Chapter V

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

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

later than; following

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

(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 A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

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

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

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

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It had rendered him thoroughly hardened and cynical, and had definitely banished forever any remnant of moral feeling or conscience, which he had until then retained.

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

From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group

From this reading It had rendered him thoroughly hardened and cynical, and had definitely banished forever any remnant of moral feeling or conscience, which he had until then retained.

lacking funds

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading It had rendered him thoroughly hardened and cynical, and had definitely banished forever any remnant of moral feeling or conscience, which he had until then retained.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others

From this reading It had rendered him thoroughly hardened and cynical, and had definitely banished forever any remnant of moral feeling or conscience, which he had until then retained.

a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity

From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading It had rendered him thoroughly hardened and cynical, and had definitely banished forever any remnant of moral feeling or conscience, which he had until then retained.

the act of departing

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin

From this reading The discovery of his wife's infamy had exercised a most disastrous effect on the young man's mind.

the act of discovering something

From this reading The discovery of his wife's infamy had exercised a most disastrous effect on the young man's mind.

breaking up and scattering by dispersion

From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The discovery of his wife's infamy had exercised a most disastrous effect on the young man's mind.

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

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

to an extreme degree

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading The discovery of his wife's infamy had exercised a most disastrous effect on the young man's mind.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading It had rendered him thoroughly hardened and cynical, and had definitely banished forever any remnant of moral feeling or conscience, which he had until then retained.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

for a limitless time

From this reading It had rendered him thoroughly hardened and cynical, and had definitely banished forever any remnant of moral feeling or conscience, which he had until then retained.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore

From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

a person of German nationality

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

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

From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

used of persons; emotionally hardened

From this reading It had rendered him thoroughly hardened and cynical, and had definitely banished forever any remnant of moral feeling or conscience, which he had until then retained.

living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household

From this reading THE HAREM.

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

From this reading It had rendered him thoroughly hardened and cynical, and had definitely banished forever any remnant of moral feeling or conscience, which he had until then retained.

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

From this reading It had rendered him thoroughly hardened and cynical, and had definitely banished forever any remnant of moral feeling or conscience, which he had until then retained.

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

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

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

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

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

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

a state of extreme dishonor

From this reading The discovery of his wife's infamy had exercised a most disastrous effect on the young man's mind.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had rendered him thoroughly hardened and cynical, and had definitely banished forever any remnant of moral feeling or conscience, which he had until then retained.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The discovery of his wife's infamy had exercised a most disastrous effect on the young man's mind.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The discovery of his wife's infamy had exercised a most disastrous effect on the young man's mind.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading It had rendered him thoroughly hardened and cynical, and had definitely banished forever any remnant of moral feeling or conscience, which he had until then retained.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The discovery of his wife's infamy had exercised a most disastrous effect on the young man's mind.

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The discovery of his wife's infamy had exercised a most disastrous effect on the young man's mind.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It had rendered him thoroughly hardened and cynical, and had definitely banished forever any remnant of moral feeling or conscience, which he had until then retained.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

From this reading It had rendered him thoroughly hardened and cynical, and had definitely banished forever any remnant of moral feeling or conscience, which he had until then retained.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading It had rendered him thoroughly hardened and cynical, and had definitely banished forever any remnant of moral feeling or conscience, which he had until then retained.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading It had rendered him thoroughly hardened and cynical, and had definitely banished forever any remnant of moral feeling or conscience, which he had until then retained.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

carry out

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

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

From this reading THE HAREM.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It had rendered him thoroughly hardened and cynical, and had definitely banished forever any remnant of moral feeling or conscience, which he had until then retained.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading It had rendered him thoroughly hardened and cynical, and had definitely banished forever any remnant of moral feeling or conscience, which he had until then retained.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

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

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

up to a particular time

From this reading It had rendered him thoroughly hardened and cynical, and had definitely banished forever any remnant of moral feeling or conscience, which he had until then retained.

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From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

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From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

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

From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

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

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

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

From this reading A fortnight after the events described in the previous chapter the war broke out which cost Napoleon III. his throne, and all the German residents in Paris were forced to take their departure at an exceedingly short notice.

which person or people

From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The discovery of his wife's infamy had exercised a most disastrous effect on the young man's mind.

superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Among their number was Count Frederick von Waldberg, who, since the disappearance of Rose, had plunged into the wildest course of dissipation and debauchery, as if with the intention of drowning all memory of the past.

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

From this reading The discovery of his wife's infamy had exercised a most disastrous effect on the young man's mind.