Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading A QUESTION OF IDENTITY.

later than; following

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

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

From this reading On her return from the ball the night before, Ernestine had pleaded fatigue as an excuse for at once retiring to her room, and she had left the house early the next morning, in company with Madame Laine.

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

From this reading Before going to Herminie's, Friday morning, Mlle. de Beaumesnil had had no conversation with M. de la Rochaigue and Mlle. Helena on the subject of M. de Macreuse and M. de Mornand.

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

From this reading On her return from the ball the night before, Ernestine had pleaded fatigue as an excuse for at once retiring to her room, and she had left the house early the next morning, in company with Madame Laine.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On her return from the ball the night before, Ernestine had pleaded fatigue as an excuse for at once retiring to her room, and she had left the house early the next morning, in company with Madame Laine.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading On her return from the ball the night before, Ernestine had pleaded fatigue as an excuse for at once retiring to her room, and she had left the house early the next morning, in company with Madame Laine.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

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From this reading Before going to Herminie's, Friday morning, Mlle. de Beaumesnil had had no conversation with M. de la Rochaigue and Mlle. Helena on the subject of M. de Macreuse and M. de Mornand.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before going to Herminie's, Friday morning, Mlle. de Beaumesnil had had no conversation with M. de la Rochaigue and Mlle. Helena on the subject of M. de Macreuse and M. de Mornand.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Madame de la Rochaigue, still confident of the speedy marriage of M. de Senneterre and Mlle. de Beaumesnil, was pitiless in her triumph, which she scarcely took the pains to conceal now, and quite overwhelmed the baron and his sister by her reproaches and sarcasms.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading On her return from the ball the night before, Ernestine had pleaded fatigue as an excuse for at once retiring to her room, and she had left the house early the next morning, in company with Madame Laine.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Madame de la Rochaigue, still confident of the speedy marriage of M. de Senneterre and Mlle. de Beaumesnil, was pitiless in her triumph, which she scarcely took the pains to conceal now, and quite overwhelmed the baron and his sister by her reproaches and sarcasms.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading Madame de la Rochaigue, still confident of the speedy marriage of M. de Senneterre and Mlle. de Beaumesnil, was pitiless in her triumph, which she scarcely took the pains to conceal now, and quite overwhelmed the baron and his sister by her reproaches and sarcasms.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Before going to Herminie's, Friday morning, Mlle. de Beaumesnil had had no conversation with M. de la Rochaigue and Mlle. Helena on the subject of M. de Macreuse and M. de Mornand.

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

From this reading Before going to Herminie's, Friday morning, Mlle. de Beaumesnil had had no conversation with M. de la Rochaigue and Mlle. Helena on the subject of M. de Macreuse and M. de Mornand.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading On her return from the ball the night before, Ernestine had pleaded fatigue as an excuse for at once retiring to her room, and she had left the house early the next morning, in company with Madame Laine.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

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From this reading On her return from the ball the night before, Ernestine had pleaded fatigue as an excuse for at once retiring to her room, and she had left the house early the next morning, in company with Madame Laine.

accept an excuse for

From this reading On her return from the ball the night before, Ernestine had pleaded fatigue as an excuse for at once retiring to her room, and she had left the house early the next morning, in company with Madame Laine.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading On her return from the ball the night before, Ernestine had pleaded fatigue as an excuse for at once retiring to her room, and she had left the house early the next morning, in company with Madame Laine.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On her return from the ball the night before, Ernestine had pleaded fatigue as an excuse for at once retiring to her room, and she had left the house early the next morning, in company with Madame Laine.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading Before going to Herminie's, Friday morning, Mlle. de Beaumesnil had had no conversation with M. de la Rochaigue and Mlle. Helena on the subject of M. de Macreuse and M. de Mornand.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On her return from the ball the night before, Ernestine had pleaded fatigue as an excuse for at once retiring to her room, and she had left the house early the next morning, in company with Madame Laine.

the act of departing

From this reading Before going to Herminie's, Friday morning, Mlle. de Beaumesnil had had no conversation with M. de la Rochaigue and Mlle. Helena on the subject of M. de Macreuse and M. de Mornand.

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

From this reading Before going to Herminie's, Friday morning, Mlle. de Beaumesnil had had no conversation with M. de la Rochaigue and Mlle. Helena on the subject of M. de Macreuse and M. de Mornand.

capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana

From this reading Before going to Herminie's, Friday morning, Mlle. de Beaumesnil had had no conversation with M. de la Rochaigue and Mlle. Helena on the subject of M. de Macreuse and M. de Mornand.

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

From this reading On her return from the ball the night before, Ernestine had pleaded fatigue as an excuse for at once retiring to her room, and she had left the house early the next morning, in company with Madame Laine.

