1835
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From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
48
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From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He is portrayed with a flowered vest, and a frock-coat with great lapels, finished by one of those collars which, by an easy play upon words, are called _les cols (l’école) des vieillards_.
(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 His face, full of genial originality, bore the characteristics of a man living between two literary epochs; but history little by little soon effaced all these tints and shades.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He is portrayed with a flowered vest, and a frock-coat with great lapels, finished by one of those collars which, by an easy play upon words, are called _les cols (l’école) des vieillards_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading If Nodier belonged by right of his first literary impressions to the classical school, his liberal spirit soon identified itself with that of the romanticists.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading His face, full of genial originality, bore the characteristics of a man living between two literary epochs; but history little by little soon effaced all these tints and shades.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
cause to be bored
From this reading His face, full of genial originality, bore the characteristics of a man living between two literary epochs; but history little by little soon effaced all these tints and shades.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He is portrayed with a flowered vest, and a frock-coat with great lapels, finished by one of those collars which, by an easy play upon words, are called _les cols (l’école) des vieillards_.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His face, full of genial originality, bore the characteristics of a man living between two literary epochs; but history little by little soon effaced all these tints and shades.
characterizesverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzəz/
third-person singular of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading If Nodier belonged by right of his first literary impressions to the classical school, his liberal spirit soon identified itself with that of the romanticists.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
collarsnounUS /ˈkɑːlərz/
plural of “collar” — a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading He is portrayed with a flowered vest, and a frock-coat with great lapels, finished by one of those collars which, by an easy play upon words, are called _les cols (l’école) des vieillards_.
cols
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From this reading He is portrayed with a flowered vest, and a frock-coat with great lapels, finished by one of those collars which, by an easy play upon words, are called _les cols (l’école) des vieillards_.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading He is portrayed with a flowered vest, and a frock-coat with great lapels, finished by one of those collars which, by an easy play upon words, are called _les cols (l’école) des vieillards_.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He is portrayed with a flowered vest, and a frock-coat with great lapels, finished by one of those collars which, by an easy play upon words, are called _les cols (l’école) des vieillards_.
effaced
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From this reading His face, full of genial originality, bore the characteristics of a man living between two literary epochs; but history little by little soon effaced all these tints and shades.
epochsnounUS /ˈepəks/
plural of “epoch” — a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading His face, full of genial originality, bore the characteristics of a man living between two literary epochs; but history little by little soon effaced all these tints and shades.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading He is portrayed with a flowered vest, and a frock-coat with great lapels, finished by one of those collars which, by an easy play upon words, are called _les cols (l’école) des vieillards_.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading If Nodier belonged by right of his first literary impressions to the classical school, his liberal spirit soon identified itself with that of the romanticists.
floweredadjectiveUS /ˈflaʊərd/
resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers
From this reading He is portrayed with a flowered vest, and a frock-coat with great lapels, finished by one of those collars which, by an easy play upon words, are called _les cols (l’école) des vieillards_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
frock-coat
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From this reading He is portrayed with a flowered vest, and a frock-coat with great lapels, finished by one of those collars which, by an easy play upon words, are called _les cols (l’école) des vieillards_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His face, full of genial originality, bore the characteristics of a man living between two literary epochs; but history little by little soon effaced all these tints and shades.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading His face, full of genial originality, bore the characteristics of a man living between two literary epochs; but history little by little soon effaced all these tints and shades.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He is portrayed with a flowered vest, and a frock-coat with great lapels, finished by one of those collars which, by an easy play upon words, are called _les cols (l’école) des vieillards_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is portrayed with a flowered vest, and a frock-coat with great lapels, finished by one of those collars which, by an easy play upon words, are called _les cols (l’école) des vieillards_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading His face, full of genial originality, bore the characteristics of a man living between two literary epochs; but history little by little soon effaced all these tints and shades.
ten 10s
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading If Nodier belonged by right of his first literary impressions to the classical school, his liberal spirit soon identified itself with that of the romanticists.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Nodier belonged by right of his first literary impressions to the classical school, his liberal spirit soon identified itself with that of the romanticists.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading If Nodier belonged by right of his first literary impressions to the classical school, his liberal spirit soon identified itself with that of the romanticists.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading If Nodier belonged by right of his first literary impressions to the classical school, his liberal spirit soon identified itself with that of the romanticists.
