Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Since then he had found the line in the most interesting room in the Palais d'Industrie, the _cours_ had twice medalled him, and Albert Wolff was beginning to talk about his _coloration delicieuse_.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading The first things he did had a character and an importance that brought Lucien himself to admit a degree of soundness in the young fellow's earlier training, which was equal to great praise.

prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading Since then he had found the line in the most interesting room in the Palais d'Industrie, the _cours_ had twice medalled him, and Albert Wolff was beginning to talk about his _coloration delicieuse_.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading This young man had been working in the atelier for three years with marked success almost from the beginning.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The first things he did had a character and an importance that brought Lucien himself to admit a degree of soundness in the young fellow's earlier training, which was equal to great praise.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading John Kendal had only one theory that was not received with respect by the men at Lucien's.

a studio especially for an artist or designer

From this reading This young man had been working in the atelier for three years with marked success almost from the beginning.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This young man had been working in the atelier for three years with marked success almost from the beginning.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading This young man had been working in the atelier for three years with marked success almost from the beginning.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The first things he did had a character and an importance that brought Lucien himself to admit a degree of soundness in the young fellow's earlier training, which was equal to great praise.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading John Kendal had only one theory that was not received with respect by the men at Lucien's.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The first things he did had a character and an importance that brought Lucien himself to admit a degree of soundness in the young fellow's earlier training, which was equal to great praise.

the timbre of a musical sound

From this reading Since then he had found the line in the most interesting room in the Palais d'Industrie, the _cours_ had twice medalled him, and Albert Wolff was beginning to talk about his _coloration delicieuse_.

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From this reading Since then he had found the line in the most interesting room in the Palais d'Industrie, the _cours_ had twice medalled him, and Albert Wolff was beginning to talk about his _coloration delicieuse_.

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From this reading Since then he had found the line in the most interesting room in the Palais d'Industrie, the _cours_ had twice medalled him, and Albert Wolff was beginning to talk about his _coloration delicieuse_.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The first things he did had a character and an importance that brought Lucien himself to admit a degree of soundness in the young fellow's earlier training, which was equal to great praise.

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From this reading Since then he had found the line in the most interesting room in the Palais d'Industrie, the _cours_ had twice medalled him, and Albert Wolff was beginning to talk about his _coloration delicieuse_.

contemptuous laughter

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The first things he did had a character and an importance that brought Lucien himself to admit a degree of soundness in the young fellow's earlier training, which was equal to great praise.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading The first things he did had a character and an importance that brought Lucien himself to admit a degree of soundness in the young fellow's earlier training, which was equal to great praise.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading The first things he did had a character and an importance that brought Lucien himself to admit a degree of soundness in the young fellow's earlier training, which was equal to great praise.

possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading The first things he did had a character and an importance that brought Lucien himself to admit a degree of soundness in the young fellow's earlier training, which was equal to great praise.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first things he did had a character and an importance that brought Lucien himself to admit a degree of soundness in the young fellow's earlier training, which was equal to great praise.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This young man had been working in the atelier for three years with marked success almost from the beginning.

set up or found

From this reading Since then he had found the line in the most interesting room in the Palais d'Industrie, the _cours_ had twice medalled him, and Albert Wolff was beginning to talk about his _coloration delicieuse_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This young man had been working in the atelier for three years with marked success almost from the beginning.

(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The first things he did had a character and an importance that brought Lucien himself to admit a degree of soundness in the young fellow's earlier training, which was equal to great praise.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading John Kendal had only one theory that was not received with respect by the men at Lucien's.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Since then he had found the line in the most interesting room in the Palais d'Industrie, the _cours_ had twice medalled him, and Albert Wolff was beginning to talk about his _coloration delicieuse_.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The first things he did had a character and an importance that brought Lucien himself to admit a degree of soundness in the young fellow's earlier training, which was equal to great praise.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Since then he had found the line in the most interesting room in the Palais d'Industrie, the _cours_ had twice medalled him, and Albert Wolff was beginning to talk about his _coloration delicieuse_.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading The first things he did had a character and an importance that brought Lucien himself to admit a degree of soundness in the young fellow's earlier training, which was equal to great praise.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Since then he had found the line in the most interesting room in the Palais d'Industrie, the _cours_ had twice medalled him, and Albert Wolff was beginning to talk about his _coloration delicieuse_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John Kendal had only one theory that was not received with respect by the men at Lucien's.

a green dye, often used to color cloth, which is obtained from the woad plant

From this reading John Kendal had only one theory that was not received with respect by the men at Lucien's.

