Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Still he smiled, always in love with that young woman of twenty-four years, delicate, slender, and full of the fears and artlessness of a child.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading His name was on almost every lip, in connection with a ministerial combination.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Still he smiled, always in love with that young woman of twenty-four years, delicate, slender, and full of the fears and artlessness of a child.

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

From this reading Still he smiled, always in love with that young woman of twenty-four years, delicate, slender, and full of the fears and artlessness of a child.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Sulpice reached home one evening at one and the same time nervous, anxious, and happy.

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading Still he smiled, always in love with that young woman of twenty-four years, delicate, slender, and full of the fears and artlessness of a child.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

(according to Marxist thought) being of the property-owning class and exploitive of the working class

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

lacking funds

From this reading Then suddenly one day, the news of a startling political change broke in on this household.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Then suddenly one day, the news of a startling political change broke in on this household.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Still he smiled, always in love with that young woman of twenty-four years, delicate, slender, and full of the fears and artlessness of a child.

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading His name was on almost every lip, in connection with a ministerial combination.

providing freedom from worry

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading His name was on almost every lip, in connection with a ministerial combination.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Then suddenly one day, the news of a startling political change broke in on this household.

dearly loved

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Still he smiled, always in love with that young woman of twenty-four years, delicate, slender, and full of the fears and artlessness of a child.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

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

From this reading Sulpice reached home one evening at one and the same time nervous, anxious, and happy.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading His name was on almost every lip, in connection with a ministerial combination.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Still he smiled, always in love with that young woman of twenty-four years, delicate, slender, and full of the fears and artlessness of a child.

pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Still he smiled, always in love with that young woman of twenty-four years, delicate, slender, and full of the fears and artlessness of a child.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Sulpice reached home one evening at one and the same time nervous, anxious, and happy.

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

From this reading Still he smiled, always in love with that young woman of twenty-four years, delicate, slender, and full of the fears and artlessness of a child.

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

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

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

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Sulpice reached home one evening at one and the same time nervous, anxious, and happy.

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

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

a social unit living together

From this reading Then suddenly one day, the news of a startling political change broke in on this household.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

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

From this reading Still he smiled, always in love with that young woman of twenty-four years, delicate, slender, and full of the fears and artlessness of a child.

relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading His name was on almost every lip, in connection with a ministerial combination.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Still he smiled, always in love with that young woman of twenty-four years, delicate, slender, and full of the fears and artlessness of a child.

of or relating to a minister of religion or the minister's office

From this reading His name was on almost every lip, in connection with a ministerial combination.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His name was on almost every lip, in connection with a ministerial combination.

easily agitated

From this reading Sulpice reached home one evening at one and the same time nervous, anxious, and happy.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Then suddenly one day, the news of a startling political change broke in on this household.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Still he smiled, always in love with that young woman of twenty-four years, delicate, slender, and full of the fears and artlessness of a child.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then suddenly one day, the news of a startling political change broke in on this household.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Then suddenly one day, the news of a startling political change broke in on this household.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

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

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading Then suddenly one day, the news of a startling political change broke in on this household.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Sulpice reached home one evening at one and the same time nervous, anxious, and happy.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Sulpice reached home one evening at one and the same time nervous, anxious, and happy.

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

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Still he smiled, always in love with that young woman of twenty-four years, delicate, slender, and full of the fears and artlessness of a child.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Still he smiled, always in love with that young woman of twenty-four years, delicate, slender, and full of the fears and artlessness of a child.

a state of social isolation

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

that is looked for

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading Then suddenly one day, the news of a startling political change broke in on this household.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still he smiled, always in love with that young woman of twenty-four years, delicate, slender, and full of the fears and artlessness of a child.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Then suddenly one day, the news of a startling political change broke in on this household.

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From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Still he smiled, always in love with that young woman of twenty-four years, delicate, slender, and full of the fears and artlessness of a child.

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

From this reading Still he smiled, always in love with that young woman of twenty-four years, delicate, slender, and full of the fears and artlessness of a child.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then suddenly one day, the news of a startling political change broke in on this household.

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

From this reading Then suddenly one day, the news of a startling political change broke in on this household.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Sulpice reached home one evening at one and the same time nervous, anxious, and happy.

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

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

being four more than twenty

From this reading Still he smiled, always in love with that young woman of twenty-four years, delicate, slender, and full of the fears and artlessness of a child.

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

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

at the time that

From this reading Accustomed to the quiet solitude of the house of her guardian, she, when at Paris, in her husband's study, arranging his books, his papers, his legislative plans and reports, sought to surround her dear Sulpice with the comforting felicity of bourgeois happiness that was enjoyed calmly, like a cordial sipped at the fireside.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Still he smiled, always in love with that young woman of twenty-four years, delicate, slender, and full of the fears and artlessness of a child.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Still he smiled, always in love with that young woman of twenty-four years, delicate, slender, and full of the fears and artlessness of a child.

a late time of life

From this reading Still he smiled, always in love with that young woman of twenty-four years, delicate, slender, and full of the fears and artlessness of a child.

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

From this reading Still he smiled, always in love with that young woman of twenty-four years, delicate, slender, and full of the fears and artlessness of a child.