Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading PHILIPPE AND HIS WIFE Marthe and Suzanne were very intimate, in spite of the difference in their ages.

having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

(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 When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

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

From this reading PHILIPPE AND HIS WIFE Marthe and Suzanne were very intimate, in spite of the difference in their ages.

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

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

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

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

From this reading "You'll be very snug here, Marthe," she said.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "It's a nice, light room ... and there's only a dressing-room between you and Philippe....

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading PHILIPPE AND HIS WIFE Marthe and Suzanne were very intimate, in spite of the difference in their ages.

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From this reading "It's a nice, light room ... and there's only a dressing-room between you and Philippe....

the act of removing the contents of something

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

not easily irritated

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

flowing profusely

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

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

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "You'll be very snug here, Marthe," she said.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

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

From this reading PHILIPPE AND HIS WIFE Marthe and Suzanne were very intimate, in spite of the difference in their ages.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

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

From this reading PHILIPPE AND HIS WIFE Marthe and Suzanne were very intimate, in spite of the difference in their ages.

characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading PHILIPPE AND HIS WIFE Marthe and Suzanne were very intimate, in spite of the difference in their ages.

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

From this reading "It's a nice, light room ... and there's only a dressing-room between you and Philippe....

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

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 Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "It's a nice, light room ... and there's only a dressing-room between you and Philippe....

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

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

From this reading PHILIPPE AND HIS WIFE Marthe and Suzanne were very intimate, in spite of the difference in their ages.

having no living or known mother

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading "It's a nice, light room ... and there's only a dressing-room between you and Philippe....

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PHILIPPE AND HIS WIFE Marthe and Suzanne were very intimate, in spite of the difference in their ages.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

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

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

and nothing more

From this reading "It's a nice, light room ... and there's only a dressing-room between you and Philippe....

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

From this reading PHILIPPE AND HIS WIFE Marthe and Suzanne were very intimate, in spite of the difference in their ages.

plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

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

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You'll be very snug here, Marthe," she said.

exposing human folly to ridicule

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

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

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading "You'll be very snug here, Marthe," she said.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading PHILIPPE AND HIS WIFE Marthe and Suzanne were very intimate, in spite of the difference in their ages.

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From this reading PHILIPPE AND HIS WIFE Marthe and Suzanne were very intimate, in spite of the difference in their ages.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

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

From this reading PHILIPPE AND HIS WIFE Marthe and Suzanne were very intimate, in spite of the difference in their ages.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading PHILIPPE AND HIS WIFE Marthe and Suzanne were very intimate, in spite of the difference in their ages.

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From this reading "It's a nice, light room ... and there's only a dressing-room between you and Philippe....

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

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

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

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

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

loosening the ties that fasten something

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

precisely as stated

From this reading PHILIPPE AND HIS WIFE Marthe and Suzanne were very intimate, in spite of the difference in their ages.

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

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

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

From this reading PHILIPPE AND HIS WIFE Marthe and Suzanne were very intimate, in spite of the difference in their ages.

at the time that

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

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

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading PHILIPPE AND HIS WIFE Marthe and Suzanne were very intimate, in spite of the difference in their ages.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Marthe was full of indulgent kindness for her friend, whom she had known as quite a child, motherless and left to herself; whereas Suzanne was less even-tempered with Marthe, now gushing and coaxing, now aggressive and satirical, but always full of charm.

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

From this reading When Marthe had finished unfastening the trunks, Suzanne herself insisted on emptying the travelling-bag and arranging on the table all the little things with which one tries, when away, to give one's room a look of home: portraits of the children, writing-cases, favourite books....

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It's a nice, light room ... and there's only a dressing-room between you and Philippe....

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

From this reading "You'll be very snug here, Marthe," she said.