used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To be sure, life without her did not look very inviting, and there was nothing in it for which he particularly cared, especially since the Emperor was gone, and Marteau had become a stranger, as it were, in France.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Normally he would have wanted to live as much as any man, even though in his more passionate moments he had said that life without Laure d'Aumenier held nothing for him.
from appearances alone
From this reading In spite of rumors, originating nowhere apparently and spread by what means no one could say, that the Emperor was coming back, Marteau, in the depressed condition of his mind, gave these statements but little credence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Normally he would have wanted to live as much as any man, even though in his more passionate moments he had said that life without Laure d'Aumenier held nothing for him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading If the Emperor had come back, or was coming back, it would be different.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading To be sure, life without her did not look very inviting, and there was nothing in it for which he particularly cared, especially since the Emperor was gone, and Marteau had become a stranger, as it were, in France.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In spite of rumors, originating nowhere apparently and spread by what means no one could say, that the Emperor was coming back, Marteau, in the depressed condition of his mind, gave these statements but little credence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In spite of rumors, originating nowhere apparently and spread by what means no one could say, that the Emperor was coming back, Marteau, in the depressed condition of his mind, gave these statements but little credence.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading To be sure, life without her did not look very inviting, and there was nothing in it for which he particularly cared, especially since the Emperor was gone, and Marteau had become a stranger, as it were, in France.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If the Emperor had come back, or was coming back, it would be different.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading If the Emperor had come back, or was coming back, it would be different.
a state at a particular time
From this reading In spite of rumors, originating nowhere apparently and spread by what means no one could say, that the Emperor was coming back, Marteau, in the depressed condition of his mind, gave these statements but little credence.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In spite of rumors, originating nowhere apparently and spread by what means no one could say, that the Emperor was coming back, Marteau, in the depressed condition of his mind, gave these statements but little credence.
credencenounUS /ˈkriːdəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading In spite of rumors, originating nowhere apparently and spread by what means no one could say, that the Emperor was coming back, Marteau, in the depressed condition of his mind, gave these statements but little credence.
d'Aumenier
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From this reading Normally he would have wanted to live as much as any man, even though in his more passionate moments he had said that life without Laure d'Aumenier held nothing for him.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading In spite of rumors, originating nowhere apparently and spread by what means no one could say, that the Emperor was coming back, Marteau, in the depressed condition of his mind, gave these statements but little credence.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading To be sure, life without her did not look very inviting, and there was nothing in it for which he particularly cared, especially since the Emperor was gone, and Marteau had become a stranger, as it were, in France.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading If the Emperor had come back, or was coming back, it would be different.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading To be sure, life without her did not look very inviting, and there was nothing in it for which he particularly cared, especially since the Emperor was gone, and Marteau had become a stranger, as it were, in France.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading To be sure, life without her did not look very inviting, and there was nothing in it for which he particularly cared, especially since the Emperor was gone, and Marteau had become a stranger, as it were, in France.
divisible by two
From this reading Normally he would have wanted to live as much as any man, even though in his more passionate moments he had said that life without Laure d'Aumenier held nothing for him.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Normally he would have wanted to live as much as any man, even though in his more passionate moments he had said that life without Laure d'Aumenier held nothing for him.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading To be sure, life without her did not look very inviting, and there was nothing in it for which he particularly cared, especially since the Emperor was gone, and Marteau had become a stranger, as it were, in France.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In spite of rumors, originating nowhere apparently and spread by what means no one could say, that the Emperor was coming back, Marteau, in the depressed condition of his mind, gave these statements but little credence.
destroyed or killed
From this reading To be sure, life without her did not look very inviting, and there was nothing in it for which he particularly cared, especially since the Emperor was gone, and Marteau had become a stranger, as it were, in France.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Normally he would have wanted to live as much as any man, even though in his more passionate moments he had said that life without Laure d'Aumenier held nothing for him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Normally he would have wanted to live as much as any man, even though in his more passionate moments he had said that life without Laure d'Aumenier held nothing for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Normally he would have wanted to live as much as any man, even though in his more passionate moments he had said that life without Laure d'Aumenier held nothing for him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To be sure, life without her did not look very inviting, and there was nothing in it for which he particularly cared, especially since the Emperor was gone, and Marteau had become a stranger, as it were, in France.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Normally he would have wanted to live as much as any man, even though in his more passionate moments he had said that life without Laure d'Aumenier held nothing for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
not in action or at work
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the Emperor had come back, or was coming back, it would be different.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Normally he would have wanted to live as much as any man, even though in his more passionate moments he had said that life without Laure d'Aumenier held nothing for him.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading To be sure, life without her did not look very inviting, and there was nothing in it for which he particularly cared, especially since the Emperor was gone, and Marteau had become a stranger, as it were, in France.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
Laure
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From this reading Normally he would have wanted to live as much as any man, even though in his more passionate moments he had said that life without Laure d'Aumenier held nothing for him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In spite of rumors, originating nowhere apparently and spread by what means no one could say, that the Emperor was coming back, Marteau, in the depressed condition of his mind, gave these statements but little credence.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Normally he would have wanted to live as much as any man, even though in his more passionate moments he had said that life without Laure d'Aumenier held nothing for him.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading To be sure, life without her did not look very inviting, and there was nothing in it for which he particularly cared, especially since the Emperor was gone, and Marteau had become a stranger, as it were, in France.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Normally he would have wanted to live as much as any man, even though in his more passionate moments he had said that life without Laure d'Aumenier held nothing for him.
