1909
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From this reading _First published 1923._ TO LOUIS ARTUS His Admirer and Friend TRANSLATOR'S NOTE FRANÇOIS MAURIAC published his first book in 1909.
1913
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From this reading The following year brought his second book of verse, _L'Adieu à l'Adolescence_; and in 1913 and 1914 his first two novels appeared, _L'Enfant chargé de Chaînes_ and _La Robe Prétexte_.
1914
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From this reading The following year brought his second book of verse, _L'Adieu à l'Adolescence_; and in 1913 and 1914 his first two novels appeared, _L'Enfant chargé de Chaînes_ and _La Robe Prétexte_.
1923
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From this reading _First published 1923._ TO LOUIS ARTUS His Admirer and Friend TRANSLATOR'S NOTE FRANÇOIS MAURIAC published his first book in 1909.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a collection of poems, and bears the title, _Les Mains Jointes_.
AdmirernounUS /ædˈmaɪrər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading _First published 1923._ TO LOUIS ARTUS His Admirer and Friend TRANSLATOR'S NOTE FRANÇOIS MAURIAC published his first book in 1909.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _First published 1923._ TO LOUIS ARTUS His Admirer and Friend TRANSLATOR'S NOTE FRANÇOIS MAURIAC published his first book in 1909.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The following year brought his second book of verse, _L'Adieu à l'Adolescence_; and in 1913 and 1914 his first two novels appeared, _L'Enfant chargé de Chaînes_ and _La Robe Prétexte_.
ARTUS
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From this reading _First published 1923._ TO LOUIS ARTUS His Admirer and Friend TRANSLATOR'S NOTE FRANÇOIS MAURIAC published his first book in 1909.
Barrès
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From this reading Mauriac was then twenty-one years old, and the little volume drew forth enthusiastic praise from Maurice Barrès in _L'Echo de Paris_.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading It is a collection of poems, and bears the title, _Les Mains Jointes_.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _First published 1923._ TO LOUIS ARTUS His Admirer and Friend TRANSLATOR'S NOTE FRANÇOIS MAURIAC published his first book in 1909.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The following year brought his second book of verse, _L'Adieu à l'Adolescence_; and in 1913 and 1914 his first two novels appeared, _L'Enfant chargé de Chaînes_ and _La Robe Prétexte_.
chargé
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From this reading The following year brought his second book of verse, _L'Adieu à l'Adolescence_; and in 1913 and 1914 his first two novels appeared, _L'Enfant chargé de Chaînes_ and _La Robe Prétexte_.
Chaînes
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From this reading The following year brought his second book of verse, _L'Adieu à l'Adolescence_; and in 1913 and 1914 his first two novels appeared, _L'Enfant chargé de Chaînes_ and _La Robe Prétexte_.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading It is a collection of poems, and bears the title, _Les Mains Jointes_.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Mauriac was then twenty-one years old, and the little volume drew forth enthusiastic praise from Maurice Barrès in _L'Echo de Paris_.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Mauriac was then twenty-one years old, and the little volume drew forth enthusiastic praise from Maurice Barrès in _L'Echo de Paris_.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Mauriac was then twenty-one years old, and the little volume drew forth enthusiastic praise from Maurice Barrès in _L'Echo de Paris_.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _First published 1923._ TO LOUIS ARTUS His Admirer and Friend TRANSLATOR'S NOTE FRANÇOIS MAURIAC published his first book in 1909.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following year brought his second book of verse, _L'Adieu à l'Adolescence_; and in 1913 and 1914 his first two novels appeared, _L'Enfant chargé de Chaînes_ and _La Robe Prétexte_.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mauriac was then twenty-one years old, and the little volume drew forth enthusiastic praise from Maurice Barrès in _L'Echo de Paris_.
FRANÇOIS
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From this reading _First published 1923._ TO LOUIS ARTUS His Admirer and Friend TRANSLATOR'S NOTE FRANÇOIS MAURIAC published his first book in 1909.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _First published 1923._ TO LOUIS ARTUS His Admirer and Friend TRANSLATOR'S NOTE FRANÇOIS MAURIAC published his first book in 1909.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mauriac was then twenty-one years old, and the little volume drew forth enthusiastic praise from Maurice Barrès in _L'Echo de Paris_.
HEINEMANN
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From this reading WILLIAM HEINEMANN, LTD.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _First published 1923._ TO LOUIS ARTUS His Admirer and Friend TRANSLATOR'S NOTE FRANÇOIS MAURIAC published his first book in 1909.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _First published 1923._ TO LOUIS ARTUS His Admirer and Friend TRANSLATOR'S NOTE FRANÇOIS MAURIAC published his first book in 1909.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a collection of poems, and bears the title, _Les Mains Jointes_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a collection of poems, and bears the title, _Les Mains Jointes_.
Jointes
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From this reading It is a collection of poems, and bears the title, _Les Mains Jointes_.
L'Adieu
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From this reading The following year brought his second book of verse, _L'Adieu à l'Adolescence_; and in 1913 and 1914 his first two novels appeared, _L'Enfant chargé de Chaînes_ and _La Robe Prétexte_.
l'Adolescence
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From this reading The following year brought his second book of verse, _L'Adieu à l'Adolescence_; and in 1913 and 1914 his first two novels appeared, _L'Enfant chargé de Chaînes_ and _La Robe Prétexte_.
L'Echo
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From this reading Mauriac was then twenty-one years old, and the little volume drew forth enthusiastic praise from Maurice Barrès in _L'Echo de Paris_.