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

From this reading Before going to Herminie's, Friday morning, Mlle. de Beaumesnil had had no conversation with M. de la Rochaigue and Mlle. Helena on the subject of M. de Macreuse and M. de Mornand.

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

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading On her return from the ball the night before, Ernestine had pleaded fatigue as an excuse for at once retiring to her room, and she had left the house early the next morning, in company with Madame Laine.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading A QUESTION OF IDENTITY.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

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

From this reading On her return from the ball the night before, Ernestine had pleaded fatigue as an excuse for at once retiring to her room, and she had left the house early the next morning, in company with Madame Laine.

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

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Before going to Herminie's, Friday morning, Mlle. de Beaumesnil had had no conversation with M. de la Rochaigue and Mlle. Helena on the subject of M. de Macreuse and M. de Mornand.

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

From this reading On her return from the ball the night before, Ernestine had pleaded fatigue as an excuse for at once retiring to her room, and she had left the house early the next morning, in company with Madame Laine.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading On her return from the ball the night before, Ernestine had pleaded fatigue as an excuse for at once retiring to her room, and she had left the house early the next morning, in company with Madame Laine.

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

From this reading Before going to Herminie's, Friday morning, Mlle. de Beaumesnil had had no conversation with M. de la Rochaigue and Mlle. Helena on the subject of M. de Macreuse and M. de Mornand.

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

From this reading Before going to Herminie's, Friday morning, Mlle. de Beaumesnil had had no conversation with M. de la Rochaigue and Mlle. Helena on the subject of M. de Macreuse and M. de Mornand.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading On her return from the ball the night before, Ernestine had pleaded fatigue as an excuse for at once retiring to her room, and she had left the house early the next morning, in company with Madame Laine.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Madame de la Rochaigue, still confident of the speedy marriage of M. de Senneterre and Mlle. de Beaumesnil, was pitiless in her triumph, which she scarcely took the pains to conceal now, and quite overwhelmed the baron and his sister by her reproaches and sarcasms.

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

From this reading Before going to Herminie's, Friday morning, Mlle. de Beaumesnil had had no conversation with M. de la Rochaigue and Mlle. Helena on the subject of M. de Macreuse and M. de Mornand.

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

From this reading Before going to Herminie's, Friday morning, Mlle. de Beaumesnil had had no conversation with M. de la Rochaigue and Mlle. Helena on the subject of M. de Macreuse and M. de Mornand.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Before going to Herminie's, Friday morning, Mlle. de Beaumesnil had had no conversation with M. de la Rochaigue and Mlle. Helena on the subject of M. de Macreuse and M. de Mornand.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading On her return from the ball the night before, Ernestine had pleaded fatigue as an excuse for at once retiring to her room, and she had left the house early the next morning, in company with Madame Laine.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading On her return from the ball the night before, Ernestine had pleaded fatigue as an excuse for at once retiring to her room, and she had left the house early the next morning, in company with Madame Laine.

not any; not one

From this reading Before going to Herminie's, Friday morning, Mlle. de Beaumesnil had had no conversation with M. de la Rochaigue and Mlle. Helena on the subject of M. de Macreuse and M. de Mornand.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Madame de la Rochaigue, still confident of the speedy marriage of M. de Senneterre and Mlle. de Beaumesnil, was pitiless in her triumph, which she scarcely took the pains to conceal now, and quite overwhelmed the baron and his sister by her reproaches and sarcasms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A QUESTION OF IDENTITY.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Before going to Herminie's, Friday morning, Mlle. de Beaumesnil had had no conversation with M. de la Rochaigue and Mlle. Helena on the subject of M. de Macreuse and M. de Mornand.

on one occasion

From this reading On her return from the ball the night before, Ernestine had pleaded fatigue as an excuse for at once retiring to her room, and she had left the house early the next morning, in company with Madame Laine.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

From this reading Madame de la Rochaigue, still confident of the speedy marriage of M. de Senneterre and Mlle. de Beaumesnil, was pitiless in her triumph, which she scarcely took the pains to conceal now, and quite overwhelmed the baron and his sister by her reproaches and sarcasms.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading Madame de la Rochaigue, still confident of the speedy marriage of M. de Senneterre and Mlle. de Beaumesnil, was pitiless in her triumph, which she scarcely took the pains to conceal now, and quite overwhelmed the baron and his sister by her reproaches and sarcasms.

without mercy or pity

From this reading Madame de la Rochaigue, still confident of the speedy marriage of M. de Senneterre and Mlle. de Beaumesnil, was pitiless in her triumph, which she scarcely took the pains to conceal now, and quite overwhelmed the baron and his sister by her reproaches and sarcasms.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly

