adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No one received warning of this visit in extremis save the steward, who awaited his master before the gates of the chateau, the doors and windows of which had been flung wide open.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading No one received warning of this visit in extremis save the steward, who awaited his master before the gates of the chateau, the doors and windows of which had been flung wide open.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No one received warning of this visit in extremis save the steward, who awaited his master before the gates of the chateau, the doors and windows of which had been flung wide open.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Notwithstanding the desire expressed by his mistress, Henri firmly decided not to repeat that farewell scene.
chateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading No one received warning of this visit in extremis save the steward, who awaited his master before the gates of the chateau, the doors and windows of which had been flung wide open.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The matter that concerned him most was the wish not to depart without having freed himself wholly from his debt to Paul Landry.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
creditornounUS /ˈkredətər/
a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading The matter that concerned him most was the wish not to depart without having freed himself wholly from his debt to Paul Landry.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading Notwithstanding the desire expressed by his mistress, Henri firmly decided not to repeat that farewell scene.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading The matter that concerned him most was the wish not to depart without having freed himself wholly from his debt to Paul Landry.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Notwithstanding the desire expressed by his mistress, Henri firmly decided not to repeat that farewell scene.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading No one received warning of this visit in extremis save the steward, who awaited his master before the gates of the chateau, the doors and windows of which had been flung wide open.
Duc
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From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading Notwithstanding the desire expressed by his mistress, Henri firmly decided not to repeat that farewell scene.
extremis
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From this reading No one received warning of this visit in extremis save the steward, who awaited his master before the gates of the chateau, the doors and windows of which had been flung wide open.
farewellnounUS /ˌferˈwel/
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Notwithstanding the desire expressed by his mistress, Henri firmly decided not to repeat that farewell scene.
firmlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrmli/
with resolute determination
From this reading Notwithstanding the desire expressed by his mistress, Henri firmly decided not to repeat that farewell scene.
flungverbUS /flʌŋ/
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading No one received warning of this visit in extremis save the steward, who awaited his master before the gates of the chateau, the doors and windows of which had been flung wide open.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
freedverbUS /friːd/
past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The matter that concerned him most was the wish not to depart without having freed himself wholly from his debt to Paul Landry.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The matter that concerned him most was the wish not to depart without having freed himself wholly from his debt to Paul Landry.
gatesnounUS /ɡeɪts/
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading No one received warning of this visit in extremis save the steward, who awaited his master before the gates of the chateau, the doors and windows of which had been flung wide open.
greedyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːdi/
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
guarantynounUS /ˌɡerənˈtiː/
a collateral agreement to answer for the debt of another in case that person defaults
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The matter that concerned him most was the wish not to depart without having freed himself wholly from his debt to Paul Landry.
Henri
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From this reading Notwithstanding the desire expressed by his mistress, Henri firmly decided not to repeat that farewell scene.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The matter that concerned him most was the wish not to depart without having freed himself wholly from his debt to Paul Landry.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The matter that concerned him most was the wish not to depart without having freed himself wholly from his debt to Paul Landry.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding the desire expressed by his mistress, Henri firmly decided not to repeat that farewell scene.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
Landry
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From this reading The matter that concerned him most was the wish not to depart without having freed himself wholly from his debt to Paul Landry.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
losingverbUS /ˈluːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading No one received warning of this visit in extremis save the steward, who awaited his master before the gates of the chateau, the doors and windows of which had been flung wide open.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The matter that concerned him most was the wish not to depart without having freed himself wholly from his debt to Paul Landry.
mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Notwithstanding the desire expressed by his mistress, Henri firmly decided not to repeat that farewell scene.
Montgeron
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From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The matter that concerned him most was the wish not to depart without having freed himself wholly from his debt to Paul Landry.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No one received warning of this visit in extremis save the steward, who awaited his master before the gates of the chateau, the doors and windows of which had been flung wide open.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Notwithstanding the desire expressed by his mistress, Henri firmly decided not to repeat that farewell scene.
NotwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the desire expressed by his mistress, Henri firmly decided not to repeat that farewell scene.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading No one received warning of this visit in extremis save the steward, who awaited his master before the gates of the chateau, the doors and windows of which had been flung wide open.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
PaulnounUS /pɔːl/
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading The matter that concerned him most was the wish not to depart without having freed himself wholly from his debt to Paul Landry.
paymentnounUS /ˈpeɪmənt/
a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
placardsnounUS /ˈplækərdz/
plural of “placard” — a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading No one received warning of this visit in extremis save the steward, who awaited his master before the gates of the chateau, the doors and windows of which had been flung wide open.
RelievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
repeatverbUS /rɪˈpiːt/
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Notwithstanding the desire expressed by his mistress, Henri firmly decided not to repeat that farewell scene.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading No one received warning of this visit in extremis save the steward, who awaited his master before the gates of the chateau, the doors and windows of which had been flung wide open.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Notwithstanding the desire expressed by his mistress, Henri firmly decided not to repeat that farewell scene.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading No one received warning of this visit in extremis save the steward, who awaited his master before the gates of the chateau, the doors and windows of which had been flung wide open.
sumnounUS /sʌm/
a quantity of money
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Notwithstanding the desire expressed by his mistress, Henri firmly decided not to repeat that farewell scene.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Notwithstanding the desire expressed by his mistress, Henri firmly decided not to repeat that farewell scene.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Notwithstanding the desire expressed by his mistress, Henri firmly decided not to repeat that farewell scene.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
warningnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
a message informing of danger
From this reading No one received warning of this visit in extremis save the steward, who awaited his master before the gates of the chateau, the doors and windows of which had been flung wide open.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The matter that concerned him most was the wish not to depart without having freed himself wholly from his debt to Paul Landry.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No one received warning of this visit in extremis save the steward, who awaited his master before the gates of the chateau, the doors and windows of which had been flung wide open.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading No one received warning of this visit in extremis save the steward, who awaited his master before the gates of the chateau, the doors and windows of which had been flung wide open.
whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The matter that concerned him most was the wish not to depart without having freed himself wholly from his debt to Paul Landry.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Relieved from this anxiety, Henri had asked, the night before the day set for departure, for leave of absence for several hours, in order to visit for the last time a spot very dear to him, upon whose walls placards now hung, announcing the sale of the property to take place on the following morning.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading No one received warning of this visit in extremis save the steward, who awaited his master before the gates of the chateau, the doors and windows of which had been flung wide open.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading No one received warning of this visit in extremis save the steward, who awaited his master before the gates of the chateau, the doors and windows of which had been flung wide open.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The matter that concerned him most was the wish not to depart without having freed himself wholly from his debt to Paul Landry.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Fortunately, because of a kindly interest, as well as on account of the guaranty of the Duc de Montgeron, a rich friend consented to advance the sum; so that, one week before the day appointed for payment, the losing player was able to withdraw his signature from the hands of his greedy creditor.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The matter that concerned him most was the wish not to depart without having freed himself wholly from his debt to Paul Landry.
