Chapter IX

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

third-person singular of “adore” — love intensely

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something

From this reading Her fashion circuit is circumscribed by that national sentiment which makes the average Frenchman an unhappy and protesting alien anywhere outside of la belle France.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She does not yearn for rest, but she wants change, and so she goes flitting here and there within easy reach of Paris--always within easy reach of Paris.

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

From this reading Her fashion circuit is circumscribed by that national sentiment which makes the average Frenchman an unhappy and protesting alien anywhere outside of la belle France.

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

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

at or in or to any place

From this reading Her fashion circuit is circumscribed by that national sentiment which makes the average Frenchman an unhappy and protesting alien anywhere outside of la belle France.

with competence; in a competent capable manner

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading Her fashion circuit is circumscribed by that national sentiment which makes the average Frenchman an unhappy and protesting alien anywhere outside of la belle France.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading Her fashion circuit is circumscribed by that national sentiment which makes the average Frenchman an unhappy and protesting alien anywhere outside of la belle France.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Moved by that spirit of restlessness she forsakes Paris--in order that she may better love that city of her heart.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Moved by that spirit of restlessness she forsakes Paris--in order that she may better love that city of her heart.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

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From this reading Madame goes to Monte Carlo; for the Côte d'Azur Rapid has made the Riviera resorts mere suburbs of Paris.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading She does not yearn for rest, but she wants change, and so she goes flitting here and there within easy reach of Paris--always within easy reach of Paris.

an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow

From this reading Her fashion circuit is circumscribed by that national sentiment which makes the average Frenchman an unhappy and protesting alien anywhere outside of la belle France.

subject to limits or subjected to limits

From this reading Her fashion circuit is circumscribed by that national sentiment which makes the average Frenchman an unhappy and protesting alien anywhere outside of la belle France.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Moved by that spirit of restlessness she forsakes Paris--in order that she may better love that city of her heart.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

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From this reading Madame goes to Monte Carlo; for the Côte d'Azur Rapid has made the Riviera resorts mere suburbs of Paris.

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

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

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From this reading Madame goes to Monte Carlo; for the Côte d'Azur Rapid has made the Riviera resorts mere suburbs of Paris.

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

From this reading She does not yearn for rest, but she wants change, and so she goes flitting here and there within easy reach of Paris--always within easy reach of Paris.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading She does not yearn for rest, but she wants change, and so she goes flitting here and there within easy reach of Paris--always within easy reach of Paris.

in or to another place

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Her fashion circuit is circumscribed by that national sentiment which makes the average Frenchman an unhappy and protesting alien anywhere outside of la belle France.

inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading She does not yearn for rest, but she wants change, and so she goes flitting here and there within easy reach of Paris--always within easy reach of Paris.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

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From this reading Moved by that spirit of restlessness she forsakes Paris--in order that she may better love that city of her heart.

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

From this reading Her fashion circuit is circumscribed by that national sentiment which makes the average Frenchman an unhappy and protesting alien anywhere outside of la belle France.

a person of French nationality

From this reading Her fashion circuit is circumscribed by that national sentiment which makes the average Frenchman an unhappy and protesting alien anywhere outside of la belle France.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading She does not yearn for rest, but she wants change, and so she goes flitting here and there within easy reach of Paris--always within easy reach of Paris.

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

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Moved by that spirit of restlessness she forsakes Paris--in order that she may better love that city of her heart.

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

From this reading Moved by that spirit of restlessness she forsakes Paris--in order that she may better love that city of her heart.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading She does not yearn for rest, but she wants change, and so she goes flitting here and there within easy reach of Paris--always within easy reach of Paris.

a longing to return home

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

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

From this reading Moved by that spirit of restlessness she forsakes Paris--in order that she may better love that city of her heart.

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

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

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

From this reading Her fashion circuit is circumscribed by that national sentiment which makes the average Frenchman an unhappy and protesting alien anywhere outside of la belle France.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Moved by that spirit of restlessness she forsakes Paris--in order that she may better love that city of her heart.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Madame goes to Monte Carlo; for the Côte d'Azur Rapid has made the Riviera resorts mere suburbs of Paris.

