Chapter VI

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

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

(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 His nerves had been more unstrung by all this bustle and movement of the revels than by the sleepless night he had passed on the eve of the _fête_.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

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

From this reading Besides the pleasure of surprising his mother and Thérèse by his unexpected return, the thoughts of an early supper and a long sleep possessed him pleasantly as he quickened his steps.

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

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

the formal act of approving

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

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

From this reading Besides the pleasure of surprising his mother and Thérèse by his unexpected return, the thoughts of an early supper and a long sleep possessed him pleasantly as he quickened his steps.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SON Olivier did not wait until the end of the rejoicings at Saint-Prix.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His nerves had been more unstrung by all this bustle and movement of the revels than by the sleepless night he had passed on the eve of the _fête_.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides the pleasure of surprising his mother and Thérèse by his unexpected return, the thoughts of an early supper and a long sleep possessed him pleasantly as he quickened his steps.

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

the act of burning something

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading His nerves had been more unstrung by all this bustle and movement of the revels than by the sleepless night he had passed on the eve of the _fête_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

utter or proclaim insistently and noisily

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

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From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

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From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

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

From this reading THE SON Olivier did not wait until the end of the rejoicings at Saint-Prix.

take exception to

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

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

From this reading Besides the pleasure of surprising his mother and Thérèse by his unexpected return, the thoughts of an early supper and a long sleep possessed him pleasantly as he quickened his steps.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE SON Olivier did not wait until the end of the rejoicings at Saint-Prix.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading His nerves had been more unstrung by all this bustle and movement of the revels than by the sleepless night he had passed on the eve of the _fête_.

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

plural of “festival” — a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

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From this reading His nerves had been more unstrung by all this bustle and movement of the revels than by the sleepless night he had passed on the eve of the _fête_.

with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

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

From this reading His nerves had been more unstrung by all this bustle and movement of the revels than by the sleepless night he had passed on the eve of the _fête_.

plural of “harangue” — a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

involving or characterized by harmony

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

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

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

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

From this reading Besides the pleasure of surprising his mother and Thérèse by his unexpected return, the thoughts of an early supper and a long sleep possessed him pleasantly as he quickened his steps.

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

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

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

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Besides the pleasure of surprising his mother and Thérèse by his unexpected return, the thoughts of an early supper and a long sleep possessed him pleasantly as he quickened his steps.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

a boisterous celebration; a merry festivity

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

a particular point in time

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

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

From this reading His nerves had been more unstrung by all this bustle and movement of the revels than by the sleepless night he had passed on the eve of the _fête_.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Besides the pleasure of surprising his mother and Thérèse by his unexpected return, the thoughts of an early supper and a long sleep possessed him pleasantly as he quickened his steps.

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From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading His nerves had been more unstrung by all this bustle and movement of the revels than by the sleepless night he had passed on the eve of the _fête_.

a large indefinite number

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading His nerves had been more unstrung by all this bustle and movement of the revels than by the sleepless night he had passed on the eve of the _fête_.

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

From this reading His nerves had been more unstrung by all this bustle and movement of the revels than by the sleepless night he had passed on the eve of the _fête_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE SON Olivier did not wait until the end of the rejoicings at Saint-Prix.

according to the clock

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

held or filled or in use

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SON Olivier did not wait until the end of the rejoicings at Saint-Prix.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

English actor best know for his Shakespearean roles (1907-1989)

From this reading THE SON Olivier did not wait until the end of the rejoicings at Saint-Prix.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

plural of “orator” — a person who delivers a speech or oration

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading His nerves had been more unstrung by all this bustle and movement of the revels than by the sleepless night he had passed on the eve of the _fête_.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading Besides the pleasure of surprising his mother and Thérèse by his unexpected return, the thoughts of an early supper and a long sleep possessed him pleasantly as he quickened his steps.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Besides the pleasure of surprising his mother and Thérèse by his unexpected return, the thoughts of an early supper and a long sleep possessed him pleasantly as he quickened his steps.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Besides the pleasure of surprising his mother and Thérèse by his unexpected return, the thoughts of an early supper and a long sleep possessed him pleasantly as he quickened his steps.

