Chapter I

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From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

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

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading For two years Théophile Gautier, more enamored of freedom than of work, or preferring the task of making two harmonious rhymes to all the beauties of his learned and rhythmic prose, incessantly abandoned and resumed the promised work.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

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

From this reading For two years Théophile Gautier, more enamored of freedom than of work, or preferring the task of making two harmonious rhymes to all the beauties of his learned and rhythmic prose, incessantly abandoned and resumed the promised work.

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

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

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

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

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

From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

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

From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading For two years Théophile Gautier, more enamored of freedom than of work, or preferring the task of making two harmonious rhymes to all the beauties of his learned and rhythmic prose, incessantly abandoned and resumed the promised work.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

make an itemized list or catalog of; classify

From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

a widely known person

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading _Mademoiselle de Maupin_ was not, however, destined to see the light so soon.

increase twofold

From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness

From this reading For two years Théophile Gautier, more enamored of freedom than of work, or preferring the task of making two harmonious rhymes to all the beauties of his learned and rhythmic prose, incessantly abandoned and resumed the promised work.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

past form of “foreshadow” — indicate, as with a sign or an omen

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading For two years Théophile Gautier, more enamored of freedom than of work, or preferring the task of making two harmonious rhymes to all the beauties of his learned and rhythmic prose, incessantly abandoned and resumed the promised work.

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From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

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

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

musically pleasing

From this reading For two years Théophile Gautier, more enamored of freedom than of work, or preferring the task of making two harmonious rhymes to all the beauties of his learned and rhythmic prose, incessantly abandoned and resumed the promised work.

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

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

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

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

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

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

United States sculptor (1887-1966)

From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading _Mademoiselle de Maupin_ was not, however, destined to see the light so soon.

possessive form of “hugo” — French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

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

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading For two years Théophile Gautier, more enamored of freedom than of work, or preferring the task of making two harmonious rhymes to all the beauties of his learned and rhythmic prose, incessantly abandoned and resumed the promised work.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading For two years Théophile Gautier, more enamored of freedom than of work, or preferring the task of making two harmonious rhymes to all the beauties of his learned and rhythmic prose, incessantly abandoned and resumed the promised work.

impaired by diminution

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading _Mademoiselle de Maupin_ was not, however, destined to see the light so soon.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

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From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading For two years Théophile Gautier, more enamored of freedom than of work, or preferring the task of making two harmonious rhymes to all the beauties of his learned and rhythmic prose, incessantly abandoned and resumed the promised work.

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

From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

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

From this reading For two years Théophile Gautier, more enamored of freedom than of work, or preferring the task of making two harmonious rhymes to all the beauties of his learned and rhythmic prose, incessantly abandoned and resumed the promised work.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

not any; not one

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

come into possession of

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

and nothing more

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For two years Théophile Gautier, more enamored of freedom than of work, or preferring the task of making two harmonious rhymes to all the beauties of his learned and rhythmic prose, incessantly abandoned and resumed the promised work.

inflected form of “prefer” — like better; value more highly

From this reading For two years Théophile Gautier, more enamored of freedom than of work, or preferring the task of making two harmonious rhymes to all the beauties of his learned and rhythmic prose, incessantly abandoned and resumed the promised work.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading For two years Théophile Gautier, more enamored of freedom than of work, or preferring the task of making two harmonious rhymes to all the beauties of his learned and rhythmic prose, incessantly abandoned and resumed the promised work.

ordinary writing as distinguished from verse

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

a firm in the publishing business

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

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From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

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

From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading For two years Théophile Gautier, more enamored of freedom than of work, or preferring the task of making two harmonious rhymes to all the beauties of his learned and rhythmic prose, incessantly abandoned and resumed the promised work.

plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)

From this reading For two years Théophile Gautier, more enamored of freedom than of work, or preferring the task of making two harmonious rhymes to all the beauties of his learned and rhythmic prose, incessantly abandoned and resumed the promised work.

recurring with measured regularity

From this reading For two years Théophile Gautier, more enamored of freedom than of work, or preferring the task of making two harmonious rhymes to all the beauties of his learned and rhythmic prose, incessantly abandoned and resumed the promised work.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _Mademoiselle de Maupin_ was not, however, destined to see the light so soon.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _Mademoiselle de Maupin_ was not, however, destined to see the light so soon.

in the near future

From this reading _Mademoiselle de Maupin_ was not, however, destined to see the light so soon.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading For two years Théophile Gautier, more enamored of freedom than of work, or preferring the task of making two harmonious rhymes to all the beauties of his learned and rhythmic prose, incessantly abandoned and resumed the promised work.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For two years Théophile Gautier, more enamored of freedom than of work, or preferring the task of making two harmonious rhymes to all the beauties of his learned and rhythmic prose, incessantly abandoned and resumed the promised work.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

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

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

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

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

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From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

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

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

precisely as stated

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

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

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

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

From this reading This celebrated novel, the celebrity of which has not been lessened by the very numerous editions that have been published, had a very modest beginning which in no way foreshadowed the great success which it was to obtain later.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The title: _Mademoiselle de Maupin--Double Love_ appeared, we believe, for the first time in Renduel's catalogue in connection with _The Life of Hoffman_, by Lœve-Weimars, which appeared in October, 1833, announcing the new work of Théophile Gautier as being in press.

a late time of life

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Renduel had made the acquaintance of the author at Victor Hugo's; he had published in August, 1833, his first volume of prose, _Young France_, and now it was a question of launching a work in two volumes, a truly daring undertaking for a publisher of that day; especially in the case of the work of an author but little known and only twenty-two years old.