Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading It is a commonplace that selfish natures, balked of gratification, seek relief in making the unhappiness of others, preferably of those who are helpless to resist or to resent.

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From this reading 'UPON THE GREAT WORLD'S ALTAR-STAIRS.'

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

From this reading It is a commonplace that selfish natures, balked of gratification, seek relief in making the unhappiness of others, preferably of those who are helpless to resist or to resent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

past form of “balk” — refuse to comply

From this reading It is a commonplace that selfish natures, balked of gratification, seek relief in making the unhappiness of others, preferably of those who are helpless to resist or to resent.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

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From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading He found several other people calling upon Madame de Sagan, who was not fond of solitude.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

completely ordinary and unremarkable

From this reading It is a commonplace that selfish natures, balked of gratification, seek relief in making the unhappiness of others, preferably of those who are helpless to resist or to resent.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading Numbers gave the pretty Countess courage.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Numbers gave the pretty Countess courage.

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

From this reading He found several other people calling upon Madame de Sagan, who was not fond of solitude.

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From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

moving swiftly

From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading He found several other people calling upon Madame de Sagan, who was not fond of solitude.

set up or found

From this reading He found several other people calling upon Madame de Sagan, who was not fond of solitude.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Numbers gave the pretty Countess courage.

the act of departing

From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

state of being gratified or satisfied

From this reading It is a commonplace that selfish natures, balked of gratification, seek relief in making the unhappiness of others, preferably of those who are helpless to resist or to resent.

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

From this reading 'UPON THE GREAT WORLD'S ALTAR-STAIRS.'

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

From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

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

From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading It is a commonplace that selfish natures, balked of gratification, seek relief in making the unhappiness of others, preferably of those who are helpless to resist or to resent.

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

From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

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

From this reading It is a commonplace that selfish natures, balked of gratification, seek relief in making the unhappiness of others, preferably of those who are helpless to resist or to resent.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

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

From this reading It is a commonplace that selfish natures, balked of gratification, seek relief in making the unhappiness of others, preferably of those who are helpless to resist or to resent.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a commonplace that selfish natures, balked of gratification, seek relief in making the unhappiness of others, preferably of those who are helpless to resist or to resent.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading He found several other people calling upon Madame de Sagan, who was not fond of solitude.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It is a commonplace that selfish natures, balked of gratification, seek relief in making the unhappiness of others, preferably of those who are helpless to resist or to resent.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It is a commonplace that selfish natures, balked of gratification, seek relief in making the unhappiness of others, preferably of those who are helpless to resist or to resent.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Numbers gave the pretty Countess courage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is a commonplace that selfish natures, balked of gratification, seek relief in making the unhappiness of others, preferably of those who are helpless to resist or to resent.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is a commonplace that selfish natures, balked of gratification, seek relief in making the unhappiness of others, preferably of those who are helpless to resist or to resent.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He found several other people calling upon Madame de Sagan, who was not fond of solitude.

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From this reading It is a commonplace that selfish natures, balked of gratification, seek relief in making the unhappiness of others, preferably of those who are helpless to resist or to resent.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He found several other people calling upon Madame de Sagan, who was not fond of solitude.

more readily or willingly

From this reading It is a commonplace that selfish natures, balked of gratification, seek relief in making the unhappiness of others, preferably of those who are helpless to resist or to resent.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Numbers gave the pretty Countess courage.

get by special effort

From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

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From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading It is a commonplace that selfish natures, balked of gratification, seek relief in making the unhappiness of others, preferably of those who are helpless to resist or to resent.

feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading It is a commonplace that selfish natures, balked of gratification, seek relief in making the unhappiness of others, preferably of those who are helpless to resist or to resent.

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading It is a commonplace that selfish natures, balked of gratification, seek relief in making the unhappiness of others, preferably of those who are helpless to resist or to resent.

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From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

try to get or reach

From this reading It is a commonplace that selfish natures, balked of gratification, seek relief in making the unhappiness of others, preferably of those who are helpless to resist or to resent.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others

From this reading It is a commonplace that selfish natures, balked of gratification, seek relief in making the unhappiness of others, preferably of those who are helpless to resist or to resent.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading He found several other people calling upon Madame de Sagan, who was not fond of solitude.

your name written in your own handwriting

From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

a state of social isolation

From this reading He found several other people calling upon Madame de Sagan, who was not fond of solitude.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is a commonplace that selfish natures, balked of gratification, seek relief in making the unhappiness of others, preferably of those who are helpless to resist or to resent.

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

From this reading 'UPON THE GREAT WORLD'S ALTAR-STAIRS.'

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

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

From this reading It is a commonplace that selfish natures, balked of gratification, seek relief in making the unhappiness of others, preferably of those who are helpless to resist or to resent.

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

From this reading It is a commonplace that selfish natures, balked of gratification, seek relief in making the unhappiness of others, preferably of those who are helpless to resist or to resent.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading It is a commonplace that selfish natures, balked of gratification, seek relief in making the unhappiness of others, preferably of those who are helpless to resist or to resent.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading 'UPON THE GREAT WORLD'S ALTAR-STAIRS.'

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

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

From this reading He found several other people calling upon Madame de Sagan, who was not fond of solitude.

which person or people

From this reading It is a commonplace that selfish natures, balked of gratification, seek relief in making the unhappiness of others, preferably of those who are helpless to resist or to resent.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Therefore Count Sagan employed the interval before going to the Palace to procure the signature of the Duke to Rallywood's death-warrant in paying a flying visit to his wife, whom he had not seen since the morning of the boar-hunt at the Castle.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading 'UPON THE GREAT WORLD'S ALTAR-STAIRS.'