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

From this reading He looked forward to a happy life with his daughter, who resembled him in certain turns of mind and speech, so that it flattered his vanity when people praised her.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

in addition

From this reading Since the departure of his wife he was also enjoying the sweets of solitude, while awaiting the arrival of his daughter Pauline, who was shortly expected from Arcachon with his sister, Mademoiselle Bergeret.

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

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret was not unhappy, for he rejoiced in that true independence which comes from within, and his soul was unfettered.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

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From this reading Since the departure of his wife he was also enjoying the sweets of solitude, while awaiting the arrival of his daughter Pauline, who was shortly expected from Arcachon with his sister, Mademoiselle Bergeret.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Since the departure of his wife he was also enjoying the sweets of solitude, while awaiting the arrival of his daughter Pauline, who was shortly expected from Arcachon with his sister, Mademoiselle Bergeret.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Since the departure of his wife he was also enjoying the sweets of solitude, while awaiting the arrival of his daughter Pauline, who was shortly expected from Arcachon with his sister, Mademoiselle Bergeret.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading For the time being, however, M. Bergeret was busy settling down in his new quarters.

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From this reading M. Bergeret was not unhappy, for he rejoiced in that true independence which comes from within, and his soul was unfettered.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading For the time being, however, M. Bergeret was busy settling down in his new quarters.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He looked forward to a happy life with his daughter, who resembled him in certain turns of mind and speech, so that it flattered his vanity when people praised her.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading M. Bergeret was not unhappy, for he rejoiced in that true independence which comes from within, and his soul was unfettered.

a female human offspring

From this reading Since the departure of his wife he was also enjoying the sweets of solitude, while awaiting the arrival of his daughter Pauline, who was shortly expected from Arcachon with his sister, Mademoiselle Bergeret.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

the act of departing

From this reading Since the departure of his wife he was also enjoying the sweets of solitude, while awaiting the arrival of his daughter Pauline, who was shortly expected from Arcachon with his sister, Mademoiselle Bergeret.

your usual mood

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading For the time being, however, M. Bergeret was busy settling down in his new quarters.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Since the departure of his wife he was also enjoying the sweets of solitude, while awaiting the arrival of his daughter Pauline, who was shortly expected from Arcachon with his sister, Mademoiselle Bergeret.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Since the departure of his wife he was also enjoying the sweets of solitude, while awaiting the arrival of his daughter Pauline, who was shortly expected from Arcachon with his sister, Mademoiselle Bergeret.

past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading He looked forward to a happy life with his daughter, who resembled him in certain turns of mind and speech, so that it flattered his vanity when people praised her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading M. Bergeret was not unhappy, for he rejoiced in that true independence which comes from within, and his soul was unfettered.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading He looked forward to a happy life with his daughter, who resembled him in certain turns of mind and speech, so that it flattered his vanity when people praised her.

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading M. Bergeret was not unhappy, for he rejoiced in that true independence which comes from within, and his soul was unfettered.

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

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

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

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading He looked forward to a happy life with his daughter, who resembled him in certain turns of mind and speech, so that it flattered his vanity when people praised her.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret was not unhappy, for he rejoiced in that true independence which comes from within, and his soul was unfettered.

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

From this reading He looked forward to a happy life with his daughter, who resembled him in certain turns of mind and speech, so that it flattered his vanity when people praised her.

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

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

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

From this reading He looked forward to a happy life with his daughter, who resembled him in certain turns of mind and speech, so that it flattered his vanity when people praised her.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret was not unhappy, for he rejoiced in that true independence which comes from within, and his soul was unfettered.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading For the time being, however, M. Bergeret was busy settling down in his new quarters.

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

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret was not unhappy, for he rejoiced in that true independence which comes from within, and his soul was unfettered.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading M. Bergeret was not unhappy, for he rejoiced in that true independence which comes from within, and his soul was unfettered.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He looked forward to a happy life with his daughter, who resembled him in certain turns of mind and speech, so that it flattered his vanity when people praised her.

friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He looked forward to a happy life with his daughter, who resembled him in certain turns of mind and speech, so that it flattered his vanity when people praised her.

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

From this reading He looked forward to a happy life with his daughter, who resembled him in certain turns of mind and speech, so that it flattered his vanity when people praised her.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret was not unhappy, for he rejoiced in that true independence which comes from within, and his soul was unfettered.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading Since the departure of his wife he was also enjoying the sweets of solitude, while awaiting the arrival of his daughter Pauline, who was shortly expected from Arcachon with his sister, Mademoiselle Bergeret.

a female domestic

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He looked forward to a happy life with his daughter, who resembled him in certain turns of mind and speech, so that it flattered his vanity when people praised her.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading For the time being, however, M. Bergeret was busy settling down in his new quarters.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading M. Bergeret was not unhappy, for he rejoiced in that true independence which comes from within, and his soul was unfettered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Since the departure of his wife he was also enjoying the sweets of solitude, while awaiting the arrival of his daughter Pauline, who was shortly expected from Arcachon with his sister, Mademoiselle Bergeret.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines

