used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
acquittedadjectiveUS /əˈkwɪtɪd/
declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless
From this reading Getting into a cab at the corner of the Rue d'Assas, she drove to the Bon Marché, where she had ordered her carriage to meet her; on the way the details of the conversation she had had with René recurred to her, and, going over them again, she congratulated herself upon the manner in which she had acquitted herself.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
anew
From this reading Getting into a cab at the corner of the Rue d'Assas, she drove to the Bon Marché, where she had ordered her carriage to meet her; on the way the details of the conversation she had had with René recurred to her, and, going over them again, she congratulated herself upon the manner in which she had acquitted herself.
(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 But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading HAPPY DAYS When Suzanne left the house in the Rue Coëtlogon her next meeting with René was already arranged.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As soon as the first real step has been taken in an intrigue of this kind the discussion of further arrangements becomes as easy and as delightful as it was before hateful and difficult.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading HAPPY DAYS When Suzanne left the house in the Rue Coëtlogon her next meeting with René was already arranged.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading As soon as the first real step has been taken in an intrigue of this kind the discussion of further arrangements becomes as easy and as delightful as it was before hateful and difficult.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As soon as the first real step has been taken in an intrigue of this kind the discussion of further arrangements becomes as easy and as delightful as it was before hateful and difficult.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As soon as the first real step has been taken in an intrigue of this kind the discussion of further arrangements becomes as easy and as delightful as it was before hateful and difficult.
Bon
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From this reading Getting into a cab at the corner of the Rue d'Assas, she drove to the Bon Marché, where she had ordered her carriage to meet her; on the way the details of the conversation she had had with René recurred to her, and, going over them again, she congratulated herself upon the manner in which she had acquitted herself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading Getting into a cab at the corner of the Rue d'Assas, she drove to the Bon Marché, where she had ordered her carriage to meet her; on the way the details of the conversation she had had with René recurred to her, and, going over them again, she congratulated herself upon the manner in which she had acquitted herself.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Getting into a cab at the corner of the Rue d'Assas, she drove to the Bon Marché, where she had ordered her carriage to meet her; on the way the details of the conversation she had had with René recurred to her, and, going over them again, she congratulated herself upon the manner in which she had acquitted herself.
cold-bloodedadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldˈblʌdəd/
without compunction or human feeling
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Getting into a cab at the corner of the Rue d'Assas, she drove to the Bon Marché, where she had ordered her carriage to meet her; on the way the details of the conversation she had had with René recurred to her, and, going over them again, she congratulated herself upon the manner in which she had acquitted herself.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Getting into a cab at the corner of the Rue d'Assas, she drove to the Bon Marché, where she had ordered her carriage to meet her; on the way the details of the conversation she had had with René recurred to her, and, going over them again, she congratulated herself upon the manner in which she had acquitted herself.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Getting into a cab at the corner of the Rue d'Assas, she drove to the Bon Marché, where she had ordered her carriage to meet her; on the way the details of the conversation she had had with René recurred to her, and, going over them again, she congratulated herself upon the manner in which she had acquitted herself.
make right or correct
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
Coëtlogon
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From this reading HAPPY DAYS When Suzanne left the house in the Rue Coëtlogon her next meeting with René was already arranged.
d'Assas
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From this reading Getting into a cab at the corner of the Rue d'Assas, she drove to the Bon Marché, where she had ordered her carriage to meet her; on the way the details of the conversation she had had with René recurred to her, and, going over them again, she congratulated herself upon the manner in which she had acquitted herself.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HAPPY DAYS When Suzanne left the house in the Rue Coëtlogon her next meeting with René was already arranged.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading As soon as the first real step has been taken in an intrigue of this kind the discussion of further arrangements becomes as easy and as delightful as it was before hateful and difficult.
