Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading Volume 5.

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

From this reading AGAIN that night Pierre, at the Hotel of the Apparitions, was unable to obtain a wink of sleep.

the state of being absent

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

later than; following

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

anew

From this reading AGAIN that night Pierre, at the Hotel of the Apparitions, was unable to obtain a wink of sleep.

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

From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.

eagerly desirous

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

plural of “apparition” — a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading AGAIN that night Pierre, at the Hotel of the Apparitions, was unable to obtain a wink of sleep.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AGAIN that night Pierre, at the Hotel of the Apparitions, was unable to obtain a wink of sleep.

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

From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

a young person of either sex

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

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

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.

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From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading With a man like M. de Guersaint, so pleasantly heedless and so hare-brained, everything was possible, every fear might be realised.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading With a man like M. de Guersaint, so pleasantly heedless and so hare-brained, everything was possible, every fear might be realised.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.

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

From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.

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

From this reading With a man like M. de Guersaint, so pleasantly heedless and so hare-brained, everything was possible, every fear might be realised.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

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From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.

destroyed or killed

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

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From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

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

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

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From this reading With a man like M. de Guersaint, so pleasantly heedless and so hare-brained, everything was possible, every fear might be realised.

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

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

marked by or paying little heed or attention

From this reading With a man like M. de Guersaint, so pleasantly heedless and so hare-brained, everything was possible, every fear might be realised.

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

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

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

From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.

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

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading AGAIN that night Pierre, at the Hotel of the Apparitions, was unable to obtain a wink of sleep.

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From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.

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

From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading With a man like M. de Guersaint, so pleasantly heedless and so hare-brained, everything was possible, every fear might be realised.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading With a man like M. de Guersaint, so pleasantly heedless and so hare-brained, everything was possible, every fear might be realised.

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From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading With a man like M. de Guersaint, so pleasantly heedless and so hare-brained, everything was possible, every fear might be realised.

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading AGAIN that night Pierre, at the Hotel of the Apparitions, was unable to obtain a wink of sleep.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.

come into possession of

From this reading AGAIN that night Pierre, at the Hotel of the Apparitions, was unable to obtain a wink of sleep.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AGAIN that night Pierre, at the Hotel of the Apparitions, was unable to obtain a wink of sleep.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading AGAIN that night Pierre, at the Hotel of the Apparitions, was unable to obtain a wink of sleep.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading With a man like M. de Guersaint, so pleasantly heedless and so hare-brained, everything was possible, every fear might be realised.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading With a man like M. de Guersaint, so pleasantly heedless and so hare-brained, everything was possible, every fear might be realised.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading With a man like M. de Guersaint, so pleasantly heedless and so hare-brained, everything was possible, every fear might be realised.

-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading AGAIN that night Pierre, at the Hotel of the Apparitions, was unable to obtain a wink of sleep.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading With a man like M. de Guersaint, so pleasantly heedless and so hare-brained, everything was possible, every fear might be realised.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.

deeply or completely

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AGAIN that night Pierre, at the Hotel of the Apparitions, was unable to obtain a wink of sleep.

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

From this reading AGAIN that night Pierre, at the Hotel of the Apparitions, was unable to obtain a wink of sleep.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.

a special situation

From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.

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

From this reading AGAIN that night Pierre, at the Hotel of the Apparitions, was unable to obtain a wink of sleep.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading AGAIN that night Pierre, at the Hotel of the Apparitions, was unable to obtain a wink of sleep.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Volume 5.

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

From this reading AGAIN that night Pierre, at the Hotel of the Apparitions, was unable to obtain a wink of sleep.

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

From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.

which person or people

From this reading After calling at the hospital to inquire after Marie, who, since her return from the procession, had been soundly enjoying the delicious, restoring sleep of a child, he had gone to bed himself feeling anxious at the prolonged absence of M. de Guersaint.

signal by winking

From this reading AGAIN that night Pierre, at the Hotel of the Apparitions, was unable to obtain a wink of sleep.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With a man like M. de Guersaint, so pleasantly heedless and so hare-brained, everything was possible, every fear might be realised.

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

From this reading He had expected him at latest at dinner-time, but probably some mischance had detained him at Gavarnie; and he thought how disappointed Marie would be if her father were not there to embrace her the first thing in the morning.