Chapter XI

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

From this reading TABARIN The ill-success of his serenade had not daunted the young Urbain; when one is really very much in love one does not lose courage for a trifle.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

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

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

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

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

United States composer (1910-1981)

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

possessive form of “barber” — United States composer (1910-1981)

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

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

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

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From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

terminate

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

a period of 100 years

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

carefully weighed

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading TABARIN The ill-success of his serenade had not daunted the young Urbain; when one is really very much in love one does not lose courage for a trifle.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

-ing form of “curse” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

caused to show discomposure

From this reading TABARIN The ill-success of his serenade had not daunted the young Urbain; when one is really very much in love one does not lose courage for a trifle.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

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

From this reading TABARIN The ill-success of his serenade had not daunted the young Urbain; when one is really very much in love one does not lose courage for a trifle.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

to an extreme degree

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TABARIN The ill-success of his serenade had not daunted the young Urbain; when one is really very much in love one does not lose courage for a trifle.

a young female

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

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

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

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

From this reading TABARIN The ill-success of his serenade had not daunted the young Urbain; when one is really very much in love one does not lose courage for a trifle.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

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

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

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

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

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

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

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

From this reading TABARIN The ill-success of his serenade had not daunted the young Urbain; when one is really very much in love one does not lose courage for a trifle.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

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From this reading TABARIN The ill-success of his serenade had not daunted the young Urbain; when one is really very much in love one does not lose courage for a trifle.

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

From this reading TABARIN The ill-success of his serenade had not daunted the young Urbain; when one is really very much in love one does not lose courage for a trifle.

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

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

From this reading TABARIN The ill-success of his serenade had not daunted the young Urbain; when one is really very much in love one does not lose courage for a trifle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

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

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading TABARIN The ill-success of his serenade had not daunted the young Urbain; when one is really very much in love one does not lose courage for a trifle.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading TABARIN The ill-success of his serenade had not daunted the young Urbain; when one is really very much in love one does not lose courage for a trifle.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

engage in

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

and nothing more

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading TABARIN The ill-success of his serenade had not daunted the young Urbain; when one is really very much in love one does not lose courage for a trifle.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

in an essential manner

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading TABARIN The ill-success of his serenade had not daunted the young Urbain; when one is really very much in love one does not lose courage for a trifle.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TABARIN The ill-success of his serenade had not daunted the young Urbain; when one is really very much in love one does not lose courage for a trifle.

the action of attacking an enemy

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading TABARIN The ill-success of his serenade had not daunted the young Urbain; when one is really very much in love one does not lose courage for a trifle.

and nothing more

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

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From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

admitting of being pardoned

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

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

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

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From this reading THE PONT-NEUF.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading TABARIN The ill-success of his serenade had not daunted the young Urbain; when one is really very much in love one does not lose courage for a trifle.

third-person singular of “reflect” — manifest or bring back

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form

From this reading TABARIN The ill-success of his serenade had not daunted the young Urbain; when one is really very much in love one does not lose courage for a trifle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

third-person singular of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

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From this reading TABARIN The ill-success of his serenade had not daunted the young Urbain; when one is really very much in love one does not lose courage for a trifle.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

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

From this reading THE PONT-NEUF.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

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

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

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From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading TABARIN The ill-success of his serenade had not daunted the young Urbain; when one is really very much in love one does not lose courage for a trifle.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

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From this reading TABARIN The ill-success of his serenade had not daunted the young Urbain; when one is really very much in love one does not lose courage for a trifle.

precisely as stated

From this reading TABARIN The ill-success of his serenade had not daunted the young Urbain; when one is really very much in love one does not lose courage for a trifle.

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

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading Our lover returned to his dwelling cursing the jealous barber, for he did not doubt that jealousy was at the root of Touquet's exceedingly watchful care of the young girl; and though he was but little dismayed at the barber's threats, Urbain swore, notwithstanding them, to become known to Blanche, and to do everything in his power to make her love him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

at the time that

From this reading TABARIN The ill-success of his serenade had not daunted the young Urbain; when one is really very much in love one does not lose courage for a trifle.

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

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

which person or people

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The act of swearing is in itself extremely easy of accomplishment--what oaths have been taken and broken within a half century only; but we are now speaking merely of the oaths of love, which are lighter, necessarily, than some others, and to break them is considered a pardonable offence.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Urbain, who had sworn that he would see Blanche, was, however, greatly troubled to invent a way of doing so; but in love one always swears first and reflects afterwards, and in business it must be confessed there are a good many people who follow the very same course.

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

From this reading TABARIN The ill-success of his serenade had not daunted the young Urbain; when one is really very much in love one does not lose courage for a trifle.