Chapter VI

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

From this reading By the mere mention of the name of Madame Moraines, René might then have discovered what a hold on his thoughts had suddenly been secured by this rare specimen of beauty, the living embodiment of all his ideas of aristocracy.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading By the mere mention of the name of Madame Moraines, René might then have discovered what a hold on his thoughts had suddenly been secured by this rare specimen of beauty, the living embodiment of all his ideas of aristocracy.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading By the mere mention of the name of Madame Moraines, René might then have discovered what a hold on his thoughts had suddenly been secured by this rare specimen of beauty, the living embodiment of all his ideas of aristocracy.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading By the mere mention of the name of Madame Moraines, René might then have discovered what a hold on his thoughts had suddenly been secured by this rare specimen of beauty, the living embodiment of all his ideas of aristocracy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

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From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

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From this reading Had Claude not left the house so suddenly, tortured by the pangs of jealousy, the two friends would have returned together.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

past form of “conjure” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

make right or correct

From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

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From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

the first light of day

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading By the mere mention of the name of Madame Moraines, René might then have discovered what a hold on his thoughts had suddenly been secured by this rare specimen of beauty, the living embodiment of all his ideas of aristocracy.

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From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

a new personification of a familiar idea

From this reading By the mere mention of the name of Madame Moraines, René might then have discovered what a hold on his thoughts had suddenly been secured by this rare specimen of beauty, the living embodiment of all his ideas of aristocracy.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

full of events or incidents

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Had Claude not left the house so suddenly, tortured by the pangs of jealousy, the two friends would have returned together.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

brought together in one place

From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

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From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had Claude not left the house so suddenly, tortured by the pangs of jealousy, the two friends would have returned together.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading By the mere mention of the name of Madame Moraines, René might then have discovered what a hold on his thoughts had suddenly been secured by this rare specimen of beauty, the living embodiment of all his ideas of aristocracy.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Had Claude not left the house so suddenly, tortured by the pangs of jealousy, the two friends would have returned together.

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

From this reading By the mere mention of the name of Madame Moraines, René might then have discovered what a hold on his thoughts had suddenly been secured by this rare specimen of beauty, the living embodiment of all his ideas of aristocracy.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

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

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading Had Claude not left the house so suddenly, tortured by the pangs of jealousy, the two friends would have returned together.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Had Claude not left the house so suddenly, tortured by the pangs of jealousy, the two friends would have returned together.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading By the mere mention of the name of Madame Moraines, René might then have discovered what a hold on his thoughts had suddenly been secured by this rare specimen of beauty, the living embodiment of all his ideas of aristocracy.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading By the mere mention of the name of Madame Moraines, René might then have discovered what a hold on his thoughts had suddenly been secured by this rare specimen of beauty, the living embodiment of all his ideas of aristocracy.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

make reference to

From this reading By the mere mention of the name of Madame Moraines, René might then have discovered what a hold on his thoughts had suddenly been secured by this rare specimen of beauty, the living embodiment of all his ideas of aristocracy.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading By the mere mention of the name of Madame Moraines, René might then have discovered what a hold on his thoughts had suddenly been secured by this rare specimen of beauty, the living embodiment of all his ideas of aristocracy.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading By the mere mention of the name of Madame Moraines, René might then have discovered what a hold on his thoughts had suddenly been secured by this rare specimen of beauty, the living embodiment of all his ideas of aristocracy.

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From this reading By the mere mention of the name of Madame Moraines, René might then have discovered what a hold on his thoughts had suddenly been secured by this rare specimen of beauty, the living embodiment of all his ideas of aristocracy.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading By the mere mention of the name of Madame Moraines, René might then have discovered what a hold on his thoughts had suddenly been secured by this rare specimen of beauty, the living embodiment of all his ideas of aristocracy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Had Claude not left the house so suddenly, tortured by the pangs of jealousy, the two friends would have returned together.

plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading Had Claude not left the house so suddenly, tortured by the pangs of jealousy, the two friends would have returned together.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading By the mere mention of the name of Madame Moraines, René might then have discovered what a hold on his thoughts had suddenly been secured by this rare specimen of beauty, the living embodiment of all his ideas of aristocracy.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

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From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Had Claude not left the house so suddenly, tortured by the pangs of jealousy, the two friends would have returned together.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading By the mere mention of the name of Madame Moraines, René might then have discovered what a hold on his thoughts had suddenly been secured by this rare specimen of beauty, the living embodiment of all his ideas of aristocracy.

plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading By the mere mention of the name of Madame Moraines, René might then have discovered what a hold on his thoughts had suddenly been secured by this rare specimen of beauty, the living embodiment of all his ideas of aristocracy.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Had Claude not left the house so suddenly, tortured by the pangs of jealousy, the two friends would have returned together.

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From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading By the mere mention of the name of Madame Moraines, René might then have discovered what a hold on his thoughts had suddenly been secured by this rare specimen of beauty, the living embodiment of all his ideas of aristocracy.

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

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

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

From this reading By the mere mention of the name of Madame Moraines, René might then have discovered what a hold on his thoughts had suddenly been secured by this rare specimen of beauty, the living embodiment of all his ideas of aristocracy.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

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

From this reading By the mere mention of the name of Madame Moraines, René might then have discovered what a hold on his thoughts had suddenly been secured by this rare specimen of beauty, the living embodiment of all his ideas of aristocracy.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Had Claude not left the house so suddenly, tortured by the pangs of jealousy, the two friends would have returned together.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

From this reading Had Claude not left the house so suddenly, tortured by the pangs of jealousy, the two friends would have returned together.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Had Claude not left the house so suddenly, tortured by the pangs of jealousy, the two friends would have returned together.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

characterized by variety

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

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From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image

From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE DAWN OF LOVE The shock of the novel and varied sensations experienced by René Vincy on that eventful evening had been so great that it was impossible for him to analyse them as he made his way on foot from the Rue du Bel-Respiro to the Rue Coëtlogon.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading By the mere mention of the name of Madame Moraines, René might then have discovered what a hold on his thoughts had suddenly been secured by this rare specimen of beauty, the living embodiment of all his ideas of aristocracy.

at the time that

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

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

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Perhaps from Claude, too, he might have gathered a few correct notions concerning the lady, and the difference that existed between a mere fashionable woman like Madame Moraines and a real _grande dame_, he would then have been spared the dangerous fever of imagination which, all along his route, conjured up to his delight visions of Suzanne.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Had Claude not left the house so suddenly, tortured by the pangs of jealousy, the two friends would have returned together.

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

From this reading Whilst walking along the deserted streets with the silent stars shining above, they would have indulged in one of those confidential talks in which, when young, we give full utterance to the feelings inspired by the events of the past few hours.