Chapter V

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

From this reading She found the exercise led to vague dreaming of a semi-dramatic nature—imaginary arguments with a nameless opponent dimly outlined against a background of cloth of gold—arguments in which she herself was invariably victorious.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading The doctor had advised her to continue taking an infusion of steel in white wine, and to persist in daily exercise, the more violent the better.

later than; following

From this reading So at first she would spend several hours of the day playing at shuttlecock with her mother, but Madame Troqueville’s energy failing her after the first few weeks, Madeleine was forced to pursue her cure by herself.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading She found the exercise led to vague dreaming of a semi-dramatic nature—imaginary arguments with a nameless opponent dimly outlined against a background of cloth of gold—arguments in which she herself was invariably victorious.

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

From this reading The doctor had advised her to continue taking an infusion of steel in white wine, and to persist in daily exercise, the more violent the better.

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

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

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

From this reading She found the exercise led to vague dreaming of a semi-dramatic nature—imaginary arguments with a nameless opponent dimly outlined against a background of cloth of gold—arguments in which she herself was invariably victorious.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading She found the exercise led to vague dreaming of a semi-dramatic nature—imaginary arguments with a nameless opponent dimly outlined against a background of cloth of gold—arguments in which she herself was invariably victorious.

(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 The doctor had advised her to continue taking an infusion of steel in white wine, and to persist in daily exercise, the more violent the better.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So at first she would spend several hours of the day playing at shuttlecock with her mother, but Madame Troqueville’s energy failing her after the first few weeks, Madeleine was forced to pursue her cure by herself.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading She found the exercise led to vague dreaming of a semi-dramatic nature—imaginary arguments with a nameless opponent dimly outlined against a background of cloth of gold—arguments in which she herself was invariably victorious.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading In time, she discarded the shuttlecock completely, finding that this semi-mesmeric condition was reached more easily through a wild dance, rhythmic but formless.

a state at a particular time

From this reading In time, she discarded the shuttlecock completely, finding that this semi-mesmeric condition was reached more easily through a wild dance, rhythmic but formless.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading The doctor had advised her to continue taking an infusion of steel in white wine, and to persist in daily exercise, the more violent the better.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading So at first she would spend several hours of the day playing at shuttlecock with her mother, but Madame Troqueville’s energy failing her after the first few weeks, Madeleine was forced to pursue her cure by herself.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading The doctor had advised her to continue taking an infusion of steel in white wine, and to persist in daily exercise, the more violent the better.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading In time, she discarded the shuttlecock completely, finding that this semi-mesmeric condition was reached more easily through a wild dance, rhythmic but formless.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading So at first she would spend several hours of the day playing at shuttlecock with her mother, but Madame Troqueville’s energy failing her after the first few weeks, Madeleine was forced to pursue her cure by herself.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading She found the exercise led to vague dreaming of a semi-dramatic nature—imaginary arguments with a nameless opponent dimly outlined against a background of cloth of gold—arguments in which she herself was invariably victorious.

thrown away

From this reading In time, she discarded the shuttlecock completely, finding that this semi-mesmeric condition was reached more easily through a wild dance, rhythmic but formless.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The doctor had advised her to continue taking an infusion of steel in white wine, and to persist in daily exercise, the more violent the better.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading She found the exercise led to vague dreaming of a semi-dramatic nature—imaginary arguments with a nameless opponent dimly outlined against a background of cloth of gold—arguments in which she herself was invariably victorious.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading In time, she discarded the shuttlecock completely, finding that this semi-mesmeric condition was reached more easily through a wild dance, rhythmic but formless.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading So at first she would spend several hours of the day playing at shuttlecock with her mother, but Madame Troqueville’s energy failing her after the first few weeks, Madeleine was forced to pursue her cure by herself.

at any time

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading The doctor had advised her to continue taking an infusion of steel in white wine, and to persist in daily exercise, the more violent the better.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading So at first she would spend several hours of the day playing at shuttlecock with her mother, but Madame Troqueville’s energy failing her after the first few weeks, Madeleine was forced to pursue her cure by herself.

