Chapter V

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

From this reading Laurent had recovered from his sudden access of madness, and was not a little ashamed that Fernande had seen him at the very height of his outburst of fury against his brother, when fratricide was in his eye and in his uplifted hand.

the right to enter

From this reading Laurent had recovered from his sudden access of madness, and was not a little ashamed that Fernande had seen him at the very height of his outburst of fury against his brother, when fratricide was in his eye and in his uplifted hand.

plural of “adherent” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading He was bound to maintain that de Maurel had been unduly provoked, yet owned that he was guilty of a grave social solecism in wearing the badge of the usurper in the house of his kinsfolk who were loyal adherents of the King.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Laurent had recovered from his sudden access of madness, and was not a little ashamed that Fernande had seen him at the very height of his outburst of fury against his brother, when fratricide was in his eye and in his uplifted hand.

(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 THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

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

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

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

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading Laurent had recovered from his sudden access of madness, and was not a little ashamed that Fernande had seen him at the very height of his outburst of fury against his brother, when fratricide was in his eye and in his uplifted hand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Laurent had recovered from his sudden access of madness, and was not a little ashamed that Fernande had seen him at the very height of his outburst of fury against his brother, when fratricide was in his eye and in his uplifted hand.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading M. de Courson preserved a non-committal attitude.

an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

From this reading He was bound to maintain that de Maurel had been unduly provoked, yet owned that he was guilty of a grave social solecism in wearing the badge of the usurper in the house of his kinsfolk who were loyal adherents of the King.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

confined by bonds

From this reading He was bound to maintain that de Maurel had been unduly provoked, yet owned that he was guilty of a grave social solecism in wearing the badge of the usurper in the house of his kinsfolk who were loyal adherents of the King.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled

From this reading He thought the whole episode a grave pity, since it had undoubtedly jeopardized, if not entirely upset, every plan for ultimate conciliation.

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From this reading M. de Courson preserved a non-committal attitude.

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

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He thought the whole episode a grave pity, since it had undoubtedly jeopardized, if not entirely upset, every plan for ultimate conciliation.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading He thought the whole episode a grave pity, since it had undoubtedly jeopardized, if not entirely upset, every plan for ultimate conciliation.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He thought the whole episode a grave pity, since it had undoubtedly jeopardized, if not entirely upset, every plan for ultimate conciliation.

an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

the organ of sight

From this reading Laurent had recovered from his sudden access of madness, and was not a little ashamed that Fernande had seen him at the very height of his outburst of fury against his brother, when fratricide was in his eye and in his uplifted hand.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

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From this reading Laurent had recovered from his sudden access of madness, and was not a little ashamed that Fernande had seen him at the very height of his outburst of fury against his brother, when fratricide was in his eye and in his uplifted hand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He thought the whole episode a grave pity, since it had undoubtedly jeopardized, if not entirely upset, every plan for ultimate conciliation.

a person who murders their brother or sister

From this reading Laurent had recovered from his sudden access of madness, and was not a little ashamed that Fernande had seen him at the very height of his outburst of fury against his brother, when fratricide was in his eye and in his uplifted hand.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Laurent had recovered from his sudden access of madness, and was not a little ashamed that Fernande had seen him at the very height of his outburst of fury against his brother, when fratricide was in his eye and in his uplifted hand.

death of a person

From this reading He was bound to maintain that de Maurel had been unduly provoked, yet owned that he was guilty of a grave social solecism in wearing the badge of the usurper in the house of his kinsfolk who were loyal adherents of the King.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading He was bound to maintain that de Maurel had been unduly provoked, yet owned that he was guilty of a grave social solecism in wearing the badge of the usurper in the house of his kinsfolk who were loyal adherents of the King.

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

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Laurent had recovered from his sudden access of madness, and was not a little ashamed that Fernande had seen him at the very height of his outburst of fury against his brother, when fratricide was in his eye and in his uplifted hand.

excessively quick

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

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

From this reading He was bound to maintain that de Maurel had been unduly provoked, yet owned that he was guilty of a grave social solecism in wearing the badge of the usurper in the house of his kinsfolk who were loyal adherents of the King.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Laurent had recovered from his sudden access of madness, and was not a little ashamed that Fernande had seen him at the very height of his outburst of fury against his brother, when fratricide was in his eye and in his uplifted hand.

