Chapter VI · Chapter 6

unequivocally detestable

From this reading Still, Christine glided into the habit of the thing, and became familiarised with it; she began to feel interested in those abominable pictures, on noticing the important place they held in the artist’s existence.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

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

From this reading Still, Christine glided into the habit of the thing, and became familiarised with it; she began to feel interested in those abominable pictures, on noticing the important place they held in the artist’s existence.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

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

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

possessive form of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Still, Christine glided into the habit of the thing, and became familiarised with it; she began to feel interested in those abominable pictures, on noticing the important place they held in the artist’s existence.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading But, at first, artistic conviction had nothing to do with the change, especially as Claude, with his contempt for female opinion, did not take the trouble to indoctrinate her.

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

From this reading But, at first, artistic conviction had nothing to do with the change, especially as Claude, with his contempt for female opinion, did not take the trouble to indoctrinate her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But, at first, artistic conviction had nothing to do with the change, especially as Claude, with his contempt for female opinion, did not take the trouble to indoctrinate her.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

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

From this reading This was the first stage on the road to conversion; she felt greatly moved by his rageful eagerness to be up and doing, the whole-heartedness with which he devoted himself to his work.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Indeed, Christine slowly became used to it.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Still, Christine glided into the habit of the thing, and became familiarised with it; she began to feel interested in those abominable pictures, on noticing the important place they held in the artist’s existence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, at first, artistic conviction had nothing to do with the change, especially as Claude, with his contempt for female opinion, did not take the trouble to indoctrinate her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This was the first stage on the road to conversion; she felt greatly moved by his rageful eagerness to be up and doing, the whole-heartedness with which he devoted himself to his work.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading But, at first, artistic conviction had nothing to do with the change, especially as Claude, with his contempt for female opinion, did not take the trouble to indoctrinate her.

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From this reading Indeed, Christine slowly became used to it.

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From this reading But, at first, artistic conviction had nothing to do with the change, especially as Claude, with his contempt for female opinion, did not take the trouble to indoctrinate her.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading But, at first, artistic conviction had nothing to do with the change, especially as Claude, with his contempt for female opinion, did not take the trouble to indoctrinate her.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

an event that results in a transformation

From this reading This was the first stage on the road to conversion; she felt greatly moved by his rageful eagerness to be up and doing, the whole-heartedness with which he devoted himself to his work.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading But, at first, artistic conviction had nothing to do with the change, especially as Claude, with his contempt for female opinion, did not take the trouble to indoctrinate her.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading This was the first stage on the road to conversion; she felt greatly moved by his rageful eagerness to be up and doing, the whole-heartedness with which he devoted himself to his work.

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

From this reading But, at first, artistic conviction had nothing to do with the change, especially as Claude, with his contempt for female opinion, did not take the trouble to indoctrinate her.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But, at first, artistic conviction had nothing to do with the change, especially as Claude, with his contempt for female opinion, did not take the trouble to indoctrinate her.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading This was the first stage on the road to conversion; she felt greatly moved by his rageful eagerness to be up and doing, the whole-heartedness with which he devoted himself to his work.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading This was the first stage on the road to conversion; she felt greatly moved by his rageful eagerness to be up and doing, the whole-heartedness with which he devoted himself to his work.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading But, at first, artistic conviction had nothing to do with the change, especially as Claude, with his contempt for female opinion, did not take the trouble to indoctrinate her.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Still, Christine glided into the habit of the thing, and became familiarised with it; she began to feel interested in those abominable pictures, on noticing the important place they held in the artist’s existence.

having achieved a comfortable relation with your environment

From this reading Still, Christine glided into the habit of the thing, and became familiarised with it; she began to feel interested in those abominable pictures, on noticing the important place they held in the artist’s existence.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Still, Christine glided into the habit of the thing, and became familiarised with it; she began to feel interested in those abominable pictures, on noticing the important place they held in the artist’s existence.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading This was the first stage on the road to conversion; she felt greatly moved by his rageful eagerness to be up and doing, the whole-heartedness with which he devoted himself to his work.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading But, at first, artistic conviction had nothing to do with the change, especially as Claude, with his contempt for female opinion, did not take the trouble to indoctrinate her.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But, at first, artistic conviction had nothing to do with the change, especially as Claude, with his contempt for female opinion, did not take the trouble to indoctrinate her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But, at first, artistic conviction had nothing to do with the change, especially as Claude, with his contempt for female opinion, did not take the trouble to indoctrinate her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading Still, Christine glided into the habit of the thing, and became familiarised with it; she began to feel interested in those abominable pictures, on noticing the important place they held in the artist’s existence.

in a gradual manner

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading This was the first stage on the road to conversion; she felt greatly moved by his rageful eagerness to be up and doing, the whole-heartedness with which he devoted himself to his work.

an established custom

From this reading Still, Christine glided into the habit of the thing, and became familiarised with it; she began to feel interested in those abominable pictures, on noticing the important place they held in the artist’s existence.

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

From this reading But, at first, artistic conviction had nothing to do with the change, especially as Claude, with his contempt for female opinion, did not take the trouble to indoctrinate her.

