Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading Louvier, though gathering to his own salons authors and artists, very rarely favoured their rooms with his presence; he did not adorn Isaura's party that evening.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

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

From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

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

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Isaura's apartment, on the following Thursday evening, was more filled than usual.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Louvier, though gathering to his own salons authors and artists, very rarely favoured their rooms with his presence; he did not adorn Isaura's party that evening.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Louvier, though gathering to his own salons authors and artists, very rarely favoured their rooms with his presence; he did not adorn Isaura's party that evening.

a man who is the lover of a man or woman

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Duplessis was there, in compensation.

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

From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

an ancient city state on the north African coast near modern Tunis; founded by Phoenicians; destroyed and rebuilt by Romans; razed by Arabs in 697

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

a widely known person

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

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From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

From this reading But Duplessis was there, in compensation.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

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

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

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From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

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From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

plural of “deputy” — someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

plural of “devotee” — an ardent follower and admirer

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

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

From this reading Louvier, though gathering to his own salons authors and artists, very rarely favoured their rooms with his presence; he did not adorn Isaura's party that evening.

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From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

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From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

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From this reading But Duplessis was there, in compensation.

one or the other of two

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

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From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Isaura's apartment, on the following Thursday evening, was more filled than usual.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

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From this reading Louvier, though gathering to his own salons authors and artists, very rarely favoured their rooms with his presence; he did not adorn Isaura's party that evening.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Isaura's apartment, on the following Thursday evening, was more filled than usual.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Isaura's apartment, on the following Thursday evening, was more filled than usual.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading Louvier, though gathering to his own salons authors and artists, very rarely favoured their rooms with his presence; he did not adorn Isaura's party that evening.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

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

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

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

From this reading Louvier, though gathering to his own salons authors and artists, very rarely favoured their rooms with his presence; he did not adorn Isaura's party that evening.

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

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

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

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

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

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

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

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

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From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

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From this reading Isaura's apartment, on the following Thursday evening, was more filled than usual.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

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From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

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

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

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From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

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 Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

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From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

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

From this reading Isaura's apartment, on the following Thursday evening, was more filled than usual.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Louvier, though gathering to his own salons authors and artists, very rarely favoured their rooms with his presence; he did not adorn Isaura's party that evening.

dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority

From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Isaura's apartment, on the following Thursday evening, was more filled than usual.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Louvier, though gathering to his own salons authors and artists, very rarely favoured their rooms with his presence; he did not adorn Isaura's party that evening.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Louvier, though gathering to his own salons authors and artists, very rarely favoured their rooms with his presence; he did not adorn Isaura's party that evening.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

not often

From this reading Louvier, though gathering to his own salons authors and artists, very rarely favoured their rooms with his presence; he did not adorn Isaura's party that evening.

plural of “reunion” — a party of former associates who have come together again

From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Louvier, though gathering to his own salons authors and artists, very rarely favoured their rooms with his presence; he did not adorn Isaura's party that evening.

plural of “salon” — gallery where works of art can be displayed

From this reading Louvier, though gathering to his own salons authors and artists, very rarely favoured their rooms with his presence; he did not adorn Isaura's party that evening.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

a party of people assembled in the evening (usually at a private house)

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

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

From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Isaura's apartment, on the following Thursday evening, was more filled than usual.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Louvier, though gathering to his own salons authors and artists, very rarely favoured their rooms with his presence; he did not adorn Isaura's party that evening.

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

From this reading Isaura's apartment, on the following Thursday evening, was more filled than usual.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Louvier, though gathering to his own salons authors and artists, very rarely favoured their rooms with his presence; he did not adorn Isaura's party that evening.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Louvier, though gathering to his own salons authors and artists, very rarely favoured their rooms with his presence; he did not adorn Isaura's party that evening.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading Isaura's apartment, on the following Thursday evening, was more filled than usual.

plural of “thursday” — the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

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

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

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

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Isaura's apartment, on the following Thursday evening, was more filled than usual.

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From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

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From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

precisely as stated

From this reading Louvier, though gathering to his own salons authors and artists, very rarely favoured their rooms with his presence; he did not adorn Isaura's party that evening.

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

From this reading Isaura's apartment, on the following Thursday evening, was more filled than usual.

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

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

which person or people

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading It had chanced that Valerie had met Isaura at some house in the past winter, and conceived an enthusiastic affection for her: since then, Valerie came very often to see her, and made a point of dragging with her to Isaura's Thursday reunions her obedient father.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Besides her habitual devotees in the artistic or literary world, there were diplomatists and deputies commixed with many fair chiefs of _la jeunesse doree_; amongst the latter the brilliant Enguerrand de Vandemar, who, deeming the acquaintance of every celebrity essential to his own celebrity in either Carthage, the _beau monde_, or the _demi-monde_, had, two Thursdays before, made Louvier attend her soiree and present him.