Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

later than; following

From this reading Both Louise and Jacob made their appearance shortly after.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

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

From this reading AN UNWILLING CONVERT TO CHRISTIANITY.

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

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Both Louise and Jacob made their appearance shortly after.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He rang for Ivan and strode impatiently up and down his well-furnished library until the coachman appeared.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading "Tell the Countess that I await her here, and then bring me the boy you found on the road!"

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From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both Louise and Jacob made their appearance shortly after.

a youthful male person

From this reading "Tell the Countess that I await her here, and then bring me the boy you found on the road!"

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "Tell the Countess that I await her here, and then bring me the boy you found on the road!"

a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior

From this reading AN UNWILLING CONVERT TO CHRISTIANITY.

a man who drives a coach (or carriage)

From this reading He rang for Ivan and strode impatiently up and down his well-furnished library until the coachman appeared.

change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading AN UNWILLING CONVERT TO CHRISTIANITY.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading "Tell the Countess that I await her here, and then bring me the boy you found on the road!"

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He rang for Ivan and strode impatiently up and down his well-furnished library until the coachman appeared.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

set up or found

From this reading "Tell the Countess that I await her here, and then bring me the boy you found on the road!"

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

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

past form of “harbor” — maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

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

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

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

From this reading "Tell the Countess that I await her here, and then bring me the boy you found on the road!"

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Tell the Countess that I await her here, and then bring me the boy you found on the road!"

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

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

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

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

From this reading "Tell the Countess that I await her here, and then bring me the boy you found on the road!"

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading He rang for Ivan and strode impatiently up and down his well-furnished library until the coachman appeared.

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From this reading He rang for Ivan and strode impatiently up and down his well-furnished library until the coachman appeared.

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading Both Louise and Jacob made their appearance shortly after.

of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

a boy or man

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

a room where books are kept

From this reading He rang for Ivan and strode impatiently up and down his well-furnished library until the coachman appeared.

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From this reading Both Louise and Jacob made their appearance shortly after.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Both Louise and Jacob made their appearance shortly after.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Tell the Countess that I await her here, and then bring me the boy you found on the road!"

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

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

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

any competition

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading He rang for Ivan and strode impatiently up and down his well-furnished library until the coachman appeared.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

past form of “rekindle” — kindle anew, as of a fire

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading "Tell the Countess that I await her here, and then bring me the boy you found on the road!"

for a short time

From this reading Both Louise and Jacob made their appearance shortly after.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading He rang for Ivan and strode impatiently up and down his well-furnished library until the coachman appeared.

express in words

From this reading "Tell the Countess that I await her here, and then bring me the boy you found on the road!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

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

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Both Louise and Jacob made their appearance shortly after.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Tell the Countess that I await her here, and then bring me the boy you found on the road!"

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

From this reading AN UNWILLING CONVERT TO CHRISTIANITY.

up to a particular time

From this reading He rang for Ivan and strode impatiently up and down his well-furnished library until the coachman appeared.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading AN UNWILLING CONVERT TO CHRISTIANITY.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He rang for Ivan and strode impatiently up and down his well-furnished library until the coachman appeared.

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

From this reading He rang for Ivan and strode impatiently up and down his well-furnished library until the coachman appeared.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading On the following morning the Count bethought himself of the Jewish lad, and the reflection that he had harbored one of the despised people on his estates for an entire night, rekindled his anger against the whole race.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Tell the Countess that I await her here, and then bring me the boy you found on the road!"