Chapter XVII

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From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

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

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

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

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

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

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

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

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

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

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

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

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading And yet, in talking to her much more frankly than he had yet done, or she to him, he could not help speculating as to where that passionate soul which he guessed to be yoked with so much understanding and will might one day lead her.

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

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

transfer power to someone

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

the act of departing

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading And yet, in talking to her much more frankly than he had yet done, or she to him, he could not help speculating as to where that passionate soul which he guessed to be yoked with so much understanding and will might one day lead her.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading And yet, in talking to her much more frankly than he had yet done, or she to him, he could not help speculating as to where that passionate soul which he guessed to be yoked with so much understanding and will might one day lead her.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading And he very quickly saw that she was the right person for the post--a remarkable woman, full of intelligence and resource.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

the act of giving

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading And yet, in talking to her much more frankly than he had yet done, or she to him, he could not help speculating as to where that passionate soul which he guessed to be yoked with so much understanding and will might one day lead her.

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

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

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From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

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

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

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

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading And yet, in talking to her much more frankly than he had yet done, or she to him, he could not help speculating as to where that passionate soul which he guessed to be yoked with so much understanding and will might one day lead her.

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

From this reading And yet, in talking to her much more frankly than he had yet done, or she to him, he could not help speculating as to where that passionate soul which he guessed to be yoked with so much understanding and will might one day lead her.

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

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

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

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

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

From this reading M. de Kérouan had been lucky in his 'agent.'

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading And he very quickly saw that she was the right person for the post--a remarkable woman, full of intelligence and resource.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

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From this reading M. de Kérouan had been lucky in his 'agent.'

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

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading And yet, in talking to her much more frankly than he had yet done, or she to him, he could not help speculating as to where that passionate soul which he guessed to be yoked with so much understanding and will might one day lead her.

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

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

occurring by chance

From this reading M. de Kérouan had been lucky in his 'agent.'

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

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From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

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

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And yet, in talking to her much more frankly than he had yet done, or she to him, he could not help speculating as to where that passionate soul which he guessed to be yoked with so much understanding and will might one day lead her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And yet, in talking to her much more frankly than he had yet done, or she to him, he could not help speculating as to where that passionate soul which he guessed to be yoked with so much understanding and will might one day lead her.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading And yet, in talking to her much more frankly than he had yet done, or she to him, he could not help speculating as to where that passionate soul which he guessed to be yoked with so much understanding and will might one day lead her.

a human being

From this reading And he very quickly saw that she was the right person for the post--a remarkable woman, full of intelligence and resource.

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From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading And he very quickly saw that she was the right person for the post--a remarkable woman, full of intelligence and resource.

with speed

From this reading And he very quickly saw that she was the right person for the post--a remarkable woman, full of intelligence and resource.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

unusual or striking

From this reading And he very quickly saw that she was the right person for the post--a remarkable woman, full of intelligence and resource.

express the need or desire for

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading And he very quickly saw that she was the right person for the post--a remarkable woman, full of intelligence and resource.

precisely, exactly

From this reading And he very quickly saw that she was the right person for the post--a remarkable woman, full of intelligence and resource.

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From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

cut with a saw

From this reading And he very quickly saw that she was the right person for the post--a remarkable woman, full of intelligence and resource.

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

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading And yet, in talking to her much more frankly than he had yet done, or she to him, he could not help speculating as to where that passionate soul which he guessed to be yoked with so much understanding and will might one day lead her.

-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

From this reading And yet, in talking to her much more frankly than he had yet done, or she to him, he could not help speculating as to where that passionate soul which he guessed to be yoked with so much understanding and will might one day lead her.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

carry out

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading And yet, in talking to her much more frankly than he had yet done, or she to him, he could not help speculating as to where that passionate soul which he guessed to be yoked with so much understanding and will might one day lead her.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading And yet, in talking to her much more frankly than he had yet done, or she to him, he could not help speculating as to where that passionate soul which he guessed to be yoked with so much understanding and will might one day lead her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

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

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

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

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading And yet, in talking to her much more frankly than he had yet done, or she to him, he could not help speculating as to where that passionate soul which he guessed to be yoked with so much understanding and will might one day lead her.

precisely as stated

From this reading And he very quickly saw that she was the right person for the post--a remarkable woman, full of intelligence and resource.

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

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

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

From this reading STRANGE CONDUCT OF THE AGENT (1) Half an hour later M. de la Vireville's half-perfunctory, half-condemnatory regret at Mme. Rozel's approaching departure was a much more genuine and a deeper feeling.

in or at the place that

From this reading And yet, in talking to her much more frankly than he had yet done, or she to him, he could not help speculating as to where that passionate soul which he guessed to be yoked with so much understanding and will might one day lead her.

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

From this reading And yet, in talking to her much more frankly than he had yet done, or she to him, he could not help speculating as to where that passionate soul which he guessed to be yoked with so much understanding and will might one day lead her.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading And yet, in talking to her much more frankly than he had yet done, or she to him, he could not help speculating as to where that passionate soul which he guessed to be yoked with so much understanding and will might one day lead her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At his request she had been giving him particulars about the arrangements of the correspondence at Porhoët, so that he or his delegate could take steps for it to be carried on with as little interruption as might be.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading And he very quickly saw that she was the right person for the post--a remarkable woman, full of intelligence and resource.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet, in talking to her much more frankly than he had yet done, or she to him, he could not help speculating as to where that passionate soul which he guessed to be yoked with so much understanding and will might one day lead her.

past form of “yoke” — become joined or linked together

From this reading And yet, in talking to her much more frankly than he had yet done, or she to him, he could not help speculating as to where that passionate soul which he guessed to be yoked with so much understanding and will might one day lead her.