Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

From this reading He then retired to his own chamber, as overborne with affliction, and there read the inventory of his new possessions, which swelled his heart with such transports, that he no longer lamented his father's death.

(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 Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

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From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

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

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

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

From this reading He then retired to his own chamber, as overborne with affliction, and there read the inventory of his new possessions, which swelled his heart with such transports, that he no longer lamented his father's death.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was now sufficiently composed to order a funeral of modest magnificence, suitable at once to the rank of Nouradin's profession, and the reputation of his wealth.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

inflected form of “breed” — call forth

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

plural of “cavern” — any large dark enclosed space

From this reading The two next nights he spent in visiting the tower and the caverns, and found the treasures greater to his eye than to his imagination.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading He then retired to his own chamber, as overborne with affliction, and there read the inventory of his new possessions, which swelled his heart with such transports, that he no longer lamented his father's death.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading He was now sufficiently composed to order a funeral of modest magnificence, suitable at once to the rank of Nouradin's profession, and the reputation of his wealth.

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

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading He then retired to his own chamber, as overborne with affliction, and there read the inventory of his new possessions, which swelled his heart with such transports, that he no longer lamented his father's death.

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

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

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

the organ of sight

From this reading The two next nights he spent in visiting the tower and the caverns, and found the treasures greater to his eye than to his imagination.

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

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He then retired to his own chamber, as overborne with affliction, and there read the inventory of his new possessions, which swelled his heart with such transports, that he no longer lamented his father's death.

elaborate or showy attire and accessories

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

set up or found

From this reading The two next nights he spent in visiting the tower and the caverns, and found the treasures greater to his eye than to his imagination.

prudence in avoiding waste

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading He was now sufficiently composed to order a funeral of modest magnificence, suitable at once to the rank of Nouradin's profession, and the reputation of his wealth.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The two next nights he spent in visiting the tower and the caverns, and found the treasures greater to his eye than to his imagination.

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

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

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

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

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

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He then retired to his own chamber, as overborne with affliction, and there read the inventory of his new possessions, which swelled his heart with such transports, that he no longer lamented his father's death.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

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

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading The two next nights he spent in visiting the tower and the caverns, and found the treasures greater to his eye than to his imagination.

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

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

a detailed list of all the items in stock

From this reading He then retired to his own chamber, as overborne with affliction, and there read the inventory of his new possessions, which swelled his heart with such transports, that he no longer lamented his father's death.

mourned or grieved for

From this reading He then retired to his own chamber, as overborne with affliction, and there read the inventory of his new possessions, which swelled his heart with such transports, that he no longer lamented his father's death.

for more time

From this reading He then retired to his own chamber, as overborne with affliction, and there read the inventory of his new possessions, which swelled his heart with such transports, that he no longer lamented his father's death.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

held dear

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

splendid or imposing in size or appearance

From this reading He was now sufficiently composed to order a funeral of modest magnificence, suitable at once to the rank of Nouradin's profession, and the reputation of his wealth.

continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

the force of workers available

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading He was now sufficiently composed to order a funeral of modest magnificence, suitable at once to the rank of Nouradin's profession, and the reputation of his wealth.

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

From this reading He then retired to his own chamber, as overborne with affliction, and there read the inventory of his new possessions, which swelled his heart with such transports, that he no longer lamented his father's death.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The two next nights he spent in visiting the tower and the caverns, and found the treasures greater to his eye than to his imagination.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading The two next nights he spent in visiting the tower and the caverns, and found the treasures greater to his eye than to his imagination.

not any; not one

From this reading He then retired to his own chamber, as overborne with affliction, and there read the inventory of his new possessions, which swelled his heart with such transports, that he no longer lamented his father's death.

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From this reading He was now sufficiently composed to order a funeral of modest magnificence, suitable at once to the rank of Nouradin's profession, and the reputation of his wealth.

