Chapter II · Chapter 2

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 this conversation Blondet and Rastignac, who knew d’Arthez, promised Madame d’Espard that they would bring him to dine with her.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

later than; following

From this reading A few days after this conversation Blondet and Rastignac, who knew d’Arthez, promised Madame d’Espard that they would bring him to dine with her.

(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 Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

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

From this reading A few days after this conversation Blondet and Rastignac, who knew d’Arthez, promised Madame d’Espard that they would bring him to dine with her.

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

From this reading He is one of those authors who, sooner or later, are put in their right place, and never lose it.

achieved or reached

From this reading His reputation will certainly increase; but in the eyes of connoisseurs it had already attained its full development.

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

From this reading He is one of those authors who, sooner or later, are put in their right place, and never lose it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This promise might have proved rash had it not been for the name of the princess, a meeting with whom was not a matter of indifference to the great writer.

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From this reading A few days after this conversation Blondet and Rastignac, who knew d’Arthez, promised Madame d’Espard that they would bring him to dine with her.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A few days after this conversation Blondet and Rastignac, who knew d’Arthez, promised Madame d’Espard that they would bring him to dine with her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

a degree or grade of excellence or worth

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading His reputation will certainly increase; but in the eyes of connoisseurs it had already attained its full development.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

plural of “connoisseur” — an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts

From this reading His reputation will certainly increase; but in the eyes of connoisseurs it had already attained its full development.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading A few days after this conversation Blondet and Rastignac, who knew d’Arthez, promised Madame d’Espard that they would bring him to dine with her.

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

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

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From this reading A few days after this conversation Blondet and Rastignac, who knew d’Arthez, promised Madame d’Espard that they would bring him to dine with her.

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

From this reading A few days after this conversation Blondet and Rastignac, who knew d’Arthez, promised Madame d’Espard that they would bring him to dine with her.

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A few days after this conversation Blondet and Rastignac, who knew d’Arthez, promised Madame d’Espard that they would bring him to dine with her.

be worthy or deserving

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading His reputation will certainly increase; but in the eyes of connoisseurs it had already attained its full development.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading A few days after this conversation Blondet and Rastignac, who knew d’Arthez, promised Madame d’Espard that they would bring him to dine with her.

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His reputation will certainly increase; but in the eyes of connoisseurs it had already attained its full development.

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 this conversation Blondet and Rastignac, who knew d’Arthez, promised Madame d’Espard that they would bring him to dine with her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This promise might have proved rash had it not been for the name of the princess, a meeting with whom was not a matter of indifference to the great writer.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading His reputation will certainly increase; but in the eyes of connoisseurs it had already attained its full development.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading This promise might have proved rash had it not been for the name of the princess, a meeting with whom was not a matter of indifference to the great writer.

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

From this reading This promise might have proved rash had it not been for the name of the princess, a meeting with whom was not a matter of indifference to the great writer.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This promise might have proved rash had it not been for the name of the princess, a meeting with whom was not a matter of indifference to the great writer.

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

From this reading He is one of those authors who, sooner or later, are put in their right place, and never lose it.

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

From this reading A few days after this conversation Blondet and Rastignac, who knew d’Arthez, promised Madame d’Espard that they would bring him to dine with her.

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

From this reading A few days after this conversation Blondet and Rastignac, who knew d’Arthez, promised Madame d’Espard that they would bring him to dine with her.

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

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

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

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

a quantity that is added

From this reading His reputation will certainly increase; but in the eyes of connoisseurs it had already attained its full development.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading This promise might have proved rash had it not been for the name of the princess, a meeting with whom was not a matter of indifference to the great writer.