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

From this reading So at first she would spend several hours of the day playing at shuttlecock with her mother, but Madame Troqueville’s energy failing her after the first few weeks, Madeleine was forced to pursue her cure by herself.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading In time, she discarded the shuttlecock completely, finding that this semi-mesmeric condition was reached more easily through a wild dance, rhythmic but formless.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading So at first she would spend several hours of the day playing at shuttlecock with her mother, but Madame Troqueville’s energy failing her after the first few weeks, Madeleine was forced to pursue her cure by herself.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading So at first she would spend several hours of the day playing at shuttlecock with her mother, but Madame Troqueville’s energy failing her after the first few weeks, Madeleine was forced to pursue her cure by herself.

having no definite form or distinct shape

From this reading In time, she discarded the shuttlecock completely, finding that this semi-mesmeric condition was reached more easily through a wild dance, rhythmic but formless.

set up or found

From this reading She found the exercise led to vague dreaming of a semi-dramatic nature—imaginary arguments with a nameless opponent dimly outlined against a background of cloth of gold—arguments in which she herself was invariably victorious.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

coins made of gold

From this reading She found the exercise led to vague dreaming of a semi-dramatic nature—imaginary arguments with a nameless opponent dimly outlined against a background of cloth of gold—arguments in which she herself was invariably victorious.

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

From this reading The doctor had advised her to continue taking an infusion of steel in white wine, and to persist in daily exercise, the more violent the better.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

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

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading So at first she would spend several hours of the day playing at shuttlecock with her mother, but Madame Troqueville’s energy failing her after the first few weeks, Madeleine was forced to pursue her cure by herself.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading So at first she would spend several hours of the day playing at shuttlecock with her mother, but Madame Troqueville’s energy failing her after the first few weeks, Madeleine was forced to pursue her cure by herself.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading She found the exercise led to vague dreaming of a semi-dramatic nature—imaginary arguments with a nameless opponent dimly outlined against a background of cloth of gold—arguments in which she herself was invariably victorious.

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

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)

From this reading The doctor had advised her to continue taking an infusion of steel in white wine, and to persist in daily exercise, the more violent the better.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading She found the exercise led to vague dreaming of a semi-dramatic nature—imaginary arguments with a nameless opponent dimly outlined against a background of cloth of gold—arguments in which she herself was invariably victorious.

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 THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading She found the exercise led to vague dreaming of a semi-dramatic nature—imaginary arguments with a nameless opponent dimly outlined against a background of cloth of gold—arguments in which she herself was invariably victorious.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading So at first she would spend several hours of the day playing at shuttlecock with her mother, but Madame Troqueville’s energy failing her after the first few weeks, Madeleine was forced to pursue her cure by herself.

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From this reading So at first she would spend several hours of the day playing at shuttlecock with her mother, but Madame Troqueville’s energy failing her after the first few weeks, Madeleine was forced to pursue her cure by herself.

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

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.

From this reading She found the exercise led to vague dreaming of a semi-dramatic nature—imaginary arguments with a nameless opponent dimly outlined against a background of cloth of gold—arguments in which she herself was invariably victorious.

bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading She found the exercise led to vague dreaming of a semi-dramatic nature—imaginary arguments with a nameless opponent dimly outlined against a background of cloth of gold—arguments in which she herself was invariably victorious.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

a contestant that you are matched against

From this reading She found the exercise led to vague dreaming of a semi-dramatic nature—imaginary arguments with a nameless opponent dimly outlined against a background of cloth of gold—arguments in which she herself was invariably victorious.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary

From this reading She found the exercise led to vague dreaming of a semi-dramatic nature—imaginary arguments with a nameless opponent dimly outlined against a background of cloth of gold—arguments in which she herself was invariably victorious.

continue to exist

From this reading The doctor had advised her to continue taking an infusion of steel in white wine, and to persist in daily exercise, the more violent the better.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading So at first she would spend several hours of the day playing at shuttlecock with her mother, but Madame Troqueville’s energy failing her after the first few weeks, Madeleine was forced to pursue her cure by herself.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading So at first she would spend several hours of the day playing at shuttlecock with her mother, but Madame Troqueville’s energy failing her after the first few weeks, Madeleine was forced to pursue her cure by herself.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading In time, she discarded the shuttlecock completely, finding that this semi-mesmeric condition was reached more easily through a wild dance, rhythmic but formless.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

recurring with measured regularity

From this reading In time, she discarded the shuttlecock completely, finding that this semi-mesmeric condition was reached more easily through a wild dance, rhythmic but formless.

