Chapter XIV

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

From this reading _AN AWAKENING._ “WAS it a new step you were teaching him?” asked du Chesne.

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading “But, no, it cannot be—not Pierre, who disapproves of worldly amusements.”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _AN AWAKENING._ “WAS it a new step you were teaching him?” asked du Chesne.

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

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “But, Pierre—I cannot understand—Pierre is a saint—he will scarcely raise his eyes to look at any human being—his lips utter only prayers.”

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

From this reading “And they are indeed detestable, these saints,” she returned petulantly.

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

From this reading _AN AWAKENING._ “WAS it a new step you were teaching him?” asked du Chesne.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “But, Pierre—I cannot understand—Pierre is a saint—he will scarcely raise his eyes to look at any human being—his lips utter only prayers.”

the act of waking

From this reading _AN AWAKENING._ “WAS it a new step you were teaching him?” asked du Chesne.

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

From this reading “But, no, it cannot be—not Pierre, who disapproves of worldly amusements.”

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading “But, Pierre—I cannot understand—Pierre is a saint—he will scarcely raise his eyes to look at any human being—his lips utter only prayers.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But, no, it cannot be—not Pierre, who disapproves of worldly amusements.”

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From this reading “But, no, it cannot be—not Pierre, who disapproves of worldly amusements.”

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From this reading _AN AWAKENING._ “WAS it a new step you were teaching him?” asked du Chesne.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

possessive form of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

in a rebellious manner

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

look down on with disdain

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

offensive to the mind

From this reading “And they are indeed detestable, these saints,” she returned petulantly.

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From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

third-person singular of “disapprove” — consider bad or wrong

From this reading “But, no, it cannot be—not Pierre, who disapproves of worldly amusements.”

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From this reading _AN AWAKENING._ “WAS it a new step you were teaching him?” asked du Chesne.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

opinion or judgment

From this reading “But, Pierre—I cannot understand—Pierre is a saint—he will scarcely raise his eyes to look at any human being—his lips utter only prayers.”

a long fixed look

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

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

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

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

From this reading _AN AWAKENING._ “WAS it a new step you were teaching him?” asked du Chesne.

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

From this reading “But, Pierre—I cannot understand—Pierre is a saint—he will scarcely raise his eyes to look at any human being—his lips utter only prayers.”

characteristic of humanity

From this reading “But, Pierre—I cannot understand—Pierre is a saint—he will scarcely raise his eyes to look at any human being—his lips utter only prayers.”

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

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading “And they are indeed detestable, these saints,” she returned petulantly.

as a matter of instinct

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

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

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _AN AWAKENING._ “WAS it a new step you were teaching him?” asked du Chesne.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading “But, Pierre—I cannot understand—Pierre is a saint—he will scarcely raise his eyes to look at any human being—his lips utter only prayers.”

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “But, Pierre—I cannot understand—Pierre is a saint—he will scarcely raise his eyes to look at any human being—his lips utter only prayers.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _AN AWAKENING._ “WAS it a new step you were teaching him?” asked du Chesne.

not any; not one

From this reading “But, no, it cannot be—not Pierre, who disapproves of worldly amusements.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “But, no, it cannot be—not Pierre, who disapproves of worldly amusements.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “But, no, it cannot be—not Pierre, who disapproves of worldly amusements.”

and nothing more

From this reading “But, Pierre—I cannot understand—Pierre is a saint—he will scarcely raise his eyes to look at any human being—his lips utter only prayers.”

in a petulant manner

From this reading “And they are indeed detestable, these saints,” she returned petulantly.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading “But, no, it cannot be—not Pierre, who disapproves of worldly amusements.”

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading “But, Pierre—I cannot understand—Pierre is a saint—he will scarcely raise his eyes to look at any human being—his lips utter only prayers.”

third-person singular of “profess” — practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading “But, Pierre—I cannot understand—Pierre is a saint—he will scarcely raise his eyes to look at any human being—his lips utter only prayers.”

-ing form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading “And they are indeed detestable, these saints,” she returned petulantly.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading “But, Pierre—I cannot understand—Pierre is a saint—he will scarcely raise his eyes to look at any human being—his lips utter only prayers.”

plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading “And they are indeed detestable, these saints,” she returned petulantly.

only a very short time before

From this reading “But, Pierre—I cannot understand—Pierre is a saint—he will scarcely raise his eyes to look at any human being—his lips utter only prayers.”

speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

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

From this reading “And they are indeed detestable, these saints,” she returned petulantly.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading _AN AWAKENING._ “WAS it a new step you were teaching him?” asked du Chesne.

the profession of a teacher

From this reading _AN AWAKENING._ “WAS it a new step you were teaching him?” asked du Chesne.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

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

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “And they are indeed detestable, these saints,” she returned petulantly.

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

From this reading “And they are indeed detestable, these saints,” she returned petulantly.

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

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading “But, Pierre—I cannot understand—Pierre is a saint—he will scarcely raise his eyes to look at any human being—his lips utter only prayers.”

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading “But, Pierre—I cannot understand—Pierre is a saint—he will scarcely raise his eyes to look at any human being—his lips utter only prayers.”

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

From this reading _AN AWAKENING._ “WAS it a new step you were teaching him?” asked du Chesne.

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

From this reading _AN AWAKENING._ “WAS it a new step you were teaching him?” asked du Chesne.

which person or people

From this reading “But, no, it cannot be—not Pierre, who disapproves of worldly amusements.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “But, Pierre—I cannot understand—Pierre is a saint—he will scarcely raise his eyes to look at any human being—his lips utter only prayers.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading “But, no, it cannot be—not Pierre, who disapproves of worldly amusements.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _AN AWAKENING._ “WAS it a new step you were teaching him?” asked du Chesne.

possessive form of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading “That melancholy death’s head of a Pierre, he professes to despise women; he is never content with me; he has dared to sermonize me and I punished him,” Diane roused herself to explain defiantly, instinctively resenting the youth’s questioning gaze.