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

From this reading He is one of those authors who, sooner or later, are put in their right place, and never lose it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This promise might have proved rash had it not been for the name of the princess, a meeting with whom was not a matter of indifference to the great writer.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His reputation will certainly increase; but in the eyes of connoisseurs it had already attained its full development.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A few days after this conversation Blondet and Rastignac, who knew d’Arthez, promised Madame d’Espard that they would bring him to dine with her.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He is one of those authors who, sooner or later, are put in their right place, and never lose it.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading He is one of those authors who, sooner or later, are put in their right place, and never lose it.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading A few days after this conversation Blondet and Rastignac, who knew d’Arthez, promised Madame d’Espard that they would bring him to dine with her.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading This promise might have proved rash had it not been for the name of the princess, a meeting with whom was not a matter of indifference to the great writer.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading This promise might have proved rash had it not been for the name of the princess, a meeting with whom was not a matter of indifference to the great writer.

the force of workers available

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading This promise might have proved rash had it not been for the name of the princess, a meeting with whom was not a matter of indifference to the great writer.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading This promise might have proved rash had it not been for the name of the princess, a meeting with whom was not a matter of indifference to the great writer.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He is one of those authors who, sooner or later, are put in their right place, and never lose it.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This promise might have proved rash had it not been for the name of the princess, a meeting with whom was not a matter of indifference to the great writer.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This promise might have proved rash had it not been for the name of the princess, a meeting with whom was not a matter of indifference to the great writer.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He is one of those authors who, sooner or later, are put in their right place, and never lose it.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He is one of those authors who, sooner or later, are put in their right place, and never lose it.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading This promise might have proved rash had it not been for the name of the princess, a meeting with whom was not a matter of indifference to the great writer.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading This promise might have proved rash had it not been for the name of the princess, a meeting with whom was not a matter of indifference to the great writer.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading A few days after this conversation Blondet and Rastignac, who knew d’Arthez, promised Madame d’Espard that they would bring him to dine with her.

established beyond doubt

From this reading This promise might have proved rash had it not been for the name of the princess, a meeting with whom was not a matter of indifference to the great writer.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He is one of those authors who, sooner or later, are put in their right place, and never lose it.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

any red eruption of the skin

From this reading This promise might have proved rash had it not been for the name of the princess, a meeting with whom was not a matter of indifference to the great writer.

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From this reading A few days after this conversation Blondet and Rastignac, who knew d’Arthez, promised Madame d’Espard that they would bring him to dine with her.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading His reputation will certainly increase; but in the eyes of connoisseurs it had already attained its full development.

full of or exhibiting respect

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He is one of those authors who, sooner or later, are put in their right place, and never lose it.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading He is one of those authors who, sooner or later, are put in their right place, and never lose it.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A few days after this conversation Blondet and Rastignac, who knew d’Arthez, promised Madame d’Espard that they would bring him to dine with her.

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

From this reading This promise might have proved rash had it not been for the name of the princess, a meeting with whom was not a matter of indifference to the great writer.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He is one of those authors who, sooner or later, are put in their right place, and never lose it.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A few days after this conversation Blondet and Rastignac, who knew d’Arthez, promised Madame d’Espard that they would bring him to dine with her.

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

From this reading A few days after this conversation Blondet and Rastignac, who knew d’Arthez, promised Madame d’Espard that they would bring him to dine with her.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He is one of those authors who, sooner or later, are put in their right place, and never lose it.

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

From this reading A few days after this conversation Blondet and Rastignac, who knew d’Arthez, promised Madame d’Espard that they would bring him to dine with her.

act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

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

From this reading This promise might have proved rash had it not been for the name of the princess, a meeting with whom was not a matter of indifference to the great writer.

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

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

which person or people

From this reading A few days after this conversation Blondet and Rastignac, who knew d’Arthez, promised Madame d’Espard that they would bring him to dine with her.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This promise might have proved rash had it not been for the name of the princess, a meeting with whom was not a matter of indifference to the great writer.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading His reputation will certainly increase; but in the eyes of connoisseurs it had already attained its full development.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A few days after this conversation Blondet and Rastignac, who knew d’Arthez, promised Madame d’Espard that they would bring him to dine with her.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Daniel d’Arthez, one of the rare men who, in our day, unite a noble character with great talent, had already obtained, not all the popularity his works deserve, but a respectful esteem to which souls of his own calibre could add nothing.

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

From this reading A few days after this conversation Blondet and Rastignac, who knew d’Arthez, promised Madame d’Espard that they would bring him to dine with her.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading This promise might have proved rash had it not been for the name of the princess, a meeting with whom was not a matter of indifference to the great writer.