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From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Madame goes to Monte Carlo; for the Côte d'Azur Rapid has made the Riviera resorts mere suburbs of Paris.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Her fashion circuit is circumscribed by that national sentiment which makes the average Frenchman an unhappy and protesting alien anywhere outside of la belle France.

any unwholesome or desperate condition

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Moved by that spirit of restlessness she forsakes Paris--in order that she may better love that city of her heart.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Madame goes to Monte Carlo; for the Côte d'Azur Rapid has made the Riviera resorts mere suburbs of Paris.

a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose)

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time

From this reading Madame goes to Monte Carlo; for the Côte d'Azur Rapid has made the Riviera resorts mere suburbs of Paris.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Moved by that spirit of restlessness she forsakes Paris--in order that she may better love that city of her heart.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Her fashion circuit is circumscribed by that national sentiment which makes the average Frenchman an unhappy and protesting alien anywhere outside of la belle France.

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

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She does not yearn for rest, but she wants change, and so she goes flitting here and there within easy reach of Paris--always within easy reach of Paris.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Moved by that spirit of restlessness she forsakes Paris--in order that she may better love that city of her heart.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Her fashion circuit is circumscribed by that national sentiment which makes the average Frenchman an unhappy and protesting alien anywhere outside of la belle France.

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

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

a female native or resident of Paris

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading Her fashion circuit is circumscribed by that national sentiment which makes the average Frenchman an unhappy and protesting alien anywhere outside of la belle France.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Madame goes to Monte Carlo; for the Côte d'Azur Rapid has made the Riviera resorts mere suburbs of Paris.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading She does not yearn for rest, but she wants change, and so she goes flitting here and there within easy reach of Paris--always within easy reach of Paris.

plural of “resort” — a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading Madame goes to Monte Carlo; for the Côte d'Azur Rapid has made the Riviera resorts mere suburbs of Paris.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading She does not yearn for rest, but she wants change, and so she goes flitting here and there within easy reach of Paris--always within easy reach of Paris.

the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active

From this reading Moved by that spirit of restlessness she forsakes Paris--in order that she may better love that city of her heart.

a coastal area between La Spezia in Italy and Cannes in France

From this reading Madame goes to Monte Carlo; for the Côte d'Azur Rapid has made the Riviera resorts mere suburbs of Paris.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Her fashion circuit is circumscribed by that national sentiment which makes the average Frenchman an unhappy and protesting alien anywhere outside of la belle France.

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

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She does not yearn for rest, but she wants change, and so she goes flitting here and there within easy reach of Paris--always within easy reach of Paris.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Moved by that spirit of restlessness she forsakes Paris--in order that she may better love that city of her heart.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading Madame goes to Monte Carlo; for the Côte d'Azur Rapid has made the Riviera resorts mere suburbs of Paris.

(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

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

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She does not yearn for rest, but she wants change, and so she goes flitting here and there within easy reach of Paris--always within easy reach of Paris.

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

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading Her fashion circuit is circumscribed by that national sentiment which makes the average Frenchman an unhappy and protesting alien anywhere outside of la belle France.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading She does not yearn for rest, but she wants change, and so she goes flitting here and there within easy reach of Paris--always within easy reach of Paris.

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

From this reading THE MERRY-GO-ROUND The Parisienne adores Paris, but she is subject to acute attacks of that modern malady to which the leisure class is peculiarly susceptible, and which one of Madame's countrymen has aptly called the "nostalgie d'ailleurs"--homesickness for elsewhere.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading She does not yearn for rest, but she wants change, and so she goes flitting here and there within easy reach of Paris--always within easy reach of Paris.

desire strongly or persistently

From this reading She does not yearn for rest, but she wants change, and so she goes flitting here and there within easy reach of Paris--always within easy reach of Paris.