Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

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From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

how long something has existed

From this reading The room was large and lofty, and furnished, like those which preceded it, with all the imposing splendor of the age of Louis XIV.

(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 The room was large and lofty, and furnished, like those which preceded it, with all the imposing splendor of the age of Louis XIV.

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

From this reading The most apparent were those of her father and mother.

plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading The ceiling, painted by Lebrun, to represent the Triumph of Apollo, displayed his bold designing and vigorous coloring, in the centre of a wide cornice, magnificently carved and gilt, and supported at its angles by four large gilt figures, representing the Seasons.

(Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis

From this reading The ceiling, painted by Lebrun, to represent the Triumph of Apollo, displayed his bold designing and vigorous coloring, in the centre of a wide cornice, magnificently carved and gilt, and supported at its angles by four large gilt figures, representing the Seasons.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The most apparent were those of her father and mother.

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

From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

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

From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

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From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

fearless and daring

From this reading The ceiling, painted by Lebrun, to represent the Triumph of Apollo, displayed his bold designing and vigorous coloring, in the centre of a wide cornice, magnificently carved and gilt, and supported at its angles by four large gilt figures, representing the Seasons.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

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From this reading For the site of this solemn meeting, so important to her future happiness, Adrienne had chosen, with habitual tact, the grand drawing-room of Cardoville House, in which hung many family portraits.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading The ceiling, painted by Lebrun, to represent the Triumph of Apollo, displayed his bold designing and vigorous coloring, in the centre of a wide cornice, magnificently carved and gilt, and supported at its angles by four large gilt figures, representing the Seasons.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading The ceiling, painted by Lebrun, to represent the Triumph of Apollo, displayed his bold designing and vigorous coloring, in the centre of a wide cornice, magnificently carved and gilt, and supported at its angles by four large gilt figures, representing the Seasons.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading The ceiling, painted by Lebrun, to represent the Triumph of Apollo, displayed his bold designing and vigorous coloring, in the centre of a wide cornice, magnificently carved and gilt, and supported at its angles by four large gilt figures, representing the Seasons.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading For the site of this solemn meeting, so important to her future happiness, Adrienne had chosen, with habitual tact, the grand drawing-room of Cardoville House, in which hung many family portraits.

an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental

From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

a digestible substance used to give color to food

From this reading The ceiling, painted by Lebrun, to represent the Triumph of Apollo, displayed his bold designing and vigorous coloring, in the centre of a wide cornice, magnificently carved and gilt, and supported at its angles by four large gilt figures, representing the Seasons.

a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing

From this reading The ceiling, painted by Lebrun, to represent the Triumph of Apollo, displayed his bold designing and vigorous coloring, in the centre of a wide cornice, magnificently carved and gilt, and supported at its angles by four large gilt figures, representing the Seasons.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading The ceiling, painted by Lebrun, to represent the Triumph of Apollo, displayed his bold designing and vigorous coloring, in the centre of a wide cornice, magnificently carved and gilt, and supported at its angles by four large gilt figures, representing the Seasons.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading The ceiling, painted by Lebrun, to represent the Triumph of Apollo, displayed his bold designing and vigorous coloring, in the centre of a wide cornice, magnificently carved and gilt, and supported at its angles by four large gilt figures, representing the Seasons.

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

From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

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

From this reading For the site of this solemn meeting, so important to her future happiness, Adrienne had chosen, with habitual tact, the grand drawing-room of Cardoville House, in which hung many family portraits.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

a social unit living together

From this reading For the site of this solemn meeting, so important to her future happiness, Adrienne had chosen, with habitual tact, the grand drawing-room of Cardoville House, in which hung many family portraits.

