Chapter V

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

From this reading Little Popinot had far more reason to adore a woman than a handsome man could ever have.

love intensely

From this reading Little Popinot had far more reason to adore a woman than a handsome man could ever have.

how long something has existed

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

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

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

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

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

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From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

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From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

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

From this reading Petty as they might be in many ways, husband and wife were noble by nature, and understood the deep things of the heart.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading Constance and Cesar, struck by these tendencies, so attractive in youth, had repeatedly sung his praises before Cesarine.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Petty as they might be in many ways, husband and wife were noble by nature, and understood the deep things of the heart.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Constance and Cesar, struck by these tendencies, so attractive in youth, had repeatedly sung his praises before Cesarine.

the social class between the lower and upper classes

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

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From this reading Constance and Cesar, struck by these tendencies, so attractive in youth, had repeatedly sung his praises before Cesarine.

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

From this reading Constance and Cesar, struck by these tendencies, so attractive in youth, had repeatedly sung his praises before Cesarine.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading Constance and Cesar, struck by these tendencies, so attractive in youth, had repeatedly sung his praises before Cesarine.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Little Popinot had far more reason to adore a woman than a handsome man could ever have.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

to say again or imitate

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

at any time

From this reading Little Popinot had far more reason to adore a woman than a handsome man could ever have.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Little Popinot had far more reason to adore a woman than a handsome man could ever have.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

showing or representing to advantage

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

set up or found

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

a young female

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

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

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Little Popinot had far more reason to adore a woman than a handsome man could ever have.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Little Popinot had far more reason to adore a woman than a handsome man could ever have.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Petty as they might be in many ways, husband and wife were noble by nature, and understood the deep things of the heart.

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

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

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

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Petty as they might be in many ways, husband and wife were noble by nature, and understood the deep things of the heart.

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

From this reading Constance and Cesar, struck by these tendencies, so attractive in youth, had repeatedly sung his praises before Cesarine.

characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

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

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Little Popinot had far more reason to adore a woman than a handsome man could ever have.

possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Little Popinot had far more reason to adore a woman than a handsome man could ever have.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Petty as they might be in many ways, husband and wife were noble by nature, and understood the deep things of the heart.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Petty as they might be in many ways, husband and wife were noble by nature, and understood the deep things of the heart.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

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

From this reading Little Popinot had far more reason to adore a woman than a handsome man could ever have.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Petty as they might be in many ways, husband and wife were noble by nature, and understood the deep things of the heart.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

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

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

a human being

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading Petty as they might be in many ways, husband and wife were noble by nature, and understood the deep things of the heart.

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From this reading Little Popinot had far more reason to adore a woman than a handsome man could ever have.

plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Constance and Cesar, struck by these tendencies, so attractive in youth, had repeatedly sung his praises before Cesarine.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

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

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Little Popinot had far more reason to adore a woman than a handsome man could ever have.

save from sins

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

several time

From this reading Constance and Cesar, struck by these tendencies, so attractive in youth, had repeatedly sung his praises before Cesarine.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Constance and Cesar, struck by these tendencies, so attractive in youth, had repeatedly sung his praises before Cesarine.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Constance and Cesar, struck by these tendencies, so attractive in youth, had repeatedly sung his praises before Cesarine.

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading Constance and Cesar, struck by these tendencies, so attractive in youth, had repeatedly sung his praises before Cesarine.

plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading Constance and Cesar, struck by these tendencies, so attractive in youth, had repeatedly sung his praises before Cesarine.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Little Popinot had far more reason to adore a woman than a handsome man could ever have.

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

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Constance and Cesar, struck by these tendencies, so attractive in youth, had repeatedly sung his praises before Cesarine.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Petty as they might be in many ways, husband and wife were noble by nature, and understood the deep things of the heart.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Petty as they might be in many ways, husband and wife were noble by nature, and understood the deep things of the heart.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

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

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Petty as they might be in many ways, husband and wife were noble by nature, and understood the deep things of the heart.

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

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

morally excellent

From this reading Anselme, brought up by virtuous people, by the Ragons, models of the honorable bourgeoisie, and by his uncle the judge, had been led, through his ingenuous nature and his deep religious sentiments, to redeem the slight deformity of his person by the perfection of his character.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Petty as they might be in many ways, husband and wife were noble by nature, and understood the deep things of the heart.

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

From this reading Petty as they might be in many ways, husband and wife were noble by nature, and understood the deep things of the heart.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

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

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

which person or people

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Petty as they might be in many ways, husband and wife were noble by nature, and understood the deep things of the heart.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Little Popinot had far more reason to adore a woman than a handsome man could ever have.

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

From this reading Their praises found an echo in the mind of the young girl, who, despite her innocence, had read in Anselme’s pure eyes the violent feeling, which is always flattering whatever be the lover’s age, or rank, or personal appearance.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Constance and Cesar, struck by these tendencies, so attractive in youth, had repeatedly sung his praises before Cesarine.