Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He therefore looked about for a successor to Gaubertin; but it is very certain that his search was not as eager as that of Gaubertin himself, who was seeking for the right person to put in his way.

any specific behavior

From this reading Of all confidential positions there is none that requires more trained knowledge of its kind, or more activity, than that of land-steward to a great estate.

relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

From this reading At that point agricultural productions for the markets of Paris, which warrant rentals on long leases (collected often by other tenants who are rich themselves), cease to be cultivated.

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From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

(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 Of all confidential positions there is none that requires more trained knowledge of its kind, or more activity, than that of land-steward to a great estate.

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

From this reading The difficulty of finding the right man is only fully known to those wealthy landlords whose property lies beyond a certain circle around Paris, beginning at a distance of about one hundred and fifty miles.

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

From this reading At that point agricultural productions for the markets of Paris, which warrant rentals on long leases (collected often by other tenants who are rich themselves), cease to be cultivated.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The difficulty of finding the right man is only fully known to those wealthy landlords whose property lies beyond a certain circle around Paris, beginning at a distance of about one hundred and fifty miles.

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

From this reading He therefore looked about for a successor to Gaubertin; but it is very certain that his search was not as eager as that of Gaubertin himself, who was seeking for the right person to put in his way.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The difficulty of finding the right man is only fully known to those wealthy landlords whose property lies beyond a certain circle around Paris, beginning at a distance of about one hundred and fifty miles.

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

From this reading At that point agricultural productions for the markets of Paris, which warrant rentals on long leases (collected often by other tenants who are rich themselves), cease to be cultivated.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The difficulty of finding the right man is only fully known to those wealthy landlords whose property lies beyond a certain circle around Paris, beginning at a distance of about one hundred and fifty miles.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The difficulty of finding the right man is only fully known to those wealthy landlords whose property lies beyond a certain circle around Paris, beginning at a distance of about one hundred and fifty miles.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He therefore looked about for a successor to Gaubertin; but it is very certain that his search was not as eager as that of Gaubertin himself, who was seeking for the right person to put in his way.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At that point agricultural productions for the markets of Paris, which warrant rentals on long leases (collected often by other tenants who are rich themselves), cease to be cultivated.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading At that point agricultural productions for the markets of Paris, which warrant rentals on long leases (collected often by other tenants who are rich themselves), cease to be cultivated.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He therefore looked about for a successor to Gaubertin; but it is very certain that his search was not as eager as that of Gaubertin himself, who was seeking for the right person to put in his way.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading The difficulty of finding the right man is only fully known to those wealthy landlords whose property lies beyond a certain circle around Paris, beginning at a distance of about one hundred and fifty miles.

brought together in one place

From this reading At that point agricultural productions for the markets of Paris, which warrant rentals on long leases (collected often by other tenants who are rich themselves), cease to be cultivated.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading Of all confidential positions there is none that requires more trained knowledge of its kind, or more activity, than that of land-steward to a great estate.

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

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading At that point agricultural productions for the markets of Paris, which warrant rentals on long leases (collected often by other tenants who are rich themselves), cease to be cultivated.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The difficulty of finding the right man is only fully known to those wealthy landlords whose property lies beyond a certain circle around Paris, beginning at a distance of about one hundred and fifty miles.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The difficulty of finding the right man is only fully known to those wealthy landlords whose property lies beyond a certain circle around Paris, beginning at a distance of about one hundred and fifty miles.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading He therefore looked about for a successor to Gaubertin; but it is very certain that his search was not as eager as that of Gaubertin himself, who was seeking for the right person to put in his way.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading The difficulty of finding the right man is only fully known to those wealthy landlords whose property lies beyond a certain circle around Paris, beginning at a distance of about one hundred and fifty miles.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The difficulty of finding the right man is only fully known to those wealthy landlords whose property lies beyond a certain circle around Paris, beginning at a distance of about one hundred and fifty miles.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading The difficulty of finding the right man is only fully known to those wealthy landlords whose property lies beyond a certain circle around Paris, beginning at a distance of about one hundred and fifty miles.

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From this reading He therefore looked about for a successor to Gaubertin; but it is very certain that his search was not as eager as that of Gaubertin himself, who was seeking for the right person to put in his way.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

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

From this reading Of all confidential positions there is none that requires more trained knowledge of its kind, or more activity, than that of land-steward to a great estate.

