Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Two days after the catastrophe, when Eugenie's most intimate friend, the music teacher, Louise d'Armilly, came to condole with her, the proud daughter of the banker repulsed her with a disdainful laugh.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

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

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

later than; following

From this reading Two days after the catastrophe, when Eugenie's most intimate friend, the music teacher, Louise d'Armilly, came to condole with her, the proud daughter of the banker repulsed her with a disdainful laugh.

in the past

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

(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 No one among all the company in Danglars' house possessed their self-possession so much as just the one who was the least expected to do so.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading No one among all the company in Danglars' house possessed their self-possession so much as just the one who was the least expected to do so.

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

From this reading "What should be done now?" asked her modest friend in an anxious tone.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Fate shows my path," answered Eugenie, firmly.

eagerly desirous

From this reading "What should be done now?" asked her modest friend in an anxious tone.

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

From this reading No one among all the company in Danglars' house possessed their self-possession so much as just the one who was the least expected to do so.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What should be done now?" asked her modest friend in an anxious tone.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading Two days after the catastrophe, when Eugenie's most intimate friend, the music teacher, Louise d'Armilly, came to condole with her, the proud daughter of the banker repulsed her with a disdainful laugh.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Two days after the catastrophe, when Eugenie's most intimate friend, the music teacher, Louise d'Armilly, came to condole with her, the proud daughter of the banker repulsed her with a disdainful laugh.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading Two days after the catastrophe, when Eugenie's most intimate friend, the music teacher, Louise d'Armilly, came to condole with her, the proud daughter of the banker repulsed her with a disdainful laugh.

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From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading No one among all the company in Danglars' house possessed their self-possession so much as just the one who was the least expected to do so.

express one's sympathetic grief, on the occasion of someone's death

From this reading Two days after the catastrophe, when Eugenie's most intimate friend, the music teacher, Louise d'Armilly, came to condole with her, the proud daughter of the banker repulsed her with a disdainful laugh.

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From this reading Two days after the catastrophe, when Eugenie's most intimate friend, the music teacher, Louise d'Armilly, came to condole with her, the proud daughter of the banker repulsed her with a disdainful laugh.

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From this reading No one among all the company in Danglars' house possessed their self-possession so much as just the one who was the least expected to do so.

a female human offspring

From this reading Two days after the catastrophe, when Eugenie's most intimate friend, the music teacher, Louise d'Armilly, came to condole with her, the proud daughter of the banker repulsed her with a disdainful laugh.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Two days after the catastrophe, when Eugenie's most intimate friend, the music teacher, Louise d'Armilly, came to condole with her, the proud daughter of the banker repulsed her with a disdainful laugh.

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

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

expressing extreme contempt

From this reading Two days after the catastrophe, when Eugenie's most intimate friend, the music teacher, Louise d'Armilly, came to condole with her, the proud daughter of the banker repulsed her with a disdainful laugh.

lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading No one among all the company in Danglars' house possessed their self-possession so much as just the one who was the least expected to do so.

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

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "What should be done now?" asked her modest friend in an anxious tone.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

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From this reading "Fate shows my path," answered Eugenie, firmly.

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From this reading Two days after the catastrophe, when Eugenie's most intimate friend, the music teacher, Louise d'Armilly, came to condole with her, the proud daughter of the banker repulsed her with a disdainful laugh.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading No one among all the company in Danglars' house possessed their self-possession so much as just the one who was the least expected to do so.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading "Fate shows my path," answered Eugenie, firmly.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

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

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

with resolute determination

From this reading "Fate shows my path," answered Eugenie, firmly.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Two days after the catastrophe, when Eugenie's most intimate friend, the music teacher, Louise d'Armilly, came to condole with her, the proud daughter of the banker repulsed her with a disdainful laugh.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

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

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

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

From this reading Two days after the catastrophe, when Eugenie's most intimate friend, the music teacher, Louise d'Armilly, came to condole with her, the proud daughter of the banker repulsed her with a disdainful laugh.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

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

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading No one among all the company in Danglars' house possessed their self-possession so much as just the one who was the least expected to do so.

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

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

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

From this reading No one among all the company in Danglars' house possessed their self-possession so much as just the one who was the least expected to do so.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading Two days after the catastrophe, when Eugenie's most intimate friend, the music teacher, Louise d'Armilly, came to condole with her, the proud daughter of the banker repulsed her with a disdainful laugh.

