Chapter XVI

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

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading For a right action is a greater salve to conscience than a thousand good resolutions.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading This determination gave her a double satisfaction, for she had realised that the relationship was also a sin against preciosity—and a very deadly sin to boot.

in addition

From this reading This determination gave her a double satisfaction, for she had realised that the relationship was also a sin against preciosity—and a very deadly sin to boot.

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

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

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

From this reading This determination gave her a double satisfaction, for she had realised that the relationship was also a sin against preciosity—and a very deadly sin to boot.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

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

From this reading The retraction should be made that very evening, she decided; it was to be her Bethel, a spiritual stone set up as a covenant between herself and God.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

plural of “belle” — a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

a house of worship (especially one for sailors)

From this reading The retraction should be made that very evening, she decided; it was to be her Bethel, a spiritual stone set up as a covenant between herself and God.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The retraction should be made that very evening, she decided; it was to be her Bethel, a spiritual stone set up as a covenant between herself and God.

footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading This determination gave her a double satisfaction, for she had realised that the relationship was also a sin against preciosity—and a very deadly sin to boot.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

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From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

past form of “compromise” — make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading For a right action is a greater salve to conscience than a thousand good resolutions.

a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

From this reading The retraction should be made that very evening, she decided; it was to be her Bethel, a spiritual stone set up as a covenant between herself and God.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading This determination gave her a double satisfaction, for she had realised that the relationship was also a sin against preciosity—and a very deadly sin to boot.

recognizable; marked

From this reading The retraction should be made that very evening, she decided; it was to be her Bethel, a spiritual stone set up as a covenant between herself and God.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

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

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

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

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

increase twofold

From this reading This determination gave her a double satisfaction, for she had realised that the relationship was also a sin against preciosity—and a very deadly sin to boot.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

divisible by two

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

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

From this reading The retraction should be made that very evening, she decided; it was to be her Bethel, a spiritual stone set up as a covenant between herself and God.

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

plural of “fathom” — a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

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

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a right action is a greater salve to conscience than a thousand good resolutions.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This determination gave her a double satisfaction, for she had realised that the relationship was also a sin against preciosity—and a very deadly sin to boot.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading For a right action is a greater salve to conscience than a thousand good resolutions.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading For a right action is a greater salve to conscience than a thousand good resolutions.

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

From this reading This determination gave her a double satisfaction, for she had realised that the relationship was also a sin against preciosity—and a very deadly sin to boot.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

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

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

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

From this reading This determination gave her a double satisfaction, for she had realised that the relationship was also a sin against preciosity—and a very deadly sin to boot.

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

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

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

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

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

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

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

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

intense and profound fear

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

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

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

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

From this reading For a right action is a greater salve to conscience than a thousand good resolutions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The retraction should be made that very evening, she decided; it was to be her Bethel, a spiritual stone set up as a covenant between herself and God.

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

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

held dear

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The retraction should be made that very evening, she decided; it was to be her Bethel, a spiritual stone set up as a covenant between herself and God.

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

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

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

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

on one occasion

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

the quality of being fastidious or excessively refined

From this reading This determination gave her a double satisfaction, for she had realised that the relationship was also a sin against preciosity—and a very deadly sin to boot.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading This determination gave her a double satisfaction, for she had realised that the relationship was also a sin against preciosity—and a very deadly sin to boot.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)

From this reading This determination gave her a double satisfaction, for she had realised that the relationship was also a sin against preciosity—and a very deadly sin to boot.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading For a right action is a greater salve to conscience than a thousand good resolutions.

a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion

From this reading The retraction should be made that very evening, she decided; it was to be her Bethel, a spiritual stone set up as a covenant between herself and God.

precisely, exactly

From this reading For a right action is a greater salve to conscience than a thousand good resolutions.

semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

From this reading For a right action is a greater salve to conscience than a thousand good resolutions.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading This determination gave her a double satisfaction, for she had realised that the relationship was also a sin against preciosity—and a very deadly sin to boot.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The retraction should be made that very evening, she decided; it was to be her Bethel, a spiritual stone set up as a covenant between herself and God.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

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

From this reading This determination gave her a double satisfaction, for she had realised that the relationship was also a sin against preciosity—and a very deadly sin to boot.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The retraction should be made that very evening, she decided; it was to be her Bethel, a spiritual stone set up as a covenant between herself and God.

shake, as from cold

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

reduced to silence

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

estrangement from god

From this reading This determination gave her a double satisfaction, for she had realised that the relationship was also a sin against preciosity—and a very deadly sin to boot.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading The retraction should be made that very evening, she decided; it was to be her Bethel, a spiritual stone set up as a covenant between herself and God.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

past form of “stake” — put at risk

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The retraction should be made that very evening, she decided; it was to be her Bethel, a spiritual stone set up as a covenant between herself and God.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

carry out

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For a right action is a greater salve to conscience than a thousand good resolutions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This determination gave her a double satisfaction, for she had realised that the relationship was also a sin against preciosity—and a very deadly sin to boot.

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

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

a special situation

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

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

From this reading This determination gave her a double satisfaction, for she had realised that the relationship was also a sin against preciosity—and a very deadly sin to boot.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading For a right action is a greater salve to conscience than a thousand good resolutions.

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

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

not making concessions

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

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

From this reading The retraction should be made that very evening, she decided; it was to be her Bethel, a spiritual stone set up as a covenant between herself and God.

precisely as stated

From this reading This determination gave her a double satisfaction, for she had realised that the relationship was also a sin against preciosity—and a very deadly sin to boot.

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

From this reading This determination gave her a double satisfaction, for she had realised that the relationship was also a sin against preciosity—and a very deadly sin to boot.

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

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

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

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

which person or people

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A DEMONSTRATION IN FAITH The scruples with regard to having compromised with an uncompromising God which Madeleine entertained in spite of herself were silenced by the determination of settling things with Jacques.

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

From this reading For one thing, _les honnêtes femmes_ must never love more than once, and then her shameful avowal that ‘_she loved him very much, and that he might take his fill of kissing_,’ would surely cause the belles who staked their reputation on never permitting a gallant to succeed in expressing his sentiments and who were beginning to shudder at even the ‘minor favours,’ such as the acceptance of presents and the discreetest signs of the chastest complacency, to fall into a swoon seven fathoms deep of indignation, horror, and scorn.