used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading D'Harmental remained an instant, his candle in his hand, looking around him with a look almost of ecstasy.
not being in a specified place
From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
anew
From this reading The first sensation D'Harmental experienced on returning was one of inexpressible satisfaction at finding himself again in that little room so filled with recollections.
(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 All the other impressions of his life were effaced by those which he had experienced in this little corner of the world.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading D'Harmental remained an instant, his candle in his hand, looking around him with a look almost of ecstasy.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading D'Harmental remained an instant, his candle in his hand, looking around him with a look almost of ecstasy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The first sensation D'Harmental experienced on returning was one of inexpressible satisfaction at finding himself again in that little room so filled with recollections.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All the other impressions of his life were effaced by those which he had experienced in this little corner of the world.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading D'Harmental remained an instant, his candle in his hand, looking around him with a look almost of ecstasy.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading All the other impressions of his life were effaced by those which he had experienced in this little corner of the world.
D'Harmental
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From this reading The first sensation D'Harmental experienced on returning was one of inexpressible satisfaction at finding himself again in that little room so filled with recollections.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
Denis
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From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading D'Harmental remained an instant, his candle in his hand, looking around him with a look almost of ecstasy.
effaced
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From this reading All the other impressions of his life were effaced by those which he had experienced in this little corner of the world.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading The first sensation D'Harmental experienced on returning was one of inexpressible satisfaction at finding himself again in that little room so filled with recollections.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The first sensation D'Harmental experienced on returning was one of inexpressible satisfaction at finding himself again in that little room so filled with recollections.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The first sensation D'Harmental experienced on returning was one of inexpressible satisfaction at finding himself again in that little room so filled with recollections.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first sensation D'Harmental experienced on returning was one of inexpressible satisfaction at finding himself again in that little room so filled with recollections.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading D'Harmental remained an instant, his candle in his hand, looking around him with a look almost of ecstasy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading D'Harmental remained an instant, his candle in his hand, looking around him with a look almost of ecstasy.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The first sensation D'Harmental experienced on returning was one of inexpressible satisfaction at finding himself again in that little room so filled with recollections.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading D'Harmental remained an instant, his candle in his hand, looking around him with a look almost of ecstasy.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading All the other impressions of his life were effaced by those which he had experienced in this little corner of the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first sensation D'Harmental experienced on returning was one of inexpressible satisfaction at finding himself again in that little room so filled with recollections.
inexpressibleadjective
defying expression
From this reading The first sensation D'Harmental experienced on returning was one of inexpressible satisfaction at finding himself again in that little room so filled with recollections.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading D'Harmental remained an instant, his candle in his hand, looking around him with a look almost of ecstasy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading JEALOUSY.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading All the other impressions of his life were effaced by those which he had experienced in this little corner of the world.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The first sensation D'Harmental experienced on returning was one of inexpressible satisfaction at finding himself again in that little room so filled with recollections.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading D'Harmental remained an instant, his candle in his hand, looking around him with a look almost of ecstasy.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading D'Harmental remained an instant, his candle in his hand, looking around him with a look almost of ecstasy.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
maternaladjectiveUS /məˈtɜːrnəl/
characteristic of a mother
From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first sensation D'Harmental experienced on returning was one of inexpressible satisfaction at finding himself again in that little room so filled with recollections.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first sensation D'Harmental experienced on returning was one of inexpressible satisfaction at finding himself again in that little room so filled with recollections.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The first sensation D'Harmental experienced on returning was one of inexpressible satisfaction at finding himself again in that little room so filled with recollections.
and nothing more
From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All the other impressions of his life were effaced by those which he had experienced in this little corner of the world.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
quitted
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From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading The first sensation D'Harmental experienced on returning was one of inexpressible satisfaction at finding himself again in that little room so filled with recollections.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading D'Harmental remained an instant, his candle in his hand, looking around him with a look almost of ecstasy.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The first sensation D'Harmental experienced on returning was one of inexpressible satisfaction at finding himself again in that little room so filled with recollections.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The first sensation D'Harmental experienced on returning was one of inexpressible satisfaction at finding himself again in that little room so filled with recollections.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The first sensation D'Harmental experienced on returning was one of inexpressible satisfaction at finding himself again in that little room so filled with recollections.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The first sensation D'Harmental experienced on returning was one of inexpressible satisfaction at finding himself again in that little room so filled with recollections.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The first sensation D'Harmental experienced on returning was one of inexpressible satisfaction at finding himself again in that little room so filled with recollections.
required or under orders
From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first sensation D'Harmental experienced on returning was one of inexpressible satisfaction at finding himself again in that little room so filled with recollections.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first sensation D'Harmental experienced on returning was one of inexpressible satisfaction at finding himself again in that little room so filled with recollections.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All the other impressions of his life were effaced by those which he had experienced in this little corner of the world.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading All the other impressions of his life were effaced by those which he had experienced in this little corner of the world.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first sensation D'Harmental experienced on returning was one of inexpressible satisfaction at finding himself again in that little room so filled with recollections.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Though he had been absent six weeks, one might have supposed that he had only quitted it the day before, as, thanks to the almost maternal care of Madame Denis, everything was in its accustomed place.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the other impressions of his life were effaced by those which he had experienced in this little corner of the world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All the other impressions of his life were effaced by those which he had experienced in this little corner of the world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The first sensation D'Harmental experienced on returning was one of inexpressible satisfaction at finding himself again in that little room so filled with recollections.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading All the other impressions of his life were effaced by those which he had experienced in this little corner of the world.