L'EnfantnounUS /ˈlenfɑːnt/
United States architect (born in France) who laid out the city plan for Washington (1754-1825)
From this reading The following year brought his second book of verse, _L'Adieu à l'Adolescence_; and in 1913 and 1914 his first two novels appeared, _L'Enfant chargé de Chaînes_ and _La Robe Prétexte_.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading The following year brought his second book of verse, _L'Adieu à l'Adolescence_; and in 1913 and 1914 his first two novels appeared, _L'Enfant chargé de Chaînes_ and _La Robe Prétexte_.
LesnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading It is a collection of poems, and bears the title, _Les Mains Jointes_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mauriac was then twenty-one years old, and the little volume drew forth enthusiastic praise from Maurice Barrès in _L'Echo de Paris_.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading _First published 1923._ TO LOUIS ARTUS His Admirer and Friend TRANSLATOR'S NOTE FRANÇOIS MAURIAC published his first book in 1909.
LTD
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From this reading WILLIAM HEINEMANN, LTD.
MainsnounUS /meɪnz/
plural of “main” — any very large body of (salt) water
From this reading It is a collection of poems, and bears the title, _Les Mains Jointes_.
MAURIACnoun
French novelist who wrote about the conflict between desire and religious belief (1885-1970)
From this reading _First published 1923._ TO LOUIS ARTUS His Admirer and Friend TRANSLATOR'S NOTE FRANÇOIS MAURIAC published his first book in 1909.
Maurice
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From this reading Mauriac was then twenty-one years old, and the little volume drew forth enthusiastic praise from Maurice Barrès in _L'Echo de Paris_.
a brief written record
From this reading _First published 1923._ TO LOUIS ARTUS His Admirer and Friend TRANSLATOR'S NOTE FRANÇOIS MAURIAC published his first book in 1909.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading The following year brought his second book of verse, _L'Adieu à l'Adolescence_; and in 1913 and 1914 his first two novels appeared, _L'Enfant chargé de Chaînes_ and _La Robe Prétexte_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a collection of poems, and bears the title, _Les Mains Jointes_.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mauriac was then twenty-one years old, and the little volume drew forth enthusiastic praise from Maurice Barrès in _L'Echo de Paris_.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Mauriac was then twenty-one years old, and the little volume drew forth enthusiastic praise from Maurice Barrès in _L'Echo de Paris_.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading It is a collection of poems, and bears the title, _Les Mains Jointes_.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Mauriac was then twenty-one years old, and the little volume drew forth enthusiastic praise from Maurice Barrès in _L'Echo de Paris_.
Prétexte
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From this reading The following year brought his second book of verse, _L'Adieu à l'Adolescence_; and in 1913 and 1914 his first two novels appeared, _L'Enfant chargé de Chaînes_ and _La Robe Prétexte_.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading _First published 1923._ TO LOUIS ARTUS His Admirer and Friend TRANSLATOR'S NOTE FRANÇOIS MAURIAC published his first book in 1909.
RobenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading The following year brought his second book of verse, _L'Adieu à l'Adolescence_; and in 1913 and 1914 his first two novels appeared, _L'Enfant chargé de Chaînes_ and _La Robe Prétexte_.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The following year brought his second book of verse, _L'Adieu à l'Adolescence_; and in 1913 and 1914 his first two novels appeared, _L'Enfant chargé de Chaînes_ and _La Robe Prétexte_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is a collection of poems, and bears the title, _Les Mains Jointes_.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mauriac was then twenty-one years old, and the little volume drew forth enthusiastic praise from Maurice Barrès in _L'Echo de Paris_.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading It is a collection of poems, and bears the title, _Les Mains Jointes_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _First published 1923._ TO LOUIS ARTUS His Admirer and Friend TRANSLATOR'S NOTE FRANÇOIS MAURIAC published his first book in 1909.
TRANSLATOR'S
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From this reading _First published 1923._ TO LOUIS ARTUS His Admirer and Friend TRANSLATOR'S NOTE FRANÇOIS MAURIAC published his first book in 1909.
twenty-onenounUS /ˈtwentiwɔːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading Mauriac was then twenty-one years old, and the little volume drew forth enthusiastic praise from Maurice Barrès in _L'Echo de Paris_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The following year brought his second book of verse, _L'Adieu à l'Adolescence_; and in 1913 and 1914 his first two novels appeared, _L'Enfant chargé de Chaînes_ and _La Robe Prétexte_.
literature in metrical form
From this reading The following year brought his second book of verse, _L'Adieu à l'Adolescence_; and in 1913 and 1914 his first two novels appeared, _L'Enfant chargé de Chaînes_ and _La Robe Prétexte_.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Mauriac was then twenty-one years old, and the little volume drew forth enthusiastic praise from Maurice Barrès in _L'Echo de Paris_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mauriac was then twenty-one years old, and the little volume drew forth enthusiastic praise from Maurice Barrès in _L'Echo de Paris_.
WILLIAM
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From this reading WILLIAM HEINEMANN, LTD.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The following year brought his second book of verse, _L'Adieu à l'Adolescence_; and in 1913 and 1914 his first two novels appeared, _L'Enfant chargé de Chaînes_ and _La Robe Prétexte_.
a late time of life
From this reading Mauriac was then twenty-one years old, and the little volume drew forth enthusiastic praise from Maurice Barrès in _L'Echo de Paris_.
à
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From this reading The following year brought his second book of verse, _L'Adieu à l'Adolescence_; and in 1913 and 1914 his first two novels appeared, _L'Enfant chargé de Chaînes_ and _La Robe Prétexte_.