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From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Since then he had found the line in the most interesting room in the Palais d'Industrie, the _cours_ had twice medalled him, and Albert Wolff was beginning to talk about his _coloration delicieuse_.

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From this reading The first things he did had a character and an importance that brought Lucien himself to admit a degree of soundness in the young fellow's earlier training, which was equal to great praise.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading John Kendal had only one theory that was not received with respect by the men at Lucien's.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading This young man had been working in the atelier for three years with marked success almost from the beginning.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading This young man had been working in the atelier for three years with marked success almost from the beginning.

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From this reading Since then he had found the line in the most interesting room in the Palais d'Industrie, the _cours_ had twice medalled him, and Albert Wolff was beginning to talk about his _coloration delicieuse_.

the force of workers available

From this reading John Kendal had only one theory that was not received with respect by the men at Lucien's.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Since then he had found the line in the most interesting room in the Palais d'Industrie, the _cours_ had twice medalled him, and Albert Wolff was beginning to talk about his _coloration delicieuse_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading John Kendal had only one theory that was not received with respect by the men at Lucien's.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

many times at short intervals

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading John Kendal had only one theory that was not received with respect by the men at Lucien's.

and nothing more

From this reading John Kendal had only one theory that was not received with respect by the men at Lucien's.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

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From this reading Since then he had found the line in the most interesting room in the Palais d'Industrie, the _cours_ had twice medalled him, and Albert Wolff was beginning to talk about his _coloration delicieuse_.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading The first things he did had a character and an importance that brought Lucien himself to admit a degree of soundness in the young fellow's earlier training, which was equal to great praise.

past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading John Kendal had only one theory that was not received with respect by the men at Lucien's.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading John Kendal had only one theory that was not received with respect by the men at Lucien's.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Since then he had found the line in the most interesting room in the Palais d'Industrie, the _cours_ had twice medalled him, and Albert Wolff was beginning to talk about his _coloration delicieuse_.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

in a serious manner

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since then he had found the line in the most interesting room in the Palais d'Industrie, the _cours_ had twice medalled him, and Albert Wolff was beginning to talk about his _coloration delicieuse_.

a state or condition free from damage or decay

From this reading The first things he did had a character and an importance that brought Lucien himself to admit a degree of soundness in the young fellow's earlier training, which was equal to great praise.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading This young man had been working in the atelier for three years with marked success almost from the beginning.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Since then he had found the line in the most interesting room in the Palais d'Industrie, the _cours_ had twice medalled him, and Albert Wolff was beginning to talk about his _coloration delicieuse_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading John Kendal had only one theory that was not received with respect by the men at Lucien's.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading John Kendal had only one theory that was not received with respect by the men at Lucien's.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading John Kendal had only one theory that was not received with respect by the men at Lucien's.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This young man had been working in the atelier for three years with marked success almost from the beginning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading This young man had been working in the atelier for three years with marked success almost from the beginning.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The first things he did had a character and an importance that brought Lucien himself to admit a degree of soundness in the young fellow's earlier training, which was equal to great praise.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading The first things he did had a character and an importance that brought Lucien himself to admit a degree of soundness in the young fellow's earlier training, which was equal to great praise.

two times

From this reading Since then he had found the line in the most interesting room in the Palais d'Industrie, the _cours_ had twice medalled him, and Albert Wolff was beginning to talk about his _coloration delicieuse_.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading John Kendal had only one theory that was not received with respect by the men at Lucien's.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The first things he did had a character and an importance that brought Lucien himself to admit a degree of soundness in the young fellow's earlier training, which was equal to great praise.

during the time that

From this reading They quoted it as often as other things he said, but always in a spirit of derision, while Kendal's ideas as a rule got themselves discussed seriously, now and then furiously.

in the company of; together with

From this reading John Kendal had only one theory that was not received with respect by the men at Lucien's.

German anatomist (1733-1794)

From this reading Since then he had found the line in the most interesting room in the Palais d'Industrie, the _cours_ had twice medalled him, and Albert Wolff was beginning to talk about his _coloration delicieuse_.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading This young man had been working in the atelier for three years with marked success almost from the beginning.

a late time of life

From this reading This young man had been working in the atelier for three years with marked success almost from the beginning.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading This young man had been working in the atelier for three years with marked success almost from the beginning.