1783
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From this reading This table of contents has been added for the convenience of the reader _MARIE HENRI BEYLE, who called himself STENDHAL, was born at Grenoble on the 23d of January, 1783.
1799
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From this reading He escaped from it in 1799, and spent a short time in the War Office in Paris.
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From this reading This table of contents has been added for the convenience of the reader _MARIE HENRI BEYLE, who called himself STENDHAL, was born at Grenoble on the 23d of January, 1783.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His father, Joseph Chérubin Beyle, was a lawyer and a member of the parliament of Dauphiné.
abominableadjectiveUS /əˈbɑːmənəbəl/
unequivocally detestable
From this reading His childhood and boyhood, excited by echoes of the Revolution, but repressed in the bosom of a royalist and conservative family, were turbulent and distressing; in later years Grenoble was to him “like the recollection of an abominable indigestion.”
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading This table of contents has been added for the convenience of the reader _MARIE HENRI BEYLE, who called himself STENDHAL, was born at Grenoble on the 23d of January, 1783.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His childhood and boyhood, excited by echoes of the Revolution, but repressed in the bosom of a royalist and conservative family, were turbulent and distressing; in later years Grenoble was to him “like the recollection of an abominable indigestion.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His father, Joseph Chérubin Beyle, was a lawyer and a member of the parliament of Dauphiné.
APPLETONnounUS /ˈæpəltən/
English physicist remembered for his studies of the ionosphere (1892-1966)
From this reading Translated from the French of STENDHAL (Henri Beyle) NEW YORK D. APPLETON & CO.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This table of contents has been added for the convenience of the reader _MARIE HENRI BEYLE, who called himself STENDHAL, was born at Grenoble on the 23d of January, 1783.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This table of contents has been added for the convenience of the reader _MARIE HENRI BEYLE, who called himself STENDHAL, was born at Grenoble on the 23d of January, 1783.
Beyle
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From this reading Translated from the French of STENDHAL (Henri Beyle) NEW YORK D. APPLETON & CO.
brought into existence
From this reading This table of contents has been added for the convenience of the reader _MARIE HENRI BEYLE, who called himself STENDHAL, was born at Grenoble on the 23d of January, 1783.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading His childhood and boyhood, excited by echoes of the Revolution, but repressed in the bosom of a royalist and conservative family, were turbulent and distressing; in later years Grenoble was to him “like the recollection of an abominable indigestion.”
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading His childhood and boyhood, excited by echoes of the Revolution, but repressed in the bosom of a royalist and conservative family, were turbulent and distressing; in later years Grenoble was to him “like the recollection of an abominable indigestion.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His childhood and boyhood, excited by echoes of the Revolution, but repressed in the bosom of a royalist and conservative family, were turbulent and distressing; in later years Grenoble was to him “like the recollection of an abominable indigestion.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His childhood and boyhood, excited by echoes of the Revolution, but repressed in the bosom of a royalist and conservative family, were turbulent and distressing; in later years Grenoble was to him “like the recollection of an abominable indigestion.”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This table of contents has been added for the convenience of the reader _MARIE HENRI BEYLE, who called himself STENDHAL, was born at Grenoble on the 23d of January, 1783.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading His childhood and boyhood, excited by echoes of the Revolution, but repressed in the bosom of a royalist and conservative family, were turbulent and distressing; in later years Grenoble was to him “like the recollection of an abominable indigestion.”
Chérubin
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From this reading His father, Joseph Chérubin Beyle, was a lawyer and a member of the parliament of Dauphiné.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading Translated from the French of STENDHAL (Henri Beyle) NEW YORK D. APPLETON & CO.
conservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading His childhood and boyhood, excited by echoes of the Revolution, but repressed in the bosom of a royalist and conservative family, were turbulent and distressing; in later years Grenoble was to him “like the recollection of an abominable indigestion.”
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading This table of contents has been added for the convenience of the reader _MARIE HENRI BEYLE, who called himself STENDHAL, was born at Grenoble on the 23d of January, 1783.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading This table of contents has been added for the convenience of the reader _MARIE HENRI BEYLE, who called himself STENDHAL, was born at Grenoble on the 23d of January, 1783.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Translated from the French of STENDHAL (Henri Beyle) NEW YORK D. APPLETON & CO.
