Chapter IV

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

From this reading Dubourg was delighted to be the treasurer of the party, and he inaugurated his functions by giving the postilion a gold piece for whistling in the forest.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Young men, as a general rule, are not in the habit of hoarding money, and Dubourg, who was devoted to cards and pleasure and good cheer, thinking only of the present, oblivious of the past, and never worrying about the future, had not the faintest idea of economy.

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From this reading "Ah! monsieur le baron, how lucky we were to have you with us!"

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

From this reading Dubourg was delighted to be the treasurer of the party, and he inaugurated his functions by giving the postilion a gold piece for whistling in the forest.

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

From this reading Young men, as a general rule, are not in the habit of hoarding money, and Dubourg, who was devoted to cards and pleasure and good cheer, thinking only of the present, oblivious of the past, and never worrying about the future, had not the faintest idea of economy.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading They arrived in due time at their destination.

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

From this reading VII DUBOURG CONTINUES TO PLAY THE GREAT MAN.--HIS METHOD OF MANAGING THE TREASURY Dubourg had never had in his possession so large a sum of money as that which Ménard had intrusted to him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They arrived in due time at their destination.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading "Ah! monsieur le baron, how lucky we were to have you with us!"

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

From this reading Dubourg was delighted to be the treasurer of the party, and he inaugurated his functions by giving the postilion a gold piece for whistling in the forest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Dubourg was delighted to be the treasurer of the party, and he inaugurated his functions by giving the postilion a gold piece for whistling in the forest.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Young men, as a general rule, are not in the habit of hoarding money, and Dubourg, who was devoted to cards and pleasure and good cheer, thinking only of the present, oblivious of the past, and never worrying about the future, had not the faintest idea of economy.

give encouragement to

From this reading Young men, as a general rule, are not in the habit of hoarding money, and Dubourg, who was devoted to cards and pleasure and good cheer, thinking only of the present, oblivious of the past, and never worrying about the future, had not the faintest idea of economy.

third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading VII DUBOURG CONTINUES TO PLAY THE GREAT MAN.--HIS METHOD OF MANAGING THE TREASURY Dubourg had never had in his possession so large a sum of money as that which Ménard had intrusted to him.

greatly pleased

From this reading Dubourg was delighted to be the treasurer of the party, and he inaugurated his functions by giving the postilion a gold piece for whistling in the forest.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading They arrived in due time at their destination.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Young men, as a general rule, are not in the habit of hoarding money, and Dubourg, who was devoted to cards and pleasure and good cheer, thinking only of the present, oblivious of the past, and never worrying about the future, had not the faintest idea of economy.

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From this reading Dubourg was delighted to be the treasurer of the party, and he inaugurated his functions by giving the postilion a gold piece for whistling in the forest.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading They arrived in due time at their destination.

the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading Young men, as a general rule, are not in the habit of hoarding money, and Dubourg, who was devoted to cards and pleasure and good cheer, thinking only of the present, oblivious of the past, and never worrying about the future, had not the faintest idea of economy.

superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading Young men, as a general rule, are not in the habit of hoarding money, and Dubourg, who was devoted to cards and pleasure and good cheer, thinking only of the present, oblivious of the past, and never worrying about the future, had not the faintest idea of economy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dubourg was delighted to be the treasurer of the party, and he inaugurated his functions by giving the postilion a gold piece for whistling in the forest.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Dubourg was delighted to be the treasurer of the party, and he inaugurated his functions by giving the postilion a gold piece for whistling in the forest.

plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading Dubourg was delighted to be the treasurer of the party, and he inaugurated his functions by giving the postilion a gold piece for whistling in the forest.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Young men, as a general rule, are not in the habit of hoarding money, and Dubourg, who was devoted to cards and pleasure and good cheer, thinking only of the present, oblivious of the past, and never worrying about the future, had not the faintest idea of economy.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Young men, as a general rule, are not in the habit of hoarding money, and Dubourg, who was devoted to cards and pleasure and good cheer, thinking only of the present, oblivious of the past, and never worrying about the future, had not the faintest idea of economy.

the act of giving

From this reading Dubourg was delighted to be the treasurer of the party, and he inaugurated his functions by giving the postilion a gold piece for whistling in the forest.

coins made of gold

From this reading Dubourg was delighted to be the treasurer of the party, and he inaugurated his functions by giving the postilion a gold piece for whistling in the forest.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Young men, as a general rule, are not in the habit of hoarding money, and Dubourg, who was devoted to cards and pleasure and good cheer, thinking only of the present, oblivious of the past, and never worrying about the future, had not the faintest idea of economy.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading VII DUBOURG CONTINUES TO PLAY THE GREAT MAN.--HIS METHOD OF MANAGING THE TREASURY Dubourg had never had in his possession so large a sum of money as that which Ménard had intrusted to him.

an established custom

From this reading Young men, as a general rule, are not in the habit of hoarding money, and Dubourg, who was devoted to cards and pleasure and good cheer, thinking only of the present, oblivious of the past, and never worrying about the future, had not the faintest idea of economy.

