Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Artois was a reserved man, but, like many reserved people, if once he showed himself as he really was, he could continue to be singularly frank.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

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

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

a former province of northern France near the English Channel (between Picardy and Flanders)

From this reading Artois was a reserved man, but, like many reserved people, if once he showed himself as he really was, he could continue to be singularly frank.

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

From this reading Artois was a reserved man, but, like many reserved people, if once he showed himself as he really was, he could continue to be singularly frank.

plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She became his confidante, often at a distance.

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

From this reading Artois was a reserved man, but, like many reserved people, if once he showed himself as he really was, he could continue to be singularly frank.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading She became his confidante, often at a distance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Artois was a reserved man, but, like many reserved people, if once he showed himself as he really was, he could continue to be singularly frank.

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

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

elegant and stylish

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

a female confidant

From this reading She became his confidante, often at a distance.

gotten under control

From this reading They were human documents, and contained much of his secret history.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Artois was a reserved man, but, like many reserved people, if once he showed himself as he really was, he could continue to be singularly frank.

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

From this reading Artois was a reserved man, but, like many reserved people, if once he showed himself as he really was, he could continue to be singularly frank.

regarded with aversion

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading She became his confidante, often at a distance.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading They were human documents, and contained much of his secret history.

at any time

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

to an extreme degree

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

plural of “failure” — an act that fails

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Artois was a reserved man, but, like many reserved people, if once he showed himself as he really was, he could continue to be singularly frank.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

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

From this reading Artois was a reserved man, but, like many reserved people, if once he showed himself as he really was, he could continue to be singularly frank.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

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From this reading He was singularly frank with Hermione.

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

From this reading Artois was a reserved man, but, like many reserved people, if once he showed himself as he really was, he could continue to be singularly frank.

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

From this reading She became his confidante, often at a distance.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading They were human documents, and contained much of his secret history.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading They were human documents, and contained much of his secret history.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Artois was a reserved man, but, like many reserved people, if once he showed himself as he really was, he could continue to be singularly frank.

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

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

the literary culture

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Artois was a reserved man, but, like many reserved people, if once he showed himself as he really was, he could continue to be singularly frank.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

someone who wastes time

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

held dear

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

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

From this reading Artois was a reserved man, but, like many reserved people, if once he showed himself as he really was, he could continue to be singularly frank.

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 Artois was a reserved man, but, like many reserved people, if once he showed himself as he really was, he could continue to be singularly frank.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They were human documents, and contained much of his secret history.

not any; not one

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They were human documents, and contained much of his secret history.

many times at short intervals

From this reading She became his confidante, often at a distance.

on one occasion

From this reading Artois was a reserved man, but, like many reserved people, if once he showed himself as he really was, he could continue to be singularly frank.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

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

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

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

From this reading Artois was a reserved man, but, like many reserved people, if once he showed himself as he really was, he could continue to be singularly frank.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

on the contrary

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Artois was a reserved man, but, like many reserved people, if once he showed himself as he really was, he could continue to be singularly frank.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading Artois was a reserved man, but, like many reserved people, if once he showed himself as he really was, he could continue to be singularly frank.

only a very short time before

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

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

From this reading They were human documents, and contained much of his secret history.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She became his confidante, often at a distance.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Artois was a reserved man, but, like many reserved people, if once he showed himself as he really was, he could continue to be singularly frank.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading Artois was a reserved man, but, like many reserved people, if once he showed himself as he really was, he could continue to be singularly frank.

plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

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

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were human documents, and contained much of his secret history.

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

From this reading Artois was a reserved man, but, like many reserved people, if once he showed himself as he really was, he could continue to be singularly frank.

plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

precisely as stated

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

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

From this reading Artois was a reserved man, but, like many reserved people, if once he showed himself as he really was, he could continue to be singularly frank.

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

From this reading They were human documents, and contained much of his secret history.

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

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was singularly frank with Hermione.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading He scarcely ever came to London, which he disliked exceedingly, but from Paris or from the many lands in which he wandered--he was no pavement lounger, although he loved Paris rather as a man may love a very chic cocotte--he wrote to Hermione long letters, into which he put his mind and heart, his aspirations, struggles, failures, triumphs.