Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading All the morning she dragged Madame Cervin about the Paris streets: in the afternoon she would sometimes pose for Montjoie, and sometimes not; he had to bring her bonbons and theatre tickets to bribe her, and learn new English wherewith to flatter her.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading All the morning she dragged Madame Cervin about the Paris streets: in the afternoon she would sometimes pose for Montjoie, and sometimes not; he had to bring her bonbons and theatre tickets to bribe her, and learn new English wherewith to flatter her.

(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 During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading But whether she understood or no, it amused her, and go she would.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

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

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

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

From this reading It seemed to Madame Cervin, as she sat staring beside them, that her laughs never fell in with the laughs of other people.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

next to; at the side of

From this reading It seemed to Madame Cervin, as she sat staring beside them, that her laughs never fell in with the laughs of other people.

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From this reading All the morning she dragged Madame Cervin about the Paris streets: in the afternoon she would sometimes pose for Montjoie, and sometimes not; he had to bring her bonbons and theatre tickets to bribe her, and learn new English wherewith to flatter her.

payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment

From this reading All the morning she dragged Madame Cervin about the Paris streets: in the afternoon she would sometimes pose for Montjoie, and sometimes not; he had to bring her bonbons and theatre tickets to bribe her, and learn new English wherewith to flatter her.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading All the morning she dragged Madame Cervin about the Paris streets: in the afternoon she would sometimes pose for Montjoie, and sometimes not; he had to bring her bonbons and theatre tickets to bribe her, and learn new English wherewith to flatter her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But whether she understood or no, it amused her, and go she would.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

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From this reading All the morning she dragged Madame Cervin about the Paris streets: in the afternoon she would sometimes pose for Montjoie, and sometimes not; he had to bring her bonbons and theatre tickets to bribe her, and learn new English wherewith to flatter her.

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From this reading Then in the evenings she made the Cervins take her to theatres and various entertainments more or less reputable, for which of course David paid.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Then in the evenings she made the Cervins take her to theatres and various entertainments more or less reputable, for which of course David paid.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading All the morning she dragged Madame Cervin about the Paris streets: in the afternoon she would sometimes pose for Montjoie, and sometimes not; he had to bring her bonbons and theatre tickets to bribe her, and learn new English wherewith to flatter her.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

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From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading All the morning she dragged Madame Cervin about the Paris streets: in the afternoon she would sometimes pose for Montjoie, and sometimes not; he had to bring her bonbons and theatre tickets to bribe her, and learn new English wherewith to flatter her.

plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading Then in the evenings she made the Cervins take her to theatres and various entertainments more or less reputable, for which of course David paid.

divisible by two

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Then in the evenings she made the Cervins take her to theatres and various entertainments more or less reputable, for which of course David paid.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading It seemed to Madame Cervin, as she sat staring beside them, that her laughs never fell in with the laughs of other people.

praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading All the morning she dragged Madame Cervin about the Paris streets: in the afternoon she would sometimes pose for Montjoie, and sometimes not; he had to bring her bonbons and theatre tickets to bribe her, and learn new English wherewith to flatter her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But whether she understood or no, it amused her, and go she would.

the act of departing

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

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

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading All the morning she dragged Madame Cervin about the Paris streets: in the afternoon she would sometimes pose for Montjoie, and sometimes not; he had to bring her bonbons and theatre tickets to bribe her, and learn new English wherewith to flatter her.

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

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

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

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

plural of “laugh” — the sound of laughing

From this reading It seemed to Madame Cervin, as she sat staring beside them, that her laughs never fell in with the laughs of other people.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading All the morning she dragged Madame Cervin about the Paris streets: in the afternoon she would sometimes pose for Montjoie, and sometimes not; he had to bring her bonbons and theatre tickets to bribe her, and learn new English wherewith to flatter her.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Then in the evenings she made the Cervins take her to theatres and various entertainments more or less reputable, for which of course David paid.

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From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading All the morning she dragged Madame Cervin about the Paris streets: in the afternoon she would sometimes pose for Montjoie, and sometimes not; he had to bring her bonbons and theatre tickets to bribe her, and learn new English wherewith to flatter her.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Then in the evenings she made the Cervins take her to theatres and various entertainments more or less reputable, for which of course David paid.