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

From this reading VII DUBOURG CONTINUES TO PLAY THE GREAT MAN.--HIS METHOD OF MANAGING THE TREASURY Dubourg had never had in his possession so large a sum of money as that which Ménard had intrusted to him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Ah! monsieur le baron, how lucky we were to have you with us!"

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

From this reading Dubourg was delighted to be the treasurer of the party, and he inaugurated his functions by giving the postilion a gold piece for whistling in the forest.

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

From this reading VII DUBOURG CONTINUES TO PLAY THE GREAT MAN.--HIS METHOD OF MANAGING THE TREASURY Dubourg had never had in his possession so large a sum of money as that which Ménard had intrusted to him.

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

From this reading Dubourg was delighted to be the treasurer of the party, and he inaugurated his functions by giving the postilion a gold piece for whistling in the forest.

large outdoor signboard

From this reading Young men, as a general rule, are not in the habit of hoarding money, and Dubourg, who was devoted to cards and pleasure and good cheer, thinking only of the present, oblivious of the past, and never worrying about the future, had not the faintest idea of economy.

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

From this reading "Ah! monsieur le baron, how lucky we were to have you with us!"

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

From this reading Young men, as a general rule, are not in the habit of hoarding money, and Dubourg, who was devoted to cards and pleasure and good cheer, thinking only of the present, oblivious of the past, and never worrying about the future, had not the faintest idea of economy.

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

From this reading They arrived in due time at their destination.

past form of “inaugurate” — commence officially

From this reading Dubourg was delighted to be the treasurer of the party, and he inaugurated his functions by giving the postilion a gold piece for whistling in the forest.

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

From this reading VII DUBOURG CONTINUES TO PLAY THE GREAT MAN.--HIS METHOD OF MANAGING THE TREASURY Dubourg had never had in his possession so large a sum of money as that which Ménard had intrusted to him.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading VII DUBOURG CONTINUES TO PLAY THE GREAT MAN.--HIS METHOD OF MANAGING THE TREASURY Dubourg had never had in his possession so large a sum of money as that which Ménard had intrusted to him.

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

From this reading "Ah! monsieur le baron, how lucky we were to have you with us!"

occurring by chance

From this reading "Ah! monsieur le baron, how lucky we were to have you with us!"

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

From this reading VII DUBOURG CONTINUES TO PLAY THE GREAT MAN.--HIS METHOD OF MANAGING THE TREASURY Dubourg had never had in his possession so large a sum of money as that which Ménard had intrusted to him.

-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading VII DUBOURG CONTINUES TO PLAY THE GREAT MAN.--HIS METHOD OF MANAGING THE TREASURY Dubourg had never had in his possession so large a sum of money as that which Ménard had intrusted to him.

the force of workers available

From this reading Young men, as a general rule, are not in the habit of hoarding money, and Dubourg, who was devoted to cards and pleasure and good cheer, thinking only of the present, oblivious of the past, and never worrying about the future, had not the faintest idea of economy.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading VII DUBOURG CONTINUES TO PLAY THE GREAT MAN.--HIS METHOD OF MANAGING THE TREASURY Dubourg had never had in his possession so large a sum of money as that which Ménard had intrusted to him.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading VII DUBOURG CONTINUES TO PLAY THE GREAT MAN.--HIS METHOD OF MANAGING THE TREASURY Dubourg had never had in his possession so large a sum of money as that which Ménard had intrusted to him.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading "Ah! monsieur le baron, how lucky we were to have you with us!"

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

From this reading VII DUBOURG CONTINUES TO PLAY THE GREAT MAN.--HIS METHOD OF MANAGING THE TREASURY Dubourg had never had in his possession so large a sum of money as that which Ménard had intrusted to him.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading VII DUBOURG CONTINUES TO PLAY THE GREAT MAN.--HIS METHOD OF MANAGING THE TREASURY Dubourg had never had in his possession so large a sum of money as that which Ménard had intrusted to him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Young men, as a general rule, are not in the habit of hoarding money, and Dubourg, who was devoted to cards and pleasure and good cheer, thinking only of the present, oblivious of the past, and never worrying about the future, had not the faintest idea of economy.

(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of

From this reading Young men, as a general rule, are not in the habit of hoarding money, and Dubourg, who was devoted to cards and pleasure and good cheer, thinking only of the present, oblivious of the past, and never worrying about the future, had not the faintest idea of economy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dubourg was delighted to be the treasurer of the party, and he inaugurated his functions by giving the postilion a gold piece for whistling in the forest.

and nothing more

From this reading Young men, as a general rule, are not in the habit of hoarding money, and Dubourg, who was devoted to cards and pleasure and good cheer, thinking only of the present, oblivious of the past, and never worrying about the future, had not the faintest idea of economy.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Dubourg was delighted to be the treasurer of the party, and he inaugurated his functions by giving the postilion a gold piece for whistling in the forest.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Young men, as a general rule, are not in the habit of hoarding money, and Dubourg, who was devoted to cards and pleasure and good cheer, thinking only of the present, oblivious of the past, and never worrying about the future, had not the faintest idea of economy.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Dubourg was delighted to be the treasurer of the party, and he inaugurated his functions by giving the postilion a gold piece for whistling in the forest.

participate in games or sport

From this reading VII DUBOURG CONTINUES TO PLAY THE GREAT MAN.--HIS METHOD OF MANAGING THE TREASURY Dubourg had never had in his possession so large a sum of money as that which Ménard had intrusted to him.

