himself had degenerated into mincing affectation and childishness.
childishnessnoun
a property characteristic of a child
From this reading M. du Hautoy was a finical dandy whose minute care of himself had degenerated into mincing affectation and childishness.
coddledverbUS /ˈkɑːdəld/
past form of “coddle” — treat with excessive indulgence
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
coughverbUS /kɑːf/
exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion
From this reading He took an interest in his cough, his appetite, his digestion, his night’s rest.
crammedverbUS /kræmd/
inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
cravats
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From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading So curious did this blindness seem in a man of jealous temper, that his greatest friends used to draw him out on the topic for the amusement of others who did not know of the mystery.
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading M. du Hautoy was a finical dandy whose minute care of himself had degenerated into mincing affectation and childishness.
degeneratedverbUS /dɪˈdʒenəreɪtɪd/
past form of “degenerate” — grow worse
From this reading M. du Hautoy was a finical dandy whose minute care of himself had degenerated into mincing affectation and childishness.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So curious did this blindness seem in a man of jealous temper, that his greatest friends used to draw him out on the topic for the amusement of others who did not know of the mystery.
digestionnounUS /daɪˈdʒestʃən/
the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
From this reading He took an interest in his cough, his appetite, his digestion, his night’s rest.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
doctoredverbUS /ˈdɑːktərd/
past form of “doctor” — alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
drawverbUS /drɔː/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading So curious did this blindness seem in a man of jealous temper, that his greatest friends used to draw him out on the topic for the amusement of others who did not know of the mystery.
du
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From this reading M. du Hautoy was a finical dandy whose minute care of himself had degenerated into mincing affectation and childishness.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
factotumnoun
a servant employed to do a variety of jobs
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
finicaladjective
exacting especially about details
From this reading M. du Hautoy was a finical dandy whose minute care of himself had degenerated into mincing affectation and childishness.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So curious did this blindness seem in a man of jealous temper, that his greatest friends used to draw him out on the topic for the amusement of others who did not know of the mystery.
Francis
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From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading So curious did this blindness seem in a man of jealous temper, that his greatest friends used to draw him out on the topic for the amusement of others who did not know of the mystery.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading So curious did this blindness seem in a man of jealous temper, that his greatest friends used to draw him out on the topic for the amusement of others who did not know of the mystery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading M. du Hautoy was a finical dandy whose minute care of himself had degenerated into mincing affectation and childishness.
Hautoy
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From this reading M. du Hautoy was a finical dandy whose minute care of himself had degenerated into mincing affectation and childishness.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took an interest in his cough, his appetite, his digestion, his night’s rest.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So curious did this blindness seem in a man of jealous temper, that his greatest friends used to draw him out on the topic for the amusement of others who did not know of the mystery.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading M. du Hautoy was a finical dandy whose minute care of himself had degenerated into mincing affectation and childishness.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He took an interest in his cough, his appetite, his digestion, his night’s rest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading M. du Hautoy was a finical dandy whose minute care of himself had degenerated into mincing affectation and childishness.
Jacques
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From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
jealousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeləs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading So curious did this blindness seem in a man of jealous temper, that his greatest friends used to draw him out on the topic for the amusement of others who did not know of the mystery.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading So curious did this blindness seem in a man of jealous temper, that his greatest friends used to draw him out on the topic for the amusement of others who did not know of the mystery.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
lap-dog
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From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. du Hautoy was a finical dandy whose minute care of himself had degenerated into mincing affectation and childishness.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading So curious did this blindness seem in a man of jealous temper, that his greatest friends used to draw him out on the topic for the amusement of others who did not know of the mystery.
mincingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/
affectedly dainty or refined
From this reading M. du Hautoy was a finical dandy whose minute care of himself had degenerated into mincing affectation and childishness.
minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading M. du Hautoy was a finical dandy whose minute care of himself had degenerated into mincing affectation and childishness.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading So curious did this blindness seem in a man of jealous temper, that his greatest friends used to draw him out on the topic for the amusement of others who did not know of the mystery.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He took an interest in his cough, his appetite, his digestion, his night’s rest.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So curious did this blindness seem in a man of jealous temper, that his greatest friends used to draw him out on the topic for the amusement of others who did not know of the mystery.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
others
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From this reading So curious did this blindness seem in a man of jealous temper, that his greatest friends used to draw him out on the topic for the amusement of others who did not know of the mystery.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So curious did this blindness seem in a man of jealous temper, that his greatest friends used to draw him out on the topic for the amusement of others who did not know of the mystery.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
pocket-handkerchiefs
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From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He took an interest in his cough, his appetite, his digestion, his night’s rest.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So curious did this blindness seem in a man of jealous temper, that his greatest friends used to draw him out on the topic for the amusement of others who did not know of the mystery.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So curious did this blindness seem in a man of jealous temper, that his greatest friends used to draw him out on the topic for the amusement of others who did not know of the mystery.
steward's
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From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading So curious did this blindness seem in a man of jealous temper, that his greatest friends used to draw him out on the topic for the amusement of others who did not know of the mystery.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So curious did this blindness seem in a man of jealous temper, that his greatest friends used to draw him out on the topic for the amusement of others who did not know of the mystery.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So curious did this blindness seem in a man of jealous temper, that his greatest friends used to draw him out on the topic for the amusement of others who did not know of the mystery.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took an interest in his cough, his appetite, his digestion, his night’s rest.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading So curious did this blindness seem in a man of jealous temper, that his greatest friends used to draw him out on the topic for the amusement of others who did not know of the mystery.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
valetudinariannoun
weak or sickly person especially one morbidly concerned with his or her health
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
waistcoats
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From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading So curious did this blindness seem in a man of jealous temper, that his greatest friends used to draw him out on the topic for the amusement of others who did not know of the mystery.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading M. du Hautoy was a finical dandy whose minute care of himself had degenerated into mincing affectation and childishness.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When “Jacques” was shooting in the neighborhood, people used to inquire after Francis, and Jacques would discourse on his steward’s little ailments, and talk of his wife in the second place.
Zéphirine
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From this reading Zéphirine had succeeded in making a valetudinarian of her factotum; she coddled him and doctored him; she crammed him with delicate fare, as if he had been a fine lady’s lap-dog; she embroidered waistcoats for him, and pocket-handkerchiefs and cravats until he became so used to wearing finery that she transformed him into a kind of Japanese idol.