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

From this reading Laurent had recovered from his sudden access of madness, and was not a little ashamed that Fernande had seen him at the very height of his outburst of fury against his brother, when fratricide was in his eye and in his uplifted hand.

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

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

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

From this reading He was bound to maintain that de Maurel had been unduly provoked, yet owned that he was guilty of a grave social solecism in wearing the badge of the usurper in the house of his kinsfolk who were loyal adherents of the King.

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

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He thought the whole episode a grave pity, since it had undoubtedly jeopardized, if not entirely upset, every plan for ultimate conciliation.

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

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He thought the whole episode a grave pity, since it had undoubtedly jeopardized, if not entirely upset, every plan for ultimate conciliation.

past form of “jeopardize” — pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading He thought the whole episode a grave pity, since it had undoubtedly jeopardized, if not entirely upset, every plan for ultimate conciliation.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading He was bound to maintain that de Maurel had been unduly provoked, yet owned that he was guilty of a grave social solecism in wearing the badge of the usurper in the house of his kinsfolk who were loyal adherents of the King.

people descended from a common ancestor

From this reading He was bound to maintain that de Maurel had been unduly provoked, yet owned that he was guilty of a grave social solecism in wearing the badge of the usurper in the house of his kinsfolk who were loyal adherents of the King.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

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From this reading Laurent had recovered from his sudden access of madness, and was not a little ashamed that Fernande had seen him at the very height of his outburst of fury against his brother, when fratricide was in his eye and in his uplifted hand.

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

From this reading Laurent had recovered from his sudden access of madness, and was not a little ashamed that Fernande had seen him at the very height of his outburst of fury against his brother, when fratricide was in his eye and in his uplifted hand.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading He was bound to maintain that de Maurel had been unduly provoked, yet owned that he was guilty of a grave social solecism in wearing the badge of the usurper in the house of his kinsfolk who were loyal adherents of the King.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading M. de Courson preserved a non-committal attitude.

obsolete terms for legal insanity

From this reading Laurent had recovered from his sudden access of madness, and was not a little ashamed that Fernande had seen him at the very height of his outburst of fury against his brother, when fratricide was in his eye and in his uplifted hand.

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

From this reading He was bound to maintain that de Maurel had been unduly provoked, yet owned that he was guilty of a grave social solecism in wearing the badge of the usurper in the house of his kinsfolk who were loyal adherents of the King.

a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

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From this reading He was bound to maintain that de Maurel had been unduly provoked, yet owned that he was guilty of a grave social solecism in wearing the badge of the usurper in the house of his kinsfolk who were loyal adherents of the King.

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

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

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

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

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

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

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From this reading M. de Courson preserved a non-committal attitude.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Laurent had recovered from his sudden access of madness, and was not a little ashamed that Fernande had seen him at the very height of his outburst of fury against his brother, when fratricide was in his eye and in his uplifted hand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

an unrestrained expression of emotion

From this reading Laurent had recovered from his sudden access of madness, and was not a little ashamed that Fernande had seen him at the very height of his outburst of fury against his brother, when fratricide was in his eye and in his uplifted hand.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading He was bound to maintain that de Maurel had been unduly provoked, yet owned that he was guilty of a grave social solecism in wearing the badge of the usurper in the house of his kinsfolk who were loyal adherents of the King.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading He thought the whole episode a grave pity, since it had undoubtedly jeopardized, if not entirely upset, every plan for ultimate conciliation.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading He thought the whole episode a grave pity, since it had undoubtedly jeopardized, if not entirely upset, every plan for ultimate conciliation.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading M. de Courson preserved a non-committal attitude.

incited, especially deliberately, to anger

From this reading He was bound to maintain that de Maurel had been unduly provoked, yet owned that he was guilty of a grave social solecism in wearing the badge of the usurper in the house of his kinsfolk who were loyal adherents of the King.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

an angry dispute

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Laurent had recovered from his sudden access of madness, and was not a little ashamed that Fernande had seen him at the very height of his outburst of fury against his brother, when fratricide was in his eye and in his uplifted hand.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

