used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The too cruel scenes which had just taken place were to them like the absurd incidents of a horrible nightmare.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading The too cruel scenes which had just taken place were to them like the absurd incidents of a horrible nightmare.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
(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 But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Whilst Mme. Favoral lay apparently lifeless on an arm-chair, Gilberte kneeling at her feet, Maxence was walking up and down the parlor with furious steps.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
from appearances alone
From this reading Whilst Mme. Favoral lay apparently lifeless on an arm-chair, Gilberte kneeling at her feet, Maxence was walking up and down the parlor with furious steps.
arm-chair
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From this reading Whilst Mme. Favoral lay apparently lifeless on an arm-chair, Gilberte kneeling at her feet, Maxence was walking up and down the parlor with furious steps.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whilst Mme. Favoral lay apparently lifeless on an arm-chair, Gilberte kneeling at her feet, Maxence was walking up and down the parlor with furious steps.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
clinchedadjectiveUS /klɪntʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading His eyes glistening, and his fists clinched, “Our father a thief!” he kept repeating in a hoarse voice, “a forger!”
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading He was whiter than the plaster on the halls; and a cold perspiration glued his tangled hair to his temples.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The too cruel scenes which had just taken place were to them like the absurd incidents of a horrible nightmare.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
having the place or position changed
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Whilst Mme. Favoral lay apparently lifeless on an arm-chair, Gilberte kneeling at her feet, Maxence was walking up and down the parlor with furious steps.
equilibriumnounUS /ˌiːkwəˈlɪbriəm/
a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes glistening, and his fists clinched, “Our father a thief!” he kept repeating in a hoarse voice, “a forger!”
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His eyes glistening, and his fists clinched, “Our father a thief!” he kept repeating in a hoarse voice, “a forger!”
Favoral
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From this reading Whilst Mme. Favoral lay apparently lifeless on an arm-chair, Gilberte kneeling at her feet, Maxence was walking up and down the parlor with furious steps.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Whilst Mme. Favoral lay apparently lifeless on an arm-chair, Gilberte kneeling at her feet, Maxence was walking up and down the parlor with furious steps.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading His eyes glistening, and his fists clinched, “Our father a thief!” he kept repeating in a hoarse voice, “a forger!”
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
forgernounUS /ˈfɔːrdʒər/
someone who operates a forge
From this reading His eyes glistening, and his fists clinched, “Our father a thief!” he kept repeating in a hoarse voice, “a forger!”
set up or found
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Whilst Mme. Favoral lay apparently lifeless on an arm-chair, Gilberte kneeling at her feet, Maxence was walking up and down the parlor with furious steps.
Gilberte
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From this reading Whilst Mme. Favoral lay apparently lifeless on an arm-chair, Gilberte kneeling at her feet, Maxence was walking up and down the parlor with furious steps.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading His eyes glistening, and his fists clinched, “Our father a thief!” he kept repeating in a hoarse voice, “a forger!”
gluedadjectiveUS /ɡluːd/
affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste
From this reading He was whiter than the plaster on the halls; and a cold perspiration glued his tangled hair to his temples.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The too cruel scenes which had just taken place were to them like the absurd incidents of a horrible nightmare.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He was whiter than the plaster on the halls; and a cold perspiration glued his tangled hair to his temples.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading He was whiter than the plaster on the halls; and a cold perspiration glued his tangled hair to his temples.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was whiter than the plaster on the halls; and a cold perspiration glued his tangled hair to his temples.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Whilst Mme. Favoral lay apparently lifeless on an arm-chair, Gilberte kneeling at her feet, Maxence was walking up and down the parlor with furious steps.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was whiter than the plaster on the halls; and a cold perspiration glued his tangled hair to his temples.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading His eyes glistening, and his fists clinched, “Our father a thief!” he kept repeating in a hoarse voice, “a forger!”
provoking horror
From this reading The too cruel scenes which had just taken place were to them like the absurd incidents of a horrible nightmare.
intense and profound fear
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading The too cruel scenes which had just taken place were to them like the absurd incidents of a horrible nightmare.
and nothing more
From this reading The too cruel scenes which had just taken place were to them like the absurd incidents of a horrible nightmare.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading His eyes glistening, and his fists clinched, “Our father a thief!” he kept repeating in a hoarse voice, “a forger!”
