Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

matters of personal concern

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

how long something has existed

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “Am I in the way?” asked Claude.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

in a crude and unskilled manner

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Am I in the way?” asked Claude.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “But, monsieur,” began Calyste, much provoked.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But, monsieur,” began Calyste, much provoked.

make calm or still

From this reading “Calm yourself, young man; I have the utmost indulgence for sentiments.”

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

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

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

From this reading “My dear Calyste,” said Camille, wishing to speak.

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

From this reading “Am I in the way?” asked Claude.

dearly loved

From this reading “My dear Calyste,” said Camille, wishing to speak.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Calm yourself, young man; I have the utmost indulgence for sentiments.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Calm yourself, young man; I have the utmost indulgence for sentiments.”

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

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

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

From this reading “Am I in the way?” asked Claude.

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

From this reading “Am I in the way?” asked Claude.

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading “Calm yourself, young man; I have the utmost indulgence for sentiments.”

-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

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

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “Calm yourself, young man; I have the utmost indulgence for sentiments.”

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

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “But, monsieur,” began Calyste, much provoked.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “My dear Calyste,” said Camille, wishing to speak.

not any; not one

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

incited, especially deliberately, to anger

From this reading “But, monsieur,” began Calyste, much provoked.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading “Calm yourself, young man; I have the utmost indulgence for sentiments.”

express in speech

From this reading “My dear Calyste,” said Camille, wishing to speak.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

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

From this reading “Am I in the way?” asked Claude.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

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

From this reading “My dear Calyste,” said Camille, wishing to speak.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading “Calm yourself, young man; I have the utmost indulgence for sentiments.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Am I in the way?” asked Claude.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading “My dear Calyste,” said Camille, wishing to speak.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Monsieur,” said Calyste, artlessly, “this letter--” “Pray keep it; I ask no questions; at our age we understand such affairs,” he answered, interrupting Calyste with a sardonic air.

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

From this reading “Calm yourself, young man; I have the utmost indulgence for sentiments.”

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading “Calm yourself, young man; I have the utmost indulgence for sentiments.”