Chapter VII

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

From this reading AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

(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 He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

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

From this reading AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

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

From this reading AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

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

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Once more he asked himself this question: 'Is it not my duty to tell her I no longer love her?'

a quantity of no importance

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

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From this reading AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Then he had been discontented with his surroundings--now he was discontented with himself.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

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From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

From this reading Then he had been discontented with his surroundings--now he was discontented with himself.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Once more he asked himself this question: 'Is it not my duty to tell her I no longer love her?'

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From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

a young female

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

the act of giving

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

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

From this reading AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

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From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

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

From this reading AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

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

From this reading Then he had been discontented with his surroundings--now he was discontented with himself.

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

From this reading AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

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

From this reading AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Once more he asked himself this question: 'Is it not my duty to tell her I no longer love her?'

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

fix or set securely or deeply

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

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

From this reading AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

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

From this reading AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

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

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

immediately past

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

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 AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference

From this reading AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

for more time

From this reading Once more he asked himself this question: 'Is it not my duty to tell her I no longer love her?'

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Once more he asked himself this question: 'Is it not my duty to tell her I no longer love her?'

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

not any; not one

From this reading Once more he asked himself this question: 'Is it not my duty to tell her I no longer love her?'

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Once more he asked himself this question: 'Is it not my duty to tell her I no longer love her?'

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

From this reading Then he had been discontented with his surroundings--now he was discontented with himself.

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From this reading AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

on one occasion

From this reading Once more he asked himself this question: 'Is it not my duty to tell her I no longer love her?'

and nothing more

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Once more he asked himself this question: 'Is it not my duty to tell her I no longer love her?'

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From this reading AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

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

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

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

From this reading AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

avoiding waste

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

not in physical motion

From this reading AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

the environmental condition

From this reading Then he had been discontented with his surroundings--now he was discontented with himself.

express in words

From this reading Once more he asked himself this question: 'Is it not my duty to tell her I no longer love her?'

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

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

From this reading AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he had been discontented with his surroundings--now he was discontented with himself.

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

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

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

From this reading AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

producing no result or effect

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

a person who has never had sex

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

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

From this reading Then he had been discontented with his surroundings--now he was discontented with himself.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Although the poet had never harboured aught else than an imaginary love for this child with the beautiful black eyes, that love had gone deep enough to implant in his breast what is last to die in the break-up of any passion--an extraordinary power of following the least movements of that virgin heart, and a pity, as unavailing as it was distressing, for all the pain he had caused it.

at the time that

From this reading AN OBSERVER'S LOGIC René had entered the house in the Rue de Bagneux a prey to painful impressions, and when he left it his impressions were more painful still.

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

From this reading He had called on Rosalie with the idea of giving her a little pleasure, and sparing her the trifling pain of hearing all about his success from the mouth of another; instead of which his visit had only caused the girl fresh grief.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then he had been discontented with his surroundings--now he was discontented with himself.