From this reading Since the departure of his wife he was also enjoying the sweets of solitude, while awaiting the arrival of his daughter Pauline, who was shortly expected from Arcachon with his sister, Mademoiselle Bergeret.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He looked forward to a happy life with his daughter, who resembled him in certain turns of mind and speech, so that it flattered his vanity when people praised her.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

past form of “praise” — express approval of

From this reading He looked forward to a happy life with his daughter, who resembled him in certain turns of mind and speech, so that it flattered his vanity when people praised her.

plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading For the time being, however, M. Bergeret was busy settling down in his new quarters.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading M. Bergeret was not unhappy, for he rejoiced in that true independence which comes from within, and his soul was unfettered.

past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading He looked forward to a happy life with his daughter, who resembled him in certain turns of mind and speech, so that it flattered his vanity when people praised her.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading For the time being, however, M. Bergeret was busy settling down in his new quarters.

for a short time

From this reading Since the departure of his wife he was also enjoying the sweets of solitude, while awaiting the arrival of his daughter Pauline, who was shortly expected from Arcachon with his sister, Mademoiselle Bergeret.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since the departure of his wife he was also enjoying the sweets of solitude, while awaiting the arrival of his daughter Pauline, who was shortly expected from Arcachon with his sister, Mademoiselle Bergeret.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Since the departure of his wife he was also enjoying the sweets of solitude, while awaiting the arrival of his daughter Pauline, who was shortly expected from Arcachon with his sister, Mademoiselle Bergeret.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He looked forward to a happy life with his daughter, who resembled him in certain turns of mind and speech, so that it flattered his vanity when people praised her.

a state of social isolation

From this reading Since the departure of his wife he was also enjoying the sweets of solitude, while awaiting the arrival of his daughter Pauline, who was shortly expected from Arcachon with his sister, Mademoiselle Bergeret.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret was not unhappy, for he rejoiced in that true independence which comes from within, and his soul was unfettered.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading He looked forward to a happy life with his daughter, who resembled him in certain turns of mind and speech, so that it flattered his vanity when people praised her.

plural of “sweet” — English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)

From this reading Since the departure of his wife he was also enjoying the sweets of solitude, while awaiting the arrival of his daughter Pauline, who was shortly expected from Arcachon with his sister, Mademoiselle Bergeret.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading M. Bergeret was not unhappy, for he rejoiced in that true independence which comes from within, and his soul was unfettered.

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

From this reading Since the departure of his wife he was also enjoying the sweets of solitude, while awaiting the arrival of his daughter Pauline, who was shortly expected from Arcachon with his sister, Mademoiselle Bergeret.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For the time being, however, M. Bergeret was busy settling down in his new quarters.

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

From this reading He looked forward to a happy life with his daughter, who resembled him in certain turns of mind and speech, so that it flattered his vanity when people praised her.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading M. Bergeret was not unhappy, for he rejoiced in that true independence which comes from within, and his soul was unfettered.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading He looked forward to a happy life with his daughter, who resembled him in certain turns of mind and speech, so that it flattered his vanity when people praised her.

not bound by shackles and chains

From this reading M. Bergeret was not unhappy, for he rejoiced in that true independence which comes from within, and his soul was unfettered.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading M. Bergeret was not unhappy, for he rejoiced in that true independence which comes from within, and his soul was unfettered.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading He looked forward to a happy life with his daughter, who resembled him in certain turns of mind and speech, so that it flattered his vanity when people praised her.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret was not unhappy, for he rejoiced in that true independence which comes from within, and his soul was unfettered.

at the time that

From this reading He looked forward to a happy life with his daughter, who resembled him in certain turns of mind and speech, so that it flattered his vanity when people praised her.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret was not unhappy, for he rejoiced in that true independence which comes from within, and his soul was unfettered.

during the time that

From this reading Since the departure of his wife he was also enjoying the sweets of solitude, while awaiting the arrival of his daughter Pauline, who was shortly expected from Arcachon with his sister, Mademoiselle Bergeret.

which person or people

From this reading Since the departure of his wife he was also enjoying the sweets of solitude, while awaiting the arrival of his daughter Pauline, who was shortly expected from Arcachon with his sister, Mademoiselle Bergeret.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Since the departure of his wife he was also enjoying the sweets of solitude, while awaiting the arrival of his daughter Pauline, who was shortly expected from Arcachon with his sister, Mademoiselle Bergeret.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Since the departure of his wife he was also enjoying the sweets of solitude, while awaiting the arrival of his daughter Pauline, who was shortly expected from Arcachon with his sister, Mademoiselle Bergeret.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading M. Bergeret was not unhappy, for he rejoiced in that true independence which comes from within, and his soul was unfettered.

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From this reading He was pleased at the idea of seeing his sister Zoe, an old maid, who, having never had any pretensions to good looks, had not lost her natural frankness of disposition, to which was added a secret delight in making herself unpleasant, but who lacked neither wit nor kindliness.