true confidential information
From this reading Getting into a cab at the corner of the Rue d'Assas, she drove to the Bon Marché, where she had ordered her carriage to meet her; on the way the details of the conversation she had had with René recurred to her, and, going over them again, she congratulated herself upon the manner in which she had acquitted herself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading As soon as the first real step has been taken in an intrigue of this kind the discussion of further arrangements becomes as easy and as delightful as it was before hateful and difficult.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading As soon as the first real step has been taken in an intrigue of this kind the discussion of further arrangements becomes as easy and as delightful as it was before hateful and difficult.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Getting into a cab at the corner of the Rue d'Assas, she drove to the Bon Marché, where she had ordered her carriage to meet her; on the way the details of the conversation she had had with René recurred to her, and, going over them again, she congratulated herself upon the manner in which she had acquitted herself.
du
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From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading As soon as the first real step has been taken in an intrigue of this kind the discussion of further arrangements becomes as easy and as delightful as it was before hateful and difficult.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As soon as the first real step has been taken in an intrigue of this kind the discussion of further arrangements becomes as easy and as delightful as it was before hateful and difficult.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading As soon as the first real step has been taken in an intrigue of this kind the discussion of further arrangements becomes as easy and as delightful as it was before hateful and difficult.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Getting into a cab at the corner of the Rue d'Assas, she drove to the Bon Marché, where she had ordered her carriage to meet her; on the way the details of the conversation she had had with René recurred to her, and, going over them again, she congratulated herself upon the manner in which she had acquitted herself.
the act of departing
From this reading Getting into a cab at the corner of the Rue d'Assas, she drove to the Bon Marché, where she had ordered her carriage to meet her; on the way the details of the conversation she had had with René recurred to her, and, going over them again, she congratulated herself upon the manner in which she had acquitted herself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading HAPPY DAYS When Suzanne left the house in the Rue Coëtlogon her next meeting with René was already arranged.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as the first real step has been taken in an intrigue of this kind the discussion of further arrangements becomes as easy and as delightful as it was before hateful and difficult.
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading As soon as the first real step has been taken in an intrigue of this kind the discussion of further arrangements becomes as easy and as delightful as it was before hateful and difficult.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HAPPY DAYS When Suzanne left the house in the Rue Coëtlogon her next meeting with René was already arranged.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Getting into a cab at the corner of the Rue d'Assas, she drove to the Bon Marché, where she had ordered her carriage to meet her; on the way the details of the conversation she had had with René recurred to her, and, going over them again, she congratulated herself upon the manner in which she had acquitted herself.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading HAPPY DAYS When Suzanne left the house in the Rue Coëtlogon her next meeting with René was already arranged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HAPPY DAYS When Suzanne left the house in the Rue Coëtlogon her next meeting with René was already arranged.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Getting into a cab at the corner of the Rue d'Assas, she drove to the Bon Marché, where she had ordered her carriage to meet her; on the way the details of the conversation she had had with René recurred to her, and, going over them again, she congratulated herself upon the manner in which she had acquitted herself.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading As soon as the first real step has been taken in an intrigue of this kind the discussion of further arrangements becomes as easy and as delightful as it was before hateful and difficult.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading As soon as the first real step has been taken in an intrigue of this kind the discussion of further arrangements becomes as easy and as delightful as it was before hateful and difficult.
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 HAPPY DAYS When Suzanne left the house in the Rue Coëtlogon her next meeting with René was already arranged.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Getting into a cab at the corner of the Rue d'Assas, she drove to the Bon Marché, where she had ordered her carriage to meet her; on the way the details of the conversation she had had with René recurred to her, and, going over them again, she congratulated herself upon the manner in which she had acquitted herself.
Marché
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From this reading Getting into a cab at the corner of the Rue d'Assas, she drove to the Bon Marché, where she had ordered her carriage to meet her; on the way the details of the conversation she had had with René recurred to her, and, going over them again, she congratulated herself upon the manner in which she had acquitted herself.
come together
From this reading Getting into a cab at the corner of the Rue d'Assas, she drove to the Bon Marché, where she had ordered her carriage to meet her; on the way the details of the conversation she had had with René recurred to her, and, going over them again, she congratulated herself upon the manner in which she had acquitted herself.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading HAPPY DAYS When Suzanne left the house in the Rue Coëtlogon her next meeting with René was already arranged.
