used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Marius's convalescence had caused the adoption of the habit, and the easy-chairs of the Rue des Filles du Calvaire, more convenient for a _tête-à-tête_ than the straw-bottomed chairs of the Rue de l'Homme Armé, had decided it.
adoptionnounUS /əˈdɑːpʃən/
the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
From this reading But Marius's convalescence had caused the adoption of the habit, and the easy-chairs of the Rue des Filles du Calvaire, more convenient for a _tête-à-tête_ than the straw-bottomed chairs of the Rue de l'Homme Armé, had decided it.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Marius and M. Fauchelevent saw each other, but did not speak, and this seemed to be agreed on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lovers saw each other daily, and Cosette came with M. Fauchelevent.
Armé
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From this reading But Marius's convalescence had caused the adoption of the habit, and the easy-chairs of the Rue des Filles du Calvaire, more convenient for a _tête-à-tête_ than the straw-bottomed chairs of the Rue de l'Homme Armé, had decided it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Marius and M. Fauchelevent saw each other, but did not speak, and this seemed to be agreed on.
BLENDEDadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading THE EFFECTS OF DREAMING BLENDED WITH HAPPINESS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Marius's convalescence had caused the adoption of the habit, and the easy-chairs of the Rue des Filles du Calvaire, more convenient for a _tête-à-tête_ than the straw-bottomed chairs of the Rue de l'Homme Armé, had decided it.
Calvaire
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From this reading But Marius's convalescence had caused the adoption of the habit, and the easy-chairs of the Rue des Filles du Calvaire, more convenient for a _tête-à-tête_ than the straw-bottomed chairs of the Rue de l'Homme Armé, had decided it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The lovers saw each other daily, and Cosette came with M. Fauchelevent.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading But Marius's convalescence had caused the adoption of the habit, and the easy-chairs of the Rue des Filles du Calvaire, more convenient for a _tête-à-tête_ than the straw-bottomed chairs of the Rue de l'Homme Armé, had decided it.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading But Marius's convalescence had caused the adoption of the habit, and the easy-chairs of the Rue des Filles du Calvaire, more convenient for a _tête-à-tête_ than the straw-bottomed chairs of the Rue de l'Homme Armé, had decided it.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "It is turning things topsy-turvy," said Mademoiselle Gillenormand, "that the lady should come to the gentleman's house to have court paid to her in that way."
convalescencenounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading But Marius's convalescence had caused the adoption of the habit, and the easy-chairs of the Rue des Filles du Calvaire, more convenient for a _tête-à-tête_ than the straw-bottomed chairs of the Rue de l'Homme Armé, had decided it.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading But Marius's convalescence had caused the adoption of the habit, and the easy-chairs of the Rue des Filles du Calvaire, more convenient for a _tête-à-tête_ than the straw-bottomed chairs of the Rue de l'Homme Armé, had decided it.
Cosette
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From this reading The lovers saw each other daily, and Cosette came with M. Fauchelevent.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "It is turning things topsy-turvy," said Mademoiselle Gillenormand, "that the lady should come to the gentleman's house to have court paid to her in that way."
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The lovers saw each other daily, and Cosette came with M. Fauchelevent.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading But Marius's convalescence had caused the adoption of the habit, and the easy-chairs of the Rue des Filles du Calvaire, more convenient for a _tête-à-tête_ than the straw-bottomed chairs of the Rue de l'Homme Armé, had decided it.
recognizable; marked
From this reading But Marius's convalescence had caused the adoption of the habit, and the easy-chairs of the Rue des Filles du Calvaire, more convenient for a _tête-à-tête_ than the straw-bottomed chairs of the Rue de l'Homme Armé, had decided it.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading But Marius's convalescence had caused the adoption of the habit, and the easy-chairs of the Rue des Filles du Calvaire, more convenient for a _tête-à-tête_ than the straw-bottomed chairs of the Rue de l'Homme Armé, had decided it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Marius and M. Fauchelevent saw each other, but did not speak, and this seemed to be agreed on.
DREAMINGnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading THE EFFECTS OF DREAMING BLENDED WITH HAPPINESS.
du
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From this reading But Marius's convalescence had caused the adoption of the habit, and the easy-chairs of the Rue des Filles du Calvaire, more convenient for a _tête-à-tête_ than the straw-bottomed chairs of the Rue de l'Homme Armé, had decided it.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The lovers saw each other daily, and Cosette came with M. Fauchelevent.
easy-chairs
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From this reading But Marius's convalescence had caused the adoption of the habit, and the easy-chairs of the Rue des Filles du Calvaire, more convenient for a _tête-à-tête_ than the straw-bottomed chairs of the Rue de l'Homme Armé, had decided it.
EFFECTSnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading THE EFFECTS OF DREAMING BLENDED WITH HAPPINESS.
Fauchelevent
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From this reading The lovers saw each other daily, and Cosette came with M. Fauchelevent.
Filles
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From this reading But Marius's convalescence had caused the adoption of the habit, and the easy-chairs of the Rue des Filles du Calvaire, more convenient for a _tête-à-tête_ than the straw-bottomed chairs of the Rue de l'Homme Armé, had decided it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Marius's convalescence had caused the adoption of the habit, and the easy-chairs of the Rue des Filles du Calvaire, more convenient for a _tête-à-tête_ than the straw-bottomed chairs of the Rue de l'Homme Armé, had decided it.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "It is turning things topsy-turvy," said Mademoiselle Gillenormand, "that the lady should come to the gentleman's house to have court paid to her in that way."
Gillenormand
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From this reading "It is turning things topsy-turvy," said Mademoiselle Gillenormand, "that the lady should come to the gentleman's house to have court paid to her in that way."
an established custom
From this reading But Marius's convalescence had caused the adoption of the habit, and the easy-chairs of the Rue des Filles du Calvaire, more convenient for a _tête-à-tête_ than the straw-bottomed chairs of the Rue de l'Homme Armé, had decided it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Marius's convalescence had caused the adoption of the habit, and the easy-chairs of the Rue des Filles du Calvaire, more convenient for a _tête-à-tête_ than the straw-bottomed chairs of the Rue de l'Homme Armé, had decided it.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading THE EFFECTS OF DREAMING BLENDED WITH HAPPINESS.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It is turning things topsy-turvy," said Mademoiselle Gillenormand, "that the lady should come to the gentleman's house to have court paid to her in that way."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "It is turning things topsy-turvy," said Mademoiselle Gillenormand, "that the lady should come to the gentleman's house to have court paid to her in that way."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "It is turning things topsy-turvy," said Mademoiselle Gillenormand, "that the lady should come to the gentleman's house to have court paid to her in that way."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It is turning things topsy-turvy," said Mademoiselle Gillenormand, "that the lady should come to the gentleman's house to have court paid to her in that way."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is turning things topsy-turvy," said Mademoiselle Gillenormand, "that the lady should come to the gentleman's house to have court paid to her in that way."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is turning things topsy-turvy," said Mademoiselle Gillenormand, "that the lady should come to the gentleman's house to have court paid to her in that way."
l'Homme
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From this reading But Marius's convalescence had caused the adoption of the habit, and the easy-chairs of the Rue des Filles du Calvaire, more convenient for a _tête-à-tête_ than the straw-bottomed chairs of the Rue de l'Homme Armé, had decided it.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "It is turning things topsy-turvy," said Mademoiselle Gillenormand, "that the lady should come to the gentleman's house to have court paid to her in that way."
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The lovers saw each other daily, and Cosette came with M. Fauchelevent.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The lovers saw each other daily, and Cosette came with M. Fauchelevent.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading "It is turning things topsy-turvy," said Mademoiselle Gillenormand, "that the lady should come to the gentleman's house to have court paid to her in that way."
