Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Noticing that his wife was looking at him, “It’s expensive work,” he said in a bluff tone, “to set a business going; and it wouldn’t do to commence over again every day.”

later than; following

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

anew

From this reading Noticing that his wife was looking at him, “It’s expensive work,” he said in a bluff tone, “to set a business going; and it wouldn’t do to commence over again every day.”

Having no one else present.

From this reading To hear him speak, one would have thought that Mme. Favoral alone, by dint of hard begging, had persuaded him into that expense which he now seemed to regret so much.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

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

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

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

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Noticing that his wife was looking at him, “It’s expensive work,” he said in a bluff tone, “to set a business going; and it wouldn’t do to commence over again every day.”

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading She quietly called his attention to the fact, reminding him that, far from urging, she had endeavored to hold him back; repeating that she augured ill of that business over which he was so enthusiastic, and that, if he would believe her, he would not venture.

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From this reading She quietly called his attention to the fact, reminding him that, far from urging, she had endeavored to hold him back; repeating that she augured ill of that business over which he was so enthusiastic, and that, if he would believe her, he would not venture.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading She quietly called his attention to the fact, reminding him that, far from urging, she had endeavored to hold him back; repeating that she augured ill of that business over which he was so enthusiastic, and that, if he would believe her, he would not venture.

a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

From this reading To hear him speak, one would have thought that Mme. Favoral alone, by dint of hard begging, had persuaded him into that expense which he now seemed to regret so much.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading She quietly called his attention to the fact, reminding him that, far from urging, she had endeavored to hold him back; repeating that she augured ill of that business over which he was so enthusiastic, and that, if he would believe her, he would not venture.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading Noticing that his wife was looking at him, “It’s expensive work,” he said in a bluff tone, “to set a business going; and it wouldn’t do to commence over again every day.”

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading The charm had vanished with the fumes of the champagne; and the clouds of the worst days were gathering upon his brow.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Noticing that his wife was looking at him, “It’s expensive work,” he said in a bluff tone, “to set a business going; and it wouldn’t do to commence over again every day.”

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To hear him speak, one would have thought that Mme. Favoral alone, by dint of hard begging, had persuaded him into that expense which he now seemed to regret so much.

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

From this reading She quietly called his attention to the fact, reminding him that, far from urging, she had endeavored to hold him back; repeating that she augured ill of that business over which he was so enthusiastic, and that, if he would believe her, he would not venture.

a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there

From this reading The charm had vanished with the fumes of the champagne; and the clouds of the worst days were gathering upon his brow.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading The charm had vanished with the fumes of the champagne; and the clouds of the worst days were gathering upon his brow.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The charm had vanished with the fumes of the champagne; and the clouds of the worst days were gathering upon his brow.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Noticing that his wife was looking at him, “It’s expensive work,” he said in a bluff tone, “to set a business going; and it wouldn’t do to commence over again every day.”

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Noticing that his wife was looking at him, “It’s expensive work,” he said in a bluff tone, “to set a business going; and it wouldn’t do to commence over again every day.”

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The charm had vanished with the fumes of the champagne; and the clouds of the worst days were gathering upon his brow.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

interchangeable with “means” in the expression “by means of”

From this reading To hear him speak, one would have thought that Mme. Favoral alone, by dint of hard begging, had persuaded him into that expense which he now seemed to regret so much.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Noticing that his wife was looking at him, “It’s expensive work,” he said in a bluff tone, “to set a business going; and it wouldn’t do to commence over again every day.”

past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading She quietly called his attention to the fact, reminding him that, far from urging, she had endeavored to hold him back; repeating that she augured ill of that business over which he was so enthusiastic, and that, if he would believe her, he would not venture.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading She quietly called his attention to the fact, reminding him that, far from urging, she had endeavored to hold him back; repeating that she augured ill of that business over which he was so enthusiastic, and that, if he would believe her, he would not venture.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Noticing that his wife was looking at him, “It’s expensive work,” he said in a bluff tone, “to set a business going; and it wouldn’t do to commence over again every day.”

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading To hear him speak, one would have thought that Mme. Favoral alone, by dint of hard begging, had persuaded him into that expense which he now seemed to regret so much.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading Noticing that his wife was looking at him, “It’s expensive work,” he said in a bluff tone, “to set a business going; and it wouldn’t do to commence over again every day.”

