Chapter X · Chapter 10

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From this reading The revolution of 1848, which had placed M. Lamartine at the head of the Provisional Government, had put power and office within his grasp, but he had declined both, preferring to work in the wider field of universal human freedom.

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From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

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

From this reading A year had elapsed since the events already recorded.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading A year had elapsed since the events already recorded.

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

From this reading THE BEGGAR AND HIS MATES.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

a pauper who lives by begging

From this reading THE BEGGAR AND HIS MATES.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The revolution of 1848, which had placed M. Lamartine at the head of the Provisional Government, had put power and office within his grasp, but he had declined both, preferring to work in the wider field of universal human freedom.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The revolution of 1848, which had placed M. Lamartine at the head of the Provisional Government, had put power and office within his grasp, but he had declined both, preferring to work in the wider field of universal human freedom.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Marseilles, and was wedded to his first love, Mercedes, who had mysteriously reappeared and nursed him through a severe illness, which was immediately followed by their marriage.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

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

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading The revolution of 1848, which had placed M. Lamartine at the head of the Provisional Government, had put power and office within his grasp, but he had declined both, preferring to work in the wider field of universal human freedom.

plural of “deputy” — someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Marseilles, and was wedded to his first love, Mercedes, who had mysteriously reappeared and nursed him through a severe illness, which was immediately followed by their marriage.

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From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading A year had elapsed since the events already recorded.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading A year had elapsed since the events already recorded.

a social unit living together

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The revolution of 1848, which had placed M. Lamartine at the head of the Provisional Government, had put power and office within his grasp, but he had declined both, preferring to work in the wider field of universal human freedom.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Marseilles, and was wedded to his first love, Mercedes, who had mysteriously reappeared and nursed him through a severe illness, which was immediately followed by their marriage.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Marseilles, and was wedded to his first love, Mercedes, who had mysteriously reappeared and nursed him through a severe illness, which was immediately followed by their marriage.

at a previous time

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

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

From this reading The revolution of 1848, which had placed M. Lamartine at the head of the Provisional Government, had put power and office within his grasp, but he had declined both, preferring to work in the wider field of universal human freedom.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The revolution of 1848, which had placed M. Lamartine at the head of the Provisional Government, had put power and office within his grasp, but he had declined both, preferring to work in the wider field of universal human freedom.

hold firmly

From this reading The revolution of 1848, which had placed M. Lamartine at the head of the Provisional Government, had put power and office within his grasp, but he had declined both, preferring to work in the wider field of universal human freedom.

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

From this reading A year had elapsed since the events already recorded.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

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

From this reading He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Marseilles, and was wedded to his first love, Mercedes, who had mysteriously reappeared and nursed him through a severe illness, which was immediately followed by their marriage.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The revolution of 1848, which had placed M. Lamartine at the head of the Provisional Government, had put power and office within his grasp, but he had declined both, preferring to work in the wider field of universal human freedom.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

comparative of “held” — occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

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

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

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

From this reading He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Marseilles, and was wedded to his first love, Mercedes, who had mysteriously reappeared and nursed him through a severe illness, which was immediately followed by their marriage.

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

From this reading THE BEGGAR AND HIS MATES.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading The revolution of 1848, which had placed M. Lamartine at the head of the Provisional Government, had put power and office within his grasp, but he had declined both, preferring to work in the wider field of universal human freedom.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Marseilles, and was wedded to his first love, Mercedes, who had mysteriously reappeared and nursed him through a severe illness, which was immediately followed by their marriage.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Marseilles, and was wedded to his first love, Mercedes, who had mysteriously reappeared and nursed him through a severe illness, which was immediately followed by their marriage.

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

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

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From this reading The revolution of 1848, which had placed M. Lamartine at the head of the Provisional Government, had put power and office within his grasp, but he had declined both, preferring to work in the wider field of universal human freedom.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Marseilles, and was wedded to his first love, Mercedes, who had mysteriously reappeared and nursed him through a severe illness, which was immediately followed by their marriage.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading The revolution of 1848, which had placed M. Lamartine at the head of the Provisional Government, had put power and office within his grasp, but he had declined both, preferring to work in the wider field of universal human freedom.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Marseilles, and was wedded to his first love, Mercedes, who had mysteriously reappeared and nursed him through a severe illness, which was immediately followed by their marriage.

a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean

From this reading He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Marseilles, and was wedded to his first love, Mercedes, who had mysteriously reappeared and nursed him through a severe illness, which was immediately followed by their marriage.

a pair of people who live together

From this reading THE BEGGAR AND HIS MATES.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Marseilles, and was wedded to his first love, Mercedes, who had mysteriously reappeared and nursed him through a severe illness, which was immediately followed by their marriage.

