Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading The sight of their amazement gave him considerable enjoyment.

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

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

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

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

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

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

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

From this reading Talouel had taken care not to tell them, but he had contrived to be present when they entered so as to witness their discomfiture.

a pauper who lives by begging

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Evidently they did not understand her presence in this sacred office, where they themselves only remained just the time necessary to report on the business of which they were in charge.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Talouel had taken care not to tell them, but he had contrived to be present when they entered so as to witness their discomfiture.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Talouel had taken care not to tell them, but he had contrived to be present when they entered so as to witness their discomfiture.

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From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Evidently they did not understand her presence in this sacred office, where they themselves only remained just the time necessary to report on the business of which they were in charge.

something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The sight of their amazement gave him considerable enjoyment.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading Talouel had taken care not to tell them, but he had contrived to be present when they entered so as to witness their discomfiture.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Evidently they did not understand her presence in this sacred office, where they themselves only remained just the time necessary to report on the business of which they were in charge.

anxious embarrassment

From this reading Talouel had taken care not to tell them, but he had contrived to be present when they entered so as to witness their discomfiture.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading The sight of their amazement gave him considerable enjoyment.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Evidently they did not understand her presence in this sacred office, where they themselves only remained just the time necessary to report on the business of which they were in charge.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

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

From this reading The sight of their amazement gave him considerable enjoyment.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

a young female

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

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

From this reading Talouel had taken care not to tell them, but he had contrived to be present when they entered so as to witness their discomfiture.

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

From this reading Talouel had taken care not to tell them, but he had contrived to be present when they entered so as to witness their discomfiture.

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

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

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

From this reading The sight of their amazement gave him considerable enjoyment.

set forth authoritatively as obligatory

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

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

From this reading Evidently they did not understand her presence in this sacred office, where they themselves only remained just the time necessary to report on the business of which they were in charge.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

and nothing more

From this reading Evidently they did not understand her presence in this sacred office, where they themselves only remained just the time necessary to report on the business of which they were in charge.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

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

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

absolutely essential

From this reading Evidently they did not understand her presence in this sacred office, where they themselves only remained just the time necessary to report on the business of which they were in charge.

plural of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Talouel had taken care not to tell them, but he had contrived to be present when they entered so as to witness their discomfiture.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sight of their amazement gave him considerable enjoyment.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

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

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Evidently they did not understand her presence in this sacred office, where they themselves only remained just the time necessary to report on the business of which they were in charge.

and nothing more

From this reading Evidently they did not understand her presence in this sacred office, where they themselves only remained just the time necessary to report on the business of which they were in charge.

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From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Evidently they did not understand her presence in this sacred office, where they themselves only remained just the time necessary to report on the business of which they were in charge.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Talouel had taken care not to tell them, but he had contrived to be present when they entered so as to witness their discomfiture.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Evidently they did not understand her presence in this sacred office, where they themselves only remained just the time necessary to report on the business of which they were in charge.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Evidently they did not understand her presence in this sacred office, where they themselves only remained just the time necessary to report on the business of which they were in charge.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Evidently they did not understand her presence in this sacred office, where they themselves only remained just the time necessary to report on the business of which they were in charge.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

mentally or physically infirm with age

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

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

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The sight of their amazement gave him considerable enjoyment.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Talouel had taken care not to tell them, but he had contrived to be present when they entered so as to witness their discomfiture.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Talouel had taken care not to tell them, but he had contrived to be present when they entered so as to witness their discomfiture.

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From this reading Talouel had taken care not to tell them, but he had contrived to be present when they entered so as to witness their discomfiture.

express in words

From this reading Talouel had taken care not to tell them, but he had contrived to be present when they entered so as to witness their discomfiture.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

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

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Talouel had taken care not to tell them, but he had contrived to be present when they entered so as to witness their discomfiture.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Evidently they did not understand her presence in this sacred office, where they themselves only remained just the time necessary to report on the business of which they were in charge.

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From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

in or at that place or location

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

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

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Evidently they did not understand her presence in this sacred office, where they themselves only remained just the time necessary to report on the business of which they were in charge.

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

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

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

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Evidently they did not understand her presence in this sacred office, where they themselves only remained just the time necessary to report on the business of which they were in charge.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

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

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading Although he was furious at the way this little beggar girl had imposed, as he thought, upon the senile weakness of an old man, it was at least some compensation to know that the two nephews felt the same astonishment and indignation that he had.

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

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

at the time that

From this reading GETTING AN EDUCATION The next morning, when Theodore and Casimir entered their uncle's office to attend to the correspondence, they were amazed to see Perrine installed at her table as though she were a fixture there.

in or at the place that

From this reading Evidently they did not understand her presence in this sacred office, where they themselves only remained just the time necessary to report on the business of which they were in charge.

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

From this reading Evidently they did not understand her presence in this sacred office, where they themselves only remained just the time necessary to report on the business of which they were in charge.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading Talouel had taken care not to tell them, but he had contrived to be present when they entered so as to witness their discomfiture.