Marius
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From this reading Marius and M. Fauchelevent saw each other, but did not speak, and this seemed to be agreed on.
Marius's
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From this reading But Marius's convalescence had caused the adoption of the habit, and the easy-chairs of the Rue des Filles du Calvaire, more convenient for a _tête-à-tête_ than the straw-bottomed chairs of the Rue de l'Homme Armé, had decided it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But Marius's convalescence had caused the adoption of the habit, and the easy-chairs of the Rue des Filles du Calvaire, more convenient for a _tête-à-tête_ than the straw-bottomed chairs of the Rue de l'Homme Armé, had decided it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Marius and M. Fauchelevent saw each other, but did not speak, and this seemed to be agreed on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EFFECTS OF DREAMING BLENDED WITH HAPPINESS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Marius and M. Fauchelevent saw each other, but did not speak, and this seemed to be agreed on.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The lovers saw each other daily, and Cosette came with M. Fauchelevent.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading "It is turning things topsy-turvy," said Mademoiselle Gillenormand, "that the lady should come to the gentleman's house to have court paid to her in that way."
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading But Marius's convalescence had caused the adoption of the habit, and the easy-chairs of the Rue des Filles du Calvaire, more convenient for a _tête-à-tête_ than the straw-bottomed chairs of the Rue de l'Homme Armé, had decided it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is turning things topsy-turvy," said Mademoiselle Gillenormand, "that the lady should come to the gentleman's house to have court paid to her in that way."
cut with a saw
From this reading The lovers saw each other daily, and Cosette came with M. Fauchelevent.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Marius and M. Fauchelevent saw each other, but did not speak, and this seemed to be agreed on.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "It is turning things topsy-turvy," said Mademoiselle Gillenormand, "that the lady should come to the gentleman's house to have court paid to her in that way."
express in speech
From this reading Marius and M. Fauchelevent saw each other, but did not speak, and this seemed to be agreed on.
straw-bottomed
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From this reading But Marius's convalescence had caused the adoption of the habit, and the easy-chairs of the Rue des Filles du Calvaire, more convenient for a _tête-à-tête_ than the straw-bottomed chairs of the Rue de l'Homme Armé, had decided it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But Marius's convalescence had caused the adoption of the habit, and the easy-chairs of the Rue des Filles du Calvaire, more convenient for a _tête-à-tête_ than the straw-bottomed chairs of the Rue de l'Homme Armé, had decided it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is turning things topsy-turvy," said Mademoiselle Gillenormand, "that the lady should come to the gentleman's house to have court paid to her in that way."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EFFECTS OF DREAMING BLENDED WITH HAPPINESS.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "It is turning things topsy-turvy," said Mademoiselle Gillenormand, "that the lady should come to the gentleman's house to have court paid to her in that way."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Marius and M. Fauchelevent saw each other, but did not speak, and this seemed to be agreed on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is turning things topsy-turvy," said Mademoiselle Gillenormand, "that the lady should come to the gentleman's house to have court paid to her in that way."
topsy-turvyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːpsiˈtɜːrvi/
in utter disorder
From this reading "It is turning things topsy-turvy," said Mademoiselle Gillenormand, "that the lady should come to the gentleman's house to have court paid to her in that way."
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "It is turning things topsy-turvy," said Mademoiselle Gillenormand, "that the lady should come to the gentleman's house to have court paid to her in that way."
tête-à-tête
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From this reading But Marius's convalescence had caused the adoption of the habit, and the easy-chairs of the Rue des Filles du Calvaire, more convenient for a _tête-à-tête_ than the straw-bottomed chairs of the Rue de l'Homme Armé, had decided it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "It is turning things topsy-turvy," said Mademoiselle Gillenormand, "that the lady should come to the gentleman's house to have court paid to her in that way."
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE EFFECTS OF DREAMING BLENDED WITH HAPPINESS.
