Chapter II

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

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading There was something very nearly filial in her graceful and affectionate solicitude for Monsieur Daunay.

later than; following

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Monsieur Daunay spoke to Damier of Madame Vicaud as _une âme exquise_, and of Claire as _une charmante enfant_, a term emphasizing his almost paternal attitude, an emphasis made more noticeable by his more formal relations with the mother.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

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

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

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

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

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

From this reading Monsieur Daunay spoke to Damier of Madame Vicaud as _une âme exquise_, and of Claire as _une charmante enfant_, a term emphasizing his almost paternal attitude, an emphasis made more noticeable by his more formal relations with the mother.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

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

From this reading Monsieur Daunay spoke to Damier of Madame Vicaud as _une âme exquise_, and of Claire as _une charmante enfant_, a term emphasizing his almost paternal attitude, an emphasis made more noticeable by his more formal relations with the mother.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

(of clothing) custom-made

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She did not talk much with him,--she talked more to Damier,--but while he talked to her she smiled at him, an encouraging, responsive smile.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Monsieur Daunay spoke to Damier of Madame Vicaud as _une âme exquise_, and of Claire as _une charmante enfant_, a term emphasizing his almost paternal attitude, an emphasis made more noticeable by his more formal relations with the mother.

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From this reading Monsieur Daunay spoke to Damier of Madame Vicaud as _une âme exquise_, and of Claire as _une charmante enfant_, a term emphasizing his almost paternal attitude, an emphasis made more noticeable by his more formal relations with the mother.

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From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

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From this reading She did not talk much with him,--she talked more to Damier,--but while he talked to her she smiled at him, an encouraging, responsive smile.

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From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

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From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

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

From this reading She did not talk much with him,--she talked more to Damier,--but while he talked to her she smiled at him, an encouraging, responsive smile.

special importance or significance

From this reading Monsieur Daunay spoke to Damier of Madame Vicaud as _une âme exquise_, and of Claire as _une charmante enfant_, a term emphasizing his almost paternal attitude, an emphasis made more noticeable by his more formal relations with the mother.

the act of giving special importance or significance to something

From this reading Monsieur Daunay spoke to Damier of Madame Vicaud as _une âme exquise_, and of Claire as _une charmante enfant_, a term emphasizing his almost paternal attitude, an emphasis made more noticeable by his more formal relations with the mother.

giving courage or confidence or hope

From this reading She did not talk much with him,--she talked more to Damier,--but while he talked to her she smiled at him, an encouraging, responsive smile.

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From this reading Monsieur Daunay spoke to Damier of Madame Vicaud as _une âme exquise_, and of Claire as _une charmante enfant_, a term emphasizing his almost paternal attitude, an emphasis made more noticeable by his more formal relations with the mother.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

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From this reading Monsieur Daunay spoke to Damier of Madame Vicaud as _une âme exquise_, and of Claire as _une charmante enfant_, a term emphasizing his almost paternal attitude, an emphasis made more noticeable by his more formal relations with the mother.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation

From this reading There was something very nearly filial in her graceful and affectionate solicitude for Monsieur Daunay.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was something very nearly filial in her graceful and affectionate solicitude for Monsieur Daunay.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading There was something very nearly filial in her graceful and affectionate solicitude for Monsieur Daunay.

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

From this reading She did not talk much with him,--she talked more to Damier,--but while he talked to her she smiled at him, an encouraging, responsive smile.

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

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

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

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

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

From this reading Monsieur Daunay spoke to Damier of Madame Vicaud as _une âme exquise_, and of Claire as _une charmante enfant_, a term emphasizing his almost paternal attitude, an emphasis made more noticeable by his more formal relations with the mother.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

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

From this reading There was something very nearly filial in her graceful and affectionate solicitude for Monsieur Daunay.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

the quality of being loyal

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Monsieur Daunay spoke to Damier of Madame Vicaud as _une âme exquise_, and of Claire as _une charmante enfant_, a term emphasizing his almost paternal attitude, an emphasis made more noticeable by his more formal relations with the mother.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Monsieur Daunay spoke to Damier of Madame Vicaud as _une âme exquise_, and of Claire as _une charmante enfant_, a term emphasizing his almost paternal attitude, an emphasis made more noticeable by his more formal relations with the mother.

