Chapter XIII

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

From this reading In the warm luminous decline of day, the Luxembourg garden was as though bathed in a golden dust.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Since chance will have it so, it gives me all the more pleasure to read it in the presence of this lovable woman who was a lover of sound doctrine and of open-hearted men, and who, because she was learned, sincere, tolerant and pitiful, and sought to deprive the torturers of their victims, raised against her all the monasteries and all the universities.

(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 Since chance will have it so, it gives me all the more pleasure to read it in the presence of this lovable woman who was a lover of sound doctrine and of open-hearted men, and who, because she was learned, sincere, tolerant and pitiful, and sought to deprive the torturers of their victims, raised against her all the monasteries and all the universities.

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

From this reading “Gentlemen,” he said, “I should like to read you an article that appeared this morning in the _Figaro_.

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

From this reading Monsieur Bergeret sat on the terrace between Messieurs Denis and Goubin, at the foot of the statue of Marguerite d’Angoulême.

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

From this reading “Gentlemen,” he said, “I should like to read you an article that appeared this morning in the _Figaro_.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading “Gentlemen,” he said, “I should like to read you an article that appeared this morning in the _Figaro_.

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

From this reading In the warm luminous decline of day, the Luxembourg garden was as though bathed in a golden dust.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Monsieur Bergeret sat on the terrace between Messieurs Denis and Goubin, at the foot of the statue of Marguerite d’Angoulême.

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

From this reading I shall not name the author, for I think you will recognize him for yourselves.

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading In the warm luminous decline of day, the Luxembourg garden was as though bathed in a golden dust.

for the reason that

From this reading Since chance will have it so, it gives me all the more pleasure to read it in the presence of this lovable woman who was a lover of sound doctrine and of open-hearted men, and who, because she was learned, sincere, tolerant and pitiful, and sought to deprive the torturers of their victims, raised against her all the monasteries and all the universities.

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From this reading Monsieur Bergeret sat on the terrace between Messieurs Denis and Goubin, at the foot of the statue of Marguerite d’Angoulême.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Monsieur Bergeret sat on the terrace between Messieurs Denis and Goubin, at the foot of the statue of Marguerite d’Angoulême.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Since chance will have it so, it gives me all the more pleasure to read it in the presence of this lovable woman who was a lover of sound doctrine and of open-hearted men, and who, because she was learned, sincere, tolerant and pitiful, and sought to deprive the torturers of their victims, raised against her all the monasteries and all the universities.

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From this reading Monsieur Bergeret sat on the terrace between Messieurs Denis and Goubin, at the foot of the statue of Marguerite d’Angoulême.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In the warm luminous decline of day, the Luxembourg garden was as though bathed in a golden dust.

grow worse

From this reading In the warm luminous decline of day, the Luxembourg garden was as though bathed in a golden dust.

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From this reading Monsieur Bergeret sat on the terrace between Messieurs Denis and Goubin, at the foot of the statue of Marguerite d’Angoulême.

take away possessions from someone

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a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading Since chance will have it so, it gives me all the more pleasure to read it in the presence of this lovable woman who was a lover of sound doctrine and of open-hearted men, and who, because she was learned, sincere, tolerant and pitiful, and sought to deprive the torturers of their victims, raised against her all the monasteries and all the universities.

remove the dust from

From this reading In the warm luminous decline of day, the Luxembourg garden was as though bathed in a golden dust.

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From this reading “Gentlemen,” he said, “I should like to read you an article that appeared this morning in the _Figaro_.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Monsieur Bergeret sat on the terrace between Messieurs Denis and Goubin, at the foot of the statue of Marguerite d’Angoulême.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I shall not name the author, for I think you will recognize him for yourselves.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading In the warm luminous decline of day, the Luxembourg garden was as though bathed in a golden dust.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading “Gentlemen,” he said, “I should like to read you an article that appeared this morning in the _Figaro_.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Since chance will have it so, it gives me all the more pleasure to read it in the presence of this lovable woman who was a lover of sound doctrine and of open-hearted men, and who, because she was learned, sincere, tolerant and pitiful, and sought to deprive the torturers of their victims, raised against her all the monasteries and all the universities.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading In the warm luminous decline of day, the Luxembourg garden was as though bathed in a golden dust.

