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 M. Costeclar bowed, rounding his shoulders, bending his lean form in a half-circle, and letting his arms hang forward.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

-ing form of “affirm” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

(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 “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

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

From this reading M. Costeclar bowed, rounding his shoulders, bending his lean form in a half-circle, and letting his arms hang forward.

react verbally

From this reading Without waiting for his wife’s answer, M. Favoral brought his protege in front of Mlle. Gilberte.

recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading M. Costeclar bowed, rounding his shoulders, bending his lean form in a half-circle, and letting his arms hang forward.

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

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading M. Costeclar bowed, rounding his shoulders, bending his lean form in a half-circle, and letting his arms hang forward.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading M. Costeclar bowed, rounding his shoulders, bending his lean form in a half-circle, and letting his arms hang forward.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Without waiting for his wife’s answer, M. Favoral brought his protege in front of Mlle. Gilberte.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Standing by the mantel-piece, the usual Saturday evening guests followed with the liveliest interest the evolutions of the pretender.

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From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

not accessible to view

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

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From this reading M. Costeclar bowed, rounding his shoulders, bending his lean form in a half-circle, and letting his arms hang forward.

dearly loved

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

plural of “deformity” — an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

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From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

of or belonging to or suitable for a duke

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Standing by the mantel-piece, the usual Saturday evening guests followed with the liveliest interest the evolutions of the pretender.

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From this reading Standing by the mantel-piece, the usual Saturday evening guests followed with the liveliest interest the evolutions of the pretender.

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

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

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From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Standing by the mantel-piece, the usual Saturday evening guests followed with the liveliest interest the evolutions of the pretender.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Without waiting for his wife’s answer, M. Favoral brought his protege in front of Mlle. Gilberte.

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

From this reading M. Costeclar bowed, rounding his shoulders, bending his lean form in a half-circle, and letting his arms hang forward.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading M. Costeclar bowed, rounding his shoulders, bending his lean form in a half-circle, and letting his arms hang forward.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Without waiting for his wife’s answer, M. Favoral brought his protege in front of Mlle. Gilberte.

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From this reading Without waiting for his wife’s answer, M. Favoral brought his protege in front of Mlle. Gilberte.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Standing by the mantel-piece, the usual Saturday evening guests followed with the liveliest interest the evolutions of the pretender.

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

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

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

From this reading M. Costeclar bowed, rounding his shoulders, bending his lean form in a half-circle, and letting his arms hang forward.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading M. Costeclar bowed, rounding his shoulders, bending his lean form in a half-circle, and letting his arms hang forward.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

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

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

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

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

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

From this reading M. Costeclar bowed, rounding his shoulders, bending his lean form in a half-circle, and letting his arms hang forward.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

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

From this reading M. Costeclar bowed, rounding his shoulders, bending his lean form in a half-circle, and letting his arms hang forward.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Standing by the mantel-piece, the usual Saturday evening guests followed with the liveliest interest the evolutions of the pretender.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

and nothing more

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

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

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading M. Costeclar bowed, rounding his shoulders, bending his lean form in a half-circle, and letting his arms hang forward.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading M. Costeclar bowed, rounding his shoulders, bending his lean form in a half-circle, and letting his arms hang forward.

superlative of “lively” — full of life and energy

From this reading Standing by the mantel-piece, the usual Saturday evening guests followed with the liveliest interest the evolutions of the pretender.

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 “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading M. Costeclar bowed, rounding his shoulders, bending his lean form in a half-circle, and letting his arms hang forward.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

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From this reading Standing by the mantel-piece, the usual Saturday evening guests followed with the liveliest interest the evolutions of the pretender.

plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

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From this reading Without waiting for his wife’s answer, M. Favoral brought his protege in front of Mlle. Gilberte.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

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

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

above and across; more than

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

third-person singular of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

a claimant to the throne or to the office of ruler (usually without just title)

From this reading Standing by the mantel-piece, the usual Saturday evening guests followed with the liveliest interest the evolutions of the pretender.

a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career

From this reading Without waiting for his wife’s answer, M. Favoral brought his protege in front of Mlle. Gilberte.

(mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals

From this reading M. Costeclar bowed, rounding his shoulders, bending his lean form in a half-circle, and letting his arms hang forward.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Standing by the mantel-piece, the usual Saturday evening guests followed with the liveliest interest the evolutions of the pretender.

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

From this reading M. Costeclar bowed, rounding his shoulders, bending his lean form in a half-circle, and letting his arms hang forward.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

having a supporting base

From this reading Standing by the mantel-piece, the usual Saturday evening guests followed with the liveliest interest the evolutions of the pretender.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

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

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

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

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

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

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Standing by the mantel-piece, the usual Saturday evening guests followed with the liveliest interest the evolutions of the pretender.

communicated in words

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Without waiting for his wife’s answer, M. Favoral brought his protege in front of Mlle. Gilberte.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

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

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

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

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Without waiting for his wife’s answer, M. Favoral brought his protege in front of Mlle. Gilberte.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Standing by the mantel-piece, the usual Saturday evening guests followed with the liveliest interest the evolutions of the pretender.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without waiting for his wife’s answer, M. Favoral brought his protege in front of Mlle. Gilberte.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Two of them, M. Chapelain and old Desormeaux, were perfectly able to appreciate him at his just value; but, in affirming that he made half a million a year, M. Favoral had, as it were, thrown over his shoulders that famous ducal cloak which concealed all deformities.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I am too much the friend of our dear Favoral, madame,” he uttered, “not to have heard of you long since, nor to know your merits, and the fact that he owes to you that peaceful happiness which he enjoys, and which we all envy him.”