Chapter VI

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

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

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

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

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

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

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

From this reading A few hours of nocturnal reflection had wrought a considerable change in the mental attitude which had been his when he parted from the Vicomte, and a night’s rest had worked a greater still.

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

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A few hours of nocturnal reflection had wrought a considerable change in the mental attitude which had been his when he parted from the Vicomte, and a night’s rest had worked a greater still.

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From this reading SOME RESULTS OF EARLY RISING “Pendant qu’aux lueurs du matin La lame à la lame est croisée, Dans l’herbe humide et dans le thym Les grives boivent la rosée.”

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading A few hours of nocturnal reflection had wrought a considerable change in the mental attitude which had been his when he parted from the Vicomte, and a night’s rest had worked a greater still.

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From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A few hours of nocturnal reflection had wrought a considerable change in the mental attitude which had been his when he parted from the Vicomte, and a night’s rest had worked a greater still.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

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From this reading SOME RESULTS OF EARLY RISING “Pendant qu’aux lueurs du matin La lame à la lame est croisée, Dans l’herbe humide et dans le thym Les grives boivent la rosée.”

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From this reading SOME RESULTS OF EARLY RISING “Pendant qu’aux lueurs du matin La lame à la lame est croisée, Dans l’herbe humide et dans le thym Les grives boivent la rosée.”

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

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

in a disastrous manner

From this reading He had resolved to return once more to the subject on which last night’s discussion had somewhat disastrously split.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading He had resolved to return once more to the subject on which last night’s discussion had somewhat disastrously split.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

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From this reading SOME RESULTS OF EARLY RISING “Pendant qu’aux lueurs du matin La lame à la lame est croisée, Dans l’herbe humide et dans le thym Les grives boivent la rosée.”

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading —VICTOR HUGO, _Duel en Juin_.

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

From this reading SOME RESULTS OF EARLY RISING “Pendant qu’aux lueurs du matin La lame à la lame est croisée, Dans l’herbe humide et dans le thym Les grives boivent la rosée.”

half the width of an em

From this reading —VICTOR HUGO, _Duel en Juin_.

standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States

From this reading SOME RESULTS OF EARLY RISING “Pendant qu’aux lueurs du matin La lame à la lame est croisée, Dans l’herbe humide et dans le thym Les grives boivent la rosée.”

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From this reading SOME RESULTS OF EARLY RISING “Pendant qu’aux lueurs du matin La lame à la lame est croisée, Dans l’herbe humide et dans le thym Les grives boivent la rosée.”

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few hours of nocturnal reflection had wrought a considerable change in the mental attitude which had been his when he parted from the Vicomte, and a night’s rest had worked a greater still.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A few hours of nocturnal reflection had wrought a considerable change in the mental attitude which had been his when he parted from the Vicomte, and a night’s rest had worked a greater still.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading A few hours of nocturnal reflection had wrought a considerable change in the mental attitude which had been his when he parted from the Vicomte, and a night’s rest had worked a greater still.

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From this reading SOME RESULTS OF EARLY RISING “Pendant qu’aux lueurs du matin La lame à la lame est croisée, Dans l’herbe humide et dans le thym Les grives boivent la rosée.”

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

From this reading A few hours of nocturnal reflection had wrought a considerable change in the mental attitude which had been his when he parted from the Vicomte, and a night’s rest had worked a greater still.

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

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

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

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading A few hours of nocturnal reflection had wrought a considerable change in the mental attitude which had been his when he parted from the Vicomte, and a night’s rest had worked a greater still.

French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)

From this reading —VICTOR HUGO, _Duel en Juin_.

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From this reading SOME RESULTS OF EARLY RISING “Pendant qu’aux lueurs du matin La lame à la lame est croisée, Dans l’herbe humide et dans le thym Les grives boivent la rosée.”

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

From this reading A few hours of nocturnal reflection had wrought a considerable change in the mental attitude which had been his when he parted from the Vicomte, and a night’s rest had worked a greater still.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

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From this reading —VICTOR HUGO, _Duel en Juin_.

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

From this reading SOME RESULTS OF EARLY RISING “Pendant qu’aux lueurs du matin La lame à la lame est croisée, Dans l’herbe humide et dans le thym Les grives boivent la rosée.”

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

From this reading SOME RESULTS OF EARLY RISING “Pendant qu’aux lueurs du matin La lame à la lame est croisée, Dans l’herbe humide et dans le thym Les grives boivent la rosée.”

someone who doesn't understand what is going on

From this reading SOME RESULTS OF EARLY RISING “Pendant qu’aux lueurs du matin La lame à la lame est croisée, Dans l’herbe humide et dans le thym Les grives boivent la rosée.”

immediately past

From this reading He had resolved to return once more to the subject on which last night’s discussion had somewhat disastrously split.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading SOME RESULTS OF EARLY RISING “Pendant qu’aux lueurs du matin La lame à la lame est croisée, Dans l’herbe humide et dans le thym Les grives boivent la rosée.”

plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading SOME RESULTS OF EARLY RISING “Pendant qu’aux lueurs du matin La lame à la lame est croisée, Dans l’herbe humide et dans le thym Les grives boivent la rosée.”