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

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Still, Christine glided into the habit of the thing, and became familiarised with it; she began to feel interested in those abominable pictures, on noticing the important place they held in the artist’s existence.

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

From this reading But, at first, artistic conviction had nothing to do with the change, especially as Claude, with his contempt for female opinion, did not take the trouble to indoctrinate her.

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

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

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

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

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

From this reading But, at first, artistic conviction had nothing to do with the change, especially as Claude, with his contempt for female opinion, did not take the trouble to indoctrinate her.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

of great significance or value

From this reading Still, Christine glided into the habit of the thing, and became familiarised with it; she began to feel interested in those abominable pictures, on noticing the important place they held in the artist’s existence.

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

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, Christine slowly became used to it.

teach doctrines to; teach uncritically

From this reading But, at first, artistic conviction had nothing to do with the change, especially as Claude, with his contempt for female opinion, did not take the trouble to indoctrinate her.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Still, Christine glided into the habit of the thing, and became familiarised with it; she began to feel interested in those abominable pictures, on noticing the important place they held in the artist’s existence.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Still, Christine glided into the habit of the thing, and became familiarised with it; she began to feel interested in those abominable pictures, on noticing the important place they held in the artist’s existence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, Christine slowly became used to it.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading This was the first stage on the road to conversion; she felt greatly moved by his rageful eagerness to be up and doing, the whole-heartedness with which he devoted himself to his work.

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

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But, at first, artistic conviction had nothing to do with the change, especially as Claude, with his contempt for female opinion, did not take the trouble to indoctrinate her.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But, at first, artistic conviction had nothing to do with the change, especially as Claude, with his contempt for female opinion, did not take the trouble to indoctrinate her.

-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Still, Christine glided into the habit of the thing, and became familiarised with it; she began to feel interested in those abominable pictures, on noticing the important place they held in the artist’s existence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading But, at first, artistic conviction had nothing to do with the change, especially as Claude, with his contempt for female opinion, did not take the trouble to indoctrinate her.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Still, Christine glided into the habit of the thing, and became familiarised with it; she began to feel interested in those abominable pictures, on noticing the important place they held in the artist’s existence.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Still, Christine glided into the habit of the thing, and became familiarised with it; she began to feel interested in those abominable pictures, on noticing the important place they held in the artist’s existence.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

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From this reading This was the first stage on the road to conversion; she felt greatly moved by his rageful eagerness to be up and doing, the whole-heartedness with which he devoted himself to his work.

hold back within

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading This was the first stage on the road to conversion; she felt greatly moved by his rageful eagerness to be up and doing, the whole-heartedness with which he devoted himself to his work.

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

From this reading Still, Christine glided into the habit of the thing, and became familiarised with it; she began to feel interested in those abominable pictures, on noticing the important place they held in the artist’s existence.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Indeed, Christine slowly became used to it.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading This was the first stage on the road to conversion; she felt greatly moved by his rageful eagerness to be up and doing, the whole-heartedness with which he devoted himself to his work.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, Christine glided into the habit of the thing, and became familiarised with it; she began to feel interested in those abominable pictures, on noticing the important place they held in the artist’s existence.

carry out

From this reading But, at first, artistic conviction had nothing to do with the change, especially as Claude, with his contempt for female opinion, did not take the trouble to indoctrinate her.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

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

From this reading But, at first, artistic conviction had nothing to do with the change, especially as Claude, with his contempt for female opinion, did not take the trouble to indoctrinate her.

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

From this reading Still, Christine glided into the habit of the thing, and became familiarised with it; she began to feel interested in those abominable pictures, on noticing the important place they held in the artist’s existence.

a special situation

From this reading Still, Christine glided into the habit of the thing, and became familiarised with it; she began to feel interested in those abominable pictures, on noticing the important place they held in the artist’s existence.

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

From this reading This was the first stage on the road to conversion; she felt greatly moved by his rageful eagerness to be up and doing, the whole-heartedness with which he devoted himself to his work.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Still, Christine glided into the habit of the thing, and became familiarised with it; she began to feel interested in those abominable pictures, on noticing the important place they held in the artist’s existence.

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

From this reading Indeed, Christine slowly became used to it.

a source of difficulty

From this reading But, at first, artistic conviction had nothing to do with the change, especially as Claude, with his contempt for female opinion, did not take the trouble to indoctrinate her.

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

From this reading This was the first stage on the road to conversion; she felt greatly moved by his rageful eagerness to be up and doing, the whole-heartedness with which he devoted himself to his work.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Indeed, Christine slowly became used to it.

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

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

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

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

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From this reading This was the first stage on the road to conversion; she felt greatly moved by his rageful eagerness to be up and doing, the whole-heartedness with which he devoted himself to his work.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading On the contrary, in her company he avoided conversing about art, as if he wished to retain for himself that passion of his life, apart from the new passion which was gradually taking possession of him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But, at first, artistic conviction had nothing to do with the change, especially as Claude, with his contempt for female opinion, did not take the trouble to indoctrinate her.

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

From this reading This was the first stage on the road to conversion; she felt greatly moved by his rageful eagerness to be up and doing, the whole-heartedness with which he devoted himself to his work.