Chapter XII

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

From this reading He had resisted the temptation of dining with the officers and playing cards afterwards, though he by no means disliked either a game of chance or a good dinner.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He had resisted the temptation of dining with the officers and playing cards afterwards, though he by no means disliked either a game of chance or a good dinner.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading His loud voice and swaggering manners could not be agreeable to a person of Monsieur Urbain's measured mind and self-controlled ways.

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

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

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

From this reading It seemed to him that he had done as much in Madame de Sainfoy's interests as she could reasonably expect.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Though there might be worse men, General Ratoneau could not be called a pleasant companion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had resisted the temptation of dining with the officers and playing cards afterwards, though he by no means disliked either a game of chance or a good dinner.

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

From this reading Though there might be worse men, General Ratoneau could not be called a pleasant companion.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading He had resisted the temptation of dining with the officers and playing cards afterwards, though he by no means disliked either a game of chance or a good dinner.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He had resisted the temptation of dining with the officers and playing cards afterwards, though he by no means disliked either a game of chance or a good dinner.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Though there might be worse men, General Ratoneau could not be called a pleasant companion.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It seemed to him that he had done as much in Madame de Sainfoy's interests as she could reasonably expect.

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

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading He had resisted the temptation of dining with the officers and playing cards afterwards, though he by no means disliked either a game of chance or a good dinner.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading He had resisted the temptation of dining with the officers and playing cards afterwards, though he by no means disliked either a game of chance or a good dinner.

regarded with aversion

From this reading He had resisted the temptation of dining with the officers and playing cards afterwards, though he by no means disliked either a game of chance or a good dinner.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It seemed to him that he had done as much in Madame de Sainfoy's interests as she could reasonably expect.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

one or the other of two

From this reading He had resisted the temptation of dining with the officers and playing cards afterwards, though he by no means disliked either a game of chance or a good dinner.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading It seemed to him that he had done as much in Madame de Sainfoy's interests as she could reasonably expect.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading He had resisted the temptation of dining with the officers and playing cards afterwards, though he by no means disliked either a game of chance or a good dinner.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He had resisted the temptation of dining with the officers and playing cards afterwards, though he by no means disliked either a game of chance or a good dinner.

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

From this reading He had resisted the temptation of dining with the officers and playing cards afterwards, though he by no means disliked either a game of chance or a good dinner.

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

From this reading He had resisted the temptation of dining with the officers and playing cards afterwards, though he by no means disliked either a game of chance or a good dinner.

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

From this reading It seemed to him that he had done as much in Madame de Sainfoy's interests as she could reasonably expect.

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

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

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

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

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

From this reading It seemed to him that he had done as much in Madame de Sainfoy's interests as she could reasonably expect.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It seemed to him that he had done as much in Madame de Sainfoy's interests as she could reasonably expect.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed to him that he had done as much in Madame de Sainfoy's interests as she could reasonably expect.

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

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

immediately past

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

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 HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

the act of prolonging something

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading His loud voice and swaggering manners could not be agreeable to a person of Monsieur Urbain's measured mind and self-controlled ways.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading It seemed to him that he had done as much in Madame de Sainfoy's interests as she could reasonably expect.

social deportment

From this reading His loud voice and swaggering manners could not be agreeable to a person of Monsieur Urbain's measured mind and self-controlled ways.

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

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading He had resisted the temptation of dining with the officers and playing cards afterwards, though he by no means disliked either a game of chance or a good dinner.

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading His loud voice and swaggering manners could not be agreeable to a person of Monsieur Urbain's measured mind and self-controlled ways.

the force of workers available

From this reading Though there might be worse men, General Ratoneau could not be called a pleasant companion.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Though there might be worse men, General Ratoneau could not be called a pleasant companion.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading His loud voice and swaggering manners could not be agreeable to a person of Monsieur Urbain's measured mind and self-controlled ways.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading His loud voice and swaggering manners could not be agreeable to a person of Monsieur Urbain's measured mind and self-controlled ways.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It seemed to him that he had done as much in Madame de Sainfoy's interests as she could reasonably expect.

not any; not one

From this reading He had resisted the temptation of dining with the officers and playing cards afterwards, though he by no means disliked either a game of chance or a good dinner.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Though there might be worse men, General Ratoneau could not be called a pleasant companion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had resisted the temptation of dining with the officers and playing cards afterwards, though he by no means disliked either a game of chance or a good dinner.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading He had resisted the temptation of dining with the officers and playing cards afterwards, though he by no means disliked either a game of chance or a good dinner.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had resisted the temptation of dining with the officers and playing cards afterwards, though he by no means disliked either a game of chance or a good dinner.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

a human being

From this reading His loud voice and swaggering manners could not be agreeable to a person of Monsieur Urbain's measured mind and self-controlled ways.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading He had resisted the temptation of dining with the officers and playing cards afterwards, though he by no means disliked either a game of chance or a good dinner.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Though there might be worse men, General Ratoneau could not be called a pleasant companion.

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From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

the district administered by a prefect (as in France or Japan or the Roman Empire)

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

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From this reading Though there might be worse men, General Ratoneau could not be called a pleasant companion.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading It seemed to him that he had done as much in Madame de Sainfoy's interests as she could reasonably expect.

past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading He had resisted the temptation of dining with the officers and playing cards afterwards, though he by no means disliked either a game of chance or a good dinner.

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From this reading It seemed to him that he had done as much in Madame de Sainfoy's interests as she could reasonably expect.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed to him that he had done as much in Madame de Sainfoy's interests as she could reasonably expect.

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From this reading His loud voice and swaggering manners could not be agreeable to a person of Monsieur Urbain's measured mind and self-controlled ways.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It seemed to him that he had done as much in Madame de Sainfoy's interests as she could reasonably expect.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

make square

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading His loud voice and swaggering manners could not be agreeable to a person of Monsieur Urbain's measured mind and self-controlled ways.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading He had resisted the temptation of dining with the officers and playing cards afterwards, though he by no means disliked either a game of chance or a good dinner.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seemed to him that he had done as much in Madame de Sainfoy's interests as she could reasonably expect.

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

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Though there might be worse men, General Ratoneau could not be called a pleasant companion.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He had resisted the temptation of dining with the officers and playing cards afterwards, though he by no means disliked either a game of chance or a good dinner.

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

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

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

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

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

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From this reading His loud voice and swaggering manners could not be agreeable to a person of Monsieur Urbain's measured mind and self-controlled ways.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading His loud voice and swaggering manners could not be agreeable to a person of Monsieur Urbain's measured mind and self-controlled ways.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading His loud voice and swaggering manners could not be agreeable to a person of Monsieur Urbain's measured mind and self-controlled ways.

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

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

at the time that

From this reading HOW THE PREFECT'S DOG SNAPPED AT THE GENERAL The shadows were lengthening when Urbain de la Marinière at last left the General's hotel, and walked thoughtfully across the square, past the Prefecture, down the street to find his carriage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had resisted the temptation of dining with the officers and playing cards afterwards, though he by no means disliked either a game of chance or a good dinner.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Though there might be worse men, General Ratoneau could not be called a pleasant companion.