Chapter IV

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

From this reading That Theophrastus, the timid Theophrastus, should have browbeaten not a mere man, but an official, amazed them.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading They were even more impressed by his attitude to the guide than by his actual plunge into the cellars.

third-person singular of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Theophrastus admits that he was as much amazed as they, and felt rather proud of himself.

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From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading That Theophrastus, the timid Theophrastus, should have browbeaten not a mere man, but an official, amazed them.

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

From this reading That Theophrastus, the timid Theophrastus, should have browbeaten not a mere man, but an official, amazed them.

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

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

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

From this reading Theophrastus admits that he was as much amazed as they, and felt rather proud of himself.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading They were even more impressed by his attitude to the guide than by his actual plunge into the cellars.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

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From this reading That Theophrastus, the timid Theophrastus, should have browbeaten not a mere man, but an official, amazed them.

plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading That Theophrastus, the timid Theophrastus, should have browbeaten not a mere man, but an official, amazed them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They were even more impressed by his attitude to the guide than by his actual plunge into the cellars.

plural of “cellar” — the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading He treated the matter lightly, declaring that the whim had taken him to visit the cellars of the Conciergerie; and he had visited them.

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From this reading He treated the matter lightly, declaring that the whim had taken him to visit the cellars of the Conciergerie; and he had visited them.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading He treated the matter lightly, declaring that the whim had taken him to visit the cellars of the Conciergerie; and he had visited them.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

divisible by two

From this reading They were even more impressed by his attitude to the guide than by his actual plunge into the cellars.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Theophrastus admits that he was as much amazed as they, and felt rather proud of himself.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

highest in quality

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading They were even more impressed by his attitude to the guide than by his actual plunge into the cellars.

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

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading That Theophrastus, the timid Theophrastus, should have browbeaten not a mere man, but an official, amazed them.

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

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

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

From this reading He treated the matter lightly, declaring that the whim had taken him to visit the cellars of the Conciergerie; and he had visited them.

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

From this reading Theophrastus admits that he was as much amazed as they, and felt rather proud of himself.

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

From this reading They were even more impressed by his attitude to the guide than by his actual plunge into the cellars.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading They were even more impressed by his attitude to the guide than by his actual plunge into the cellars.

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

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

the act of departing

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

without good reason

From this reading He treated the matter lightly, declaring that the whim had taken him to visit the cellars of the Conciergerie; and he had visited them.

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

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading That Theophrastus, the timid Theophrastus, should have browbeaten not a mere man, but an official, amazed them.

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

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He treated the matter lightly, declaring that the whim had taken him to visit the cellars of the Conciergerie; and he had visited them.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading That Theophrastus, the timid Theophrastus, should have browbeaten not a mere man, but an official, amazed them.

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

From this reading They were even more impressed by his attitude to the guide than by his actual plunge into the cellars.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Theophrastus admits that he was as much amazed as they, and felt rather proud of himself.

as might be expected

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That Theophrastus, the timid Theophrastus, should have browbeaten not a mere man, but an official, amazed them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading That Theophrastus, the timid Theophrastus, should have browbeaten not a mere man, but an official, amazed them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

thrust or throw into

From this reading They were even more impressed by his attitude to the guide than by his actual plunge into the cellars.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Theophrastus admits that he was as much amazed as they, and felt rather proud of himself.

on the contrary

From this reading Theophrastus admits that he was as much amazed as they, and felt rather proud of himself.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading That Theophrastus, the timid Theophrastus, should have browbeaten not a mere man, but an official, amazed them.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He treated the matter lightly, declaring that the whim had taken him to visit the cellars of the Conciergerie; and he had visited them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They were even more impressed by his attitude to the guide than by his actual plunge into the cellars.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He treated the matter lightly, declaring that the whim had taken him to visit the cellars of the Conciergerie; and he had visited them.

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

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

Greek philosopher who was a student of Aristotle and who succeeded Aristotle as the leader of the Peripatetics (371-287 BC)

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were even more impressed by his attitude to the guide than by his actual plunge into the cellars.

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading That Theophrastus, the timid Theophrastus, should have browbeaten not a mere man, but an official, amazed them.

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

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading He treated the matter lightly, declaring that the whim had taken him to visit the cellars of the Conciergerie; and he had visited them.

precisely as stated

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He treated the matter lightly, declaring that the whim had taken him to visit the cellars of the Conciergerie; and he had visited them.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He treated the matter lightly, declaring that the whim had taken him to visit the cellars of the Conciergerie; and he had visited them.

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

From this reading Theophrastus admits that he was as much amazed as they, and felt rather proud of himself.

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

From this reading THEOPHRASTUS LONGUET BURSTS INTO SONG On leaving the prison, Marceline and Adolphe were, very naturally, full of curiosity to learn the reasons of Theophrastus' extraordinary behaviour; and he had the greatest difficulty in getting them away from the subject.

a sudden desire

From this reading He treated the matter lightly, declaring that the whim had taken him to visit the cellars of the Conciergerie; and he had visited them.