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From this reading He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Marseilles, and was wedded to his first love, Mercedes, who had mysteriously reappeared and nursed him through a severe illness, which was immediately followed by their marriage.

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From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

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From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

in a cryptic manner

From this reading He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Marseilles, and was wedded to his first love, Mercedes, who had mysteriously reappeared and nursed him through a severe illness, which was immediately followed by their marriage.

not any; not one

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

(of an infant) breast-fed

From this reading He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Marseilles, and was wedded to his first love, Mercedes, who had mysteriously reappeared and nursed him through a severe illness, which was immediately followed by their marriage.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The revolution of 1848, which had placed M. Lamartine at the head of the Provisional Government, had put power and office within his grasp, but he had declined both, preferring to work in the wider field of universal human freedom.

relating to or being a palace

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The revolution of 1848, which had placed M. Lamartine at the head of the Provisional Government, had put power and office within his grasp, but he had declined both, preferring to work in the wider field of universal human freedom.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The revolution of 1848, which had placed M. Lamartine at the head of the Provisional Government, had put power and office within his grasp, but he had declined both, preferring to work in the wider field of universal human freedom.

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

From this reading The revolution of 1848, which had placed M. Lamartine at the head of the Provisional Government, had put power and office within his grasp, but he had declined both, preferring to work in the wider field of universal human freedom.

under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon

From this reading The revolution of 1848, which had placed M. Lamartine at the head of the Provisional Government, had put power and office within his grasp, but he had declined both, preferring to work in the wider field of universal human freedom.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The revolution of 1848, which had placed M. Lamartine at the head of the Provisional Government, had put power and office within his grasp, but he had declined both, preferring to work in the wider field of universal human freedom.

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From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

past form of “reappear” — appear again

From this reading He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Marseilles, and was wedded to his first love, Mercedes, who had mysteriously reappeared and nursed him through a severe illness, which was immediately followed by their marriage.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading A year had elapsed since the events already recorded.

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Marseilles, and was wedded to his first love, Mercedes, who had mysteriously reappeared and nursed him through a severe illness, which was immediately followed by their marriage.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading The revolution of 1848, which had placed M. Lamartine at the head of the Provisional Government, had put power and office within his grasp, but he had declined both, preferring to work in the wider field of universal human freedom.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

an educational institution

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Marseilles, and was wedded to his first love, Mercedes, who had mysteriously reappeared and nursed him through a severe illness, which was immediately followed by their marriage.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading A year had elapsed since the events already recorded.

the kinship relation between a female offspring and the siblings

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

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

From this reading THE BEGGAR AND HIS MATES.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Marseilles, and was wedded to his first love, Mercedes, who had mysteriously reappeared and nursed him through a severe illness, which was immediately followed by their marriage.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Marseilles, and was wedded to his first love, Mercedes, who had mysteriously reappeared and nursed him through a severe illness, which was immediately followed by their marriage.

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

From this reading He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Marseilles, and was wedded to his first love, Mercedes, who had mysteriously reappeared and nursed him through a severe illness, which was immediately followed by their marriage.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading The revolution of 1848, which had placed M. Lamartine at the head of the Provisional Government, had put power and office within his grasp, but he had declined both, preferring to work in the wider field of universal human freedom.

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

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

having been taken in marriage

From this reading He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Marseilles, and was wedded to his first love, Mercedes, who had mysteriously reappeared and nursed him through a severe illness, which was immediately followed by their marriage.

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

From this reading He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Marseilles, and was wedded to his first love, Mercedes, who had mysteriously reappeared and nursed him through a severe illness, which was immediately followed by their marriage.

which person or people

From this reading He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Marseilles, and was wedded to his first love, Mercedes, who had mysteriously reappeared and nursed him through a severe illness, which was immediately followed by their marriage.

comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The revolution of 1848, which had placed M. Lamartine at the head of the Provisional Government, had put power and office within his grasp, but he had declined both, preferring to work in the wider field of universal human freedom.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The revolution of 1848, which had placed M. Lamartine at the head of the Provisional Government, had put power and office within his grasp, but he had declined both, preferring to work in the wider field of universal human freedom.

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

From this reading The revolution of 1848, which had placed M. Lamartine at the head of the Provisional Government, had put power and office within his grasp, but he had declined both, preferring to work in the wider field of universal human freedom.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading A year had elapsed since the events already recorded.

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From this reading Zuleika, having finished her studies at the convent school of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart, the Count of Monte-Cristo had quitted Rome and, with his family, was established in Paris in the palatial mansion, No. 27 Rue du Helder, formerly occupied by the Count de Morcerf.