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

From this reading The most apparent were those of her father and mother.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The ceiling, painted by Lebrun, to represent the Triumph of Apollo, displayed his bold designing and vigorous coloring, in the centre of a wide cornice, magnificently carved and gilt, and supported at its angles by four large gilt figures, representing the Seasons.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the site of this solemn meeting, so important to her future happiness, Adrienne had chosen, with habitual tact, the grand drawing-room of Cardoville House, in which hung many family portraits.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The ceiling, painted by Lebrun, to represent the Triumph of Apollo, displayed his bold designing and vigorous coloring, in the centre of a wide cornice, magnificently carved and gilt, and supported at its angles by four large gilt figures, representing the Seasons.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading The room was large and lofty, and furnished, like those which preceded it, with all the imposing splendor of the age of Louis XIV.

yet to be or coming

From this reading For the site of this solemn meeting, so important to her future happiness, Adrienne had chosen, with habitual tact, the grand drawing-room of Cardoville House, in which hung many family portraits.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The ceiling, painted by Lebrun, to represent the Triumph of Apollo, displayed his bold designing and vigorous coloring, in the centre of a wide cornice, magnificently carved and gilt, and supported at its angles by four large gilt figures, representing the Seasons.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading For the site of this solemn meeting, so important to her future happiness, Adrienne had chosen, with habitual tact, the grand drawing-room of Cardoville House, in which hung many family portraits.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading For the site of this solemn meeting, so important to her future happiness, Adrienne had chosen, with habitual tact, the grand drawing-room of Cardoville House, in which hung many family portraits.

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

From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading For the site of this solemn meeting, so important to her future happiness, Adrienne had chosen, with habitual tact, the grand drawing-room of Cardoville House, in which hung many family portraits.

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

From this reading For the site of this solemn meeting, so important to her future happiness, Adrienne had chosen, with habitual tact, the grand drawing-room of Cardoville House, in which hung many family portraits.

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

From this reading The ceiling, painted by Lebrun, to represent the Triumph of Apollo, displayed his bold designing and vigorous coloring, in the centre of a wide cornice, magnificently carved and gilt, and supported at its angles by four large gilt figures, representing the Seasons.

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

From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading For the site of this solemn meeting, so important to her future happiness, Adrienne had chosen, with habitual tact, the grand drawing-room of Cardoville House, in which hung many family portraits.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

of great significance or value

From this reading For the site of this solemn meeting, so important to her future happiness, Adrienne had chosen, with habitual tact, the grand drawing-room of Cardoville House, in which hung many family portraits.

impressive in appearance

From this reading The room was large and lofty, and furnished, like those which preceded it, with all the imposing splendor of the age of Louis XIV.

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

From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The room was large and lofty, and furnished, like those which preceded it, with all the imposing splendor of the age of Louis XIV.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The ceiling, painted by Lebrun, to represent the Triumph of Apollo, displayed his bold designing and vigorous coloring, in the centre of a wide cornice, magnificently carved and gilt, and supported at its angles by four large gilt figures, representing the Seasons.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The room was large and lofty, and furnished, like those which preceded it, with all the imposing splendor of the age of Louis XIV.

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

From this reading The ceiling, painted by Lebrun, to represent the Triumph of Apollo, displayed his bold designing and vigorous coloring, in the centre of a wide cornice, magnificently carved and gilt, and supported at its angles by four large gilt figures, representing the Seasons.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading The room was large and lofty, and furnished, like those which preceded it, with all the imposing splendor of the age of Louis XIV.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading The room was large and lofty, and furnished, like those which preceded it, with all the imposing splendor of the age of Louis XIV.

extremely well

From this reading The ceiling, painted by Lebrun, to represent the Triumph of Apollo, displayed his bold designing and vigorous coloring, in the centre of a wide cornice, magnificently carved and gilt, and supported at its angles by four large gilt figures, representing the Seasons.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading For the site of this solemn meeting, so important to her future happiness, Adrienne had chosen, with habitual tact, the grand drawing-room of Cardoville House, in which hung many family portraits.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading For the site of this solemn meeting, so important to her future happiness, Adrienne had chosen, with habitual tact, the grand drawing-room of Cardoville House, in which hung many family portraits.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The most apparent were those of her father and mother.