-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

the environmental condition

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

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

From this reading All the morning she dragged Madame Cervin about the Paris streets: in the afternoon she would sometimes pose for Montjoie, and sometimes not; he had to bring her bonbons and theatre tickets to bribe her, and learn new English wherewith to flatter her.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Then in the evenings she made the Cervins take her to theatres and various entertainments more or less reputable, for which of course David paid.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading All the morning she dragged Madame Cervin about the Paris streets: in the afternoon she would sometimes pose for Montjoie, and sometimes not; he had to bring her bonbons and theatre tickets to bribe her, and learn new English wherewith to flatter her.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It seemed to Madame Cervin, as she sat staring beside them, that her laughs never fell in with the laughs of other people.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading All the morning she dragged Madame Cervin about the Paris streets: in the afternoon she would sometimes pose for Montjoie, and sometimes not; he had to bring her bonbons and theatre tickets to bribe her, and learn new English wherewith to flatter her.

not any; not one

From this reading But whether she understood or no, it amused her, and go she would.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All the morning she dragged Madame Cervin about the Paris streets: in the afternoon she would sometimes pose for Montjoie, and sometimes not; he had to bring her bonbons and theatre tickets to bribe her, and learn new English wherewith to flatter her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It seemed to Madame Cervin, as she sat staring beside them, that her laughs never fell in with the laughs of other people.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Then in the evenings she made the Cervins take her to theatres and various entertainments more or less reputable, for which of course David paid.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading All the morning she dragged Madame Cervin about the Paris streets: in the afternoon she would sometimes pose for Montjoie, and sometimes not; he had to bring her bonbons and theatre tickets to bribe her, and learn new English wherewith to flatter her.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It seemed to Madame Cervin, as she sat staring beside them, that her laughs never fell in with the laughs of other people.

introduce

From this reading All the morning she dragged Madame Cervin about the Paris streets: in the afternoon she would sometimes pose for Montjoie, and sometimes not; he had to bring her bonbons and theatre tickets to bribe her, and learn new English wherewith to flatter her.

having a good reputation

From this reading Then in the evenings she made the Cervins take her to theatres and various entertainments more or less reputable, for which of course David paid.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It seemed to Madame Cervin, as she sat staring beside them, that her laughs never fell in with the laughs of other people.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed to Madame Cervin, as she sat staring beside them, that her laughs never fell in with the laughs of other people.

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

From this reading All the morning she dragged Madame Cervin about the Paris streets: in the afternoon she would sometimes pose for Montjoie, and sometimes not; he had to bring her bonbons and theatre tickets to bribe her, and learn new English wherewith to flatter her.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading All the morning she dragged Madame Cervin about the Paris streets: in the afternoon she would sometimes pose for Montjoie, and sometimes not; he had to bring her bonbons and theatre tickets to bribe her, and learn new English wherewith to flatter her.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading It seemed to Madame Cervin, as she sat staring beside them, that her laughs never fell in with the laughs of other people.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading All the morning she dragged Madame Cervin about the Paris streets: in the afternoon she would sometimes pose for Montjoie, and sometimes not; he had to bring her bonbons and theatre tickets to bribe her, and learn new English wherewith to flatter her.

carry out

From this reading Then in the evenings she made the Cervins take her to theatres and various entertainments more or less reputable, for which of course David paid.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seemed to Madame Cervin, as she sat staring beside them, that her laughs never fell in with the laughs of other people.

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

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading All the morning she dragged Madame Cervin about the Paris streets: in the afternoon she would sometimes pose for Montjoie, and sometimes not; he had to bring her bonbons and theatre tickets to bribe her, and learn new English wherewith to flatter her.

plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Then in the evenings she made the Cervins take her to theatres and various entertainments more or less reputable, for which of course David paid.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It seemed to Madame Cervin, as she sat staring beside them, that her laughs never fell in with the laughs of other people.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then in the evenings she made the Cervins take her to theatres and various entertainments more or less reputable, for which of course David paid.

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

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading All the morning she dragged Madame Cervin about the Paris streets: in the afternoon she would sometimes pose for Montjoie, and sometimes not; he had to bring her bonbons and theatre tickets to bribe her, and learn new English wherewith to flatter her.

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

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading But whether she understood or no, it amused her, and go she would.

not known or well known

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Then in the evenings she made the Cervins take her to theatres and various entertainments more or less reputable, for which of course David paid.

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

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

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

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

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

From this reading All the morning she dragged Madame Cervin about the Paris streets: in the afternoon she would sometimes pose for Montjoie, and sometimes not; he had to bring her bonbons and theatre tickets to bribe her, and learn new English wherewith to flatter her.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading But whether she understood or no, it amused her, and go she would.

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

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It seemed to Madame Cervin, as she sat staring beside them, that her laughs never fell in with the laughs of other people.

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

From this reading All the morning she dragged Madame Cervin about the Paris streets: in the afternoon she would sometimes pose for Montjoie, and sometimes not; he had to bring her bonbons and theatre tickets to bribe her, and learn new English wherewith to flatter her.

inclined to yield to argument or influence or control

From this reading During the three weeks which had ended for David and Elise in this scene of passion, Louie had been deliberately going her own way, managing even in this unfamiliar _milieu_ to extract from it almost all the excitement or amusement it was capable of yielding her.