Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

refrain from voting

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

in the past

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

in addition

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

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

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

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

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

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

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

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From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

a woman's large folded hooped hood; worn in the 18th century

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

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

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

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

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

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 She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

one or the other of two

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

opinion or judgment

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals

From this reading THE FLEUR-DE-LIS.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

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

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

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From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

past form of “grieve” — feel grief

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

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

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

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

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

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

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

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

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

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

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

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

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

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

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

immediately past

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

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 And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

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From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

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

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

Jamaican singer who popularized reggae (1945-1981)

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

joined in matrimony

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

a particular point in time

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

as follows

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

plural of “orchard” — garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

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

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

by chance

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

by chance

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

hardy sheep developed from the merino producing both good mutton and fine wool

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

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

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

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From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

not in physical motion

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

closely encircling

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

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

From this reading THE FLEUR-DE-LIS.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

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

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

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

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

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

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

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

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

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

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

precisely as stated

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

the activity of making visits

From this reading Among these things was, for instance, one which was extremely irritating--namely, that for four years now she had been required to abstain from visiting Paris or the court, either at Versailles, Marley, or St. Germains, and this notwithstanding that her blood was of the most blue and that she claimed connection with the most aristocratic families in France.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

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

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

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

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

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

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

during the time that

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

a Caucasian

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

which person or people

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The hot sun of those last days of May beat down on the white roads and the orchards and the pastures surrounding the town of Rambouillet, and shone also with unpleasant strength upon La Baronne de Louvigny, being driven back to her house within the walls.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading And madame's aristocratic countenance, handsome as she was, showed signs of irritation--perhaps from the effects of the heat, perhaps from other things--while her dark eyes, glancing out from under the hood of the summer _caleche_ in which she was lying back, looked as though they belonged to a woman who was not, at the present moment at least, in the best of humours.

a late time of life

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

but in spite of that

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.

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

From this reading She was still a very young woman and was also a widow, the baron having been killed in a duel some few years ago, which had not grieved her in the least, since he was an old man who had married her for her good looks and, possibly, her more aristocratic connections than he himself possessed; yet, in spite of these advantages, there were things in her existence which annoyed her.