Chapter III

the state of being absent

From this reading I wondered whether the unexplained absence of the young reporter did not account in some measure for my strange depression.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading I wondered whether the unexplained absence of the young reporter did not account in some measure for my strange depression.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Since the affair at Versailles, with the details of which my existence had become so strangely intermingled, I had enjoyed the closest intimacy with Professor Stangerson, his daughter, and Robert Darzac.

Having no one else present.

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

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

From this reading Rouletabille had been treated by the Stangersons and by M. Darzac as their deliverer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Since the affair at Versailles, with the details of which my existence had become so strangely intermingled, I had enjoyed the closest intimacy with Professor Stangerson, his daughter, and Robert Darzac.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I ought to have been completely happy on the day of this wedding, which seemed in every way so satisfactory.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Rouletabille had been treated by the Stangersons and by M. Darzac as their deliverer.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading Since the affair at Versailles, with the details of which my existence had become so strangely intermingled, I had enjoyed the closest intimacy with Professor Stangerson, his daughter, and Robert Darzac.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading I ought to have been completely happy on the day of this wedding, which seemed in every way so satisfactory.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

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From this reading Since the affair at Versailles, with the details of which my existence had become so strangely intermingled, I had enjoyed the closest intimacy with Professor Stangerson, his daughter, and Robert Darzac.

a female human offspring

From this reading Since the affair at Versailles, with the details of which my existence had become so strangely intermingled, I had enjoyed the closest intimacy with Professor Stangerson, his daughter, and Robert Darzac.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I ought to have been completely happy on the day of this wedding, which seemed in every way so satisfactory.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading Rouletabille had been treated by the Stangersons and by M. Darzac as their deliverer.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading I wondered whether the unexplained absence of the young reporter did not account in some measure for my strange depression.

true confidential information

From this reading Since the affair at Versailles, with the details of which my existence had become so strangely intermingled, I had enjoyed the closest intimacy with Professor Stangerson, his daughter, and Robert Darzac.

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

From this reading I wondered whether the unexplained absence of the young reporter did not account in some measure for my strange depression.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Since the affair at Versailles, with the details of which my existence had become so strangely intermingled, I had enjoyed the closest intimacy with Professor Stangerson, his daughter, and Robert Darzac.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I ought to have been completely happy on the day of this wedding, which seemed in every way so satisfactory.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Since the affair at Versailles, with the details of which my existence had become so strangely intermingled, I had enjoyed the closest intimacy with Professor Stangerson, his daughter, and Robert Darzac.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I wondered whether the unexplained absence of the young reporter did not account in some measure for my strange depression.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading I ought to have been completely happy on the day of this wedding, which seemed in every way so satisfactory.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I ought to have been completely happy on the day of this wedding, which seemed in every way so satisfactory.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

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

From this reading Since the affair at Versailles, with the details of which my existence had become so strangely intermingled, I had enjoyed the closest intimacy with Professor Stangerson, his daughter, and Robert Darzac.

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From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

past form of “intermingle” — combine into one

From this reading Since the affair at Versailles, with the details of which my existence had become so strangely intermingled, I had enjoyed the closest intimacy with Professor Stangerson, his daughter, and Robert Darzac.

close or warm friendship

From this reading Since the affair at Versailles, with the details of which my existence had become so strangely intermingled, I had enjoyed the closest intimacy with Professor Stangerson, his daughter, and Robert Darzac.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

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

From this reading Rouletabille had been treated by the Stangersons and by M. Darzac as their deliverer.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading I wondered whether the unexplained absence of the young reporter did not account in some measure for my strange depression.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Since the affair at Versailles, with the details of which my existence had become so strangely intermingled, I had enjoyed the closest intimacy with Professor Stangerson, his daughter, and Robert Darzac.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I ought to have been completely happy on the day of this wedding, which seemed in every way so satisfactory.

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading I ought to have been completely happy on the day of this wedding, which seemed in every way so satisfactory.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Since the affair at Versailles, with the details of which my existence had become so strangely intermingled, I had enjoyed the closest intimacy with Professor Stangerson, his daughter, and Robert Darzac.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading I wondered whether the unexplained absence of the young reporter did not account in some measure for my strange depression.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Since the affair at Versailles, with the details of which my existence had become so strangely intermingled, I had enjoyed the closest intimacy with Professor Stangerson, his daughter, and Robert Darzac.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

giving satisfaction

From this reading I ought to have been completely happy on the day of this wedding, which seemed in every way so satisfactory.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I ought to have been completely happy on the day of this wedding, which seemed in every way so satisfactory.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since the affair at Versailles, with the details of which my existence had become so strangely intermingled, I had enjoyed the closest intimacy with Professor Stangerson, his daughter, and Robert Darzac.

unusual or striking

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Since the affair at Versailles, with the details of which my existence had become so strangely intermingled, I had enjoyed the closest intimacy with Professor Stangerson, his daughter, and Robert Darzac.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

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

From this reading Since the affair at Versailles, with the details of which my existence had become so strangely intermingled, I had enjoyed the closest intimacy with Professor Stangerson, his daughter, and Robert Darzac.

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

From this reading Rouletabille had been treated by the Stangersons and by M. Darzac as their deliverer.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading I wondered whether the unexplained absence of the young reporter did not account in some measure for my strange depression.

in a strange manner

From this reading Since the affair at Versailles, with the details of which my existence had become so strangely intermingled, I had enjoyed the closest intimacy with Professor Stangerson, his daughter, and Robert Darzac.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Rouletabille had been treated by the Stangersons and by M. Darzac as their deliverer.

in or at that place or location

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I ought to have been completely happy on the day of this wedding, which seemed in every way so satisfactory.

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

From this reading I ought to have been completely happy on the day of this wedding, which seemed in every way so satisfactory.

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

From this reading Rouletabille had been treated by the Stangersons and by M. Darzac as their deliverer.

not explained

From this reading I wondered whether the unexplained absence of the young reporter did not account in some measure for my strange depression.

a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century

From this reading Since the affair at Versailles, with the details of which my existence had become so strangely intermingled, I had enjoyed the closest intimacy with Professor Stangerson, his daughter, and Robert Darzac.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I ought to have been completely happy on the day of this wedding, which seemed in every way so satisfactory.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading I ought to have been completely happy on the day of this wedding, which seemed in every way so satisfactory.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading I wondered whether the unexplained absence of the young reporter did not account in some measure for my strange depression.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS QUESTION OF THE CHANGING HUMORS OF JOSEPH ROULETABILLE In returning alone from the station I could not help feeling some surprise at the singular sensation of sadness which oppressed me, and of the cause of which I had not the least idea.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Since the affair at Versailles, with the details of which my existence had become so strangely intermingled, I had enjoyed the closest intimacy with Professor Stangerson, his daughter, and Robert Darzac.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading I wondered whether the unexplained absence of the young reporter did not account in some measure for my strange depression.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading I wondered whether the unexplained absence of the young reporter did not account in some measure for my strange depression.