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From this reading Monsieur Bergeret sat on the terrace between Messieurs Denis and Goubin, at the foot of the statue of Marguerite d’Angoulême.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Since chance will have it so, it gives me all the more pleasure to read it in the presence of this lovable woman who was a lover of sound doctrine and of open-hearted men, and who, because she was learned, sincere, tolerant and pitiful, and sought to deprive the torturers of their victims, raised against her all the monasteries and all the universities.

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

From this reading “Gentlemen,” he said, “I should like to read you an article that appeared this morning in the _Figaro_.

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

From this reading Since chance will have it so, it gives me all the more pleasure to read it in the presence of this lovable woman who was a lover of sound doctrine and of open-hearted men, and who, because she was learned, sincere, tolerant and pitiful, and sought to deprive the torturers of their victims, raised against her all the monasteries and all the universities.

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

From this reading I shall not name the author, for I think you will recognize him for yourselves.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Gentlemen,” he said, “I should like to read you an article that appeared this morning in the _Figaro_.

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

From this reading In the warm luminous decline of day, the Luxembourg garden was as though bathed in a golden dust.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Since chance will have it so, it gives me all the more pleasure to read it in the presence of this lovable woman who was a lover of sound doctrine and of open-hearted men, and who, because she was learned, sincere, tolerant and pitiful, and sought to deprive the torturers of their victims, raised against her all the monasteries and all the universities.

having or showing profound knowledge

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prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Gentlemen,” he said, “I should like to read you an article that appeared this morning in the _Figaro_.

having characteristics that attract love or affection

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a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

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softly bright or radiant

From this reading In the warm luminous decline of day, the Luxembourg garden was as though bathed in a golden dust.

the capital and largest city of Luxembourg

From this reading In the warm luminous decline of day, the Luxembourg garden was as though bathed in a golden dust.

tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum

From this reading Monsieur Bergeret sat on the terrace between Messieurs Denis and Goubin, at the foot of the statue of Marguerite d’Angoulême.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Since chance will have it so, it gives me all the more pleasure to read it in the presence of this lovable woman who was a lover of sound doctrine and of open-hearted men, and who, because she was learned, sincere, tolerant and pitiful, and sought to deprive the torturers of their victims, raised against her all the monasteries and all the universities.

the force of workers available

From this reading Since chance will have it so, it gives me all the more pleasure to read it in the presence of this lovable woman who was a lover of sound doctrine and of open-hearted men, and who, because she was learned, sincere, tolerant and pitiful, and sought to deprive the torturers of their victims, raised against her all the monasteries and all the universities.

plural of “monsieur” — used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading Monsieur Bergeret sat on the terrace between Messieurs Denis and Goubin, at the foot of the statue of Marguerite d’Angoulême.

plural of “monastery” — the residence of a religious community

From this reading Since chance will have it so, it gives me all the more pleasure to read it in the presence of this lovable woman who was a lover of sound doctrine and of open-hearted men, and who, because she was learned, sincere, tolerant and pitiful, and sought to deprive the torturers of their victims, raised against her all the monasteries and all the universities.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading Monsieur Bergeret sat on the terrace between Messieurs Denis and Goubin, at the foot of the statue of Marguerite d’Angoulême.

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

From this reading Since chance will have it so, it gives me all the more pleasure to read it in the presence of this lovable woman who was a lover of sound doctrine and of open-hearted men, and who, because she was learned, sincere, tolerant and pitiful, and sought to deprive the torturers of their victims, raised against her all the monasteries and all the universities.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “Gentlemen,” he said, “I should like to read you an article that appeared this morning in the _Figaro_.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I shall not name the author, for I think you will recognize him for yourselves.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I shall not name the author, for I think you will recognize him for yourselves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the warm luminous decline of day, the Luxembourg garden was as though bathed in a golden dust.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Monsieur Bergeret sat on the terrace between Messieurs Denis and Goubin, at the foot of the statue of Marguerite d’Angoulême.

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From this reading Since chance will have it so, it gives me all the more pleasure to read it in the presence of this lovable woman who was a lover of sound doctrine and of open-hearted men, and who, because she was learned, sincere, tolerant and pitiful, and sought to deprive the torturers of their victims, raised against her all the monasteries and all the universities.

inspiring mixed contempt and pity

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

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the state of being present; current existence

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located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

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interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading “Gentlemen,” he said, “I should like to read you an article that appeared this morning in the _Figaro_.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading I shall not name the author, for I think you will recognize him for yourselves.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Gentlemen,” he said, “I should like to read you an article that appeared this morning in the _Figaro_.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Monsieur Bergeret sat on the terrace between Messieurs Denis and Goubin, at the foot of the statue of Marguerite d’Angoulême.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading I shall not name the author, for I think you will recognize him for yourselves.

