Chapter XXII

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

From this reading What! this house that Maurice had so often visited with the purest pleasure; this house which had formed for him a paradise on earth,--was in reality only a den of sanguinary intrigues.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

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

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading The kind and flattering receptions bestowed on his ardent friendship resulted then from sheer hypocrisy; the love of Geneviève from fear.

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

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading The kind and flattering receptions bestowed on his ardent friendship resulted then from sheer hypocrisy; the love of Geneviève from fear.

exhale hard

From this reading The first blow was terrible.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

make calm or still

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

power to direct or determine

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading What! this house that Maurice had so often visited with the purest pleasure; this house which had formed for him a paradise on earth,--was in reality only a den of sanguinary intrigues.

thrown into a state of disarray or confusion

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading What! this house that Maurice had so often visited with the purest pleasure; this house which had formed for him a paradise on earth,--was in reality only a den of sanguinary intrigues.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The kind and flattering receptions bestowed on his ardent friendship resulted then from sheer hypocrisy; the love of Geneviève from fear.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first blow was terrible.

showing or representing to advantage

From this reading The kind and flattering receptions bestowed on his ardent friendship resulted then from sheer hypocrisy; the love of Geneviève from fear.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading What! this house that Maurice had so often visited with the purest pleasure; this house which had formed for him a paradise on earth,--was in reality only a den of sanguinary intrigues.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading What! this house that Maurice had so often visited with the purest pleasure; this house which had formed for him a paradise on earth,--was in reality only a den of sanguinary intrigues.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading The kind and flattering receptions bestowed on his ardent friendship resulted then from sheer hypocrisy; the love of Geneviève from fear.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

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From this reading The kind and flattering receptions bestowed on his ardent friendship resulted then from sheer hypocrisy; the love of Geneviève from fear.

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

From this reading What! this house that Maurice had so often visited with the purest pleasure; this house which had formed for him a paradise on earth,--was in reality only a den of sanguinary intrigues.

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

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

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

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

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

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

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

From this reading What! this house that Maurice had so often visited with the purest pleasure; this house which had formed for him a paradise on earth,--was in reality only a den of sanguinary intrigues.

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From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction

From this reading The kind and flattering receptions bestowed on his ardent friendship resulted then from sheer hypocrisy; the love of Geneviève from fear.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

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

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

plural of “intrigue” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading What! this house that Maurice had so often visited with the purest pleasure; this house which had formed for him a paradise on earth,--was in reality only a den of sanguinary intrigues.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The kind and flattering receptions bestowed on his ardent friendship resulted then from sheer hypocrisy; the love of Geneviève from fear.

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From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The kind and flattering receptions bestowed on his ardent friendship resulted then from sheer hypocrisy; the love of Geneviève from fear.

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From this reading What! this house that Maurice had so often visited with the purest pleasure; this house which had formed for him a paradise on earth,--was in reality only a den of sanguinary intrigues.

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

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

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

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

many times at short intervals

From this reading What! this house that Maurice had so often visited with the purest pleasure; this house which had formed for him a paradise on earth,--was in reality only a den of sanguinary intrigues.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading What! this house that Maurice had so often visited with the purest pleasure; this house which had formed for him a paradise on earth,--was in reality only a den of sanguinary intrigues.

on one occasion

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

and nothing more

From this reading What! this house that Maurice had so often visited with the purest pleasure; this house which had formed for him a paradise on earth,--was in reality only a den of sanguinary intrigues.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading What! this house that Maurice had so often visited with the purest pleasure; this house which had formed for him a paradise on earth,--was in reality only a den of sanguinary intrigues.

a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

From this reading THE PASSWORD.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading What! this house that Maurice had so often visited with the purest pleasure; this house which had formed for him a paradise on earth,--was in reality only a den of sanguinary intrigues.

in a powerful manner

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

superlative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading What! this house that Maurice had so often visited with the purest pleasure; this house which had formed for him a paradise on earth,--was in reality only a den of sanguinary intrigues.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading What! this house that Maurice had so often visited with the purest pleasure; this house which had formed for him a paradise on earth,--was in reality only a den of sanguinary intrigues.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

plural of “reception” — the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading The kind and flattering receptions bestowed on his ardent friendship resulted then from sheer hypocrisy; the love of Geneviève from fear.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading The kind and flattering receptions bestowed on his ardent friendship resulted then from sheer hypocrisy; the love of Geneviève from fear.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

accompanied by bloodshed

From this reading What! this house that Maurice had so often visited with the purest pleasure; this house which had formed for him a paradise on earth,--was in reality only a den of sanguinary intrigues.

the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The kind and flattering receptions bestowed on his ardent friendship resulted then from sheer hypocrisy; the love of Geneviève from fear.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading What! this house that Maurice had so often visited with the purest pleasure; this house which had formed for him a paradise on earth,--was in reality only a den of sanguinary intrigues.

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

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The first blow was terrible.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What! this house that Maurice had so often visited with the purest pleasure; this house which had formed for him a paradise on earth,--was in reality only a den of sanguinary intrigues.

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

From this reading THE PASSWORD.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The kind and flattering receptions bestowed on his ardent friendship resulted then from sheer hypocrisy; the love of Geneviève from fear.

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

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

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

From this reading What! this house that Maurice had so often visited with the purest pleasure; this house which had formed for him a paradise on earth,--was in reality only a den of sanguinary intrigues.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

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

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It indeed required all Maurice's self-command to enable him to conceal from Lorin how powerfully he was affected by these startling events; but once in the garden, once alone in the silence of night, his mind became more calm, and his ideas, instead of running disordered through his brain, became once more under the control of reason.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading What! this house that Maurice had so often visited with the purest pleasure; this house which had formed for him a paradise on earth,--was in reality only a den of sanguinary intrigues.

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

From this reading The first blow was terrible.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What! this house that Maurice had so often visited with the purest pleasure; this house which had formed for him a paradise on earth,--was in reality only a den of sanguinary intrigues.

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

From this reading What! this house that Maurice had so often visited with the purest pleasure; this house which had formed for him a paradise on earth,--was in reality only a den of sanguinary intrigues.

in the company of; together with

From this reading What! this house that Maurice had so often visited with the purest pleasure; this house which had formed for him a paradise on earth,--was in reality only a den of sanguinary intrigues.