Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading The idea, suddenly formed on a word of Des Hermies, that the unknown must be Chantelouve's wife, had, in fashion, checked his fever.

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

From this reading Her less certain features were effaced in mist, her fascination became feebler, and she no longer was his sole preoccupation.

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

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

From this reading The idea, suddenly formed on a word of Des Hermies, that the unknown must be Chantelouve's wife, had, in fashion, checked his fever.

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

From this reading Her less certain features were effaced in mist, her fascination became feebler, and she no longer was his sole preoccupation.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The unknown never left him, but she kept her distance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Her less certain features were effaced in mist, her fascination became feebler, and she no longer was his sole preoccupation.

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From this reading The idea, suddenly formed on a word of Des Hermies, that the unknown must be Chantelouve's wife, had, in fashion, checked his fever.

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading The idea, suddenly formed on a word of Des Hermies, that the unknown must be Chantelouve's wife, had, in fashion, checked his fever.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Next day his ferment had subsided.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading The idea, suddenly formed on a word of Des Hermies, that the unknown must be Chantelouve's wife, had, in fashion, checked his fever.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The unknown never left him, but she kept her distance.

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From this reading Her less certain features were effaced in mist, her fascination became feebler, and she no longer was his sole preoccupation.

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

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)

From this reading Her less certain features were effaced in mist, her fascination became feebler, and she no longer was his sole preoccupation.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The idea, suddenly formed on a word of Des Hermies, that the unknown must be Chantelouve's wife, had, in fashion, checked his fever.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Her less certain features were effaced in mist, her fascination became feebler, and she no longer was his sole preoccupation.

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From this reading Her less certain features were effaced in mist, her fascination became feebler, and she no longer was his sole preoccupation.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading Next day his ferment had subsided.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading The idea, suddenly formed on a word of Des Hermies, that the unknown must be Chantelouve's wife, had, in fashion, checked his fever.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading The idea, suddenly formed on a word of Des Hermies, that the unknown must be Chantelouve's wife, had, in fashion, checked his fever.

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

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

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

From this reading Next day his ferment had subsided.

only a very short time before

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

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

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

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

From this reading The unknown never left him, but she kept her distance.

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From this reading The idea, suddenly formed on a word of Des Hermies, that the unknown must be Chantelouve's wife, had, in fashion, checked his fever.

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

From this reading The unknown never left him, but she kept her distance.

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

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

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

From this reading Next day his ferment had subsided.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The idea, suddenly formed on a word of Des Hermies, that the unknown must be Chantelouve's wife, had, in fashion, checked his fever.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

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

From this reading Her less certain features were effaced in mist, her fascination became feebler, and she no longer was his sole preoccupation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The unknown never left him, but she kept her distance.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The unknown never left him, but she kept her distance.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Her less certain features were effaced in mist, her fascination became feebler, and she no longer was his sole preoccupation.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

for more time

From this reading Her less certain features were effaced in mist, her fascination became feebler, and she no longer was his sole preoccupation.

become covered with mist

From this reading Her less certain features were effaced in mist, her fascination became feebler, and she no longer was his sole preoccupation.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The idea, suddenly formed on a word of Des Hermies, that the unknown must be Chantelouve's wife, had, in fashion, checked his fever.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The unknown never left him, but she kept her distance.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next day his ferment had subsided.

not any; not one

From this reading Her less certain features were effaced in mist, her fascination became feebler, and she no longer was his sole preoccupation.

make less visible or unclear

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The idea, suddenly formed on a word of Des Hermies, that the unknown must be Chantelouve's wife, had, in fashion, checked his fever.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The idea, suddenly formed on a word of Des Hermies, that the unknown must be Chantelouve's wife, had, in fashion, checked his fever.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention

From this reading Her less certain features were effaced in mist, her fascination became feebler, and she no longer was his sole preoccupation.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

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

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

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

From this reading The unknown never left him, but she kept her distance.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading Her less certain features were effaced in mist, her fascination became feebler, and she no longer was his sole preoccupation.

past form of “subside” — wear off or die down

From this reading Next day his ferment had subsided.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The idea, suddenly formed on a word of Des Hermies, that the unknown must be Chantelouve's wife, had, in fashion, checked his fever.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The idea, suddenly formed on a word of Des Hermies, that the unknown must be Chantelouve's wife, had, in fashion, checked his fever.

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

From this reading The unknown never left him, but she kept her distance.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

not known

From this reading The unknown never left him, but she kept her distance.

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

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

nonexistent

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

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

From this reading Her less certain features were effaced in mist, her fascination became feebler, and she no longer was his sole preoccupation.

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

From this reading Her less certain features were effaced in mist, her fascination became feebler, and she no longer was his sole preoccupation.

at the time that

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

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

From this reading If it was she--and his contrary conclusions of the evening before seemed hardly valid when he took up one by one the arguments by which he had arrived at them--then her reasons for wanting him were obscure, dangerous, and he was on his guard, no longer letting himself go in complete self-abandon.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The idea, suddenly formed on a word of Des Hermies, that the unknown must be Chantelouve's wife, had, in fashion, checked his fever.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The idea, suddenly formed on a word of Des Hermies, that the unknown must be Chantelouve's wife, had, in fashion, checked his fever.