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

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

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

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He therefore looked about for a successor to Gaubertin; but it is very certain that his search was not as eager as that of Gaubertin himself, who was seeking for the right person to put in his way.

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

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

ten 10s

From this reading The difficulty of finding the right man is only fully known to those wealthy landlords whose property lies beyond a certain circle around Paris, beginning at a distance of about one hundred and fifty miles.

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

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

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

From this reading He therefore looked about for a successor to Gaubertin; but it is very certain that his search was not as eager as that of Gaubertin himself, who was seeking for the right person to put in his way.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He therefore looked about for a successor to Gaubertin; but it is very certain that his search was not as eager as that of Gaubertin himself, who was seeking for the right person to put in his way.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Of all confidential positions there is none that requires more trained knowledge of its kind, or more activity, than that of land-steward to a great estate.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Of all confidential positions there is none that requires more trained knowledge of its kind, or more activity, than that of land-steward to a great estate.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Of all confidential positions there is none that requires more trained knowledge of its kind, or more activity, than that of land-steward to a great estate.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The difficulty of finding the right man is only fully known to those wealthy landlords whose property lies beyond a certain circle around Paris, beginning at a distance of about one hundred and fifty miles.

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From this reading Of all confidential positions there is none that requires more trained knowledge of its kind, or more activity, than that of land-steward to a great estate.

plural of “landlord” — a landowner who leases to others

From this reading The difficulty of finding the right man is only fully known to those wealthy landlords whose property lies beyond a certain circle around Paris, beginning at a distance of about one hundred and fifty miles.

plural of “lease” — property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading At that point agricultural productions for the markets of Paris, which warrant rentals on long leases (collected often by other tenants who are rich themselves), cease to be cultivated.

plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading The difficulty of finding the right man is only fully known to those wealthy landlords whose property lies beyond a certain circle around Paris, beginning at a distance of about one hundred and fifty miles.

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 At that point agricultural productions for the markets of Paris, which warrant rentals on long leases (collected often by other tenants who are rich themselves), cease to be cultivated.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He therefore looked about for a successor to Gaubertin; but it is very certain that his search was not as eager as that of Gaubertin himself, who was seeking for the right person to put in his way.

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

From this reading The difficulty of finding the right man is only fully known to those wealthy landlords whose property lies beyond a certain circle around Paris, beginning at a distance of about one hundred and fifty miles.

plural of “market” — the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading At that point agricultural productions for the markets of Paris, which warrant rentals on long leases (collected often by other tenants who are rich themselves), cease to be cultivated.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The difficulty of finding the right man is only fully known to those wealthy landlords whose property lies beyond a certain circle around Paris, beginning at a distance of about one hundred and fifty miles.

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

From this reading Of all confidential positions there is none that requires more trained knowledge of its kind, or more activity, than that of land-steward to a great estate.

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From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

not any; not one

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

not one, and not any

From this reading Of all confidential positions there is none that requires more trained knowledge of its kind, or more activity, than that of land-steward to a great estate.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

many times at short intervals

From this reading At that point agricultural productions for the markets of Paris, which warrant rentals on long leases (collected often by other tenants who are rich themselves), cease to be cultivated.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At that point agricultural productions for the markets of Paris, which warrant rentals on long leases (collected often by other tenants who are rich themselves), cease to be cultivated.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The difficulty of finding the right man is only fully known to those wealthy landlords whose property lies beyond a certain circle around Paris, beginning at a distance of about one hundred and fifty miles.

and nothing more

From this reading The difficulty of finding the right man is only fully known to those wealthy landlords whose property lies beyond a certain circle around Paris, beginning at a distance of about one hundred and fifty miles.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Of all confidential positions there is none that requires more trained knowledge of its kind, or more activity, than that of land-steward to a great estate.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading At that point agricultural productions for the markets of Paris, which warrant rentals on long leases (collected often by other tenants who are rich themselves), cease to be cultivated.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

a human being

From this reading He therefore looked about for a successor to Gaubertin; but it is very certain that his search was not as eager as that of Gaubertin himself, who was seeking for the right person to put in his way.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading At that point agricultural productions for the markets of Paris, which warrant rentals on long leases (collected often by other tenants who are rich themselves), cease to be cultivated.