Mont-Thabor
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From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading HAPPY DAYS When Suzanne left the house in the Rue Coëtlogon her next meeting with René was already arranged.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Getting into a cab at the corner of the Rue d'Assas, she drove to the Bon Marché, where she had ordered her carriage to meet her; on the way the details of the conversation she had had with René recurred to her, and, going over them again, she congratulated herself upon the manner in which she had acquitted herself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Getting into a cab at the corner of the Rue d'Assas, she drove to the Bon Marché, where she had ordered her carriage to meet her; on the way the details of the conversation she had had with René recurred to her, and, going over them again, she congratulated herself upon the manner in which she had acquitted herself.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading As soon as the first real step has been taken in an intrigue of this kind the discussion of further arrangements becomes as easy and as delightful as it was before hateful and difficult.
recurredverbUS /riˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “recur” — happen or occur again
From this reading Getting into a cab at the corner of the Rue d'Assas, she drove to the Bon Marché, where she had ordered her carriage to meet her; on the way the details of the conversation she had had with René recurred to her, and, going over them again, she congratulated herself upon the manner in which she had acquitted herself.
René
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From this reading HAPPY DAYS When Suzanne left the house in the Rue Coëtlogon her next meeting with René was already arranged.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading HAPPY DAYS When Suzanne left the house in the Rue Coëtlogon her next meeting with René was already arranged.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the first real step has been taken in an intrigue of this kind the discussion of further arrangements becomes as easy and as delightful as it was before hateful and difficult.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading As soon as the first real step has been taken in an intrigue of this kind the discussion of further arrangements becomes as easy and as delightful as it was before hateful and difficult.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
successive (without a break)
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
Suzanne
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From this reading HAPPY DAYS When Suzanne left the house in the Rue Coëtlogon her next meeting with René was already arranged.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading As soon as the first real step has been taken in an intrigue of this kind the discussion of further arrangements becomes as easy and as delightful as it was before hateful and difficult.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAPPY DAYS When Suzanne left the house in the Rue Coëtlogon her next meeting with René was already arranged.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Getting into a cab at the corner of the Rue d'Assas, she drove to the Bon Marché, where she had ordered her carriage to meet her; on the way the details of the conversation she had had with René recurred to her, and, going over them again, she congratulated herself upon the manner in which she had acquitted herself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
under normal conditions
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HAPPY DAYS When Suzanne left the house in the Rue Coëtlogon her next meeting with René was already arranged.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Getting into a cab at the corner of the Rue d'Assas, she drove to the Bon Marché, where she had ordered her carriage to meet her; on the way the details of the conversation she had had with René recurred to her, and, going over them again, she congratulated herself upon the manner in which she had acquitted herself.
at the time that
From this reading HAPPY DAYS When Suzanne left the house in the Rue Coëtlogon her next meeting with René was already arranged.
in or at the place that
From this reading Getting into a cab at the corner of the Rue d'Assas, she drove to the Bon Marché, where she had ordered her carriage to meet her; on the way the details of the conversation she had had with René recurred to her, and, going over them again, she congratulated herself upon the manner in which she had acquitted herself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HAPPY DAYS When Suzanne left the house in the Rue Coëtlogon her next meeting with René was already arranged.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But so firm a hold had passion obtained upon this usually cold-blooded woman that she smiled and waved her hand at the poet as he stood watching her from the window of the room in which she had enjoyed such a triumph--for all her calculations had turned out perfectly correct.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After taking a few steps down the little street she stopped and turned her head, although it would have been more prudent to walk straight on, as she always did in the Rue du Mont-Thabor.