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

From this reading She quietly called his attention to the fact, reminding him that, far from urging, she had endeavored to hold him back; repeating that she augured ill of that business over which he was so enthusiastic, and that, if he would believe her, he would not venture.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading She quietly called his attention to the fact, reminding him that, far from urging, she had endeavored to hold him back; repeating that she augured ill of that business over which he was so enthusiastic, and that, if he would believe her, he would not venture.

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

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She quietly called his attention to the fact, reminding him that, far from urging, she had endeavored to hold him back; repeating that she augured ill of that business over which he was so enthusiastic, and that, if he would believe her, he would not venture.

gases ejected from an engine as waste products

From this reading The charm had vanished with the fumes of the champagne; and the clouds of the worst days were gathering upon his brow.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading The charm had vanished with the fumes of the champagne; and the clouds of the worst days were gathering upon his brow.

the act of departing

From this reading Noticing that his wife was looking at him, “It’s expensive work,” he said in a bluff tone, “to set a business going; and it wouldn’t do to commence over again every day.”

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

From this reading The charm had vanished with the fumes of the champagne; and the clouds of the worst days were gathering upon his brow.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading To hear him speak, one would have thought that Mme. Favoral alone, by dint of hard begging, had persuaded him into that expense which he now seemed to regret so much.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To hear him speak, one would have thought that Mme. Favoral alone, by dint of hard begging, had persuaded him into that expense which he now seemed to regret so much.

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

From this reading Noticing that his wife was looking at him, “It’s expensive work,” he said in a bluff tone, “to set a business going; and it wouldn’t do to commence over again every day.”

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading To hear him speak, one would have thought that Mme. Favoral alone, by dint of hard begging, had persuaded him into that expense which he now seemed to regret so much.

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

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

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

From this reading Noticing that his wife was looking at him, “It’s expensive work,” he said in a bluff tone, “to set a business going; and it wouldn’t do to commence over again every day.”

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

From this reading The charm had vanished with the fumes of the champagne; and the clouds of the worst days were gathering upon his brow.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading She quietly called his attention to the fact, reminding him that, far from urging, she had endeavored to hold him back; repeating that she augured ill of that business over which he was so enthusiastic, and that, if he would believe her, he would not venture.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She quietly called his attention to the fact, reminding him that, far from urging, she had endeavored to hold him back; repeating that she augured ill of that business over which he was so enthusiastic, and that, if he would believe her, he would not venture.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading She quietly called his attention to the fact, reminding him that, far from urging, she had endeavored to hold him back; repeating that she augured ill of that business over which he was so enthusiastic, and that, if he would believe her, he would not venture.

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

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading To hear him speak, one would have thought that Mme. Favoral alone, by dint of hard begging, had persuaded him into that expense which he now seemed to regret so much.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Noticing that his wife was looking at him, “It’s expensive work,” he said in a bluff tone, “to set a business going; and it wouldn’t do to commence over again every day.”

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

From this reading Noticing that his wife was looking at him, “It’s expensive work,” he said in a bluff tone, “to set a business going; and it wouldn’t do to commence over again every day.”

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Noticing that his wife was looking at him, “It’s expensive work,” he said in a bluff tone, “to set a business going; and it wouldn’t do to commence over again every day.”

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

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading To hear him speak, one would have thought that Mme. Favoral alone, by dint of hard begging, had persuaded him into that expense which he now seemed to regret so much.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She quietly called his attention to the fact, reminding him that, far from urging, she had endeavored to hold him back; repeating that she augured ill of that business over which he was so enthusiastic, and that, if he would believe her, he would not venture.

-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Noticing that his wife was looking at him, “It’s expensive work,” he said in a bluff tone, “to set a business going; and it wouldn’t do to commence over again every day.”

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

From this reading To hear him speak, one would have thought that Mme. Favoral alone, by dint of hard begging, had persuaded him into that expense which he now seemed to regret so much.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The charm had vanished with the fumes of the champagne; and the clouds of the worst days were gathering upon his brow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading To hear him speak, one would have thought that Mme. Favoral alone, by dint of hard begging, had persuaded him into that expense which he now seemed to regret so much.

above and across; more than

From this reading Noticing that his wife was looking at him, “It’s expensive work,” he said in a bluff tone, “to set a business going; and it wouldn’t do to commence over again every day.”

