Chapter V

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

From this reading THE FIRST TRICK A shrill laugh suddenly broke on their ears.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

anew

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

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

From this reading "Ah! at last you are tracked to earth, _mauvais sujet_," said Mme. de Pompadour, as soon as the Comte de Stainville stood fully revealed before her.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

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

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

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

From this reading "Ah! at last you are tracked to earth, _mauvais sujet_," said Mme. de Pompadour, as soon as the Comte de Stainville stood fully revealed before her.

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

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Ah! at last you are tracked to earth, _mauvais sujet_," said Mme. de Pompadour, as soon as the Comte de Stainville stood fully revealed before her.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

past form of “bicker” — argue over petty things

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

A line that marks the limits of an area.

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

lacking funds

From this reading THE FIRST TRICK A shrill laugh suddenly broke on their ears.

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

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism; he also established sociology as a systematic field of study

From this reading "Ah! at last you are tracked to earth, _mauvais sujet_," said Mme. de Pompadour, as soon as the Comte de Stainville stood fully revealed before her.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

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

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading THE FIRST TRICK A shrill laugh suddenly broke on their ears.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading "Ah! at last you are tracked to earth, _mauvais sujet_," said Mme. de Pompadour, as soon as the Comte de Stainville stood fully revealed before her.

divisible by two

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading "Faith!

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE FIRST TRICK A shrill laugh suddenly broke on their ears.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading "Ah! at last you are tracked to earth, _mauvais sujet_," said Mme. de Pompadour, as soon as the Comte de Stainville stood fully revealed before her.

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

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

a young female

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

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

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

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

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

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

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

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

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

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

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

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

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

immediately past

From this reading "Ah! at last you are tracked to earth, _mauvais sujet_," said Mme. de Pompadour, as soon as the Comte de Stainville stood fully revealed before her.

the sound of laughing

From this reading THE FIRST TRICK A shrill laugh suddenly broke on their ears.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

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

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

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

From this reading "Ah! at last you are tracked to earth, _mauvais sujet_," said Mme. de Pompadour, as soon as the Comte de Stainville stood fully revealed before her.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

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

From this reading "Ah! at last you are tracked to earth, _mauvais sujet_," said Mme. de Pompadour, as soon as the Comte de Stainville stood fully revealed before her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE FIRST TRICK A shrill laugh suddenly broke on their ears.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

French noblewoman who was the lover of Louis XV, whose policies she influenced (1721-1764)

From this reading "Ah! at last you are tracked to earth, _mauvais sujet_," said Mme. de Pompadour, as soon as the Comte de Stainville stood fully revealed before her.

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading "Ah! at last you are tracked to earth, _mauvais sujet_," said Mme. de Pompadour, as soon as the Comte de Stainville stood fully revealed before her.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Ah! at last you are tracked to earth, _mauvais sujet_," said Mme. de Pompadour, as soon as the Comte de Stainville stood fully revealed before her.

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

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading THE FIRST TRICK A shrill laugh suddenly broke on their ears.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

in the near future

From this reading "Ah! at last you are tracked to earth, _mauvais sujet_," said Mme. de Pompadour, as soon as the Comte de Stainville stood fully revealed before her.

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

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading "Ah! at last you are tracked to earth, _mauvais sujet_," said Mme. de Pompadour, as soon as the Comte de Stainville stood fully revealed before her.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading THE FIRST TRICK A shrill laugh suddenly broke on their ears.

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

From this reading "Ah! at last you are tracked to earth, _mauvais sujet_," said Mme. de Pompadour, as soon as the Comte de Stainville stood fully revealed before her.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

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

From this reading THE FIRST TRICK A shrill laugh suddenly broke on their ears.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE FIRST TRICK A shrill laugh suddenly broke on their ears.

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

From this reading "Ah! at last you are tracked to earth, _mauvais sujet_," said Mme. de Pompadour, as soon as the Comte de Stainville stood fully revealed before her.

having tracks

From this reading "Ah! at last you are tracked to earth, _mauvais sujet_," said Mme. de Pompadour, as soon as the Comte de Stainville stood fully revealed before her.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading THE FIRST TRICK A shrill laugh suddenly broke on their ears.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

without preparation; not prepared for

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

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

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

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

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

during the time that

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading So absorbed had Lydie been in her dream that she had completely forgotten the other world, the one that laughed and talked, that fought and bickered on the other side of the damask curtain which was the boundary of her own universe.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Ah! at last you are tracked to earth, _mauvais sujet_," said Mme. de Pompadour, as soon as the Comte de Stainville stood fully revealed before her.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Gaston de Stainville, we may assume, was not quite so unprepared for interruption as the young girl, for even before the shrill laugh had expended itself, he was already on his feet, and had drawn the damask curtain back again, interposing the while his broad figure between Lydie d'Aumont and the unwelcome intruder on their privacy.