From this reading On her return from the ball the night before, Ernestine had pleaded fatigue as an excuse for at once retiring to her room, and she had left the house early the next morning, in company with Madame Laine.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading A QUESTION OF IDENTITY.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Madame de la Rochaigue, still confident of the speedy marriage of M. de Senneterre and Mlle. de Beaumesnil, was pitiless in her triumph, which she scarcely took the pains to conceal now, and quite overwhelmed the baron and his sister by her reproaches and sarcasms.

plural of “recrimination” — mutual accusations

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

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

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading On her return from the ball the night before, Ernestine had pleaded fatigue as an excuse for at once retiring to her room, and she had left the house early the next morning, in company with Madame Laine.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading On her return from the ball the night before, Ernestine had pleaded fatigue as an excuse for at once retiring to her room, and she had left the house early the next morning, in company with Madame Laine.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

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

From this reading Before going to Herminie's, Friday morning, Mlle. de Beaumesnil had had no conversation with M. de la Rochaigue and Mlle. Helena on the subject of M. de Macreuse and M. de Mornand.

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

From this reading On her return from the ball the night before, Ernestine had pleaded fatigue as an excuse for at once retiring to her room, and she had left the house early the next morning, in company with Madame Laine.

in a ruthless manner

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

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

From this reading Madame de la Rochaigue, still confident of the speedy marriage of M. de Senneterre and Mlle. de Beaumesnil, was pitiless in her triumph, which she scarcely took the pains to conceal now, and quite overwhelmed the baron and his sister by her reproaches and sarcasms.

only a very short time before

From this reading Madame de la Rochaigue, still confident of the speedy marriage of M. de Senneterre and Mlle. de Beaumesnil, was pitiless in her triumph, which she scarcely took the pains to conceal now, and quite overwhelmed the baron and his sister by her reproaches and sarcasms.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

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

From this reading Madame de la Rochaigue, still confident of the speedy marriage of M. de Senneterre and Mlle. de Beaumesnil, was pitiless in her triumph, which she scarcely took the pains to conceal now, and quite overwhelmed the baron and his sister by her reproaches and sarcasms.

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

From this reading On her return from the ball the night before, Ernestine had pleaded fatigue as an excuse for at once retiring to her room, and she had left the house early the next morning, in company with Madame Laine.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

From this reading Madame de la Rochaigue, still confident of the speedy marriage of M. de Senneterre and Mlle. de Beaumesnil, was pitiless in her triumph, which she scarcely took the pains to conceal now, and quite overwhelmed the baron and his sister by her reproaches and sarcasms.

not in physical motion

From this reading Madame de la Rochaigue, still confident of the speedy marriage of M. de Senneterre and Mlle. de Beaumesnil, was pitiless in her triumph, which she scarcely took the pains to conceal now, and quite overwhelmed the baron and his sister by her reproaches and sarcasms.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Before going to Herminie's, Friday morning, Mlle. de Beaumesnil had had no conversation with M. de la Rochaigue and Mlle. Helena on the subject of M. de Macreuse and M. de Mornand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

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

From this reading Before going to Herminie's, Friday morning, Mlle. de Beaumesnil had had no conversation with M. de la Rochaigue and Mlle. Helena on the subject of M. de Macreuse and M. de Mornand.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

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

From this reading Before going to Herminie's, Friday morning, Mlle. de Beaumesnil had had no conversation with M. de la Rochaigue and Mlle. Helena on the subject of M. de Macreuse and M. de Mornand.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Madame de la Rochaigue, still confident of the speedy marriage of M. de Senneterre and Mlle. de Beaumesnil, was pitiless in her triumph, which she scarcely took the pains to conceal now, and quite overwhelmed the baron and his sister by her reproaches and sarcasms.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Madame de la Rochaigue, still confident of the speedy marriage of M. de Senneterre and Mlle. de Beaumesnil, was pitiless in her triumph, which she scarcely took the pains to conceal now, and quite overwhelmed the baron and his sister by her reproaches and sarcasms.

revealed; especially by having a veil removed

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

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

From this reading Madame de la Rochaigue, still confident of the speedy marriage of M. de Senneterre and Mlle. de Beaumesnil, was pitiless in her triumph, which she scarcely took the pains to conceal now, and quite overwhelmed the baron and his sister by her reproaches and sarcasms.

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

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

in or at the place that

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

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

From this reading Madame de la Rochaigue, still confident of the speedy marriage of M. de Senneterre and Mlle. de Beaumesnil, was pitiless in her triumph, which she scarcely took the pains to conceal now, and quite overwhelmed the baron and his sister by her reproaches and sarcasms.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Before going to Herminie's, Friday morning, Mlle. de Beaumesnil had had no conversation with M. de la Rochaigue and Mlle. Helena on the subject of M. de Macreuse and M. de Mornand.