Chapter XXXVIII

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

From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading “Hark! wasn’t that a carriage stopping at our door?” she said, looking up from her book and addressing her maid.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

(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 “Were my whole life to come one heap of troubles, The pleasure of this moment would suffice, And sweeten all my griefs with its remembrance.”--LEE.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

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

From this reading “I cannot speak; tears so obstruct my words And choke me with unutterable joy.”--OTWAY.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading “Hark! wasn’t that a carriage stopping at our door?” she said, looking up from her book and addressing her maid.

a lady's bedroom or private sitting room

From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

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

From this reading “I cannot speak; tears so obstruct my words And choke me with unutterable joy.”--OTWAY.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading “Hark! wasn’t that a carriage stopping at our door?” she said, looking up from her book and addressing her maid.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion

From this reading “I cannot speak; tears so obstruct my words And choke me with unutterable joy.”--OTWAY.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Were my whole life to come one heap of troubles, The pleasure of this moment would suffice, And sweeten all my griefs with its remembrance.”--LEE.

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From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading “Hark! wasn’t that a carriage stopping at our door?” she said, looking up from her book and addressing her maid.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading THE MADAME’S QUEST IS ENDED.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Hark! wasn’t that a carriage stopping at our door?” she said, looking up from her book and addressing her maid.

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

From this reading “Were my whole life to come one heap of troubles, The pleasure of this moment would suffice, And sweeten all my griefs with its remembrance.”--LEE.

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

From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

listen; used mostly in the imperative

From this reading “Hark! wasn’t that a carriage stopping at our door?” she said, looking up from her book and addressing her maid.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading “Were my whole life to come one heap of troubles, The pleasure of this moment would suffice, And sweeten all my griefs with its remembrance.”--LEE.

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

From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

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

From this reading “I cannot speak; tears so obstruct my words And choke me with unutterable joy.”--OTWAY.

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

From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

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

From this reading THE MADAME’S QUEST IS ENDED.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading “Were my whole life to come one heap of troubles, The pleasure of this moment would suffice, And sweeten all my griefs with its remembrance.”--LEE.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading “I cannot speak; tears so obstruct my words And choke me with unutterable joy.”--OTWAY.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

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

From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading “Were my whole life to come one heap of troubles, The pleasure of this moment would suffice, And sweeten all my griefs with its remembrance.”--LEE.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “Were my whole life to come one heap of troubles, The pleasure of this moment would suffice, And sweeten all my griefs with its remembrance.”--LEE.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading “Hark! wasn’t that a carriage stopping at our door?” she said, looking up from her book and addressing her maid.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

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

From this reading THE MADAME’S QUEST IS ENDED.

a female domestic

From this reading “Hark! wasn’t that a carriage stopping at our door?” she said, looking up from her book and addressing her maid.

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

From this reading “I cannot speak; tears so obstruct my words And choke me with unutterable joy.”--OTWAY.

a particular point in time

From this reading “Were my whole life to come one heap of troubles, The pleasure of this moment would suffice, And sweeten all my griefs with its remembrance.”--LEE.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I cannot speak; tears so obstruct my words And choke me with unutterable joy.”--OTWAY.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

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

From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

From this reading “I cannot speak; tears so obstruct my words And choke me with unutterable joy.”--OTWAY.

-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Were my whole life to come one heap of troubles, The pleasure of this moment would suffice, And sweeten all my griefs with its remembrance.”--LEE.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Were my whole life to come one heap of troubles, The pleasure of this moment would suffice, And sweeten all my griefs with its remembrance.”--LEE.

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

From this reading “I cannot speak; tears so obstruct my words And choke me with unutterable joy.”--OTWAY.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Hark! wasn’t that a carriage stopping at our door?” she said, looking up from her book and addressing her maid.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

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

From this reading “Were my whole life to come one heap of troubles, The pleasure of this moment would suffice, And sweeten all my griefs with its remembrance.”--LEE.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading THE MADAME’S QUEST IS ENDED.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading “Were my whole life to come one heap of troubles, The pleasure of this moment would suffice, And sweeten all my griefs with its remembrance.”--LEE.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Hark! wasn’t that a carriage stopping at our door?” she said, looking up from her book and addressing her maid.

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

From this reading “Hark! wasn’t that a carriage stopping at our door?” she said, looking up from her book and addressing her maid.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “I cannot speak; tears so obstruct my words And choke me with unutterable joy.”--OTWAY.

express in speech

From this reading “I cannot speak; tears so obstruct my words And choke me with unutterable joy.”--OTWAY.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading “Hark! wasn’t that a carriage stopping at our door?” she said, looking up from her book and addressing her maid.

be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading “Were my whole life to come one heap of troubles, The pleasure of this moment would suffice, And sweeten all my griefs with its remembrance.”--LEE.

make sweeter in taste

From this reading “Were my whole life to come one heap of troubles, The pleasure of this moment would suffice, And sweeten all my griefs with its remembrance.”--LEE.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading “I cannot speak; tears so obstruct my words And choke me with unutterable joy.”--OTWAY.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

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

From this reading THE MADAME’S QUEST IS ENDED.

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

From this reading “Were my whole life to come one heap of troubles, The pleasure of this moment would suffice, And sweeten all my griefs with its remembrance.”--LEE.

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

From this reading “Were my whole life to come one heap of troubles, The pleasure of this moment would suffice, And sweeten all my griefs with its remembrance.”--LEE.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading “Were my whole life to come one heap of troubles, The pleasure of this moment would suffice, And sweeten all my griefs with its remembrance.”--LEE.

too sacred to be uttered

From this reading “I cannot speak; tears so obstruct my words And choke me with unutterable joy.”--OTWAY.

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

From this reading “Hark! wasn’t that a carriage stopping at our door?” she said, looking up from her book and addressing her maid.

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

From this reading Madame Le Conte had remained at home that day, had slept all the morning, and now, in the latter part of the afternoon, was occupying a lounging chair in her boudoir and amusing herself with a novel.

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

From this reading “Hark! wasn’t that a carriage stopping at our door?” she said, looking up from her book and addressing her maid.

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

From this reading “Were my whole life to come one heap of troubles, The pleasure of this moment would suffice, And sweeten all my griefs with its remembrance.”--LEE.

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

From this reading “Were my whole life to come one heap of troubles, The pleasure of this moment would suffice, And sweeten all my griefs with its remembrance.”--LEE.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I cannot speak; tears so obstruct my words And choke me with unutterable joy.”--OTWAY.

the words that are spoken

From this reading “I cannot speak; tears so obstruct my words And choke me with unutterable joy.”--OTWAY.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “Were my whole life to come one heap of troubles, The pleasure of this moment would suffice, And sweeten all my griefs with its remembrance.”--LEE.