Chapter XXV

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

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Jean hardly knew why he had not taken advantage of the invitation before; he did not realize that what held him back was the reverence of a great passion which had now reached its maturity and was unconsciously afraid of its own strength.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Jean hardly knew why he had not taken advantage of the invitation before; he did not realize that what held him back was the reverence of a great passion which had now reached its maturity and was unconsciously afraid of its own strength.

how long something has existed

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Even now he trembled as he sent up his name, and almost hoped that the maid would bring him down a refusal; but she did not.

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

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

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

From this reading Even now he trembled as he sent up his name, and almost hoped that the maid would bring him down a refusal; but she did not.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Jean hardly knew why he had not taken advantage of the invitation before; he did not realize that what held him back was the reverence of a great passion which had now reached its maturity and was unconsciously afraid of its own strength.

for the reason that

From this reading He had not gone to her room because he had known how much it would mean to him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Jean hardly knew why he had not taken advantage of the invitation before; he did not realize that what held him back was the reverence of a great passion which had now reached its maturity and was unconsciously afraid of its own strength.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Even now he trembled as he sent up his name, and almost hoped that the maid would bring him down a refusal; but she did not.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Even now he trembled as he sent up his name, and almost hoped that the maid would bring him down a refusal; but she did not.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Jean hardly knew why he had not taken advantage of the invitation before; he did not realize that what held him back was the reverence of a great passion which had now reached its maturity and was unconsciously afraid of its own strength.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Even now he trembled as he sent up his name, and almost hoped that the maid would bring him down a refusal; but she did not.

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From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

divisible by two

From this reading Even now he trembled as he sent up his name, and almost hoped that the maid would bring him down a refusal; but she did not.

at any time

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He had not gone to her room because he had known how much it would mean to him.

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

From this reading Jean hardly knew why he had not taken advantage of the invitation before; he did not realize that what held him back was the reverence of a great passion which had now reached its maturity and was unconsciously afraid of its own strength.

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

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

only a very short time before

From this reading Jean hardly knew why he had not taken advantage of the invitation before; he did not realize that what held him back was the reverence of a great passion which had now reached its maturity and was unconsciously afraid of its own strength.

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

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Jean hardly knew why he had not taken advantage of the invitation before; he did not realize that what held him back was the reverence of a great passion which had now reached its maturity and was unconsciously afraid of its own strength.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

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

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

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

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Even now he trembled as he sent up his name, and almost hoped that the maid would bring him down a refusal; but she did not.

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From this reading He had not gone to her room because he had known how much it would mean to him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

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

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Jean hardly knew why he had not taken advantage of the invitation before; he did not realize that what held him back was the reverence of a great passion which had now reached its maturity and was unconsciously afraid of its own strength.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had not gone to her room because he had known how much it would mean to him.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Jean hardly knew why he had not taken advantage of the invitation before; he did not realize that what held him back was the reverence of a great passion which had now reached its maturity and was unconsciously afraid of its own strength.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Jean hardly knew why he had not taken advantage of the invitation before; he did not realize that what held him back was the reverence of a great passion which had now reached its maturity and was unconsciously afraid of its own strength.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He had not gone to her room because he had known how much it would mean to him.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

a female domestic

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

engage in

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed

From this reading Jean hardly knew why he had not taken advantage of the invitation before; he did not realize that what held him back was the reverence of a great passion which had now reached its maturity and was unconsciously afraid of its own strength.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading He had not gone to her room because he had known how much it would mean to him.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

being or having the character of a miracle

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

used to form the superlative

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had not gone to her room because he had known how much it would mean to him.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Jean hardly knew why he had not taken advantage of the invitation before; he did not realize that what held him back was the reverence of a great passion which had now reached its maturity and was unconsciously afraid of its own strength.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Jean hardly knew why he had not taken advantage of the invitation before; he did not realize that what held him back was the reverence of a great passion which had now reached its maturity and was unconsciously afraid of its own strength.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jean hardly knew why he had not taken advantage of the invitation before; he did not realize that what held him back was the reverence of a great passion which had now reached its maturity and was unconsciously afraid of its own strength.

many times at short intervals

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

on one occasion

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Jean hardly knew why he had not taken advantage of the invitation before; he did not realize that what held him back was the reverence of a great passion which had now reached its maturity and was unconsciously afraid of its own strength.

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

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Jean hardly knew why he had not taken advantage of the invitation before; he did not realize that what held him back was the reverence of a great passion which had now reached its maturity and was unconsciously afraid of its own strength.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

superlative of “raw” — (used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Jean hardly knew why he had not taken advantage of the invitation before; he did not realize that what held him back was the reverence of a great passion which had now reached its maturity and was unconsciously afraid of its own strength.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Jean hardly knew why he had not taken advantage of the invitation before; he did not realize that what held him back was the reverence of a great passion which had now reached its maturity and was unconsciously afraid of its own strength.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

the act of refusing

From this reading Even now he trembled as he sent up his name, and almost hoped that the maid would bring him down a refusal; but she did not.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading Jean hardly knew why he had not taken advantage of the invitation before; he did not realize that what held him back was the reverence of a great passion which had now reached its maturity and was unconsciously afraid of its own strength.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He had not gone to her room because he had known how much it would mean to him.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Even now he trembled as he sent up his name, and almost hoped that the maid would bring him down a refusal; but she did not.

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

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Jean hardly knew why he had not taken advantage of the invitation before; he did not realize that what held him back was the reverence of a great passion which had now reached its maturity and was unconsciously afraid of its own strength.

in a swift manner

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Jean hardly knew why he had not taken advantage of the invitation before; he did not realize that what held him back was the reverence of a great passion which had now reached its maturity and was unconsciously afraid of its own strength.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

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

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

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

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

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

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

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From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading Even now he trembled as he sent up his name, and almost hoped that the maid would bring him down a refusal; but she did not.

without awareness

From this reading Jean hardly knew why he had not taken advantage of the invitation before; he did not realize that what held him back was the reverence of a great passion which had now reached its maturity and was unconsciously afraid of its own strength.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

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

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

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

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Jean hardly knew why he had not taken advantage of the invitation before; he did not realize that what held him back was the reverence of a great passion which had now reached its maturity and was unconsciously afraid of its own strength.

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

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

during the time that

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Jean hardly knew why he had not taken advantage of the invitation before; he did not realize that what held him back was the reverence of a great passion which had now reached its maturity and was unconsciously afraid of its own strength.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading MADAME Torialli had once told Jean that if he ever wanted a private talk with her he might send his name up to her maid early in the morning, and she would see him in the dressing-room.

a late time of life

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading She often received visitors there while she was putting those finishing touches which, besides making her look ten years younger than her age and the most dangerous woman in Paris, slipped into the interviews themselves and were apt to make the rawest materials change swiftly into the most miraculous results.