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

From this reading He was now sufficiently composed to order a funeral of modest magnificence, suitable at once to the rank of Nouradin's profession, and the reputation of his wealth.

come into possession of

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He then retired to his own chamber, as overborne with affliction, and there read the inventory of his new possessions, which swelled his heart with such transports, that he no longer lamented his father's death.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

on one occasion

From this reading He was now sufficiently composed to order a funeral of modest magnificence, suitable at once to the rank of Nouradin's profession, and the reputation of his wealth.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He was now sufficiently composed to order a funeral of modest magnificence, suitable at once to the rank of Nouradin's profession, and the reputation of his wealth.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

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From this reading He then retired to his own chamber, as overborne with affliction, and there read the inventory of his new possessions, which swelled his heart with such transports, that he no longer lamented his father's death.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He then retired to his own chamber, as overborne with affliction, and there read the inventory of his new possessions, which swelled his heart with such transports, that he no longer lamented his father's death.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading He then retired to his own chamber, as overborne with affliction, and there read the inventory of his new possessions, which swelled his heart with such transports, that he no longer lamented his father's death.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading He was now sufficiently composed to order a funeral of modest magnificence, suitable at once to the rank of Nouradin's profession, and the reputation of his wealth.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading He was now sufficiently composed to order a funeral of modest magnificence, suitable at once to the rank of Nouradin's profession, and the reputation of his wealth.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He then retired to his own chamber, as overborne with affliction, and there read the inventory of his new possessions, which swelled his heart with such transports, that he no longer lamented his father's death.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading He was now sufficiently composed to order a funeral of modest magnificence, suitable at once to the rank of Nouradin's profession, and the reputation of his wealth.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading He then retired to his own chamber, as overborne with affliction, and there read the inventory of his new possessions, which swelled his heart with such transports, that he no longer lamented his father's death.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The two next nights he spent in visiting the tower and the caverns, and found the treasures greater to his eye than to his imagination.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He then retired to his own chamber, as overborne with affliction, and there read the inventory of his new possessions, which swelled his heart with such transports, that he no longer lamented his father's death.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading He was now sufficiently composed to order a funeral of modest magnificence, suitable at once to the rank of Nouradin's profession, and the reputation of his wealth.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading He was now sufficiently composed to order a funeral of modest magnificence, suitable at once to the rank of Nouradin's profession, and the reputation of his wealth.

feeling self-importance

From this reading He then retired to his own chamber, as overborne with affliction, and there read the inventory of his new possessions, which swelled his heart with such transports, that he no longer lamented his father's death.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The two next nights he spent in visiting the tower and the caverns, and found the treasures greater to his eye than to his imagination.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He then retired to his own chamber, as overborne with affliction, and there read the inventory of his new possessions, which swelled his heart with such transports, that he no longer lamented his father's death.

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

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He then retired to his own chamber, as overborne with affliction, and there read the inventory of his new possessions, which swelled his heart with such transports, that he no longer lamented his father's death.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He then retired to his own chamber, as overborne with affliction, and there read the inventory of his new possessions, which swelled his heart with such transports, that he no longer lamented his father's death.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

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

From this reading He then retired to his own chamber, as overborne with affliction, and there read the inventory of his new possessions, which swelled his heart with such transports, that he no longer lamented his father's death.

having come into contact

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading The two next nights he spent in visiting the tower and the caverns, and found the treasures greater to his eye than to his imagination.

plural of “transport” — something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading He then retired to his own chamber, as overborne with affliction, and there read the inventory of his new possessions, which swelled his heart with such transports, that he no longer lamented his father's death.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading The two next nights he spent in visiting the tower and the caverns, and found the treasures greater to his eye than to his imagination.

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

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

the activity of making visits

From this reading The two next nights he spent in visiting the tower and the caverns, and found the treasures greater to his eye than to his imagination.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.

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

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

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

From this reading He was now sufficiently composed to order a funeral of modest magnificence, suitable at once to the rank of Nouradin's profession, and the reputation of his wealth.

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

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

during the time that

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

which person or people

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Almamoulin, who loved his father, was touched a while with honest sorrow, and sat two hours in profound meditation, without perusing the paper which he held in his hand.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Almamoulin had been bred to the practice of exact frugality, and had often looked with envy on the finery and expenses of other young men: he therefore believed, that happiness was now in his power, since he could obtain all of which he had hitherto been accustomed to regret the want.