Chapter VI

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

From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

consider or hold as true

From this reading Then, Madame Bourcet, eagerly taking silence for consent, said that Louis would that very evening accept formally of Fifi’s hand.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading To this also Fifi made no reply, and Madame Bourcet left the room fully persuaded that Fifi was reveling in rapture at the thought of acquiring an epitome of all the virtues in Louis Bourcet.

later than; following

From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

(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 To this also Fifi made no reply, and Madame Bourcet left the room fully persuaded that Fifi was reveling in rapture at the thought of acquiring an epitome of all the virtues in Louis Bourcet.

in addition

From this reading To this also Fifi made no reply, and Madame Bourcet left the room fully persuaded that Fifi was reveling in rapture at the thought of acquiring an epitome of all the virtues in Louis Bourcet.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading To this also Fifi made no reply, and Madame Bourcet left the room fully persuaded that Fifi was reveling in rapture at the thought of acquiring an epitome of all the virtues in Louis Bourcet.

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

From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

the formal act of approving

From this reading Madame Bourcet, armed with the Holy Father’s approval, represented to Fifi the necessity for her marrying Louis Bourcet.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Madame Bourcet, armed with the Holy Father’s approval, represented to Fifi the necessity for her marrying Louis Bourcet.

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

From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To this also Fifi made no reply, and Madame Bourcet left the room fully persuaded that Fifi was reveling in rapture at the thought of acquiring an epitome of all the virtues in Louis Bourcet.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

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From this reading Madame Bourcet, armed with the Holy Father’s approval, represented to Fifi the necessity for her marrying Louis Bourcet.

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

From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

permission to do something

From this reading Then, Madame Bourcet, eagerly taking silence for consent, said that Louis would that very evening accept formally of Fifi’s hand.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

extending or moving from a higher to a lower place

From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Then, Madame Bourcet, eagerly taking silence for consent, said that Louis would that very evening accept formally of Fifi’s hand.

a standard or typical example

From this reading To this also Fifi made no reply, and Madame Bourcet left the room fully persuaded that Fifi was reveling in rapture at the thought of acquiring an epitome of all the virtues in Louis Bourcet.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Then, Madame Bourcet, eagerly taking silence for consent, said that Louis would that very evening accept formally of Fifi’s hand.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Madame Bourcet, armed with the Holy Father’s approval, represented to Fifi the necessity for her marrying Louis Bourcet.

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From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then, Madame Bourcet, eagerly taking silence for consent, said that Louis would that very evening accept formally of Fifi’s hand.

plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

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From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

with official authorization

From this reading Then, Madame Bourcet, eagerly taking silence for consent, said that Louis would that very evening accept formally of Fifi’s hand.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading To this also Fifi made no reply, and Madame Bourcet left the room fully persuaded that Fifi was reveling in rapture at the thought of acquiring an epitome of all the virtues in Louis Bourcet.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Then, Madame Bourcet, eagerly taking silence for consent, said that Louis would that very evening accept formally of Fifi’s hand.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Madame Bourcet, armed with the Holy Father’s approval, represented to Fifi the necessity for her marrying Louis Bourcet.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading Madame Bourcet, armed with the Holy Father’s approval, represented to Fifi the necessity for her marrying Louis Bourcet.

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

From this reading To this also Fifi made no reply, and Madame Bourcet left the room fully persuaded that Fifi was reveling in rapture at the thought of acquiring an epitome of all the virtues in Louis Bourcet.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading To this also Fifi made no reply, and Madame Bourcet left the room fully persuaded that Fifi was reveling in rapture at the thought of acquiring an epitome of all the virtues in Louis Bourcet.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Fifi listened silently.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading Madame Bourcet, armed with the Holy Father’s approval, represented to Fifi the necessity for her marrying Louis Bourcet.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Madame Bourcet, armed with the Holy Father’s approval, represented to Fifi the necessity for her marrying Louis Bourcet.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading To this also Fifi made no reply, and Madame Bourcet left the room fully persuaded that Fifi was reveling in rapture at the thought of acquiring an epitome of all the virtues in Louis Bourcet.

-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage

From this reading Madame Bourcet, armed with the Holy Father’s approval, represented to Fifi the necessity for her marrying Louis Bourcet.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Madame Bourcet, armed with the Holy Father’s approval, represented to Fifi the necessity for her marrying Louis Bourcet.

not any; not one

From this reading To this also Fifi made no reply, and Madame Bourcet left the room fully persuaded that Fifi was reveling in rapture at the thought of acquiring an epitome of all the virtues in Louis Bourcet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then, Madame Bourcet, eagerly taking silence for consent, said that Louis would that very evening accept formally of Fifi’s hand.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading To this also Fifi made no reply, and Madame Bourcet left the room fully persuaded that Fifi was reveling in rapture at the thought of acquiring an epitome of all the virtues in Louis Bourcet.

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading To this also Fifi made no reply, and Madame Bourcet left the room fully persuaded that Fifi was reveling in rapture at the thought of acquiring an epitome of all the virtues in Louis Bourcet.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading To this also Fifi made no reply, and Madame Bourcet left the room fully persuaded that Fifi was reveling in rapture at the thought of acquiring an epitome of all the virtues in Louis Bourcet.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Madame Bourcet, armed with the Holy Father’s approval, represented to Fifi the necessity for her marrying Louis Bourcet.

-ing form of “revel” — take delight in

From this reading To this also Fifi made no reply, and Madame Bourcet left the room fully persuaded that Fifi was reveling in rapture at the thought of acquiring an epitome of all the virtues in Louis Bourcet.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading To this also Fifi made no reply, and Madame Bourcet left the room fully persuaded that Fifi was reveling in rapture at the thought of acquiring an epitome of all the virtues in Louis Bourcet.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Then, Madame Bourcet, eagerly taking silence for consent, said that Louis would that very evening accept formally of Fifi’s hand.

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Then, Madame Bourcet, eagerly taking silence for consent, said that Louis would that very evening accept formally of Fifi’s hand.

without speaking

From this reading Fifi listened silently.

plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light

From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Then, Madame Bourcet, eagerly taking silence for consent, said that Louis would that very evening accept formally of Fifi’s hand.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then, Madame Bourcet, eagerly taking silence for consent, said that Louis would that very evening accept formally of Fifi’s hand.

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

From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, Madame Bourcet, eagerly taking silence for consent, said that Louis would that very evening accept formally of Fifi’s hand.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading To this also Fifi made no reply, and Madame Bourcet left the room fully persuaded that Fifi was reveling in rapture at the thought of acquiring an epitome of all the virtues in Louis Bourcet.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading To this also Fifi made no reply, and Madame Bourcet left the room fully persuaded that Fifi was reveling in rapture at the thought of acquiring an epitome of all the virtues in Louis Bourcet.

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

From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

in the direction of

From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

directed up

From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

precisely as stated

From this reading Then, Madame Bourcet, eagerly taking silence for consent, said that Louis would that very evening accept formally of Fifi’s hand.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading To this also Fifi made no reply, and Madame Bourcet left the room fully persuaded that Fifi was reveling in rapture at the thought of acquiring an epitome of all the virtues in Louis Bourcet.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

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

From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE BLUE SATIN BED Two weeks after the visit to Fontainebleau came the crisis--for Fifi was as surely tending toward a crisis as water flows downward and sparks fly upward.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Madame Bourcet, armed with the Holy Father’s approval, represented to Fifi the necessity for her marrying Louis Bourcet.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Then, Madame Bourcet, eagerly taking silence for consent, said that Louis would that very evening accept formally of Fifi’s hand.