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Of all confidential positions there is none that requires more trained knowledge of its kind, or more activity, than that of land-steward to a great estate.

plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something

From this reading At that point agricultural productions for the markets of Paris, which warrant rentals on long leases (collected often by other tenants who are rich themselves), cease to be cultivated.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading The difficulty of finding the right man is only fully known to those wealthy landlords whose property lies beyond a certain circle around Paris, beginning at a distance of about one hundred and fifty miles.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He therefore looked about for a successor to Gaubertin; but it is very certain that his search was not as eager as that of Gaubertin himself, who was seeking for the right person to put in his way.

-ing form of “renounce” — give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

plural of “rental” — property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading At that point agricultural productions for the markets of Paris, which warrant rentals on long leases (collected often by other tenants who are rich themselves), cease to be cultivated.

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading Of all confidential positions there is none that requires more trained knowledge of its kind, or more activity, than that of land-steward to a great estate.

possessing material wealth

From this reading At that point agricultural productions for the markets of Paris, which warrant rentals on long leases (collected often by other tenants who are rich themselves), cease to be cultivated.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He therefore looked about for a successor to Gaubertin; but it is very certain that his search was not as eager as that of Gaubertin himself, who was seeking for the right person to put in his way.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading He therefore looked about for a successor to Gaubertin; but it is very certain that his search was not as eager as that of Gaubertin himself, who was seeking for the right person to put in his way.

the act of searching for something

From this reading He therefore looked about for a successor to Gaubertin; but it is very certain that his search was not as eager as that of Gaubertin himself, who was seeking for the right person to put in his way.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

a person who follows next in order

From this reading He therefore looked about for a successor to Gaubertin; but it is very certain that his search was not as eager as that of Gaubertin himself, who was seeking for the right person to put in his way.

plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading At that point agricultural productions for the markets of Paris, which warrant rentals on long leases (collected often by other tenants who are rich themselves), cease to be cultivated.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Of all confidential positions there is none that requires more trained knowledge of its kind, or more activity, than that of land-steward to a great estate.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He therefore looked about for a successor to Gaubertin; but it is very certain that his search was not as eager as that of Gaubertin himself, who was seeking for the right person to put in his way.

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

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading At that point agricultural productions for the markets of Paris, which warrant rentals on long leases (collected often by other tenants who are rich themselves), cease to be cultivated.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of all confidential positions there is none that requires more trained knowledge of its kind, or more activity, than that of land-steward to a great estate.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He therefore looked about for a successor to Gaubertin; but it is very certain that his search was not as eager as that of Gaubertin himself, who was seeking for the right person to put in his way.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The difficulty of finding the right man is only fully known to those wealthy landlords whose property lies beyond a certain circle around Paris, beginning at a distance of about one hundred and fifty miles.

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

From this reading He therefore looked about for a successor to Gaubertin; but it is very certain that his search was not as eager as that of Gaubertin himself, who was seeking for the right person to put in his way.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading Of all confidential positions there is none that requires more trained knowledge of its kind, or more activity, than that of land-steward to a great estate.

precisely as stated

From this reading He therefore looked about for a successor to Gaubertin; but it is very certain that his search was not as eager as that of Gaubertin himself, who was seeking for the right person to put in his way.

a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

From this reading At that point agricultural productions for the markets of Paris, which warrant rentals on long leases (collected often by other tenants who are rich themselves), cease to be cultivated.

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

From this reading He therefore looked about for a successor to Gaubertin; but it is very certain that his search was not as eager as that of Gaubertin himself, who was seeking for the right person to put in his way.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He therefore looked about for a successor to Gaubertin; but it is very certain that his search was not as eager as that of Gaubertin himself, who was seeking for the right person to put in his way.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading The difficulty of finding the right man is only fully known to those wealthy landlords whose property lies beyond a certain circle around Paris, beginning at a distance of about one hundred and fifty miles.

in or at the place that

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

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

From this reading At that point agricultural productions for the markets of Paris, which warrant rentals on long leases (collected often by other tenants who are rich themselves), cease to be cultivated.

which person or people

From this reading He therefore looked about for a successor to Gaubertin; but it is very certain that his search was not as eager as that of Gaubertin himself, who was seeking for the right person to put in his way.

belonging to which person

From this reading The difficulty of finding the right man is only fully known to those wealthy landlords whose property lies beyond a certain circle around Paris, beginning at a distance of about one hundred and fifty miles.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The estate of Les Aigues could not do without a steward; for the general had no intention of renouncing his winter pleasures in Paris, where he owned a fine house in the rue Neuve-des-Mathurines.