Chapter XI

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

From this reading The dandy Abbé St. Victor with the air of a connoisseur compared the Venus on the cover of his snuff-box with the delicately-tinted shoulders of her grace.

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From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

anew

From this reading “As sure,” he said slowly, “as Madame the Dauphine is dead, rest her poor German soul, and that Monsieur the Dauphin will marry again.”

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The dandy Abbé St. Victor with the air of a connoisseur compared the Venus on the cover of his snuff-box with the delicately-tinted shoulders of her grace.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading “_Brélan de rois_” called the plump Duchesse de Pontchartrain, carefully noting the fact on her tablets before she allowed her suspicions to master her.

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

From this reading “As sure,” he said slowly, “as Madame the Dauphine is dead, rest her poor German soul, and that Monsieur the Dauphin will marry again.”

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

From this reading “But are you quite sure?”

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

From this reading “As sure,” he said slowly, “as Madame the Dauphine is dead, rest her poor German soul, and that Monsieur the Dauphin will marry again.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “_Brélan de rois_” called the plump Duchesse de Pontchartrain, carefully noting the fact on her tablets before she allowed her suspicions to master her.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

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From this reading “_Brélan de rois_” called the plump Duchesse de Pontchartrain, carefully noting the fact on her tablets before she allowed her suspicions to master her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But are you quite sure?”

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “_Brélan de rois_” called the plump Duchesse de Pontchartrain, carefully noting the fact on her tablets before she allowed her suspicions to master her.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

taking care or paying attention

From this reading “_Brélan de rois_” called the plump Duchesse de Pontchartrain, carefully noting the fact on her tablets before she allowed her suspicions to master her.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading The dandy Abbé St. Victor with the air of a connoisseur compared the Venus on the cover of his snuff-box with the delicately-tinted shoulders of her grace.

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From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts

From this reading The dandy Abbé St. Victor with the air of a connoisseur compared the Venus on the cover of his snuff-box with the delicately-tinted shoulders of her grace.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading The dandy Abbé St. Victor with the air of a connoisseur compared the Venus on the cover of his snuff-box with the delicately-tinted shoulders of her grace.

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

From this reading The dandy Abbé St. Victor with the air of a connoisseur compared the Venus on the cover of his snuff-box with the delicately-tinted shoulders of her grace.

formerly, the eldest son of the King of France and direct heir to the throne

From this reading “As sure,” he said slowly, “as Madame the Dauphine is dead, rest her poor German soul, and that Monsieur the Dauphin will marry again.”

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From this reading “As sure,” he said slowly, “as Madame the Dauphine is dead, rest her poor German soul, and that Monsieur the Dauphin will marry again.”

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

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading “As sure,” he said slowly, “as Madame the Dauphine is dead, rest her poor German soul, and that Monsieur the Dauphin will marry again.”

dearly loved

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

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From this reading The dandy Abbé St. Victor with the air of a connoisseur compared the Venus on the cover of his snuff-box with the delicately-tinted shoulders of her grace.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

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

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

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From this reading “_Brélan de rois_” called the plump Duchesse de Pontchartrain, carefully noting the fact on her tablets before she allowed her suspicions to master her.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

opinion or judgment

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading “_Brélan de rois_” called the plump Duchesse de Pontchartrain, carefully noting the fact on her tablets before she allowed her suspicions to master her.

plural of “forge” — furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

a person of German nationality

From this reading “As sure,” he said slowly, “as Madame the Dauphine is dead, rest her poor German soul, and that Monsieur the Dauphin will marry again.”

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading The dandy Abbé St. Victor with the air of a connoisseur compared the Venus on the cover of his snuff-box with the delicately-tinted shoulders of her grace.

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

From this reading “As sure,” he said slowly, “as Madame the Dauphine is dead, rest her poor German soul, and that Monsieur the Dauphin will marry again.”

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

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

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

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

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

From this reading The dandy Abbé St. Victor with the air of a connoisseur compared the Venus on the cover of his snuff-box with the delicately-tinted shoulders of her grace.

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

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

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

From this reading “As sure,” he said slowly, “as Madame the Dauphine is dead, rest her poor German soul, and that Monsieur the Dauphin will marry again.”