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading To hear him speak, one would have thought that Mme. Favoral alone, by dint of hard begging, had persuaded him into that expense which he now seemed to regret so much.

with low volume

From this reading She quietly called his attention to the fact, reminding him that, far from urging, she had endeavored to hold him back; repeating that she augured ill of that business over which he was so enthusiastic, and that, if he would believe her, he would not venture.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading To hear him speak, one would have thought that Mme. Favoral alone, by dint of hard begging, had persuaded him into that expense which he now seemed to regret so much.

-ing form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading She quietly called his attention to the fact, reminding him that, far from urging, she had endeavored to hold him back; repeating that she augured ill of that business over which he was so enthusiastic, and that, if he would believe her, he would not venture.

the act of doing or performing again

From this reading She quietly called his attention to the fact, reminding him that, far from urging, she had endeavored to hold him back; repeating that she augured ill of that business over which he was so enthusiastic, and that, if he would believe her, he would not venture.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Noticing that his wife was looking at him, “It’s expensive work,” he said in a bluff tone, “to set a business going; and it wouldn’t do to commence over again every day.”

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

From this reading To hear him speak, one would have thought that Mme. Favoral alone, by dint of hard begging, had persuaded him into that expense which he now seemed to regret so much.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Noticing that his wife was looking at him, “It’s expensive work,” he said in a bluff tone, “to set a business going; and it wouldn’t do to commence over again every day.”

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

From this reading She quietly called his attention to the fact, reminding him that, far from urging, she had endeavored to hold him back; repeating that she augured ill of that business over which he was so enthusiastic, and that, if he would believe her, he would not venture.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading To hear him speak, one would have thought that Mme. Favoral alone, by dint of hard begging, had persuaded him into that expense which he now seemed to regret so much.

express in speech

From this reading To hear him speak, one would have thought that Mme. Favoral alone, by dint of hard begging, had persuaded him into that expense which he now seemed to regret so much.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Noticing that his wife was looking at him, “It’s expensive work,” he said in a bluff tone, “to set a business going; and it wouldn’t do to commence over again every day.”

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

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

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

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

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

From this reading To hear him speak, one would have thought that Mme. Favoral alone, by dint of hard begging, had persuaded him into that expense which he now seemed to regret so much.

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

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Noticing that his wife was looking at him, “It’s expensive work,” he said in a bluff tone, “to set a business going; and it wouldn’t do to commence over again every day.”

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The charm had vanished with the fumes of the champagne; and the clouds of the worst days were gathering upon his brow.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading She quietly called his attention to the fact, reminding him that, far from urging, she had endeavored to hold him back; repeating that she augured ill of that business over which he was so enthusiastic, and that, if he would believe her, he would not venture.

having passed out of existence

From this reading The charm had vanished with the fumes of the champagne; and the clouds of the worst days were gathering upon his brow.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading She quietly called his attention to the fact, reminding him that, far from urging, she had endeavored to hold him back; repeating that she augured ill of that business over which he was so enthusiastic, and that, if he would believe her, he would not venture.

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

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

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

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

From this reading The charm had vanished with the fumes of the champagne; and the clouds of the worst days were gathering upon his brow.

at the time that

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

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

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Noticing that his wife was looking at him, “It’s expensive work,” he said in a bluff tone, “to set a business going; and it wouldn’t do to commence over again every day.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading The charm had vanished with the fumes of the champagne; and the clouds of the worst days were gathering upon his brow.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading VIII When, on the morning after this dinner, which was to form an era in her life, Mme. Favoral woke up, her husband was already up, pencil in hand, and busy figuring.

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

From this reading Noticing that his wife was looking at him, “It’s expensive work,” he said in a bluff tone, “to set a business going; and it wouldn’t do to commence over again every day.”

the least favorable outcome

From this reading The charm had vanished with the fumes of the champagne; and the clouds of the worst days were gathering upon his brow.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading To hear him speak, one would have thought that Mme. Favoral alone, by dint of hard begging, had persuaded him into that expense which he now seemed to regret so much.

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

From this reading Noticing that his wife was looking at him, “It’s expensive work,” he said in a bluff tone, “to set a business going; and it wouldn’t do to commence over again every day.”