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 Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

go together

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

further or added

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Of the nature of this society, of the advantages which it offered him, not one word.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading That was all.

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

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading “We must,” he declared on this memorable occasion, “do honor to our social position, whatever it may cost.”

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading “We must,” he declared on this memorable occasion, “do honor to our social position, whatever it may cost.”

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

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “We must,” he declared on this memorable occasion, “do honor to our social position, whatever it may cost.”

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

communicated in words

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

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

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading For the first time in his life, he seemed heedful of public opinion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

-ing form of “grant” — let have

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

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

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention

From this reading For the first time in his life, he seemed heedful of public opinion.

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

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

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

From this reading Of the nature of this society, of the advantages which it offered him, not one word.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

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

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading “We must,” he declared on this memorable occasion, “do honor to our social position, whatever it may cost.”

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

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

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Of the nature of this society, of the advantages which it offered him, not one word.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading For the first time in his life, he seemed heedful of public opinion.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “We must,” he declared on this memorable occasion, “do honor to our social position, whatever it may cost.”

worth remembering

From this reading “We must,” he declared on this memorable occasion, “do honor to our social position, whatever it may cost.”

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

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Of the nature of this society, of the advantages which it offered him, not one word.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of the nature of this society, of the advantages which it offered him, not one word.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading “We must,” he declared on this memorable occasion, “do honor to our social position, whatever it may cost.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of the nature of this society, of the advantages which it offered him, not one word.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Of the nature of this society, of the advantages which it offered him, not one word.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “We must,” he declared on this memorable occasion, “do honor to our social position, whatever it may cost.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Of the nature of this society, of the advantages which it offered him, not one word.

and nothing more

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “We must,” he declared on this memorable occasion, “do honor to our social position, whatever it may cost.”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading “We must,” he declared on this memorable occasion, “do honor to our social position, whatever it may cost.”

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading For the first time in his life, he seemed heedful of public opinion.

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

From this reading For the first time in his life, he seemed heedful of public opinion.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading “We must,” he declared on this memorable occasion, “do honor to our social position, whatever it may cost.”

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Of the nature of this society, of the advantages which it offered him, not one word.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That was all.

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

From this reading Of the nature of this society, of the advantages which it offered him, not one word.

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

From this reading Of the nature of this society, of the advantages which it offered him, not one word.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For the first time in his life, he seemed heedful of public opinion.

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

From this reading “We must,” he declared on this memorable occasion, “do honor to our social position, whatever it may cost.”

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

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

From this reading That was all.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “We must,” he declared on this memorable occasion, “do honor to our social position, whatever it may cost.”

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Only by the way in which he expressed himself did Mme. Favoral judge that he must have been well treated; and he further confirmed her in that opinion by granting her, of his own accord, a few additional francs for the daily expenses of the house.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading “We must,” he declared on this memorable occasion, “do honor to our social position, whatever it may cost.”

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

From this reading Of the nature of this society, of the advantages which it offered him, not one word.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Of the nature of this society, of the advantages which it offered him, not one word.