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading Whilst Mme. Favoral lay apparently lifeless on an arm-chair, Gilberte kneeling at her feet, Maxence was walking up and down the parlor with furious steps.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Whilst Mme. Favoral lay apparently lifeless on an arm-chair, Gilberte kneeling at her feet, Maxence was walking up and down the parlor with furious steps.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading Whilst Mme. Favoral lay apparently lifeless on an arm-chair, Gilberte kneeling at her feet, Maxence was walking up and down the parlor with furious steps.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The too cruel scenes which had just taken place were to them like the absurd incidents of a horrible nightmare.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
Maxence
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From this reading Whilst Mme. Favoral lay apparently lifeless on an arm-chair, Gilberte kneeling at her feet, Maxence was walking up and down the parlor with furious steps.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
Mme
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From this reading Whilst Mme. Favoral lay apparently lifeless on an arm-chair, Gilberte kneeling at her feet, Maxence was walking up and down the parlor with furious steps.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading The too cruel scenes which had just taken place were to them like the absurd incidents of a horrible nightmare.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The too cruel scenes which had just taken place were to them like the absurd incidents of a horrible nightmare.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Whilst Mme. Favoral lay apparently lifeless on an arm-chair, Gilberte kneeling at her feet, Maxence was walking up and down the parlor with furious steps.
and nothing more
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading His eyes glistening, and his fists clinched, “Our father a thief!” he kept repeating in a hoarse voice, “a forger!”
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Whilst Mme. Favoral lay apparently lifeless on an arm-chair, Gilberte kneeling at her feet, Maxence was walking up and down the parlor with furious steps.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading He was whiter than the plaster on the halls; and a cold perspiration glued his tangled hair to his temples.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The too cruel scenes which had just taken place were to them like the absurd incidents of a horrible nightmare.
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading He was whiter than the plaster on the halls; and a cold perspiration glued his tangled hair to his temples.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
protestationsnounUS /ˌproʊteˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “protestation” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading His eyes glistening, and his fists clinched, “Our father a thief!” he kept repeating in a hoarse voice, “a forger!”
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading The too cruel scenes which had just taken place were to them like the absurd incidents of a horrible nightmare.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Whilst Mme. Favoral lay apparently lifeless on an arm-chair, Gilberte kneeling at her feet, Maxence was walking up and down the parlor with furious steps.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The too cruel scenes which had just taken place were to them like the absurd incidents of a horrible nightmare.
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading He was whiter than the plaster on the halls; and a cold perspiration glued his tangled hair to his temples.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading He was whiter than the plaster on the halls; and a cold perspiration glued his tangled hair to his temples.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was whiter than the plaster on the halls; and a cold perspiration glued his tangled hair to his temples.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The too cruel scenes which had just taken place were to them like the absurd incidents of a horrible nightmare.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The too cruel scenes which had just taken place were to them like the absurd incidents of a horrible nightmare.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading His eyes glistening, and his fists clinched, “Our father a thief!” he kept repeating in a hoarse voice, “a forger!”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The too cruel scenes which had just taken place were to them like the absurd incidents of a horrible nightmare.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The too cruel scenes which had just taken place were to them like the absurd incidents of a horrible nightmare.
trackedadjectiveUS /trækt/
having tracks
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Whilst Mme. Favoral lay apparently lifeless on an arm-chair, Gilberte kneeling at her feet, Maxence was walking up and down the parlor with furious steps.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading His eyes glistening, and his fists clinched, “Our father a thief!” he kept repeating in a hoarse voice, “a forger!”
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Whilst Mme. Favoral lay apparently lifeless on an arm-chair, Gilberte kneeling at her feet, Maxence was walking up and down the parlor with furious steps.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whilst Mme. Favoral lay apparently lifeless on an arm-chair, Gilberte kneeling at her feet, Maxence was walking up and down the parlor with furious steps.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The too cruel scenes which had just taken place were to them like the absurd incidents of a horrible nightmare.
at the time that
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The too cruel scenes which had just taken place were to them like the absurd incidents of a horrible nightmare.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst Mme. Favoral lay apparently lifeless on an arm-chair, Gilberte kneeling at her feet, Maxence was walking up and down the parlor with furious steps.
whiteradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪtər/
comparative of “white” — being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light
From this reading He was whiter than the plaster on the halls; and a cold perspiration glued his tangled hair to his temples.
belonging to which person
From this reading But when their guests had retired after a few commonplace protestations, when they found themselves alone, all three, in that house whose master had just fled, tracked by the police,--then only, as the disturbed equilibrium of their minds became somewhat restored, did they fully realize the extent of the disaster, and the horror of the situation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whilst Mme. Favoral lay apparently lifeless on an arm-chair, Gilberte kneeling at her feet, Maxence was walking up and down the parlor with furious steps.
