Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading The art of courtship as practised in France and England leaves the amorous Gaul sometimes at a decided disadvantage, and sometimes at a marked advantage, by comparison with the Briton.

regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading The art of courtship as practised in France and England leaves the amorous Gaul sometimes at a decided disadvantage, and sometimes at a marked advantage, by comparison with the Briton.

inclined toward or displaying love

From this reading The art of courtship as practised in France and England leaves the amorous Gaul sometimes at a decided disadvantage, and sometimes at a marked advantage, by comparison with the Briton.

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

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

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

From this reading COURTING IN FRANCE AND ENGLAND Kneeling and sitting--The piquancy of French courting--The use of the second person singular--The sealing kiss.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

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

From this reading On the whole, I think honours are easy.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading The art of courtship as practised in France and England leaves the amorous Gaul sometimes at a decided disadvantage, and sometimes at a marked advantage, by comparison with the Briton.

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

From this reading The art of courtship as practised in France and England leaves the amorous Gaul sometimes at a decided disadvantage, and sometimes at a marked advantage, by comparison with the Briton.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The art of courtship as practised in France and England leaves the amorous Gaul sometimes at a decided disadvantage, and sometimes at a marked advantage, by comparison with the Briton.

with no effort to conceal

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

a native or inhabitant of Great Britain

From this reading The art of courtship as practised in France and England leaves the amorous Gaul sometimes at a decided disadvantage, and sometimes at a marked advantage, by comparison with the Briton.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The art of courtship as practised in France and England leaves the amorous Gaul sometimes at a decided disadvantage, and sometimes at a marked advantage, by comparison with the Briton.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading The art of courtship as practised in France and England leaves the amorous Gaul sometimes at a decided disadvantage, and sometimes at a marked advantage, by comparison with the Briton.

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

From this reading COURTING IN FRANCE AND ENGLAND Kneeling and sitting--The piquancy of French courting--The use of the second person singular--The sealing kiss.

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

From this reading The art of courtship as practised in France and England leaves the amorous Gaul sometimes at a decided disadvantage, and sometimes at a marked advantage, by comparison with the Briton.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

recognizable; marked

From this reading The art of courtship as practised in France and England leaves the amorous Gaul sometimes at a decided disadvantage, and sometimes at a marked advantage, by comparison with the Briton.

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

From this reading Take the declaration of love.

plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

From this reading The art of courtship as practised in France and England leaves the amorous Gaul sometimes at a decided disadvantage, and sometimes at a marked advantage, by comparison with the Briton.

weak from exhaustion

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading On the whole, I think honours are easy.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading COURTING IN FRANCE AND ENGLAND Kneeling and sitting--The piquancy of French courting--The use of the second person singular--The sealing kiss.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

plural of “eyelash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

opinion or judgment

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

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

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading COURTING IN FRANCE AND ENGLAND Kneeling and sitting--The piquancy of French courting--The use of the second person singular--The sealing kiss.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading COURTING IN FRANCE AND ENGLAND Kneeling and sitting--The piquancy of French courting--The use of the second person singular--The sealing kiss.

a person of French descent

From this reading The art of courtship as practised in France and England leaves the amorous Gaul sometimes at a decided disadvantage, and sometimes at a marked advantage, by comparison with the Briton.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

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

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

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

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

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

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

a university degree with honors

From this reading On the whole, I think honours are easy.

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

From this reading On the whole, I think honours are easy.

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

From this reading COURTING IN FRANCE AND ENGLAND Kneeling and sitting--The piquancy of French courting--The use of the second person singular--The sealing kiss.

a detailed list of all the items in stock

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading COURTING IN FRANCE AND ENGLAND Kneeling and sitting--The piquancy of French courting--The use of the second person singular--The sealing kiss.

supporting yourself on your knees

From this reading COURTING IN FRANCE AND ENGLAND Kneeling and sitting--The piquancy of French courting--The use of the second person singular--The sealing kiss.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

-ing form of “languish” — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The art of courtship as practised in France and England leaves the amorous Gaul sometimes at a decided disadvantage, and sometimes at a marked advantage, by comparison with the Briton.

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

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Take the declaration of love.

engage in

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The art of courtship as practised in France and England leaves the amorous Gaul sometimes at a decided disadvantage, and sometimes at a marked advantage, by comparison with the Briton.

by chance

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

with modesty; in a modest manner

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

a particular point in time

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

push to thrust outward

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading COURTING IN FRANCE AND ENGLAND Kneeling and sitting--The piquancy of French courting--The use of the second person singular--The sealing kiss.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the whole, I think honours are easy.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

a human being

From this reading COURTING IN FRANCE AND ENGLAND Kneeling and sitting--The piquancy of French courting--The use of the second person singular--The sealing kiss.

a tart spicy quality

From this reading COURTING IN FRANCE AND ENGLAND Kneeling and sitting--The piquancy of French courting--The use of the second person singular--The sealing kiss.

skillful after much practice

From this reading The art of courtship as practised in France and England leaves the amorous Gaul sometimes at a decided disadvantage, and sometimes at a marked advantage, by comparison with the Briton.

the act of treating something to make it repel water

From this reading COURTING IN FRANCE AND ENGLAND Kneeling and sitting--The piquancy of French courting--The use of the second person singular--The sealing kiss.

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

From this reading COURTING IN FRANCE AND ENGLAND Kneeling and sitting--The piquancy of French courting--The use of the second person singular--The sealing kiss.

unusual or striking

From this reading COURTING IN FRANCE AND ENGLAND Kneeling and sitting--The piquancy of French courting--The use of the second person singular--The sealing kiss.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading COURTING IN FRANCE AND ENGLAND Kneeling and sitting--The piquancy of French courting--The use of the second person singular--The sealing kiss.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading The art of courtship as practised in France and England leaves the amorous Gaul sometimes at a decided disadvantage, and sometimes at a marked advantage, by comparison with the Briton.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

possessive form of “suitor” — a man who courts a woman

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

carry out

From this reading Take the declaration of love.

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

From this reading COURTING IN FRANCE AND ENGLAND Kneeling and sitting--The piquancy of French courting--The use of the second person singular--The sealing kiss.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading On the whole, I think honours are easy.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

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

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

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

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

the act of using

From this reading COURTING IN FRANCE AND ENGLAND Kneeling and sitting--The piquancy of French courting--The use of the second person singular--The sealing kiss.

any small rounded protuberance (as on certain plants or animals)

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

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

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

a Caucasian

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

which person or people

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading On the whole, I think honours are easy.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading In France the foolish animal has to go on his knees at the feet of the adored one, who through her modestly drooping eyelashes can make an inventory of the suitor's least defects--of the bald spot on his crown, his languishing eyes, with their white turned up in the ardour of passion, maybe of the little wart which will obtrude itself for observation, especially at such a moment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The art of courtship as practised in France and England leaves the amorous Gaul sometimes at a decided disadvantage, and sometimes at a marked advantage, by comparison with the Briton.