Chapter XII · The Denouement

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

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

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

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

possessive form of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

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

From this reading “‘Why do you keep her shut up there?’ she asked him once, with a merry twinkle in her eyes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading ‘I’d run away.’

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

the act of breaking something

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

baby bed with high sides made of slats

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “‘Why do you keep her shut up there?’ she asked him once, with a merry twinkle in her eyes.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

-ing form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

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From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

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

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

opinion or judgment

From this reading “‘Why do you keep her shut up there?’ she asked him once, with a merry twinkle in her eyes.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

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From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

the act of departing

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

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

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

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

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

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

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

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

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

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

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

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

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

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

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

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

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

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

From this reading ‘I’d run away.’

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

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

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

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

From this reading “‘Why do you keep her shut up there?’ she asked him once, with a merry twinkle in her eyes.

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

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

immediately past

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

roused to anger

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

a gay feeling

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading “‘Why do you keep her shut up there?’ she asked him once, with a merry twinkle in her eyes.

used to form the superlative

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

keep busy with

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

on one occasion

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

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

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

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

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

very small

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

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

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading ‘I’d run away.’

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

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

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

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

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading “‘Why do you keep her shut up there?’ she asked him once, with a merry twinkle in her eyes.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

a male human offspring

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

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

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “‘Why do you keep her shut up there?’ she asked him once, with a merry twinkle in her eyes.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

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

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading “‘Why do you keep her shut up there?’ she asked him once, with a merry twinkle in her eyes.

up to a particular time

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

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

From this reading “‘Why do you keep her shut up there?’ she asked him once, with a merry twinkle in her eyes.

precisely as stated

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

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

From this reading Anna’s party sailed from Havre on Friday, and it was not until the following Thursday that Mr. Haverleigh arrived at the chateau for the purpose of escorting her to Paris.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

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

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

at the time that

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

which person or people

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

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

From this reading “‘Why do you keep her shut up there?’ she asked him once, with a merry twinkle in her eyes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading During the last week he had spent much of his time with Eugenie, who on her return from Havre had been very gracious to him, and seemed in high spirits, breaking out suddenly into bursts of merriment on the most trifling provocation, and making him sometimes wonder if she was not going mad.

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

From this reading She talked a great deal of ‘_la petite madame et la petit garcon_,’ and showed him the rooms they were to occupy, and made him buy a handsome crib for his son, and predicted that Anna would not return to the dreary old chateau when once she had tasted the pleasures of Paris.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “‘Why do you keep her shut up there?’ she asked him once, with a merry twinkle in her eyes.