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

-ing form of “languish” — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading “As sure,” he said slowly, “as Madame the Dauphine is dead, rest her poor German soul, and that Monsieur the Dauphin will marry again.”

engage in

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

take in marriage

From this reading “As sure,” he said slowly, “as Madame the Dauphine is dead, rest her poor German soul, and that Monsieur the Dauphin will marry again.”

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading “_Brélan de rois_” called the plump Duchesse de Pontchartrain, carefully noting the fact on her tablets before she allowed her suspicions to master her.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

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

From this reading “As sure,” he said slowly, “as Madame the Dauphine is dead, rest her poor German soul, and that Monsieur the Dauphin will marry again.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

-ing form of “note” — make mention of

From this reading “_Brélan de rois_” called the plump Duchesse de Pontchartrain, carefully noting the fact on her tablets before she allowed her suspicions to master her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

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

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure

From this reading “_Brélan de rois_” called the plump Duchesse de Pontchartrain, carefully noting the fact on her tablets before she allowed her suspicions to master her.

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

From this reading “_Brélan de rois_” called the plump Duchesse de Pontchartrain, carefully noting the fact on her tablets before she allowed her suspicions to master her.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading “As sure,” he said slowly, “as Madame the Dauphine is dead, rest her poor German soul, and that Monsieur the Dauphin will marry again.”

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

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading “But are you quite sure?”

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading “As sure,” he said slowly, “as Madame the Dauphine is dead, rest her poor German soul, and that Monsieur the Dauphin will marry again.”

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From this reading “_Brélan de rois_” called the plump Duchesse de Pontchartrain, carefully noting the fact on her tablets before she allowed her suspicions to master her.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “As sure,” he said slowly, “as Madame the Dauphine is dead, rest her poor German soul, and that Monsieur the Dauphin will marry again.”

gallery where works of art can be displayed

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

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

From this reading “_Brélan de rois_” called the plump Duchesse de Pontchartrain, carefully noting the fact on her tablets before she allowed her suspicions to master her.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading The dandy Abbé St. Victor with the air of a connoisseur compared the Venus on the cover of his snuff-box with the delicately-tinted shoulders of her grace.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading “As sure,” he said slowly, “as Madame the Dauphine is dead, rest her poor German soul, and that Monsieur the Dauphin will marry again.”

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

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

From this reading The dandy Abbé St. Victor with the air of a connoisseur compared the Venus on the cover of his snuff-box with the delicately-tinted shoulders of her grace.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading “As sure,” he said slowly, “as Madame the Dauphine is dead, rest her poor German soul, and that Monsieur the Dauphin will marry again.”

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

From this reading The dandy Abbé St. Victor with the air of a connoisseur compared the Venus on the cover of his snuff-box with the delicately-tinted shoulders of her grace.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading “But are you quite sure?”

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading “_Brélan de rois_” called the plump Duchesse de Pontchartrain, carefully noting the fact on her tablets before she allowed her suspicions to master her.

plural of “tablet” — a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription

From this reading “_Brélan de rois_” called the plump Duchesse de Pontchartrain, carefully noting the fact on her tablets before she allowed her suspicions to master her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “As sure,” he said slowly, “as Madame the Dauphine is dead, rest her poor German soul, and that Monsieur the Dauphin will marry again.”

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

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

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

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

the second nearest planet to the sun

From this reading The dandy Abbé St. Victor with the air of a connoisseur compared the Venus on the cover of his snuff-box with the delicately-tinted shoulders of her grace.

a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading The dandy Abbé St. Victor with the air of a connoisseur compared the Venus on the cover of his snuff-box with the delicately-tinted shoulders of her grace.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “As sure,” he said slowly, “as Madame the Dauphine is dead, rest her poor German soul, and that Monsieur the Dauphin will marry again.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading The dandy Abbé St. Victor with the air of a connoisseur compared the Venus on the cover of his snuff-box with the delicately-tinted shoulders of her grace.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading IN THE SALON DE LA PAIX AT VERSAILLES “MON DIEU! my dear Abbé,” exclaimed the Comtesse des Forges, dropping her cards to let her languishing, heavy-lidded eyes linger on the smiling face of her latest _protégé_, “you make my blood run cold.”