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

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

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

From this reading Laurent had recovered from his sudden access of madness, and was not a little ashamed that Fernande had seen him at the very height of his outburst of fury against his brother, when fratricide was in his eye and in his uplifted hand.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He thought the whole episode a grave pity, since it had undoubtedly jeopardized, if not entirely upset, every plan for ultimate conciliation.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading He was bound to maintain that de Maurel had been unduly provoked, yet owned that he was guilty of a grave social solecism in wearing the badge of the usurper in the house of his kinsfolk who were loyal adherents of the King.

a socially awkward or tactless act

From this reading He was bound to maintain that de Maurel had been unduly provoked, yet owned that he was guilty of a grave social solecism in wearing the badge of the usurper in the house of his kinsfolk who were loyal adherents of the King.

the season of growth

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Laurent had recovered from his sudden access of madness, and was not a little ashamed that Fernande had seen him at the very height of his outburst of fury against his brother, when fratricide was in his eye and in his uplifted hand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Laurent had recovered from his sudden access of madness, and was not a little ashamed that Fernande had seen him at the very height of his outburst of fury against his brother, when fratricide was in his eye and in his uplifted hand.

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

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

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

From this reading He thought the whole episode a grave pity, since it had undoubtedly jeopardized, if not entirely upset, every plan for ultimate conciliation.

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

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme

From this reading He thought the whole episode a grave pity, since it had undoubtedly jeopardized, if not entirely upset, every plan for ultimate conciliation.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading He thought the whole episode a grave pity, since it had undoubtedly jeopardized, if not entirely upset, every plan for ultimate conciliation.

to an undue degree

From this reading He was bound to maintain that de Maurel had been unduly provoked, yet owned that he was guilty of a grave social solecism in wearing the badge of the usurper in the house of his kinsfolk who were loyal adherents of the King.

exalted emotionally especially with pride

From this reading Laurent had recovered from his sudden access of madness, and was not a little ashamed that Fernande had seen him at the very height of his outburst of fury against his brother, when fratricide was in his eye and in his uplifted hand.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading He thought the whole episode a grave pity, since it had undoubtedly jeopardized, if not entirely upset, every plan for ultimate conciliation.

one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another

From this reading He was bound to maintain that de Maurel had been unduly provoked, yet owned that he was guilty of a grave social solecism in wearing the badge of the usurper in the house of his kinsfolk who were loyal adherents of the King.

precisely as stated

From this reading Laurent had recovered from his sudden access of madness, and was not a little ashamed that Fernande had seen him at the very height of his outburst of fury against his brother, when fratricide was in his eye and in his uplifted hand.

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

From this reading Laurent had recovered from his sudden access of madness, and was not a little ashamed that Fernande had seen him at the very height of his outburst of fury against his brother, when fratricide was in his eye and in his uplifted hand.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading He was bound to maintain that de Maurel had been unduly provoked, yet owned that he was guilty of a grave social solecism in wearing the badge of the usurper in the house of his kinsfolk who were loyal adherents of the King.

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

From this reading He was bound to maintain that de Maurel had been unduly provoked, yet owned that he was guilty of a grave social solecism in wearing the badge of the usurper in the house of his kinsfolk who were loyal adherents of the King.

at the time that

From this reading Laurent had recovered from his sudden access of madness, and was not a little ashamed that Fernande had seen him at the very height of his outburst of fury against his brother, when fratricide was in his eye and in his uplifted hand.

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

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

which person or people

From this reading He was bound to maintain that de Maurel had been unduly provoked, yet owned that he was guilty of a grave social solecism in wearing the badge of the usurper in the house of his kinsfolk who were loyal adherents of the King.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He thought the whole episode a grave pity, since it had undoubtedly jeopardized, if not entirely upset, every plan for ultimate conciliation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading THE SPRINGTIME OF THE YEAR I An hour later Mme. la Marquise de Mortain had been put in possession of all the facts which related to Ronnay de Maurel's quarrel with his brother and of his hasty exit from the chateau.

but in spite of that

From this reading He was bound to maintain that de Maurel had been unduly provoked, yet owned that he was guilty of a grave social solecism in wearing the badge of the usurper in the house of his kinsfolk who were loyal adherents of the King.