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From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

and nothing more

From this reading No one among all the company in Danglars' house possessed their self-possession so much as just the one who was the least expected to do so.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Two days after the catastrophe, when Eugenie's most intimate friend, the music teacher, Louise d'Armilly, came to condole with her, the proud daughter of the banker repulsed her with a disdainful laugh.

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

From this reading No one among all the company in Danglars' house possessed their self-possession so much as just the one who was the least expected to do so.

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

From this reading Two days after the catastrophe, when Eugenie's most intimate friend, the music teacher, Louise d'Armilly, came to condole with her, the proud daughter of the banker repulsed her with a disdainful laugh.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

joined in matrimony

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading "What should be done now?" asked her modest friend in an anxious tone.

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

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

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

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

used to form the superlative

From this reading Two days after the catastrophe, when Eugenie's most intimate friend, the music teacher, Louise d'Armilly, came to condole with her, the proud daughter of the banker repulsed her with a disdainful laugh.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading No one among all the company in Danglars' house possessed their self-possession so much as just the one who was the least expected to do so.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Two days after the catastrophe, when Eugenie's most intimate friend, the music teacher, Louise d'Armilly, came to condole with her, the proud daughter of the banker repulsed her with a disdainful laugh.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

not any; not one

From this reading No one among all the company in Danglars' house possessed their self-possession so much as just the one who was the least expected to do so.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "What should be done now?" asked her modest friend in an anxious tone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Two days after the catastrophe, when Eugenie's most intimate friend, the music teacher, Louise d'Armilly, came to condole with her, the proud daughter of the banker repulsed her with a disdainful laugh.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one among all the company in Danglars' house possessed their self-possession so much as just the one who was the least expected to do so.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

a course of conduct

From this reading "Fate shows my path," answered Eugenie, firmly.

by chance

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading No one among all the company in Danglars' house possessed their self-possession so much as just the one who was the least expected to do so.

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Two days after the catastrophe, when Eugenie's most intimate friend, the music teacher, Louise d'Armilly, came to condole with her, the proud daughter of the banker repulsed her with a disdainful laugh.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

past form of “repulse” — force or drive back

From this reading Two days after the catastrophe, when Eugenie's most intimate friend, the music teacher, Louise d'Armilly, came to condole with her, the proud daughter of the banker repulsed her with a disdainful laugh.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

From this reading No one among all the company in Danglars' house possessed their self-possession so much as just the one who was the least expected to do so.

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

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "What should be done now?" asked her modest friend in an anxious tone.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading "Fate shows my path," answered Eugenie, firmly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading No one among all the company in Danglars' house possessed their self-possession so much as just the one who was the least expected to do so.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Two days after the catastrophe, when Eugenie's most intimate friend, the music teacher, Louise d'Armilly, came to condole with her, the proud daughter of the banker repulsed her with a disdainful laugh.

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

From this reading No one among all the company in Danglars' house possessed their self-possession so much as just the one who was the least expected to do so.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading No one among all the company in Danglars' house possessed their self-possession so much as just the one who was the least expected to do so.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

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

From this reading No one among all the company in Danglars' house possessed their self-possession so much as just the one who was the least expected to do so.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "What should be done now?" asked her modest friend in an anxious tone.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two days after the catastrophe, when Eugenie's most intimate friend, the music teacher, Louise d'Armilly, came to condole with her, the proud daughter of the banker repulsed her with a disdainful laugh.

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

From this reading No one among all the company in Danglars' house possessed their self-possession so much as just the one who was the least expected to do so.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What should be done now?" asked her modest friend in an anxious tone.

at the time that

From this reading Two days after the catastrophe, when Eugenie's most intimate friend, the music teacher, Louise d'Armilly, came to condole with her, the proud daughter of the banker repulsed her with a disdainful laugh.

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

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

which person or people

From this reading No one among all the company in Danglars' house possessed their self-possession so much as just the one who was the least expected to do so.

belonging to which person

From this reading "I am not made for marriage," she said; "at first I was engaged to Monsieur de Morcerf, whose father shot himself a few days ago, in a fit of remorse at having acquired his wealth by dishonorable means; then I was to be married to Prince Cavalcanti, to add to the millions which my father possesses, or which he perhaps does not call his own, the imaginary wealth of a--jail-bird."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Two days after the catastrophe, when Eugenie's most intimate friend, the music teacher, Louise d'Armilly, came to condole with her, the proud daughter of the banker repulsed her with a disdainful laugh.