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

From this reading She found the exercise led to vague dreaming of a semi-dramatic nature—imaginary arguments with a nameless opponent dimly outlined against a background of cloth of gold—arguments in which she herself was invariably victorious.

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

From this reading In time, she discarded the shuttlecock completely, finding that this semi-mesmeric condition was reached more easily through a wild dance, rhythmic but formless.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading So at first she would spend several hours of the day playing at shuttlecock with her mother, but Madame Troqueville’s energy failing her after the first few weeks, Madeleine was forced to pursue her cure by herself.

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

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers

From this reading So at first she would spend several hours of the day playing at shuttlecock with her mother, but Madame Troqueville’s energy failing her after the first few weeks, Madeleine was forced to pursue her cure by herself.

estrangement from god

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So at first she would spend several hours of the day playing at shuttlecock with her mother, but Madame Troqueville’s energy failing her after the first few weeks, Madeleine was forced to pursue her cure by herself.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading So at first she would spend several hours of the day playing at shuttlecock with her mother, but Madame Troqueville’s energy failing her after the first few weeks, Madeleine was forced to pursue her cure by herself.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading The doctor had advised her to continue taking an infusion of steel in white wine, and to persist in daily exercise, the more violent the better.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

required or under orders

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The doctor had advised her to continue taking an infusion of steel in white wine, and to persist in daily exercise, the more violent the better.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In time, she discarded the shuttlecock completely, finding that this semi-mesmeric condition was reached more easily through a wild dance, rhythmic but formless.

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

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

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

From this reading In time, she discarded the shuttlecock completely, finding that this semi-mesmeric condition was reached more easily through a wild dance, rhythmic but formless.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In time, she discarded the shuttlecock completely, finding that this semi-mesmeric condition was reached more easily through a wild dance, rhythmic but formless.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

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

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

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

From this reading So at first she would spend several hours of the day playing at shuttlecock with her mother, but Madame Troqueville’s energy failing her after the first few weeks, Madeleine was forced to pursue her cure by herself.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading She found the exercise led to vague dreaming of a semi-dramatic nature—imaginary arguments with a nameless opponent dimly outlined against a background of cloth of gold—arguments in which she herself was invariably victorious.

having won

From this reading She found the exercise led to vague dreaming of a semi-dramatic nature—imaginary arguments with a nameless opponent dimly outlined against a background of cloth of gold—arguments in which she herself was invariably victorious.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading The doctor had advised her to continue taking an infusion of steel in white wine, and to persist in daily exercise, the more violent the better.

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

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading THE SIN OF NARCISSUS In time she recovered, or at least was supposed to have recovered, but she did not return to the Convent, and her mother still watched her anxiously and was more than ever inclined to give in to her in everything.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading So at first she would spend several hours of the day playing at shuttlecock with her mother, but Madame Troqueville’s energy failing her after the first few weeks, Madeleine was forced to pursue her cure by herself.

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

From this reading She found the exercise led to vague dreaming of a semi-dramatic nature—imaginary arguments with a nameless opponent dimly outlined against a background of cloth of gold—arguments in which she herself was invariably victorious.

a Caucasian

From this reading The doctor had advised her to continue taking an infusion of steel in white wine, and to persist in daily exercise, the more violent the better.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading In time, she discarded the shuttlecock completely, finding that this semi-mesmeric condition was reached more easily through a wild dance, rhythmic but formless.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading The doctor had advised her to continue taking an infusion of steel in white wine, and to persist in daily exercise, the more violent the better.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So at first she would spend several hours of the day playing at shuttlecock with her mother, but Madame Troqueville’s energy failing her after the first few weeks, Madeleine was forced to pursue her cure by herself.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading So at first she would spend several hours of the day playing at shuttlecock with her mother, but Madame Troqueville’s energy failing her after the first few weeks, Madeleine was forced to pursue her cure by herself.