Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading He found the poet contemplative over the remains of his breakfast, but in a mood as captious as his own.

(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 Meanwhile, he would show Villon that all who came from Valmy were not sharers in Commines' harsh judgment.

in addition

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

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From this reading Of the Amboise household he had seen nothing, which means that he had looked in vain for Ursula of the Cupid's bow, and his temper was not thereby improved.

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

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

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

From this reading He found the poet contemplative over the remains of his breakfast, but in a mood as captious as his own.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But he had the day before him, and he promised himself some recompense for his disappointment before it was many hours old.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Of the Amboise household he had seen nothing, which means that he had looked in vain for Ursula of the Cupid's bow, and his temper was not thereby improved.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading He found the poet contemplative over the remains of his breakfast, but in a mood as captious as his own.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he had the day before him, and he promised himself some recompense for his disappointment before it was many hours old.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, he would show Villon that all who came from Valmy were not sharers in Commines' harsh judgment.

tending to find and call attention to faults

From this reading He found the poet contemplative over the remains of his breakfast, but in a mood as captious as his own.

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From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

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From this reading Meanwhile, he would show Villon that all who came from Valmy were not sharers in Commines' harsh judgment.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading He found the poet contemplative over the remains of his breakfast, but in a mood as captious as his own.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

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From this reading Of the Amboise household he had seen nothing, which means that he had looked in vain for Ursula of the Cupid's bow, and his temper was not thereby improved.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But he had the day before him, and he promised himself some recompense for his disappointment before it was many hours old.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading But he had the day before him, and he promised himself some recompense for his disappointment before it was many hours old.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

at any time

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

a social unit living together

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Of the Amboise household he had seen nothing, which means that he had looked in vain for Ursula of the Cupid's bow, and his temper was not thereby improved.

set up or found

From this reading He found the poet contemplative over the remains of his breakfast, but in a mood as captious as his own.

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From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Meanwhile, he would show Villon that all who came from Valmy were not sharers in Commines' harsh judgment.

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

From this reading Of the Amboise household he had seen nothing, which means that he had looked in vain for Ursula of the Cupid's bow, and his temper was not thereby improved.

unpleasantly stern

From this reading Meanwhile, he would show Villon that all who came from Valmy were not sharers in Commines' harsh judgment.

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

From this reading Of the Amboise household he had seen nothing, which means that he had looked in vain for Ursula of the Cupid's bow, and his temper was not thereby improved.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But he had the day before him, and he promised himself some recompense for his disappointment before it was many hours old.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But he had the day before him, and he promised himself some recompense for his disappointment before it was many hours old.

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

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading But he had the day before him, and he promised himself some recompense for his disappointment before it was many hours old.

a social unit living together

From this reading Of the Amboise household he had seen nothing, which means that he had looked in vain for Ursula of the Cupid's bow, and his temper was not thereby improved.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading Of the Amboise household he had seen nothing, which means that he had looked in vain for Ursula of the Cupid's bow, and his temper was not thereby improved.

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

From this reading Of the Amboise household he had seen nothing, which means that he had looked in vain for Ursula of the Cupid's bow, and his temper was not thereby improved.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

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

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But he had the day before him, and he promised himself some recompense for his disappointment before it was many hours old.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading Meanwhile, he would show Villon that all who came from Valmy were not sharers in Commines' harsh judgment.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Of the Amboise household he had seen nothing, which means that he had looked in vain for Ursula of the Cupid's bow, and his temper was not thereby improved.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading But he had the day before him, and he promised himself some recompense for his disappointment before it was many hours old.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Of the Amboise household he had seen nothing, which means that he had looked in vain for Ursula of the Cupid's bow, and his temper was not thereby improved.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile, he would show Villon that all who came from Valmy were not sharers in Commines' harsh judgment.

read or interpret wrongly

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading He found the poet contemplative over the remains of his breakfast, but in a mood as captious as his own.

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

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

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From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

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

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of the Amboise household he had seen nothing, which means that he had looked in vain for Ursula of the Cupid's bow, and his temper was not thereby improved.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Of the Amboise household he had seen nothing, which means that he had looked in vain for Ursula of the Cupid's bow, and his temper was not thereby improved.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of the Amboise household he had seen nothing, which means that he had looked in vain for Ursula of the Cupid's bow, and his temper was not thereby improved.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading But he had the day before him, and he promised himself some recompense for his disappointment before it was many hours old.

above and across; more than

From this reading He found the poet contemplative over the remains of his breakfast, but in a mood as captious as his own.

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From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He found the poet contemplative over the remains of his breakfast, but in a mood as captious as his own.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading He found the poet contemplative over the remains of his breakfast, but in a mood as captious as his own.

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading But he had the day before him, and he promised himself some recompense for his disappointment before it was many hours old.

payment or reward (as for service rendered)

From this reading But he had the day before him, and he promised himself some recompense for his disappointment before it was many hours old.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading He found the poet contemplative over the remains of his breakfast, but in a mood as captious as his own.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Of the Amboise household he had seen nothing, which means that he had looked in vain for Ursula of the Cupid's bow, and his temper was not thereby improved.

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From this reading Meanwhile, he would show Villon that all who came from Valmy were not sharers in Commines' harsh judgment.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Meanwhile, he would show Villon that all who came from Valmy were not sharers in Commines' harsh judgment.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading But he had the day before him, and he promised himself some recompense for his disappointment before it was many hours old.

not in physical motion

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Of the Amboise household he had seen nothing, which means that he had looked in vain for Ursula of the Cupid's bow, and his temper was not thereby improved.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

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

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

by that means or because of that

From this reading Of the Amboise household he had seen nothing, which means that he had looked in vain for Ursula of the Cupid's bow, and his temper was not thereby improved.

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From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

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From this reading Of the Amboise household he had seen nothing, which means that he had looked in vain for Ursula of the Cupid's bow, and his temper was not thereby improved.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Of the Amboise household he had seen nothing, which means that he had looked in vain for Ursula of the Cupid's bow, and his temper was not thereby improved.

the French defeated the Austrian and Prussian troops in 1792 (with a famous cannonade from the French artillery)

From this reading Meanwhile, he would show Villon that all who came from Valmy were not sharers in Commines' harsh judgment.

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

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

French poet (flourished around 1460)

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

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

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, he would show Villon that all who came from Valmy were not sharers in Commines' harsh judgment.

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

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

which person or people

From this reading Meanwhile, he would show Villon that all who came from Valmy were not sharers in Commines' harsh judgment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, he would show Villon that all who came from Valmy were not sharers in Commines' harsh judgment.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading "FRIEND IS MORE THAN FAMILY" With his overnight's irritation still unallayed, and more than ever convinced that the prejudice which could so misread Mademoiselle de Vesc must also wrong Francois Villon, La Mothe was early at the Chien Noir.