Chapter XX

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

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

(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 He told her of it, as of a legacy, the first day that he saw her at Les Hameaux: told it in few words, for all equivocation was painful to him.

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

From this reading She never for a moment doubted the truth of the story, and he was touched to see that her first emotion was not relief at the material safety insured to her, but joy that the old man dying had forgiven her.

given out in portions

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

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

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading 'If I had only known,' she said through her tears, 'I would have gone back to him!

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She never for a moment doubted the truth of the story, and he was touched to see that her first emotion was not relief at the material safety insured to her, but joy that the old man dying had forgiven her.

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From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He told her of it, as of a legacy, the first day that he saw her at Les Hameaux: told it in few words, for all equivocation was painful to him.

determined or decided upon as by an authority

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading She never for a moment doubted the truth of the story, and he was touched to see that her first emotion was not relief at the material safety insured to her, but joy that the old man dying had forgiven her.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading She never for a moment doubted the truth of the story, and he was touched to see that her first emotion was not relief at the material safety insured to her, but joy that the old man dying had forgiven her.

any strong feeling

From this reading She never for a moment doubted the truth of the story, and he was touched to see that her first emotion was not relief at the material safety insured to her, but joy that the old man dying had forgiven her.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth

From this reading He told her of it, as of a legacy, the first day that he saw her at Les Hameaux: told it in few words, for all equivocation was painful to him.

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

From this reading He told her of it, as of a legacy, the first day that he saw her at Les Hameaux: told it in few words, for all equivocation was painful to him.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He told her of it, as of a legacy, the first day that he saw her at Les Hameaux: told it in few words, for all equivocation was painful to him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He told her of it, as of a legacy, the first day that he saw her at Les Hameaux: told it in few words, for all equivocation was painful to him.

inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading She never for a moment doubted the truth of the story, and he was touched to see that her first emotion was not relief at the material safety insured to her, but joy that the old man dying had forgiven her.

destroyed or killed

From this reading 'If I had only known,' she said through her tears, 'I would have gone back to him!

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

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

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From this reading He told her of it, as of a legacy, the first day that he saw her at Les Hameaux: told it in few words, for all equivocation was painful to him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

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

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I would have gone back just to have heard him say one kind word for the last!'

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

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

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

From this reading He told her of it, as of a legacy, the first day that he saw her at Les Hameaux: told it in few words, for all equivocation was painful to him.

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

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

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

From this reading 'If I had only known,' she said through her tears, 'I would have gone back to him!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading 'If I had only known,' she said through her tears, 'I would have gone back to him!

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

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

covered by insurance

From this reading She never for a moment doubted the truth of the story, and he was touched to see that her first emotion was not relief at the material safety insured to her, but joy that the old man dying had forgiven her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading She never for a moment doubted the truth of the story, and he was touched to see that her first emotion was not relief at the material safety insured to her, but joy that the old man dying had forgiven her.

and nothing more

From this reading I would have gone back just to have heard him say one kind word for the last!'

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

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading I would have gone back just to have heard him say one kind word for the last!'

apprehended with certainty

From this reading 'If I had only known,' she said through her tears, 'I would have gone back to him!

immediately past

From this reading I would have gone back just to have heard him say one kind word for the last!'

(law) a gift of personal property by will

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading He told her of it, as of a legacy, the first day that he saw her at Les Hameaux: told it in few words, for all equivocation was painful to him.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading She never for a moment doubted the truth of the story, and he was touched to see that her first emotion was not relief at the material safety insured to her, but joy that the old man dying had forgiven her.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading She never for a moment doubted the truth of the story, and he was touched to see that her first emotion was not relief at the material safety insured to her, but joy that the old man dying had forgiven her.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

a particular point in time

From this reading She never for a moment doubted the truth of the story, and he was touched to see that her first emotion was not relief at the material safety insured to her, but joy that the old man dying had forgiven her.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She never for a moment doubted the truth of the story, and he was touched to see that her first emotion was not relief at the material safety insured to her, but joy that the old man dying had forgiven her.

not any; not one

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She never for a moment doubted the truth of the story, and he was touched to see that her first emotion was not relief at the material safety insured to her, but joy that the old man dying had forgiven her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

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

From this reading She never for a moment doubted the truth of the story, and he was touched to see that her first emotion was not relief at the material safety insured to her, but joy that the old man dying had forgiven her.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I would have gone back just to have heard him say one kind word for the last!'

and nothing more

From this reading 'If I had only known,' she said through her tears, 'I would have gone back to him!

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading He told her of it, as of a legacy, the first day that he saw her at Les Hameaux: told it in few words, for all equivocation was painful to him.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading She never for a moment doubted the truth of the story, and he was touched to see that her first emotion was not relief at the material safety insured to her, but joy that the old man dying had forgiven her.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading She never for a moment doubted the truth of the story, and he was touched to see that her first emotion was not relief at the material safety insured to her, but joy that the old man dying had forgiven her.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'If I had only known,' she said through her tears, 'I would have gone back to him!

cut with a saw

From this reading He told her of it, as of a legacy, the first day that he saw her at Les Hameaux: told it in few words, for all equivocation was painful to him.

express in words

From this reading I would have gone back just to have heard him say one kind word for the last!'

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She never for a moment doubted the truth of the story, and he was touched to see that her first emotion was not relief at the material safety insured to her, but joy that the old man dying had forgiven her.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

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

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading She never for a moment doubted the truth of the story, and he was touched to see that her first emotion was not relief at the material safety insured to her, but joy that the old man dying had forgiven her.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

a quantity of money

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading 'If I had only known,' she said through her tears, 'I would have gone back to him!

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

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

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading 'If I had only known,' she said through her tears, 'I would have gone back to him!

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

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He told her of it, as of a legacy, the first day that he saw her at Les Hameaux: told it in few words, for all equivocation was painful to him.

having come into contact

From this reading She never for a moment doubted the truth of the story, and he was touched to see that her first emotion was not relief at the material safety insured to her, but joy that the old man dying had forgiven her.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading She never for a moment doubted the truth of the story, and he was touched to see that her first emotion was not relief at the material safety insured to her, but joy that the old man dying had forgiven her.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

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

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading I would have gone back just to have heard him say one kind word for the last!'

the words that are spoken

From this reading He told her of it, as of a legacy, the first day that he saw her at Les Hameaux: told it in few words, for all equivocation was painful to him.

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

From this reading He had apportioned the sum needed at a lower figure than his own wishes would have dictated, that it might seem to her more natural as the legacy of Jean Bérarde; it was enough to keep her in such simple ways of life as she had been used to, no more.