Chapter LXV · Chapter 65

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

From this reading His malady, however, was more mental than bodily; he was devoured by regrets, by longings, and by ennui; so, after a week, he set off one night on horseback, and, before the morning, was at Versailles.

(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

later than; following

From this reading His malady, however, was more mental than bodily; he was devoured by regrets, by longings, and by ennui; so, after a week, he set off one night on horseback, and, before the morning, was at Versailles.

anew

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

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

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

eagerly desirous

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

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

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

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

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He found a little house there, outside the park, which had been empty for some time; it had been inhabited by one of the king’s huntsmen, who had cut his throat, and since then the place had been deserted.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading His malady, however, was more mental than bodily; he was devoured by regrets, by longings, and by ennui; so, after a week, he set off one night on horseback, and, before the morning, was at Versailles.

in bodily form

From this reading His malady, however, was more mental than bodily; he was devoured by regrets, by longings, and by ennui; so, after a week, he set off one night on horseback, and, before the morning, was at Versailles.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His malady, however, was more mental than bodily; he was devoured by regrets, by longings, and by ennui; so, after a week, he set off one night on horseback, and, before the morning, was at Versailles.

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

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

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

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading He found a little house there, outside the park, which had been empty for some time; it had been inhabited by one of the king’s huntsmen, who had cut his throat, and since then the place had been deserted.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading He found a little house there, outside the park, which had been empty for some time; it had been inhabited by one of the king’s huntsmen, who had cut his throat, and since then the place had been deserted.

past form of “devour” — destroy completely

From this reading His malady, however, was more mental than bodily; he was devoured by regrets, by longings, and by ennui; so, after a week, he set off one night on horseback, and, before the morning, was at Versailles.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading He found a little house there, outside the park, which had been empty for some time; it had been inhabited by one of the king’s huntsmen, who had cut his throat, and since then the place had been deserted.

the feeling of being bored by something tedious

From this reading His malady, however, was more mental than bodily; he was devoured by regrets, by longings, and by ennui; so, after a week, he set off one night on horseback, and, before the morning, was at Versailles.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

divisible by two

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He found a little house there, outside the park, which had been empty for some time; it had been inhabited by one of the king’s huntsmen, who had cut his throat, and since then the place had been deserted.

set up or found

From this reading He found a little house there, outside the park, which had been empty for some time; it had been inhabited by one of the king’s huntsmen, who had cut his throat, and since then the place had been deserted.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

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

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

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

From this reading He found a little house there, outside the park, which had been empty for some time; it had been inhabited by one of the king’s huntsmen, who had cut his throat, and since then the place had been deserted.

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

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

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

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

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

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

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

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

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

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

the back of a horse

From this reading His malady, however, was more mental than bodily; he was devoured by regrets, by longings, and by ennui; so, after a week, he set off one night on horseback, and, before the morning, was at Versailles.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He found a little house there, outside the park, which had been empty for some time; it had been inhabited by one of the king’s huntsmen, who had cut his throat, and since then the place had been deserted.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading His malady, however, was more mental than bodily; he was devoured by regrets, by longings, and by ennui; so, after a week, he set off one night on horseback, and, before the morning, was at Versailles.

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

From this reading He found a little house there, outside the park, which had been empty for some time; it had been inhabited by one of the king’s huntsmen, who had cut his throat, and since then the place had been deserted.

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

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

having inhabitants; lived in

From this reading He found a little house there, outside the park, which had been empty for some time; it had been inhabited by one of the king’s huntsmen, who had cut his throat, and since then the place had been deserted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He found a little house there, outside the park, which had been empty for some time; it had been inhabited by one of the king’s huntsmen, who had cut his throat, and since then the place had been deserted.

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

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading He found a little house there, outside the park, which had been empty for some time; it had been inhabited by one of the king’s huntsmen, who had cut his throat, and since then the place had been deserted.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He found a little house there, outside the park, which had been empty for some time; it had been inhabited by one of the king’s huntsmen, who had cut his throat, and since then the place had been deserted.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

plural of “longing” — prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading His malady, however, was more mental than bodily; he was devoured by regrets, by longings, and by ennui; so, after a week, he set off one night on horseback, and, before the morning, was at Versailles.

any unwholesome or desperate condition

From this reading His malady, however, was more mental than bodily; he was devoured by regrets, by longings, and by ennui; so, after a week, he set off one night on horseback, and, before the morning, was at Versailles.

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

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading His malady, however, was more mental than bodily; he was devoured by regrets, by longings, and by ennui; so, after a week, he set off one night on horseback, and, before the morning, was at Versailles.

