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 Mme. Favoral adding to this a few five-franc pieces, Maxence declared himself entirely satisfied.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Mme. Favoral adding to this a few five-franc pieces, Maxence declared himself entirely satisfied.

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

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

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

From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

marked by care and persistent effort

From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Before long he became tired of it.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before long he became tired of it.

a plant where beer is brewed by fermentation

From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

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From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

power to direct or determine

From this reading ] He envied them their joyous life, their freedom without control, their facile pleasures, their furnished rooms, and even the low eating-house where they took their meals.

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From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Mme. Favoral adding to this a few five-franc pieces, Maxence declared himself entirely satisfied.

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

From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

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From this reading ] He envied them their joyous life, their freedom without control, their facile pleasures, their furnished rooms, and even the low eating-house where they took their meals.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Mme. Favoral adding to this a few five-franc pieces, Maxence declared himself entirely satisfied.

inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously

From this reading ] He envied them their joyous life, their freedom without control, their facile pleasures, their furnished rooms, and even the low eating-house where they took their meals.

divisible by two

From this reading ] He envied them their joyous life, their freedom without control, their facile pleasures, their furnished rooms, and even the low eating-house where they took their meals.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject

From this reading ] He envied them their joyous life, their freedom without control, their facile pleasures, their furnished rooms, and even the low eating-house where they took their meals.

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From this reading Mme. Favoral adding to this a few five-franc pieces, Maxence declared himself entirely satisfied.

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

From this reading Mme. Favoral adding to this a few five-franc pieces, Maxence declared himself entirely satisfied.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

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From this reading Mme. Favoral adding to this a few five-franc pieces, Maxence declared himself entirely satisfied.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

set up or found

From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

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

From this reading ] He envied them their joyous life, their freedom without control, their facile pleasures, their furnished rooms, and even the low eating-house where they took their meals.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading ] He envied them their joyous life, their freedom without control, their facile pleasures, their furnished rooms, and even the low eating-house where they took their meals.

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

From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

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

From this reading Before long he became tired of it.

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

From this reading Mme. Favoral adding to this a few five-franc pieces, Maxence declared himself entirely satisfied.

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

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

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

From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Before long he became tired of it.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading ] He envied them their joyous life, their freedom without control, their facile pleasures, their furnished rooms, and even the low eating-house where they took their meals.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

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From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public

From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading ] He envied them their joyous life, their freedom without control, their facile pleasures, their furnished rooms, and even the low eating-house where they took their meals.

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From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

full of life and energy

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Before long he became tired of it.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading ] He envied them their joyous life, their freedom without control, their facile pleasures, their furnished rooms, and even the low eating-house where they took their meals.

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From this reading Mme. Favoral adding to this a few five-franc pieces, Maxence declared himself entirely satisfied.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading ] He envied them their joyous life, their freedom without control, their facile pleasures, their furnished rooms, and even the low eating-house where they took their meals.

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From this reading Mme. Favoral adding to this a few five-franc pieces, Maxence declared himself entirely satisfied.

not any; not one

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

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

From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

win a victory over

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading Mme. Favoral adding to this a few five-franc pieces, Maxence declared himself entirely satisfied.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading ] He envied them their joyous life, their freedom without control, their facile pleasures, their furnished rooms, and even the low eating-house where they took their meals.

plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

one of four equal parts

From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading ] He envied them their joyous life, their freedom without control, their facile pleasures, their furnished rooms, and even the low eating-house where they took their meals.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Mme. Favoral adding to this a few five-franc pieces, Maxence declared himself entirely satisfied.

plural of “schoolmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

the season of growth

From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

make steady

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

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

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ] He envied them their joyous life, their freedom without control, their facile pleasures, their furnished rooms, and even the low eating-house where they took their meals.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading ] He envied them their joyous life, their freedom without control, their facile pleasures, their furnished rooms, and even the low eating-house where they took their meals.

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

From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

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

From this reading Mme. Favoral adding to this a few five-franc pieces, Maxence declared himself entirely satisfied.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Before long he became tired of it.

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

From this reading Mme. Favoral adding to this a few five-franc pieces, Maxence declared himself entirely satisfied.

work hard

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading ] He envied them their joyous life, their freedom without control, their facile pleasures, their furnished rooms, and even the low eating-house where they took their meals.

by bad luck

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

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

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

in or at the place that

From this reading ] He envied them their joyous life, their freedom without control, their facile pleasures, their furnished rooms, and even the low eating-house where they took their meals.

which person or people

From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

belonging to which person

From this reading He had found at the law-school a number of his old schoolmates whose parents resided in the provinces, and who, consequently, lived as they pleased in the Latin quarter, less assiduous to the lectures than to the Spring Brewery and the Closerie des Lilas.[*] [ * A noted dancing-garden.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Unfortunately, with his lively imagination and his impetuous temper, no one was less fit than himself for that peaceful existence, that steady toil, the same each day, without the stimulus of difficulties to overcome, or the satisfaction of results obtained.