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

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

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

From this reading She did not talk much with him,--she talked more to Damier,--but while he talked to her she smiled at him, an encouraging, responsive smile.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Monsieur Daunay spoke to Damier of Madame Vicaud as _une âme exquise_, and of Claire as _une charmante enfant_, a term emphasizing his almost paternal attitude, an emphasis made more noticeable by his more formal relations with the mother.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She did not talk much with him,--she talked more to Damier,--but while he talked to her she smiled at him, an encouraging, responsive smile.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading There was something very nearly filial in her graceful and affectionate solicitude for Monsieur Daunay.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She did not talk much with him,--she talked more to Damier,--but while he talked to her she smiled at him, an encouraging, responsive smile.

capable or worthy of being noticed

From this reading Monsieur Daunay spoke to Damier of Madame Vicaud as _une âme exquise_, and of Claire as _une charmante enfant_, a term emphasizing his almost paternal attitude, an emphasis made more noticeable by his more formal relations with the mother.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

on one occasion

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

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From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

belonging to or inherited from one's father

From this reading Monsieur Daunay spoke to Damier of Madame Vicaud as _une âme exquise_, and of Claire as _une charmante enfant_, a term emphasizing his almost paternal attitude, an emphasis made more noticeable by his more formal relations with the mother.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

plural of “presence” — the state of being present; current existence

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Monsieur Daunay spoke to Damier of Madame Vicaud as _une âme exquise_, and of Claire as _une charmante enfant_, a term emphasizing his almost paternal attitude, an emphasis made more noticeable by his more formal relations with the mother.

authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

containing or using responses; alternating

From this reading She did not talk much with him,--she talked more to Damier,--but while he talked to her she smiled at him, an encouraging, responsive smile.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

gallery where works of art can be displayed

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

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

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading She did not talk much with him,--she talked more to Damier,--but while he talked to her she smiled at him, an encouraging, responsive smile.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading She did not talk much with him,--she talked more to Damier,--but while he talked to her she smiled at him, an encouraging, responsive smile.

a feeling of excessive concern

From this reading There was something very nearly filial in her graceful and affectionate solicitude for Monsieur Daunay.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading There was something very nearly filial in her graceful and affectionate solicitude for Monsieur Daunay.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Monsieur Daunay spoke to Damier of Madame Vicaud as _une âme exquise_, and of Claire as _une charmante enfant_, a term emphasizing his almost paternal attitude, an emphasis made more noticeable by his more formal relations with the mother.

sweep across or over

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading She did not talk much with him,--she talked more to Damier,--but while he talked to her she smiled at him, an encouraging, responsive smile.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading She did not talk much with him,--she talked more to Damier,--but while he talked to her she smiled at him, an encouraging, responsive smile.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Monsieur Daunay spoke to Damier of Madame Vicaud as _une âme exquise_, and of Claire as _une charmante enfant_, a term emphasizing his almost paternal attitude, an emphasis made more noticeable by his more formal relations with the mother.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

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

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was something very nearly filial in her graceful and affectionate solicitude for Monsieur Daunay.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

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

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

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From this reading Monsieur Daunay spoke to Damier of Madame Vicaud as _une âme exquise_, and of Claire as _une charmante enfant_, a term emphasizing his almost paternal attitude, an emphasis made more noticeable by his more formal relations with the mother.

precisely as stated

From this reading There was something very nearly filial in her graceful and affectionate solicitude for Monsieur Daunay.

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

From this reading Monsieur Daunay spoke to Damier of Madame Vicaud as _une âme exquise_, and of Claire as _une charmante enfant_, a term emphasizing his almost paternal attitude, an emphasis made more noticeable by his more formal relations with the mother.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

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

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

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

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

at the time that

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

in or at the place that

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

during the time that

From this reading She did not talk much with him,--she talked more to Damier,--but while he talked to her she smiled at him, an encouraging, responsive smile.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She would sweep, in trailing gowns, always a little over-perfumed,--it was the point where her taste seemed to fail her,--and always late, into the salon, and, if Monsieur Daunay were there, go at once to him after a formal acknowledgment of the other presences in the room.

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

From this reading It was with Monsieur Daunay that Claire was her most vivid self, with him and with their new "young" friend--though, when Monsieur Daunay was present, Damier's relegation to the background bespoke an excellent loyalty to older ties.

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From this reading Monsieur Daunay spoke to Damier of Madame Vicaud as _une âme exquise_, and of Claire as _une charmante enfant_, a term emphasizing his almost paternal attitude, an emphasis made more noticeable by his more formal relations with the mother.