-ing form of “profit” — derive a benefit from

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

past form of “quicken” — move faster

From this reading Besides the pleasure of surprising his mother and Thérèse by his unexpected return, the thoughts of an early supper and a long sleep possessed him pleasantly as he quickened his steps.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

past form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

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From this reading THE SON Olivier did not wait until the end of the rejoicings at Saint-Prix.

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

From this reading Besides the pleasure of surprising his mother and Thérèse by his unexpected return, the thoughts of an early supper and a long sleep possessed him pleasantly as he quickened his steps.

plural of “revel” — unrestrained merrymaking

From this reading His nerves had been more unstrung by all this bustle and movement of the revels than by the sleepless night he had passed on the eve of the _fête_.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

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From this reading THE SON Olivier did not wait until the end of the rejoicings at Saint-Prix.

plural of “scarf” — a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

shine with a weak or fitful light

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Besides the pleasure of surprising his mother and Thérèse by his unexpected return, the thoughts of an early supper and a long sleep possessed him pleasantly as he quickened his steps.

experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

From this reading His nerves had been more unstrung by all this bustle and movement of the revels than by the sleepless night he had passed on the eve of the _fête_.

a male human offspring

From this reading THE SON Olivier did not wait until the end of the rejoicings at Saint-Prix.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Besides the pleasure of surprising his mother and Thérèse by his unexpected return, the thoughts of an early supper and a long sleep possessed him pleasantly as he quickened his steps.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Besides the pleasure of surprising his mother and Thérèse by his unexpected return, the thoughts of an early supper and a long sleep possessed him pleasantly as he quickened his steps.

characterized by great swelling waves or surges

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading Besides the pleasure of surprising his mother and Thérèse by his unexpected return, the thoughts of an early supper and a long sleep possessed him pleasantly as he quickened his steps.

an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His nerves had been more unstrung by all this bustle and movement of the revels than by the sleepless night he had passed on the eve of the _fête_.

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

From this reading THE SON Olivier did not wait until the end of the rejoicings at Saint-Prix.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading His nerves had been more unstrung by all this bustle and movement of the revels than by the sleepless night he had passed on the eve of the _fête_.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Besides the pleasure of surprising his mother and Thérèse by his unexpected return, the thoughts of an early supper and a long sleep possessed him pleasantly as he quickened his steps.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

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From this reading Besides the pleasure of surprising his mother and Thérèse by his unexpected return, the thoughts of an early supper and a long sleep possessed him pleasantly as he quickened his steps.

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

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

a flag having three colored stripes (especially the French flag)

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Besides the pleasure of surprising his mother and Thérèse by his unexpected return, the thoughts of an early supper and a long sleep possessed him pleasantly as he quickened his steps.

emotionally upset

From this reading His nerves had been more unstrung by all this bustle and movement of the revels than by the sleepless night he had passed on the eve of the _fête_.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE SON Olivier did not wait until the end of the rejoicings at Saint-Prix.

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

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading THE SON Olivier did not wait until the end of the rejoicings at Saint-Prix.

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

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

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

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

at the time that

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.

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

From this reading His brain reeled; he had been dazed in the midst of the surging tumult, the boisterous merrymaking of a multitude let loose under the burning midsummer sun, as the clamour rolled in swelling waves of sound above the crowd, above the gleam and shimmer of tricolour scarves and cockades, up to the official stands, in murmurs of enthusiastic approval, which harmonised with the extravagant harangues of the orators almost as a musical accompaniment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading About five o'clock, profiting by a moment when the public were occupied with one of the usual commonplaces of popular festivals, and their attention was fixed on the simulated dispute of two mountebanks on the stage, he made his way through the gaping groups until he reached the country.