JapannounUS /dʒəˈpæn/
a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
l'école
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From this reading He is portrayed with a flowered vest, and a frock-coat with great lapels, finished by one of those collars which, by an easy play upon words, are called _les cols (l’école) des vieillards_.
lapelsnounUS /ləˈpelz/
plural of “lapel” — lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar
From this reading He is portrayed with a flowered vest, and a frock-coat with great lapels, finished by one of those collars which, by an easy play upon words, are called _les cols (l’école) des vieillards_.
lesnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading He is portrayed with a flowered vest, and a frock-coat with great lapels, finished by one of those collars which, by an easy play upon words, are called _les cols (l’école) des vieillards_.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading If Nodier belonged by right of his first literary impressions to the classical school, his liberal spirit soon identified itself with that of the romanticists.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading If Nodier belonged by right of his first literary impressions to the classical school, his liberal spirit soon identified itself with that of the romanticists.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His face, full of genial originality, bore the characteristics of a man living between two literary epochs; but history little by little soon effaced all these tints and shades.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading His face, full of genial originality, bore the characteristics of a man living between two literary epochs; but history little by little soon effaced all these tints and shades.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His face, full of genial originality, bore the characteristics of a man living between two literary epochs; but history little by little soon effaced all these tints and shades.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
not any; not one
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
Nodier
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From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
Nodier's
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From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
obliteratesverbUS /əˈblɪtəreɪts/
third-person singular of “obliterate” — mark for deletion, rub off, or erase
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
originalitynounUS /ərˌɪdʒəˈnælɪti/
the ability to think and act independently
From this reading His face, full of genial originality, bore the characteristics of a man living between two literary epochs; but history little by little soon effaced all these tints and shades.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
participate in games or sport
From this reading He is portrayed with a flowered vest, and a frock-coat with great lapels, finished by one of those collars which, by an easy play upon words, are called _les cols (l’école) des vieillards_.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
portrayedadjectiveUS /pɔːrˈtreɪd/
represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
From this reading He is portrayed with a flowered vest, and a frock-coat with great lapels, finished by one of those collars which, by an easy play upon words, are called _les cols (l’école) des vieillards_.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
Prudhommesque
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From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
precisely, exactly
From this reading If Nodier belonged by right of his first literary impressions to the classical school, his liberal spirit soon identified itself with that of the romanticists.
romanticists
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From this reading If Nodier belonged by right of his first literary impressions to the classical school, his liberal spirit soon identified itself with that of the romanticists.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
an educational institution
From this reading If Nodier belonged by right of his first literary impressions to the classical school, his liberal spirit soon identified itself with that of the romanticists.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading His face, full of genial originality, bore the characteristics of a man living between two literary epochs; but history little by little soon effaced all these tints and shades.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
in the near future
From this reading If Nodier belonged by right of his first literary impressions to the classical school, his liberal spirit soon identified itself with that of the romanticists.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading If Nodier belonged by right of his first literary impressions to the classical school, his liberal spirit soon identified itself with that of the romanticists.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Nodier belonged by right of his first literary impressions to the classical school, his liberal spirit soon identified itself with that of the romanticists.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading His face, full of genial originality, bore the characteristics of a man living between two literary epochs; but history little by little soon effaced all these tints and shades.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He is portrayed with a flowered vest, and a frock-coat with great lapels, finished by one of those collars which, by an easy play upon words, are called _les cols (l’école) des vieillards_.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading His face, full of genial originality, bore the characteristics of a man living between two literary epochs; but history little by little soon effaced all these tints and shades.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
having come into contact
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His face, full of genial originality, bore the characteristics of a man living between two literary epochs; but history little by little soon effaced all these tints and shades.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Nodier’s collar, which turned up slightly at the points in a Prudhommesque manner, touched the corners of his refined, kindly mouth; but it is difficult immediately to associate the remembrance of certain books with this 1835 face, for time obliterates everything.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He is portrayed with a flowered vest, and a frock-coat with great lapels, finished by one of those collars which, by an easy play upon words, are called _les cols (l’école) des vieillards_.
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading He is portrayed with a flowered vest, and a frock-coat with great lapels, finished by one of those collars which, by an easy play upon words, are called _les cols (l’école) des vieillards_.
vieillards
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From this reading He is portrayed with a flowered vest, and a frock-coat with great lapels, finished by one of those collars which, by an easy play upon words, are called _les cols (l’école) des vieillards_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He is portrayed with a flowered vest, and a frock-coat with great lapels, finished by one of those collars which, by an easy play upon words, are called _les cols (l’école) des vieillards_.
the words that are spoken
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading One hundred and fifty copies printed on Japan paper, of which this is No. 48 “Good, amiable Nodier,” are the words by which the world, apart from scholars, characterizes Charles Nodier.
