Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading After bowing to the officer as a woman bows to dismiss an importune visitor, she turned away too quickly to see him once more fold his arms.

later than; following

From this reading After bowing to the officer as a woman bows to dismiss an importune visitor, she turned away too quickly to see him once more fold his arms.

(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 That is all."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading After bowing to the officer as a woman bows to dismiss an importune visitor, she turned away too quickly to see him once more fold his arms.

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

From this reading She unlocked the doors she had closed, and did not see the threatening gesture which was Crevel's parting greeting.

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

From this reading "If you are right, my constancy has some merit, monsieur.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading After bowing to the officer as a woman bows to dismiss an importune visitor, she turned away too quickly to see him once more fold his arms.

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

From this reading After bowing to the officer as a woman bows to dismiss an importune visitor, she turned away too quickly to see him once more fold his arms.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading After bowing to the officer as a woman bows to dismiss an importune visitor, she turned away too quickly to see him once more fold his arms.

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From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

From this reading After bowing to the officer as a woman bows to dismiss an importune visitor, she turned away too quickly to see him once more fold his arms.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading After bowing to the officer as a woman bows to dismiss an importune visitor, she turned away too quickly to see him once more fold his arms.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading She unlocked the doors she had closed, and did not see the threatening gesture which was Crevel's parting greeting.

an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation

From this reading "If you are right, my constancy has some merit, monsieur.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

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From this reading She unlocked the doors she had closed, and did not see the threatening gesture which was Crevel's parting greeting.

a female human offspring

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She unlocked the doors she had closed, and did not see the threatening gesture which was Crevel's parting greeting.

bar from attention or consideration

From this reading After bowing to the officer as a woman bows to dismiss an importune visitor, she turned away too quickly to see him once more fold his arms.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading She unlocked the doors she had closed, and did not see the threatening gesture which was Crevel's parting greeting.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

opinion or judgment

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading After bowing to the officer as a woman bows to dismiss an importune visitor, she turned away too quickly to see him once more fold his arms.

motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading She unlocked the doors she had closed, and did not see the threatening gesture which was Crevel's parting greeting.

a conversation that spreads personal information about other people

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading She unlocked the doors she had closed, and did not see the threatening gesture which was Crevel's parting greeting.

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

From this reading She unlocked the doors she had closed, and did not see the threatening gesture which was Crevel's parting greeting.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "If you are right, my constancy has some merit, monsieur.

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

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

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

From this reading After bowing to the officer as a woman bows to dismiss an importune visitor, she turned away too quickly to see him once more fold his arms.

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

From this reading After bowing to the officer as a woman bows to dismiss an importune visitor, she turned away too quickly to see him once more fold his arms.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If you are right, my constancy has some merit, monsieur.

beg persistently and urgently

From this reading After bowing to the officer as a woman bows to dismiss an importune visitor, she turned away too quickly to see him once more fold his arms.

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

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

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

From this reading That is all."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

one who suffers for the sake of principle

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading "If you are right, my constancy has some merit, monsieur.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading "If you are right, my constancy has some merit, monsieur.

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

From this reading After bowing to the officer as a woman bows to dismiss an importune visitor, she turned away too quickly to see him once more fold his arms.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "If you are right, my constancy has some merit, monsieur.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She unlocked the doors she had closed, and did not see the threatening gesture which was Crevel's parting greeting.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading After bowing to the officer as a woman bows to dismiss an importune visitor, she turned away too quickly to see him once more fold his arms.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

on one occasion

From this reading After bowing to the officer as a woman bows to dismiss an importune visitor, she turned away too quickly to see him once more fold his arms.

the act of departing politely

From this reading She unlocked the doors she had closed, and did not see the threatening gesture which was Crevel's parting greeting.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

with speed

From this reading After bowing to the officer as a woman bows to dismiss an importune visitor, she turned away too quickly to see him once more fold his arms.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "If you are right, my constancy has some merit, monsieur.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

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

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading After bowing to the officer as a woman bows to dismiss an importune visitor, she turned away too quickly to see him once more fold his arms.

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

From this reading After bowing to the officer as a woman bows to dismiss an importune visitor, she turned away too quickly to see him once more fold his arms.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "If you are right, my constancy has some merit, monsieur.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

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

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That is all."

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

From this reading After bowing to the officer as a woman bows to dismiss an importune visitor, she turned away too quickly to see him once more fold his arms.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading She unlocked the doors she had closed, and did not see the threatening gesture which was Crevel's parting greeting.

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

From this reading After bowing to the officer as a woman bows to dismiss an importune visitor, she turned away too quickly to see him once more fold his arms.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading After bowing to the officer as a woman bows to dismiss an importune visitor, she turned away too quickly to see him once more fold his arms.

in deplorable condition

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading After bowing to the officer as a woman bows to dismiss an importune visitor, she turned away too quickly to see him once more fold his arms.

not firmly fastened or secured

From this reading She unlocked the doors she had closed, and did not see the threatening gesture which was Crevel's parting greeting.

someone who visits

From this reading After bowing to the officer as a woman bows to dismiss an importune visitor, she turned away too quickly to see him once more fold his arms.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

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

From this reading She unlocked the doors she had closed, and did not see the threatening gesture which was Crevel's parting greeting.

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

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

in or at the place that

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

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

From this reading She unlocked the doors she had closed, and did not see the threatening gesture which was Crevel's parting greeting.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She walked with a proud, defiant step, like a martyr to the Coliseum, but her strength was exhausted; she sank on the sofa in her blue room, as if she were ready to faint, and sat there with her eyes fixed on the tumble-down summer-house, where her daughter was gossiping with Cousin Betty.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading After bowing to the officer as a woman bows to dismiss an importune visitor, she turned away too quickly to see him once more fold his arms.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "If you are right, my constancy has some merit, monsieur.