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

From this reading Young men, as a general rule, are not in the habit of hoarding money, and Dubourg, who was devoted to cards and pleasure and good cheer, thinking only of the present, oblivious of the past, and never worrying about the future, had not the faintest idea of economy.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading VII DUBOURG CONTINUES TO PLAY THE GREAT MAN.--HIS METHOD OF MANAGING THE TREASURY Dubourg had never had in his possession so large a sum of money as that which Ménard had intrusted to him.

someone who rides the near horse of a pair in order to guide the horses pulling a carriage (especially a carriage without a coachman)

From this reading Dubourg was delighted to be the treasurer of the party, and he inaugurated his functions by giving the postilion a gold piece for whistling in the forest.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Young men, as a general rule, are not in the habit of hoarding money, and Dubourg, who was devoted to cards and pleasure and good cheer, thinking only of the present, oblivious of the past, and never worrying about the future, had not the faintest idea of economy.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Young men, as a general rule, are not in the habit of hoarding money, and Dubourg, who was devoted to cards and pleasure and good cheer, thinking only of the present, oblivious of the past, and never worrying about the future, had not the faintest idea of economy.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading VII DUBOURG CONTINUES TO PLAY THE GREAT MAN.--HIS METHOD OF MANAGING THE TREASURY Dubourg had never had in his possession so large a sum of money as that which Ménard had intrusted to him.

a quantity of money

From this reading VII DUBOURG CONTINUES TO PLAY THE GREAT MAN.--HIS METHOD OF MANAGING THE TREASURY Dubourg had never had in his possession so large a sum of money as that which Ménard had intrusted to him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading VII DUBOURG CONTINUES TO PLAY THE GREAT MAN.--HIS METHOD OF MANAGING THE TREASURY Dubourg had never had in his possession so large a sum of money as that which Ménard had intrusted to him.

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

From this reading Dubourg was delighted to be the treasurer of the party, and he inaugurated his functions by giving the postilion a gold piece for whistling in the forest.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They arrived in due time at their destination.

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

From this reading They arrived in due time at their destination.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Young men, as a general rule, are not in the habit of hoarding money, and Dubourg, who was devoted to cards and pleasure and good cheer, thinking only of the present, oblivious of the past, and never worrying about the future, had not the faintest idea of economy.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They arrived in due time at their destination.

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

From this reading "Ah! monsieur le baron, how lucky we were to have you with us!"

an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds

From this reading Dubourg was delighted to be the treasurer of the party, and he inaugurated his functions by giving the postilion a gold piece for whistling in the forest.

the funds of a government or institution or individual

From this reading VII DUBOURG CONTINUES TO PLAY THE GREAT MAN.--HIS METHOD OF MANAGING THE TREASURY Dubourg had never had in his possession so large a sum of money as that which Ménard had intrusted to him.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Ah! monsieur le baron, how lucky we were to have you with us!"

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading VII DUBOURG CONTINUES TO PLAY THE GREAT MAN.--HIS METHOD OF MANAGING THE TREASURY Dubourg had never had in his possession so large a sum of money as that which Ménard had intrusted to him.

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

From this reading Dubourg was delighted to be the treasurer of the party, and he inaugurated his functions by giving the postilion a gold piece for whistling in the forest.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Ah! monsieur le baron, how lucky we were to have you with us!"

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

From this reading "Ah! monsieur le baron, how lucky we were to have you with us!"

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

From this reading VII DUBOURG CONTINUES TO PLAY THE GREAT MAN.--HIS METHOD OF MANAGING THE TREASURY Dubourg had never had in his possession so large a sum of money as that which Ménard had intrusted to him.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading Dubourg was delighted to be the treasurer of the party, and he inaugurated his functions by giving the postilion a gold piece for whistling in the forest.

which person or people

From this reading Young men, as a general rule, are not in the habit of hoarding money, and Dubourg, who was devoted to cards and pleasure and good cheer, thinking only of the present, oblivious of the past, and never worrying about the future, had not the faintest idea of economy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Ah! monsieur le baron, how lucky we were to have you with us!"

the act of harassing someone

From this reading Young men, as a general rule, are not in the habit of hoarding money, and Dubourg, who was devoted to cards and pleasure and good cheer, thinking only of the present, oblivious of the past, and never worrying about the future, had not the faintest idea of economy.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Ah! monsieur le baron, how lucky we were to have you with us!"

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

From this reading Young men, as a general rule, are not in the habit of hoarding money, and Dubourg, who was devoted to cards and pleasure and good cheer, thinking only of the present, oblivious of the past, and never worrying about the future, had not the faintest idea of economy.