Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading A few days after the departure of his uncle, Gustave paid a visit to Grinselhof.

later than; following

From this reading A few days after the departure of his uncle, Gustave paid a visit to Grinselhof.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

(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 Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The ardent youth no longer resisted an impulse that drew him toward the bewitching girl, nor did he allow a single day to roll by without passing the afternoon at Grinselhof.

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

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

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

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading The ardent youth no longer resisted an impulse that drew him toward the bewitching girl, nor did he allow a single day to roll by without passing the afternoon at Grinselhof.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading The ardent youth no longer resisted an impulse that drew him toward the bewitching girl, nor did he allow a single day to roll by without passing the afternoon at Grinselhof.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

a cordial disposition

From this reading Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

a female human offspring

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The ardent youth no longer resisted an impulse that drew him toward the bewitching girl, nor did he allow a single day to roll by without passing the afternoon at Grinselhof.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A few days after the departure of his uncle, Gustave paid a visit to Grinselhof.

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

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

the act of departing

From this reading A few days after the departure of his uncle, Gustave paid a visit to Grinselhof.

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

From this reading Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

inflected form of “dispel” — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings

From this reading Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading The ardent youth no longer resisted an impulse that drew him toward the bewitching girl, nor did he allow a single day to roll by without passing the afternoon at Grinselhof.

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From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

one or the other of two

From this reading Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few days after the departure of his uncle, Gustave paid a visit to Grinselhof.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading The happy hours flew rapidly on the wings of love.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

a man of refinement

From this reading Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

a young female

From this reading The ardent youth no longer resisted an impulse that drew him toward the bewitching girl, nor did he allow a single day to roll by without passing the afternoon at Grinselhof.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

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From this reading A few days after the departure of his uncle, Gustave paid a visit to Grinselhof.

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From this reading A few days after the departure of his uncle, Gustave paid a visit to Grinselhof.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The happy hours flew rapidly on the wings of love.

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

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

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

From this reading The ardent youth no longer resisted an impulse that drew him toward the bewitching girl, nor did he allow a single day to roll by without passing the afternoon at Grinselhof.

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

From this reading A few days after the departure of his uncle, Gustave paid a visit to Grinselhof.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The happy hours flew rapidly on the wings of love.

an instinctive motive

From this reading The ardent youth no longer resisted an impulse that drew him toward the bewitching girl, nor did he allow a single day to roll by without passing the afternoon at Grinselhof.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

for more time

From this reading The ardent youth no longer resisted an impulse that drew him toward the bewitching girl, nor did he allow a single day to roll by without passing the afternoon at Grinselhof.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The happy hours flew rapidly on the wings of love.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

not any; not one

From this reading The ardent youth no longer resisted an impulse that drew him toward the bewitching girl, nor did he allow a single day to roll by without passing the afternoon at Grinselhof.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The ardent youth no longer resisted an impulse that drew him toward the bewitching girl, nor did he allow a single day to roll by without passing the afternoon at Grinselhof.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few days after the departure of his uncle, Gustave paid a visit to Grinselhof.

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

From this reading Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The happy hours flew rapidly on the wings of love.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading A few days after the departure of his uncle, Gustave paid a visit to Grinselhof.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The ardent youth no longer resisted an impulse that drew him toward the bewitching girl, nor did he allow a single day to roll by without passing the afternoon at Grinselhof.

a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

From this reading Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

with speed

From this reading The happy hours flew rapidly on the wings of love.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading The ardent youth no longer resisted an impulse that drew him toward the bewitching girl, nor did he allow a single day to roll by without passing the afternoon at Grinselhof.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading The ardent youth no longer resisted an impulse that drew him toward the bewitching girl, nor did he allow a single day to roll by without passing the afternoon at Grinselhof.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The ardent youth no longer resisted an impulse that drew him toward the bewitching girl, nor did he allow a single day to roll by without passing the afternoon at Grinselhof.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The ardent youth no longer resisted an impulse that drew him toward the bewitching girl, nor did he allow a single day to roll by without passing the afternoon at Grinselhof.

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

From this reading A few days after the departure of his uncle, Gustave paid a visit to Grinselhof.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

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

From this reading A few days after the departure of his uncle, Gustave paid a visit to Grinselhof.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

in the direction of

From this reading The ardent youth no longer resisted an impulse that drew him toward the bewitching girl, nor did he allow a single day to roll by without passing the afternoon at Grinselhof.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading A few days after the departure of his uncle, Gustave paid a visit to Grinselhof.

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

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A few days after the departure of his uncle, Gustave paid a visit to Grinselhof.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

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From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

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

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Either from a fear of disturbing the reserved habits of the old gentleman, or from a sense of politeness, Gustave did not at first repeat his visits too frequently; but after a couple of weeks the extreme cordiality of Vlierbeck dispelled all his scruples.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading The happy hours flew rapidly on the wings of love.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was received by Monsieur De Vlierbeck and his daughter with their usual kindness, passed the greater part of an afternoon with them, and went home at nightfall to the _château_ of Echelpoel full of delightful recollections and hopes.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The ardent youth no longer resisted an impulse that drew him toward the bewitching girl, nor did he allow a single day to roll by without passing the afternoon at Grinselhof.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The ardent youth no longer resisted an impulse that drew him toward the bewitching girl, nor did he allow a single day to roll by without passing the afternoon at Grinselhof.