used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Those pleasant days of late summer and early autumn were a halcyon time to Paul and Lucie, and to Toni and Denise.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Those pleasant days of late summer and early autumn were a halcyon time to Paul and Lucie, and to Toni and Denise.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor did he love her any better for having it, but he did not consider that the ten thousand francs placed any barrier between Denise and himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He would have loved her just as well without a franc.
aspireverbUS /əˈspaɪr/
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
From this reading Toni was troubled with no qualms, whatever, with regard to Denise's superiority to him, and the fact that she might justly aspire to something far beyond a private soldier.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Those pleasant days of late summer and early autumn were a halcyon time to Paul and Lucie, and to Toni and Denise.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Nor did he love her any better for having it, but he did not consider that the ten thousand francs placed any barrier between Denise and himself.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Nor did he love her any better for having it, but he did not consider that the ten thousand francs placed any barrier between Denise and himself.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Nor did he love her any better for having it, but he did not consider that the ten thousand francs placed any barrier between Denise and himself.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Toni was troubled with no qualms, whatever, with regard to Denise's superiority to him, and the fact that she might justly aspire to something far beyond a private soldier.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nor did he love her any better for having it, but he did not consider that the ten thousand francs placed any barrier between Denise and himself.
deem to be
From this reading Nor did he love her any better for having it, but he did not consider that the ten thousand francs placed any barrier between Denise and himself.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Those pleasant days of late summer and early autumn were a halcyon time to Paul and Lucie, and to Toni and Denise.
Denise
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From this reading Those pleasant days of late summer and early autumn were a halcyon time to Paul and Lucie, and to Toni and Denise.
Denise's
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From this reading Toni was troubled with no qualms, whatever, with regard to Denise's superiority to him, and the fact that she might justly aspire to something far beyond a private soldier.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did he love her any better for having it, but he did not consider that the ten thousand francs placed any barrier between Denise and himself.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Those pleasant days of late summer and early autumn were a halcyon time to Paul and Lucie, and to Toni and Denise.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Toni was troubled with no qualms, whatever, with regard to Denise's superiority to him, and the fact that she might justly aspire to something far beyond a private soldier.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Toni was troubled with no qualms, whatever, with regard to Denise's superiority to him, and the fact that she might justly aspire to something far beyond a private soldier.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
francnounUS /fræŋk/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading He would have loved her just as well without a franc.
francsnounUS /fræŋks/
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
halcyonnounUS /ˈhælsiən/
(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
From this reading Those pleasant days of late summer and early autumn were a halcyon time to Paul and Lucie, and to Toni and Denise.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would have loved her just as well without a franc.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Nor did he love her any better for having it, but he did not consider that the ten thousand francs placed any barrier between Denise and himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He would have loved her just as well without a franc.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Toni was troubled with no qualms, whatever, with regard to Denise's superiority to him, and the fact that she might justly aspire to something far beyond a private soldier.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Nor did he love her any better for having it, but he did not consider that the ten thousand francs placed any barrier between Denise and himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
and nothing more
From this reading He would have loved her just as well without a franc.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading Toni was troubled with no qualms, whatever, with regard to Denise's superiority to him, and the fact that she might justly aspire to something far beyond a private soldier.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Those pleasant days of late summer and early autumn were a halcyon time to Paul and Lucie, and to Toni and Denise.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Nor did he love her any better for having it, but he did not consider that the ten thousand francs placed any barrier between Denise and himself.
held dear
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
Lucie
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From this reading Those pleasant days of late summer and early autumn were a halcyon time to Paul and Lucie, and to Toni and Denise.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Toni was troubled with no qualms, whatever, with regard to Denise's superiority to him, and the fact that she might justly aspire to something far beyond a private soldier.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
not any; not one
From this reading Toni was troubled with no qualms, whatever, with regard to Denise's superiority to him, and the fact that she might justly aspire to something far beyond a private soldier.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did he love her any better for having it, but he did not consider that the ten thousand francs placed any barrier between Denise and himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Those pleasant days of late summer and early autumn were a halcyon time to Paul and Lucie, and to Toni and Denise.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Those pleasant days of late summer and early autumn were a halcyon time to Paul and Lucie, and to Toni and Denise.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Nor did he love her any better for having it, but he did not consider that the ten thousand francs placed any barrier between Denise and himself.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Those pleasant days of late summer and early autumn were a halcyon time to Paul and Lucie, and to Toni and Denise.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Toni was troubled with no qualms, whatever, with regard to Denise's superiority to him, and the fact that she might justly aspire to something far beyond a private soldier.
qualmsnounUS /kwɑːmz/
plural of “qualm” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Toni was troubled with no qualms, whatever, with regard to Denise's superiority to him, and the fact that she might justly aspire to something far beyond a private soldier.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Toni was troubled with no qualms, whatever, with regard to Denise's superiority to him, and the fact that she might justly aspire to something far beyond a private soldier.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Toni was troubled with no qualms, whatever, with regard to Denise's superiority to him, and the fact that she might justly aspire to something far beyond a private soldier.
shrinkingnounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Toni was troubled with no qualms, whatever, with regard to Denise's superiority to him, and the fact that she might justly aspire to something far beyond a private soldier.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Toni was troubled with no qualms, whatever, with regard to Denise's superiority to him, and the fact that she might justly aspire to something far beyond a private soldier.
squanderverbUS /ˈskwɑːndər/
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Those pleasant days of late summer and early autumn were a halcyon time to Paul and Lucie, and to Toni and Denise.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading Toni was troubled with no qualms, whatever, with regard to Denise's superiority to him, and the fact that she might justly aspire to something far beyond a private soldier.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Toni was troubled with no qualms, whatever, with regard to Denise's superiority to him, and the fact that she might justly aspire to something far beyond a private soldier.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Toni was troubled with no qualms, whatever, with regard to Denise's superiority to him, and the fact that she might justly aspire to something far beyond a private soldier.
a special situation
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those pleasant days of late summer and early autumn were a halcyon time to Paul and Lucie, and to Toni and Denise.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Those pleasant days of late summer and early autumn were a halcyon time to Paul and Lucie, and to Toni and Denise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Those pleasant days of late summer and early autumn were a halcyon time to Paul and Lucie, and to Toni and Denise.
Toni
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From this reading Those pleasant days of late summer and early autumn were a halcyon time to Paul and Lucie, and to Toni and Denise.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Toni was troubled with no qualms, whatever, with regard to Denise's superiority to him, and the fact that she might justly aspire to something far beyond a private soldier.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Toni was troubled with no qualms, whatever, with regard to Denise's superiority to him, and the fact that she might justly aspire to something far beyond a private soldier.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He would have loved her just as well without a franc.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those pleasant days of late summer and early autumn were a halcyon time to Paul and Lucie, and to Toni and Denise.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Toni was troubled with no qualms, whatever, with regard to Denise's superiority to him, and the fact that she might justly aspire to something far beyond a private soldier.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He was the Toni of old, and, like the great Napoleon, he reckoned that if he wanted a thing, it was his already; and, instead of shrinking from the idea of Denise's impressive fortune of ten thousand francs, he was glad she had so much, and wished that it was more--not that he meant to squander it or that he loved Denise for it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Toni was troubled with no qualms, whatever, with regard to Denise's superiority to him, and the fact that she might justly aspire to something far beyond a private soldier.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He would have loved her just as well without a franc.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would have loved her just as well without a franc.