Dauphiné
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From this reading His father, Joseph Chérubin Beyle, was a lawyer and a member of the parliament of Dauphiné.
distressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstresɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading His childhood and boyhood, excited by echoes of the Revolution, but repressed in the bosom of a royalist and conservative family, were turbulent and distressing; in later years Grenoble was to him “like the recollection of an abominable indigestion.”
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading His childhood and boyhood, excited by echoes of the Revolution, but repressed in the bosom of a royalist and conservative family, were turbulent and distressing; in later years Grenoble was to him “like the recollection of an abominable indigestion.”
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading He escaped from it in 1799, and spent a short time in the War Office in Paris.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading His childhood and boyhood, excited by echoes of the Revolution, but repressed in the bosom of a royalist and conservative family, were turbulent and distressing; in later years Grenoble was to him “like the recollection of an abominable indigestion.”
a social unit living together
From this reading His childhood and boyhood, excited by echoes of the Revolution, but repressed in the bosom of a royalist and conservative family, were turbulent and distressing; in later years Grenoble was to him “like the recollection of an abominable indigestion.”
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father, Joseph Chérubin Beyle, was a lawyer and a member of the parliament of Dauphiné.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This table of contents has been added for the convenience of the reader _MARIE HENRI BEYLE, who called himself STENDHAL, was born at Grenoble on the 23d of January, 1783.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Translated from the French of STENDHAL (Henri Beyle) NEW YORK D. APPLETON & CO.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Translated from the French of STENDHAL (Henri Beyle) NEW YORK D. APPLETON & CO.
GrenoblenounUS /ɡrəˈnoʊbəl/
a city in southeastern France on the Isere River
From this reading This table of contents has been added for the convenience of the reader _MARIE HENRI BEYLE, who called himself STENDHAL, was born at Grenoble on the 23d of January, 1783.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This table of contents has been added for the convenience of the reader _MARIE HENRI BEYLE, who called himself STENDHAL, was born at Grenoble on the 23d of January, 1783.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He escaped from it in 1799, and spent a short time in the War Office in Paris.
Henri
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From this reading Translated from the French of STENDHAL (Henri Beyle) NEW YORK D. APPLETON & CO.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His childhood and boyhood, excited by echoes of the Revolution, but repressed in the bosom of a royalist and conservative family, were turbulent and distressing; in later years Grenoble was to him “like the recollection of an abominable indigestion.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This table of contents has been added for the convenience of the reader _MARIE HENRI BEYLE, who called himself STENDHAL, was born at Grenoble on the 23d of January, 1783.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His father, Joseph Chérubin Beyle, was a lawyer and a member of the parliament of Dauphiné.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His childhood and boyhood, excited by echoes of the Revolution, but repressed in the bosom of a royalist and conservative family, were turbulent and distressing; in later years Grenoble was to him “like the recollection of an abominable indigestion.”
indigestionnounUS /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestʃən/
a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea
From this reading His childhood and boyhood, excited by echoes of the Revolution, but repressed in the bosom of a royalist and conservative family, were turbulent and distressing; in later years Grenoble was to him “like the recollection of an abominable indigestion.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He escaped from it in 1799, and spent a short time in the War Office in Paris.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading This table of contents has been added for the convenience of the reader _MARIE HENRI BEYLE, who called himself STENDHAL, was born at Grenoble on the 23d of January, 1783.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading His father, Joseph Chérubin Beyle, was a lawyer and a member of the parliament of Dauphiné.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading His childhood and boyhood, excited by echoes of the Revolution, but repressed in the bosom of a royalist and conservative family, were turbulent and distressing; in later years Grenoble was to him “like the recollection of an abominable indigestion.”
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading His father, Joseph Chérubin Beyle, was a lawyer and a member of the parliament of Dauphiné.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His childhood and boyhood, excited by echoes of the Revolution, but repressed in the bosom of a royalist and conservative family, were turbulent and distressing; in later years Grenoble was to him “like the recollection of an abominable indigestion.”
