Chapter XI

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

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

having companions or an escort

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

in an alarming manner

From this reading Observe, I say, as to _material_ matters, and material matters only; for albeit the body might seem in good plight, the soul was already alarmingly compromised.

although

From this reading Observe, I say, as to _material_ matters, and material matters only; for albeit the body might seem in good plight, the soul was already alarmingly compromised.

(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 Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Observe, I say, as to _material_ matters, and material matters only; for albeit the body might seem in good plight, the soul was already alarmingly compromised.

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

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

works for an expert to learn a trade

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

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

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Observe, I say, as to _material_ matters, and material matters only; for albeit the body might seem in good plight, the soul was already alarmingly compromised.

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From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

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

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

past form of “compromise” — make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

From this reading Observe, I say, as to _material_ matters, and material matters only; for albeit the body might seem in good plight, the soul was already alarmingly compromised.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

plural of “crown” — the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

recognizable; marked

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

causing mental discomfort

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

increase twofold

From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

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

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

past form of “entail” — have as a logical consequence

From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

divisible by two

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

at any time

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

past form of “exact” — claim as due or just

From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Observe, I say, as to _material_ matters, and material matters only; for albeit the body might seem in good plight, the soul was already alarmingly compromised.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Observe, I say, as to _material_ matters, and material matters only; for albeit the body might seem in good plight, the soul was already alarmingly compromised.

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

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

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

From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

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

From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

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

From this reading Observe, I say, as to _material_ matters, and material matters only; for albeit the body might seem in good plight, the soul was already alarmingly compromised.

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

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

having a series of high-pitched ringing sounds like many small bells

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

immediately past

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

for more time

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

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From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

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

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

by chance

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

keep engaged

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Observe, I say, as to _material_ matters, and material matters only; for albeit the body might seem in good plight, the soul was already alarmingly compromised.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

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

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

not any; not one

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Observe, I say, as to _material_ matters, and material matters only; for albeit the body might seem in good plight, the soul was already alarmingly compromised.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

and nothing more

From this reading Observe, I say, as to _material_ matters, and material matters only; for albeit the body might seem in good plight, the soul was already alarmingly compromised.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading Observe, I say, as to _material_ matters, and material matters only; for albeit the body might seem in good plight, the soul was already alarmingly compromised.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

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

From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)

From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

express in words

From this reading Observe, I say, as to _material_ matters, and material matters only; for albeit the body might seem in good plight, the soul was already alarmingly compromised.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Observe, I say, as to _material_ matters, and material matters only; for albeit the body might seem in good plight, the soul was already alarmingly compromised.

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From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

and nothing more

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

at the same instant

From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

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

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Observe, I say, as to _material_ matters, and material matters only; for albeit the body might seem in good plight, the soul was already alarmingly compromised.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

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

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

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From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

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

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

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

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

hard to endure

From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

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

From this reading Thus it came about that, apart from the disquieting fact that his mesh of red hair was getting larger and larger almost every day, Thibault entered upon the New Year in a better condition as to material matters than he had ever known before.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

which person or people

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading The body, at any rate was well clothed, and ten crowns or more made a merry jingling in his waistcoat pocket; and so dressed, and so accompanied by this silvery music, Thibault no longer appeared like a wooden shoe-maker’s apprentice, but like some well-to-do farmer, or even a comfortable citizen, carrying on a trade maybe, but simply for his own pleasure.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Still, remembering the heavy expenses entailed on each and all by New Year’s Day, he had exacted double rations from his usual purveyor’s, as the trying time drew nearer and nearer, simultaneously, drawing double profits from the landlord of the _Boule-d’Or_.

but in spite of that

From this reading MAITRE MAGLOIRE In this reckless state of mind Thibault, who had not as yet decided on any special course of action, spent the last days of the old year and the first of the new.