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From this reading SOME RESULTS OF EARLY RISING “Pendant qu’aux lueurs du matin La lame à la lame est croisée, Dans l’herbe humide et dans le thym Les grives boivent la rosée.”

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

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From this reading SOME RESULTS OF EARLY RISING “Pendant qu’aux lueurs du matin La lame à la lame est croisée, Dans l’herbe humide et dans le thym Les grives boivent la rosée.”

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading A few hours of nocturnal reflection had wrought a considerable change in the mental attitude which had been his when he parted from the Vicomte, and a night’s rest had worked a greater still.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had resolved to return once more to the subject on which last night’s discussion had somewhat disastrously split.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A few hours of nocturnal reflection had wrought a considerable change in the mental attitude which had been his when he parted from the Vicomte, and a night’s rest had worked a greater still.

belonging to or active during the night

From this reading A few hours of nocturnal reflection had wrought a considerable change in the mental attitude which had been his when he parted from the Vicomte, and a night’s rest had worked a greater still.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SOME RESULTS OF EARLY RISING “Pendant qu’aux lueurs du matin La lame à la lame est croisée, Dans l’herbe humide et dans le thym Les grives boivent la rosée.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had resolved to return once more to the subject on which last night’s discussion had somewhat disastrously split.

on one occasion

From this reading He had resolved to return once more to the subject on which last night’s discussion had somewhat disastrously split.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading A few hours of nocturnal reflection had wrought a considerable change in the mental attitude which had been his when he parted from the Vicomte, and a night’s rest had worked a greater still.

an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)

From this reading SOME RESULTS OF EARLY RISING “Pendant qu’aux lueurs du matin La lame à la lame est croisée, Dans l’herbe humide et dans le thym Les grives boivent la rosée.”

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From this reading SOME RESULTS OF EARLY RISING “Pendant qu’aux lueurs du matin La lame à la lame est croisée, Dans l’herbe humide et dans le thym Les grives boivent la rosée.”

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading A few hours of nocturnal reflection had wrought a considerable change in the mental attitude which had been his when he parted from the Vicomte, and a night’s rest had worked a greater still.

determined

From this reading He had resolved to return once more to the subject on which last night’s discussion had somewhat disastrously split.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading A few hours of nocturnal reflection had wrought a considerable change in the mental attitude which had been his when he parted from the Vicomte, and a night’s rest had worked a greater still.

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

From this reading SOME RESULTS OF EARLY RISING “Pendant qu’aux lueurs du matin La lame à la lame est croisée, Dans l’herbe humide et dans le thym Les grives boivent la rosée.”

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He had resolved to return once more to the subject on which last night’s discussion had somewhat disastrously split.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading SOME RESULTS OF EARLY RISING “Pendant qu’aux lueurs du matin La lame à la lame est croisée, Dans l’herbe humide et dans le thym Les grives boivent la rosée.”

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From this reading SOME RESULTS OF EARLY RISING “Pendant qu’aux lueurs du matin La lame à la lame est croisée, Dans l’herbe humide et dans le thym Les grives boivent la rosée.”

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading SOME RESULTS OF EARLY RISING “Pendant qu’aux lueurs du matin La lame à la lame est croisée, Dans l’herbe humide et dans le thym Les grives boivent la rosée.”

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He had resolved to return once more to the subject on which last night’s discussion had somewhat disastrously split.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading He had resolved to return once more to the subject on which last night’s discussion had somewhat disastrously split.

not in physical motion

From this reading A few hours of nocturnal reflection had wrought a considerable change in the mental attitude which had been his when he parted from the Vicomte, and a night’s rest had worked a greater still.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading He had resolved to return once more to the subject on which last night’s discussion had somewhat disastrously split.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

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

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

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From this reading SOME RESULTS OF EARLY RISING “Pendant qu’aux lueurs du matin La lame à la lame est croisée, Dans l’herbe humide et dans le thym Les grives boivent la rosée.”

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

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

From this reading He had resolved to return once more to the subject on which last night’s discussion had somewhat disastrously split.

an obvious truth

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

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From this reading A few hours of nocturnal reflection had wrought a considerable change in the mental attitude which had been his when he parted from the Vicomte, and a night’s rest had worked a greater still.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading —VICTOR HUGO, _Duel en Juin_.

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

From this reading It may be a truism, and therefore tiresome, that the night brings counsel, but of the instances of that truism the Marquis de Château-Foix was certainly one as he stood next morning outside his cousin’s door.

at the time that

From this reading A few hours of nocturnal reflection had wrought a considerable change in the mental attitude which had been his when he parted from the Vicomte, and a night’s rest had worked a greater still.

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

From this reading A few hours of nocturnal reflection had wrought a considerable change in the mental attitude which had been his when he parted from the Vicomte, and a night’s rest had worked a greater still.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading A few hours of nocturnal reflection had wrought a considerable change in the mental attitude which had been his when he parted from the Vicomte, and a night’s rest had worked a greater still.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading A few hours of nocturnal reflection had wrought a considerable change in the mental attitude which had been his when he parted from the Vicomte, and a night’s rest had worked a greater still.

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From this reading SOME RESULTS OF EARLY RISING “Pendant qu’aux lueurs du matin La lame à la lame est croisée, Dans l’herbe humide et dans le thym Les grives boivent la rosée.”