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

From this reading Since chance will have it so, it gives me all the more pleasure to read it in the presence of this lovable woman who was a lover of sound doctrine and of open-hearted men, and who, because she was learned, sincere, tolerant and pitiful, and sought to deprive the torturers of their victims, raised against her all the monasteries and all the universities.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “Gentlemen,” he said, “I should like to read you an article that appeared this morning in the _Figaro_.

from a time in the past until now

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open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading Since chance will have it so, it gives me all the more pleasure to read it in the presence of this lovable woman who was a lover of sound doctrine and of open-hearted men, and who, because she was learned, sincere, tolerant and pitiful, and sought to deprive the torturers of their victims, raised against her all the monasteries and all the universities.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Since chance will have it so, it gives me all the more pleasure to read it in the presence of this lovable woman who was a lover of sound doctrine and of open-hearted men, and who, because she was learned, sincere, tolerant and pitiful, and sought to deprive the torturers of their victims, raised against her all the monasteries and all the universities.

that is looked for

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the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Since chance will have it so, it gives me all the more pleasure to read it in the presence of this lovable woman who was a lover of sound doctrine and of open-hearted men, and who, because she was learned, sincere, tolerant and pitiful, and sought to deprive the torturers of their victims, raised against her all the monasteries and all the universities.

a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading Monsieur Bergeret sat on the terrace between Messieurs Denis and Goubin, at the foot of the statue of Marguerite d’Angoulême.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading Monsieur Bergeret sat on the terrace between Messieurs Denis and Goubin, at the foot of the statue of Marguerite d’Angoulême.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Gentlemen,” he said, “I should like to read you an article that appeared this morning in the _Figaro_.

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

From this reading In the warm luminous decline of day, the Luxembourg garden was as though bathed in a golden dust.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Since chance will have it so, it gives me all the more pleasure to read it in the presence of this lovable woman who was a lover of sound doctrine and of open-hearted men, and who, because she was learned, sincere, tolerant and pitiful, and sought to deprive the torturers of their victims, raised against her all the monasteries and all the universities.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I shall not name the author, for I think you will recognize him for yourselves.

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

From this reading “Gentlemen,” he said, “I should like to read you an article that appeared this morning in the _Figaro_.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In the warm luminous decline of day, the Luxembourg garden was as though bathed in a golden dust.

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

From this reading “Gentlemen,” he said, “I should like to read you an article that appeared this morning in the _Figaro_.

showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others

From this reading Since chance will have it so, it gives me all the more pleasure to read it in the presence of this lovable woman who was a lover of sound doctrine and of open-hearted men, and who, because she was learned, sincere, tolerant and pitiful, and sought to deprive the torturers of their victims, raised against her all the monasteries and all the universities.

plural of “torturer” — someone who inflicts severe physical pain (usually for punishment or coercion)

From this reading Since chance will have it so, it gives me all the more pleasure to read it in the presence of this lovable woman who was a lover of sound doctrine and of open-hearted men, and who, because she was learned, sincere, tolerant and pitiful, and sought to deprive the torturers of their victims, raised against her all the monasteries and all the universities.

plural of “university” — the body of faculty and students at a university

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plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

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having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading In the warm luminous decline of day, the Luxembourg garden was as though bathed in a golden dust.

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

From this reading In the warm luminous decline of day, the Luxembourg garden was as though bathed in a golden dust.

which person or people

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used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I shall not name the author, for I think you will recognize him for yourselves.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Since chance will have it so, it gives me all the more pleasure to read it in the presence of this lovable woman who was a lover of sound doctrine and of open-hearted men, and who, because she was learned, sincere, tolerant and pitiful, and sought to deprive the torturers of their victims, raised against her all the monasteries and all the universities.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Gentlemen,” he said, “I should like to read you an article that appeared this morning in the _Figaro_.

used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action

From this reading I shall not name the author, for I think you will recognize him for yourselves.