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

From this reading The most apparent were those of her father and mother.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

coated with paint

From this reading The ceiling, painted by Lebrun, to represent the Triumph of Apollo, displayed his bold designing and vigorous coloring, in the centre of a wide cornice, magnificently carved and gilt, and supported at its angles by four large gilt figures, representing the Seasons.

plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading For the site of this solemn meeting, so important to her future happiness, Adrienne had chosen, with habitual tact, the grand drawing-room of Cardoville House, in which hung many family portraits.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading The room was large and lofty, and furnished, like those which preceded it, with all the imposing splendor of the age of Louis XIV.

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading The ceiling, painted by Lebrun, to represent the Triumph of Apollo, displayed his bold designing and vigorous coloring, in the centre of a wide cornice, magnificently carved and gilt, and supported at its angles by four large gilt figures, representing the Seasons.

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading The ceiling, painted by Lebrun, to represent the Triumph of Apollo, displayed his bold designing and vigorous coloring, in the centre of a wide cornice, magnificently carved and gilt, and supported at its angles by four large gilt figures, representing the Seasons.

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

From this reading The room was large and lofty, and furnished, like those which preceded it, with all the imposing splendor of the age of Louis XIV.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

Identical; not different.

From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The ceiling, painted by Lebrun, to represent the Triumph of Apollo, displayed his bold designing and vigorous coloring, in the centre of a wide cornice, magnificently carved and gilt, and supported at its angles by four large gilt figures, representing the Seasons.

unusual or striking

From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading For the site of this solemn meeting, so important to her future happiness, Adrienne had chosen, with habitual tact, the grand drawing-room of Cardoville House, in which hung many family portraits.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For the site of this solemn meeting, so important to her future happiness, Adrienne had chosen, with habitual tact, the grand drawing-room of Cardoville House, in which hung many family portraits.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading For the site of this solemn meeting, so important to her future happiness, Adrienne had chosen, with habitual tact, the grand drawing-room of Cardoville House, in which hung many family portraits.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading The room was large and lofty, and furnished, like those which preceded it, with all the imposing splendor of the age of Louis XIV.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading The ceiling, painted by Lebrun, to represent the Triumph of Apollo, displayed his bold designing and vigorous coloring, in the centre of a wide cornice, magnificently carved and gilt, and supported at its angles by four large gilt figures, representing the Seasons.

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading For the site of this solemn meeting, so important to her future happiness, Adrienne had chosen, with habitual tact, the grand drawing-room of Cardoville House, in which hung many family portraits.

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

From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

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

From this reading For the site of this solemn meeting, so important to her future happiness, Adrienne had chosen, with habitual tact, the grand drawing-room of Cardoville House, in which hung many family portraits.

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

From this reading The most apparent were those of her father and mother.

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

From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The ceiling, painted by Lebrun, to represent the Triumph of Apollo, displayed his bold designing and vigorous coloring, in the centre of a wide cornice, magnificently carved and gilt, and supported at its angles by four large gilt figures, representing the Seasons.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading The ceiling, painted by Lebrun, to represent the Triumph of Apollo, displayed his bold designing and vigorous coloring, in the centre of a wide cornice, magnificently carved and gilt, and supported at its angles by four large gilt figures, representing the Seasons.

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

From this reading The room was large and lofty, and furnished, like those which preceded it, with all the imposing splendor of the age of Louis XIV.

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

From this reading The most apparent were those of her father and mother.

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

From this reading For the site of this solemn meeting, so important to her future happiness, Adrienne had chosen, with habitual tact, the grand drawing-room of Cardoville House, in which hung many family portraits.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The ceiling, painted by Lebrun, to represent the Triumph of Apollo, displayed his bold designing and vigorous coloring, in the centre of a wide cornice, magnificently carved and gilt, and supported at its angles by four large gilt figures, representing the Seasons.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading By a singular coincidence of ideas, Adrienne, like Djalma, had wished to be dressed exactly in the same costume as at their interview in the house in the Rue Blanche.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For the site of this solemn meeting, so important to her future happiness, Adrienne had chosen, with habitual tact, the grand drawing-room of Cardoville House, in which hung many family portraits.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading The room was large and lofty, and furnished, like those which preceded it, with all the imposing splendor of the age of Louis XIV.