Chapter X

matters of personal concern

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

later than; following

From this reading The news came to him one day, after his removal to his new rooms in the Place Saint-Exupère, at the very moment when he least expected it.

(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 Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading His joy at the event was greater than his progress in ataraxy should have allowed.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The night was bright with stars, and as he went along the uneven pavements, M. Bergeret studied the sky.

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

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

subject to appointment

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

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

From this reading The night was bright with stars, and as he went along the uneven pavements, M. Bergeret studied the sky.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

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From this reading His joy at the event was greater than his progress in ataraxy should have allowed.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

cheerful and bright

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

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From this reading The night was bright with stars, and as he went along the uneven pavements, M. Bergeret studied the sky.

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From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The night was bright with stars, and as he went along the uneven pavements, M. Bergeret studied the sky.

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From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The news came to him one day, after his removal to his new rooms in the Place Saint-Exupère, at the very moment when he least expected it.

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From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The news came to him one day, after his removal to his new rooms in the Place Saint-Exupère, at the very moment when he least expected it.

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

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading His joy at the event was greater than his progress in ataraxy should have allowed.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The news came to him one day, after his removal to his new rooms in the Place Saint-Exupère, at the very moment when he least expected it.

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From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

showing or representing to advantage

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

set up or found

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

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From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading His joy at the event was greater than his progress in ataraxy should have allowed.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His joy at the event was greater than his progress in ataraxy should have allowed.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

given as an honor without the normal duties

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

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

From this reading The news came to him one day, after his removal to his new rooms in the Place Saint-Exupère, at the very moment when he least expected it.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The news came to him one day, after his removal to his new rooms in the Place Saint-Exupère, at the very moment when he least expected it.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading His joy at the event was greater than his progress in ataraxy should have allowed.

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

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The news came to him one day, after his removal to his new rooms in the Place Saint-Exupère, at the very moment when he least expected it.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

a particular point in time

From this reading The news came to him one day, after his removal to his new rooms in the Place Saint-Exupère, at the very moment when he least expected it.

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

From this reading The news came to him one day, after his removal to his new rooms in the Place Saint-Exupère, at the very moment when he least expected it.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The news came to him one day, after his removal to his new rooms in the Place Saint-Exupère, at the very moment when he least expected it.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The night was bright with stars, and as he went along the uneven pavements, M. Bergeret studied the sky.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The news came to him one day, after his removal to his new rooms in the Place Saint-Exupère, at the very moment when he least expected it.

above and across; more than

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading The night was bright with stars, and as he went along the uneven pavements, M. Bergeret studied the sky.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The news came to him one day, after his removal to his new rooms in the Place Saint-Exupère, at the very moment when he least expected it.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading His joy at the event was greater than his progress in ataraxy should have allowed.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

the act of removing

From this reading The news came to him one day, after his removal to his new rooms in the Place Saint-Exupère, at the very moment when he least expected it.

leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading The news came to him one day, after his removal to his new rooms in the Place Saint-Exupère, at the very moment when he least expected it.

a mixture of fat and flour heated and used as a basis for sauces

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

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From this reading The news came to him one day, after his removal to his new rooms in the Place Saint-Exupère, at the very moment when he least expected it.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading His joy at the event was greater than his progress in ataraxy should have allowed.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The night was bright with stars, and as he went along the uneven pavements, M. Bergeret studied the sky.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The night was bright with stars, and as he went along the uneven pavements, M. Bergeret studied the sky.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading The night was bright with stars, and as he went along the uneven pavements, M. Bergeret studied the sky.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

carry out

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His joy at the event was greater than his progress in ataraxy should have allowed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

in or at that place or location

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture

From this reading The night was bright with stars, and as he went along the uneven pavements, M. Bergeret studied the sky.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

precisely as stated

From this reading The news came to him one day, after his removal to his new rooms in the Place Saint-Exupère, at the very moment when he least expected it.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The night was bright with stars, and as he went along the uneven pavements, M. Bergeret studied the sky.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

at the time that

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.

which person or people

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Vague and flattering hopes arose within him, and when M. Goubin, who had become his favourite pupil since the betrayal of M. Roux, came that same evening to take him for their usual stroll to the Café de la Comédie, he found him beaming all over with smiles.

the act of harassing someone

From this reading M. Bergeret’s affairs were worrying him; he was beginning to fear he might be asked to resign his position at the Faculté, when, to his surprise, he received the intimation that he had been appointed honorary professor there.