MARIE
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From this reading This table of contents has been added for the convenience of the reader _MARIE HENRI BEYLE, who called himself STENDHAL, was born at Grenoble on the 23d of January, 1783.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading His father, Joseph Chérubin Beyle, was a lawyer and a member of the parliament of Dauphiné.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Translated from the French of STENDHAL (Henri Beyle) NEW YORK D. APPLETON & CO.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Translated from the French of STENDHAL (Henri Beyle) NEW YORK D. APPLETON & CO.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He escaped from it in 1799, and spent a short time in the War Office in Paris.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This table of contents has been added for the convenience of the reader _MARIE HENRI BEYLE, who called himself STENDHAL, was born at Grenoble on the 23d of January, 1783.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading He escaped from it in 1799, and spent a short time in the War Office in Paris.
parliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading His father, Joseph Chérubin Beyle, was a lawyer and a member of the parliament of Dauphiné.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading This table of contents has been added for the convenience of the reader _MARIE HENRI BEYLE, who called himself STENDHAL, was born at Grenoble on the 23d of January, 1783.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading His childhood and boyhood, excited by echoes of the Revolution, but repressed in the bosom of a royalist and conservative family, were turbulent and distressing; in later years Grenoble was to him “like the recollection of an abominable indigestion.”
repressedadjectiveUS /riˈprest/
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
From this reading His childhood and boyhood, excited by echoes of the Revolution, but repressed in the bosom of a royalist and conservative family, were turbulent and distressing; in later years Grenoble was to him “like the recollection of an abominable indigestion.”
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading His childhood and boyhood, excited by echoes of the Revolution, but repressed in the bosom of a royalist and conservative family, were turbulent and distressing; in later years Grenoble was to him “like the recollection of an abominable indigestion.”
royalistnounUS /ˈrɔɪəlɪst/
an advocate of the principles of monarchy
From this reading His childhood and boyhood, excited by echoes of the Revolution, but repressed in the bosom of a royalist and conservative family, were turbulent and distressing; in later years Grenoble was to him “like the recollection of an abominable indigestion.”
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He escaped from it in 1799, and spent a short time in the War Office in Paris.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He escaped from it in 1799, and spent a short time in the War Office in Paris.
STENDHALnounUS /ˈstendɑːl/
French writer whose novels were the first to feature psychological analysis of the character (1783-1842)
From this reading Translated from the French of STENDHAL (Henri Beyle) NEW YORK D. APPLETON & CO.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading This table of contents has been added for the convenience of the reader _MARIE HENRI BEYLE, who called himself STENDHAL, was born at Grenoble on the 23d of January, 1783.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Translated from the French of STENDHAL (Henri Beyle) NEW YORK D. APPLETON & CO.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This table of contents has been added for the convenience of the reader _MARIE HENRI BEYLE, who called himself STENDHAL, was born at Grenoble on the 23d of January, 1783.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He escaped from it in 1799, and spent a short time in the War Office in Paris.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His childhood and boyhood, excited by echoes of the Revolution, but repressed in the bosom of a royalist and conservative family, were turbulent and distressing; in later years Grenoble was to him “like the recollection of an abominable indigestion.”
TranslatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading Translated from the French of STENDHAL (Henri Beyle) NEW YORK D. APPLETON & CO.
turbulentadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading His childhood and boyhood, excited by echoes of the Revolution, but repressed in the bosom of a royalist and conservative family, were turbulent and distressing; in later years Grenoble was to him “like the recollection of an abominable indigestion.”
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading He escaped from it in 1799, and spent a short time in the War Office in Paris.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This table of contents has been added for the convenience of the reader _MARIE HENRI BEYLE, who called himself STENDHAL, was born at Grenoble on the 23d of January, 1783.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His childhood and boyhood, excited by echoes of the Revolution, but repressed in the bosom of a royalist and conservative family, were turbulent and distressing; in later years Grenoble was to him “like the recollection of an abominable indigestion.”
which person or people
From this reading This table of contents has been added for the convenience of the reader _MARIE HENRI BEYLE, who called himself STENDHAL, was born at Grenoble on the 23d of January, 1783.
a late time of life
From this reading His childhood and boyhood, excited by echoes of the Revolution, but repressed in the bosom of a royalist and conservative family, were turbulent and distressing; in later years Grenoble was to him “like the recollection of an abominable indigestion.”
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Translated from the French of STENDHAL (Henri Beyle) NEW YORK D. APPLETON & CO.
