Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

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From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

(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 "I hate all that sort of thing.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "I am not literary," said Doll, who always thought it necessary to explain that he was not what no one thought he was.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am not literary," said Doll, who always thought it necessary to explain that he was not what no one thought he was.

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

From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

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

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading When Doll discovered that his wife had asked that gentleman to stay over Sunday he entreated Hugh, in moving terms, to do the same.

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From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

lacking funds

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

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From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

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From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

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From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

the specified day of the month

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

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

From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

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From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

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From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

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From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading When Doll discovered that his wife had asked that gentleman to stay over Sunday he entreated Hugh, in moving terms, to do the same.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When Doll discovered that his wife had asked that gentleman to stay over Sunday he entreated Hugh, in moving terms, to do the same.

a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading When Doll discovered that his wife had asked that gentleman to stay over Sunday he entreated Hugh, in moving terms, to do the same.

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From this reading When Doll discovered that his wife had asked that gentleman to stay over Sunday he entreated Hugh, in moving terms, to do the same.

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

From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "I am not literary," said Doll, who always thought it necessary to explain that he was not what no one thought he was.

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From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

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From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

a man of refinement

From this reading When Doll discovered that his wife had asked that gentleman to stay over Sunday he entreated Hugh, in moving terms, to do the same.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

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

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading "I hate all that sort of thing.

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

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

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

From this reading When Doll discovered that his wife had asked that gentleman to stay over Sunday he entreated Hugh, in moving terms, to do the same.

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From this reading When Doll discovered that his wife had asked that gentleman to stay over Sunday he entreated Hugh, in moving terms, to do the same.

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

From this reading "I am not literary," said Doll, who always thought it necessary to explain that he was not what no one thought he was.

a midwestern state in north-central United States

From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

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

From this reading When Doll discovered that his wife had asked that gentleman to stay over Sunday he entreated Hugh, in moving terms, to do the same.

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From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

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From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I am not literary," said Doll, who always thought it necessary to explain that he was not what no one thought he was.

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

From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading "I am not literary," said Doll, who always thought it necessary to explain that he was not what no one thought he was.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

French writer noted especially for his short stories (1850-1893)

From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

in motion

From this reading When Doll discovered that his wife had asked that gentleman to stay over Sunday he entreated Hugh, in moving terms, to do the same.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts

From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

absolutely essential

From this reading "I am not literary," said Doll, who always thought it necessary to explain that he was not what no one thought he was.

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From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

not any; not one

From this reading "I am not literary," said Doll, who always thought it necessary to explain that he was not what no one thought he was.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I am not literary," said Doll, who always thought it necessary to explain that he was not what no one thought he was.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "I am not literary," said Doll, who always thought it necessary to explain that he was not what no one thought he was.

above and across; more than

From this reading When Doll discovered that his wife had asked that gentleman to stay over Sunday he entreated Hugh, in moving terms, to do the same.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

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From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

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

From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

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From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

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

From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

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From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I am not literary," said Doll, who always thought it necessary to explain that he was not what no one thought he was.

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From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

Identical; not different.

From this reading When Doll discovered that his wife had asked that gentleman to stay over Sunday he entreated Hugh, in moving terms, to do the same.

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

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "I hate all that sort of thing.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading When Doll discovered that his wife had asked that gentleman to stay over Sunday he entreated Hugh, in moving terms, to do the same.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading When Doll discovered that his wife had asked that gentleman to stay over Sunday he entreated Hugh, in moving terms, to do the same.

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

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

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

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading When Doll discovered that his wife had asked that gentleman to stay over Sunday he entreated Hugh, in moving terms, to do the same.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

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

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

a special situation

From this reading "I hate all that sort of thing.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "I am not literary," said Doll, who always thought it necessary to explain that he was not what no one thought he was.

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

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

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From this reading Il le fit avec des arguments inconsistants et irrefutables, de ces arguments qui fondent devant la raison comme la neige an feu, et qu'on ne peut saisir, des arguments absurdes et triomphants, de cure de campagne qul demontre Dieu.--Guy DE MAUPASSANT.

(Middle Ages) the nephew of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with his uncle's bride (Iseult) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

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

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

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

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I am not literary," said Doll, who always thought it necessary to explain that he was not what no one thought he was.

at the time that

From this reading When Doll discovered that his wife had asked that gentleman to stay over Sunday he entreated Hugh, in moving terms, to do the same.

which person or people

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading When Doll discovered that his wife had asked that gentleman to stay over Sunday he entreated Hugh, in moving terms, to do the same.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sybell's party broke up on Saturday, with the exception of Rachel and Mr. Tristram, who had been unable to finish by that date a sketch he was making of Sybell.