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

From this reading His malady, however, was more mental than bodily; he was devoured by regrets, by longings, and by ennui; so, after a week, he set off one night on horseback, and, before the morning, was at Versailles.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading His malady, however, was more mental than bodily; he was devoured by regrets, by longings, and by ennui; so, after a week, he set off one night on horseback, and, before the morning, was at Versailles.

used to form the superlative

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

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

From this reading His malady, however, was more mental than bodily; he was devoured by regrets, by longings, and by ennui; so, after a week, he set off one night on horseback, and, before the morning, was at Versailles.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

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

From this reading His malady, however, was more mental than bodily; he was devoured by regrets, by longings, and by ennui; so, after a week, he set off one night on horseback, and, before the morning, was at Versailles.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His malady, however, was more mental than bodily; he was devoured by regrets, by longings, and by ennui; so, after a week, he set off one night on horseback, and, before the morning, was at Versailles.

on one occasion

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His malady, however, was more mental than bodily; he was devoured by regrets, by longings, and by ennui; so, after a week, he set off one night on horseback, and, before the morning, was at Versailles.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

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

From this reading He found a little house there, outside the park, which had been empty for some time; it had been inhabited by one of the king’s huntsmen, who had cut his throat, and since then the place had been deserted.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading He found a little house there, outside the park, which had been empty for some time; it had been inhabited by one of the king’s huntsmen, who had cut his throat, and since then the place had been deserted.

go across or through

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He found a little house there, outside the park, which had been empty for some time; it had been inhabited by one of the king’s huntsmen, who had cut his throat, and since then the place had been deserted.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

a polite refusal of an invitation

From this reading His malady, however, was more mental than bodily; he was devoured by regrets, by longings, and by ennui; so, after a week, he set off one night on horseback, and, before the morning, was at Versailles.

a meeting planned at a certain time and place

From this reading THE RENDEZVOUS.

past form of “repute” — look on as or consider

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

in a rigorous manner

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading His malady, however, was more mental than bodily; he was devoured by regrets, by longings, and by ennui; so, after a week, he set off one night on horseback, and, before the morning, was at Versailles.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

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

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He found a little house there, outside the park, which had been empty for some time; it had been inhabited by one of the king’s huntsmen, who had cut his throat, and since then the place had been deserted.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

a state of social isolation

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

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

From this reading He found a little house there, outside the park, which had been empty for some time; it had been inhabited by one of the king’s huntsmen, who had cut his throat, and since then the place had been deserted.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His malady, however, was more mental than bodily; he was devoured by regrets, by longings, and by ennui; so, after a week, he set off one night on horseback, and, before the morning, was at Versailles.

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

From this reading THE RENDEZVOUS.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He found a little house there, outside the park, which had been empty for some time; it had been inhabited by one of the king’s huntsmen, who had cut his throat, and since then the place had been deserted.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He found a little house there, outside the park, which had been empty for some time; it had been inhabited by one of the king’s huntsmen, who had cut his throat, and since then the place had been deserted.

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

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

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

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading He found a little house there, outside the park, which had been empty for some time; it had been inhabited by one of the king’s huntsmen, who had cut his throat, and since then the place had been deserted.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He found a little house there, outside the park, which had been empty for some time; it had been inhabited by one of the king’s huntsmen, who had cut his throat, and since then the place had been deserted.

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

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

up to a particular time

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century

From this reading His malady, however, was more mental than bodily; he was devoured by regrets, by longings, and by ennui; so, after a week, he set off one night on horseback, and, before the morning, was at Versailles.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

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

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

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

From this reading His malady, however, was more mental than bodily; he was devoured by regrets, by longings, and by ennui; so, after a week, he set off one night on horseback, and, before the morning, was at Versailles.

look attentively

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading His malady, however, was more mental than bodily; he was devoured by regrets, by longings, and by ennui; so, after a week, he set off one night on horseback, and, before the morning, was at Versailles.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

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

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

at the time that

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

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

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

which person or people

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There Charny lived in profound solitude; but he could see the queen from afar when she walked in the park with her ladies, and when she went in again he could see her windows from his own, and watch her lights every evening until they disappeared; and he even fancied he could see her shadow pass before the window.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.

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

From this reading When Charny arrived at his estates, the doctor ordered him to keep within doors, and not receive visitors; orders which he rigorously obeyed, to the great disappointment of all the young ladies in the neighborhood, who were most anxious to see this young man, reputed to be at once so brave and so handsome.