Chapter I

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

From this reading _As she spoke, Georgette found a way to let the skirt fall at her feet.

(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 XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

pleasantly occupied

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

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

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

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

From this reading She jumped over it, ran to where her shawl and bonnet were hanging, and left the room before Dupont, who still held the striped skirt in his hand, had recovered from his astonishment_.

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

From this reading _As she spoke, Georgette found a way to let the skirt fall at her feet.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading She jumped over it, ran to where her shawl and bonnet were hanging, and left the room before Dupont, who still held the striped skirt in his hand, had recovered from his astonishment_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _As she spoke, Georgette found a way to let the skirt fall at her feet.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She jumped over it, ran to where her shawl and bonnet were hanging, and left the room before Dupont, who still held the striped skirt in his hand, had recovered from his astonishment_.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

a hat tied under the chin

From this reading She jumped over it, ran to where her shawl and bonnet were hanging, and left the room before Dupont, who still held the striped skirt in his hand, had recovered from his astonishment_.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

encrusted with sugar or syrup

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

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

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

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

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

a room used for dining

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

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

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

increase twofold

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

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 XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

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

From this reading She jumped over it, ran to where her shawl and bonnet were hanging, and left the room before Dupont, who still held the striped skirt in his hand, had recovered from his astonishment_.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading _As she spoke, Georgette found a way to let the skirt fall at her feet.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading _As she spoke, Georgette found a way to let the skirt fall at her feet.

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

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

set up or found

From this reading _As she spoke, Georgette found a way to let the skirt fall at her feet.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She jumped over it, ran to where her shawl and bonnet were hanging, and left the room before Dupont, who still held the striped skirt in his hand, had recovered from his astonishment_.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

a man of refinement

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

a thin silk dress material

From this reading _As she spoke, Georgette found a way to let the skirt fall at her feet.

a young female

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

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

From this reading She jumped over it, ran to where her shawl and bonnet were hanging, and left the room before Dupont, who still held the striped skirt in his hand, had recovered from his astonishment_.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading She jumped over it, ran to where her shawl and bonnet were hanging, and left the room before Dupont, who still held the striped skirt in his hand, had recovered from his astonishment_.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading She jumped over it, ran to where her shawl and bonnet were hanging, and left the room before Dupont, who still held the striped skirt in his hand, had recovered from his astonishment_.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading She jumped over it, ran to where her shawl and bonnet were hanging, and left the room before Dupont, who still held the striped skirt in his hand, had recovered from his astonishment_.

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

From this reading _As she spoke, Georgette found a way to let the skirt fall at her feet.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

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

From this reading She jumped over it, ran to where her shawl and bonnet were hanging, and left the room before Dupont, who still held the striped skirt in his hand, had recovered from his astonishment_.

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

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

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

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

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

From this reading She jumped over it, ran to where her shawl and bonnet were hanging, and left the room before Dupont, who still held the striped skirt in his hand, had recovered from his astonishment_.

characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She jumped over it, ran to where her shawl and bonnet were hanging, and left the room before Dupont, who still held the striped skirt in his hand, had recovered from his astonishment_.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading She jumped over it, ran to where her shawl and bonnet were hanging, and left the room before Dupont, who still held the striped skirt in his hand, had recovered from his astonishment_.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading She jumped over it, ran to where her shawl and bonnet were hanging, and left the room before Dupont, who still held the striped skirt in his hand, had recovered from his astonishment_.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading _As she spoke, Georgette found a way to let the skirt fall at her feet.

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

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

to a great degree or extent

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

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

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

above and across; more than

From this reading She jumped over it, ran to where her shawl and bonnet were hanging, and left the room before Dupont, who still held the striped skirt in his hand, had recovered from his astonishment_.

undergarment worn under a skirt

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

plural of “petticoat” — undergarment worn under a skirt

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading She jumped over it, ran to where her shawl and bonnet were hanging, and left the room before Dupont, who still held the striped skirt in his hand, had recovered from his astonishment_.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading She jumped over it, ran to where her shawl and bonnet were hanging, and left the room before Dupont, who still held the striped skirt in his hand, had recovered from his astonishment_.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

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

From this reading She jumped over it, ran to where her shawl and bonnet were hanging, and left the room before Dupont, who still held the striped skirt in his hand, had recovered from his astonishment_.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

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

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

From this reading She jumped over it, ran to where her shawl and bonnet were hanging, and left the room before Dupont, who still held the striped skirt in his hand, had recovered from his astonishment_.

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

From this reading _As she spoke, Georgette found a way to let the skirt fall at her feet.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading _As she spoke, Georgette found a way to let the skirt fall at her feet.

the state of being asleep

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading _As she spoke, Georgette found a way to let the skirt fall at her feet.

not in physical motion

From this reading She jumped over it, ran to where her shawl and bonnet were hanging, and left the room before Dupont, who still held the striped skirt in his hand, had recovered from his astonishment_.

marked or decorated with stripes

From this reading She jumped over it, ran to where her shawl and bonnet were hanging, and left the room before Dupont, who still held the striped skirt in his hand, had recovered from his astonishment_.

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

From this reading _As she spoke, Georgette found a way to let the skirt fall at her feet.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

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

From this reading _As she spoke, Georgette found a way to let the skirt fall at her feet.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _As she spoke, Georgette found a way to let the skirt fall at her feet.

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

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

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

From this reading She jumped over it, ran to where her shawl and bonnet were hanging, and left the room before Dupont, who still held the striped skirt in his hand, had recovered from his astonishment_.

in or at the place that

From this reading She jumped over it, ran to where her shawl and bonnet were hanging, and left the room before Dupont, who still held the striped skirt in his hand, had recovered from his astonishment_.

which person or people

From this reading She jumped over it, ran to where her shawl and bonnet were hanging, and left the room before Dupont, who still held the striped skirt in his hand, had recovered from his astonishment_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

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

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

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

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

being one more than forty

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

being two more than forty

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

being three more than forty

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

being four more than forty

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

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

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

being five more than forty

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

being six more than forty

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

being seven more than forty

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

being eight more than forty

From this reading XLI--THE REWARD OF WELLDOING XLII--A CONSOLATION XLIII--CONJECTURES XLIV--LOVE ON ALL SIDES XLV--SECOND-SIGHT IN WOMEN XLVI--FONTENAY-SOUS-BOIS XLVII--THE NEIGHBOR XLVIII--AT THE OPÉRA XLIX--A DOUBLE DUEL-- L--A PRESENTATION THE GIRL WITH THREE PETTICOATS I--THE DANGER OF SLEEPING TOO MUCH II--HOW DUPONT AMUSED HIMSELF AT THE BALL-- III--MADEMOISELLE GEORGETTE

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

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading IV--YOUNG COLINET V--AN INGENUOUS YOUTH VI--A PRIVATE DINING-ROOM VII--THE SECOND PETTICOAT VIII--A GENTLEMAN WHO DID NOT RUIN HIMSELF FOR WOMEN IX--THE LITTLE BLACK SKIRT DOES ITS WORK X--A BOX OF CANDIED FRUIT XI--DECLARATION AND OBSTINACY XII--LOVE!