Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

someone who administers a business

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

later than; following

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

anew

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

(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 Besides all of which the sun is a person of importance.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

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

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

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

From this reading On that morning, which was the morning before Christmas, two important events happened simultaneously--the sun rose, and so did M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy.

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From this reading Formerly, he was regarded as a god, and was called Osiris, Apollyon, and I don't know what else.

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

From this reading Formerly, he was regarded as a god, and was called Osiris, Apollyon, and I don't know what else.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

for the reason that

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On that morning, which was the morning before Christmas, two important events happened simultaneously--the sun rose, and so did M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides all of which the sun is a person of importance.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Formerly, he was regarded as a god, and was called Osiris, Apollyon, and I don't know what else.

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

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading On that morning, which was the morning before Christmas, two important events happened simultaneously--the sun rose, and so did M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

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From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

approval

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

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

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading On that morning, which was the morning before Christmas, two important events happened simultaneously--the sun rose, and so did M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

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From this reading Formerly, he was regarded as a god, and was called Osiris, Apollyon, and I don't know what else.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

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From this reading Formerly, he was regarded as a god, and was called Osiris, Apollyon, and I don't know what else.

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

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

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From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading On that morning, which was the morning before Christmas, two important events happened simultaneously--the sun rose, and so did M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy.

every person

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

at a previous time

From this reading Formerly, he was regarded as a god, and was called Osiris, Apollyon, and I don't know what else.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Formerly, he was regarded as a god, and was called Osiris, Apollyon, and I don't know what else.

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From this reading On that morning, which was the morning before Christmas, two important events happened simultaneously--the sun rose, and so did M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading On that morning, which was the morning before Christmas, two important events happened simultaneously--the sun rose, and so did M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy.

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

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

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

From this reading Formerly, he was regarded as a god, and was called Osiris, Apollyon, and I don't know what else.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

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

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

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

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Formerly, he was regarded as a god, and was called Osiris, Apollyon, and I don't know what else.

tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Besides all of which the sun is a person of importance.

of great significance or value

From this reading On that morning, which was the morning before Christmas, two important events happened simultaneously--the sun rose, and so did M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

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

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

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From this reading On that morning, which was the morning before Christmas, two important events happened simultaneously--the sun rose, and so did M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Formerly, he was regarded as a god, and was called Osiris, Apollyon, and I don't know what else.

archaic terms for army

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading On that morning, which was the morning before Christmas, two important events happened simultaneously--the sun rose, and so did M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On that morning, which was the morning before Christmas, two important events happened simultaneously--the sun rose, and so did M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

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

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On that morning, which was the morning before Christmas, two important events happened simultaneously--the sun rose, and so did M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

Egyptian god of the underworld and judge of the dead; husband and brother of Isis; father of Horus

From this reading Formerly, he was regarded as a god, and was called Osiris, Apollyon, and I don't know what else.

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

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

a human being

From this reading Besides all of which the sun is a person of importance.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading On that morning, which was the morning before Christmas, two important events happened simultaneously--the sun rose, and so did M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

at the same instant

From this reading On that morning, which was the morning before Christmas, two important events happened simultaneously--the sun rose, and so did M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading On that morning, which was the morning before Christmas, two important events happened simultaneously--the sun rose, and so did M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading On that morning, which was the morning before Christmas, two important events happened simultaneously--the sun rose, and so did M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy.

possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On that morning, which was the morning before Christmas, two important events happened simultaneously--the sun rose, and so did M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy.

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

From this reading On that morning, which was the morning before Christmas, two important events happened simultaneously--the sun rose, and so did M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy.

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

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

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

From this reading On that morning, which was the morning before Christmas, two important events happened simultaneously--the sun rose, and so did M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy.

without question

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

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

From this reading On that morning, which was the morning before Christmas, two important events happened simultaneously--the sun rose, and so did M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy.

accept gladly

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Formerly, he was regarded as a god, and was called Osiris, Apollyon, and I don't know what else.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading But do not imagine that because the sun is so important he is of greater influence than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy, millionaire banker, director of the _Comptoir General de Credit_, administrator of several big companies, deputy and member of the General Counsel of the Eure, officer of the Legion of Honor, etc., etc. And whatever opinion the sun may have about himself, he certainly has not a higher opinion than M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy has of _him_self.

at the time that

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

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

From this reading On that morning, which was the morning before Christmas, two important events happened simultaneously--the sun rose, and so did M. Jean-Baptiste Godefroy.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Unquestionably the sun, illuminating suddenly the whole of Paris with its morning rays, is an old friend regarded with affection by everybody, It is particularly welcome after a fortnight of misty atmosphere and gray skies, when the wind has cleared the air and allowed the sun's rays to reach the earth again.