Marteau
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From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading In spite of rumors, originating nowhere apparently and spread by what means no one could say, that the Emperor was coming back, Marteau, in the depressed condition of his mind, gave these statements but little credence.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In spite of rumors, originating nowhere apparently and spread by what means no one could say, that the Emperor was coming back, Marteau, in the depressed condition of his mind, gave these statements but little credence.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Normally he would have wanted to live as much as any man, even though in his more passionate moments he had said that life without Laure d'Aumenier held nothing for him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Normally he would have wanted to live as much as any man, even though in his more passionate moments he had said that life without Laure d'Aumenier held nothing for him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Normally he would have wanted to live as much as any man, even though in his more passionate moments he had said that life without Laure d'Aumenier held nothing for him.
not any; not one
From this reading In spite of rumors, originating nowhere apparently and spread by what means no one could say, that the Emperor was coming back, Marteau, in the depressed condition of his mind, gave these statements but little credence.
NormallyadverbUS /ˈnɔːrməli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Normally he would have wanted to live as much as any man, even though in his more passionate moments he had said that life without Laure d'Aumenier held nothing for him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To be sure, life without her did not look very inviting, and there was nothing in it for which he particularly cared, especially since the Emperor was gone, and Marteau had become a stranger, as it were, in France.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Normally he would have wanted to live as much as any man, even though in his more passionate moments he had said that life without Laure d'Aumenier held nothing for him.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading In spite of rumors, originating nowhere apparently and spread by what means no one could say, that the Emperor was coming back, Marteau, in the depressed condition of his mind, gave these statements but little credence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of rumors, originating nowhere apparently and spread by what means no one could say, that the Emperor was coming back, Marteau, in the depressed condition of his mind, gave these statements but little credence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In spite of rumors, originating nowhere apparently and spread by what means no one could say, that the Emperor was coming back, Marteau, in the depressed condition of his mind, gave these statements but little credence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If the Emperor had come back, or was coming back, it would be different.
originatingverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading In spite of rumors, originating nowhere apparently and spread by what means no one could say, that the Emperor was coming back, Marteau, in the depressed condition of his mind, gave these statements but little credence.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading To be sure, life without her did not look very inviting, and there was nothing in it for which he particularly cared, especially since the Emperor was gone, and Marteau had become a stranger, as it were, in France.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Normally he would have wanted to live as much as any man, even though in his more passionate moments he had said that life without Laure d'Aumenier held nothing for him.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading In spite of rumors, originating nowhere apparently and spread by what means no one could say, that the Emperor was coming back, Marteau, in the depressed condition of his mind, gave these statements but little credence.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Normally he would have wanted to live as much as any man, even though in his more passionate moments he had said that life without Laure d'Aumenier held nothing for him.
express in words
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading To be sure, life without her did not look very inviting, and there was nothing in it for which he particularly cared, especially since the Emperor was gone, and Marteau had become a stranger, as it were, in France.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of rumors, originating nowhere apparently and spread by what means no one could say, that the Emperor was coming back, Marteau, in the depressed condition of his mind, gave these statements but little credence.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading In spite of rumors, originating nowhere apparently and spread by what means no one could say, that the Emperor was coming back, Marteau, in the depressed condition of his mind, gave these statements but little credence.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading In spite of rumors, originating nowhere apparently and spread by what means no one could say, that the Emperor was coming back, Marteau, in the depressed condition of his mind, gave these statements but little credence.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading To be sure, life without her did not look very inviting, and there was nothing in it for which he particularly cared, especially since the Emperor was gone, and Marteau had become a stranger, as it were, in France.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, life without her did not look very inviting, and there was nothing in it for which he particularly cared, especially since the Emperor was gone, and Marteau had become a stranger, as it were, in France.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To be sure, life without her did not look very inviting, and there was nothing in it for which he particularly cared, especially since the Emperor was gone, and Marteau had become a stranger, as it were, in France.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In spite of rumors, originating nowhere apparently and spread by what means no one could say, that the Emperor was coming back, Marteau, in the depressed condition of his mind, gave these statements but little credence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Normally he would have wanted to live as much as any man, even though in his more passionate moments he had said that life without Laure d'Aumenier held nothing for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
precisely as stated
From this reading To be sure, life without her did not look very inviting, and there was nothing in it for which he particularly cared, especially since the Emperor was gone, and Marteau had become a stranger, as it were, in France.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Normally he would have wanted to live as much as any man, even though in his more passionate moments he had said that life without Laure d'Aumenier held nothing for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be sure, life without her did not look very inviting, and there was nothing in it for which he particularly cared, especially since the Emperor was gone, and Marteau had become a stranger, as it were, in France.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To be sure, life without her did not look very inviting, and there was nothing in it for which he particularly cared, especially since the Emperor was gone, and Marteau had become a stranger, as it were, in France.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In spite of rumors, originating nowhere apparently and spread by what means no one could say, that the Emperor was coming back, Marteau, in the depressed condition of his mind, gave these statements but little credence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To be sure, life without her did not look very inviting, and there was nothing in it for which he particularly cared, especially since the Emperor was gone, and Marteau had become a stranger, as it were, in France.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ON THE WHOLE DEATH MAY BE BETTER THAN LIFE Marteau realized fully his position, and it would be idle to say that despite his depression he contemplated his fate without regret.
