Chapter II · "Roses, Roses All the Way"

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From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

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

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

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

From this reading "Both faithful and loyal, one grace more shall brim His cup with perfection; a lady's true lover, He holds--save his God and his King--none above her."

higher than, or over, something

From this reading "Both faithful and loyal, one grace more shall brim His cup with perfection; a lady's true lover, He holds--save his God and his King--none above her."

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He had always a hope that he might run up against the Vicomte de la Rocheterie some day.

Having no one else present.

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He had always a hope that he might run up against the Vicomte de la Rocheterie some day.

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

From this reading "Both faithful and loyal, one grace more shall brim His cup with perfection; a lady's true lover, He holds--save his God and his King--none above her."

expected hopefully

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

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

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

the two together, not just one

From this reading "Both faithful and loyal, one grace more shall brim His cup with perfection; a lady's true lover, He holds--save his God and his King--none above her."

the top edge of a vessel or other container

From this reading "Both faithful and loyal, one grace more shall brim His cup with perfection; a lady's true lover, He holds--save his God and his King--none above her."

United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

past form of “confiscate” — take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

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From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading "Both faithful and loyal, one grace more shall brim His cup with perfection; a lady's true lover, He holds--save his God and his King--none above her."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He had always a hope that he might run up against the Vicomte de la Rocheterie some day.

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

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

a county in southwestern England

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

being one more than seven

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading "Both faithful and loyal, one grace more shall brim His cup with perfection; a lady's true lover, He holds--save his God and his King--none above her."

a social unit living together

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

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

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Yet Laurent never quite forgot the young man he had met in the river.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

a person of French nationality

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading "Both faithful and loyal, one grace more shall brim His cup with perfection; a lady's true lover, He holds--save his God and his King--none above her."

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading "Both faithful and loyal, one grace more shall brim His cup with perfection; a lady's true lover, He holds--save his God and his King--none above her."

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

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

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

From this reading "Both faithful and loyal, one grace more shall brim His cup with perfection; a lady's true lover, He holds--save his God and his King--none above her."

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

From this reading "Both faithful and loyal, one grace more shall brim His cup with perfection; a lady's true lover, He holds--save his God and his King--none above her."

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

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

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

From this reading "Both faithful and loyal, one grace more shall brim His cup with perfection; a lady's true lover, He holds--save his God and his King--none above her."

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading "Both faithful and loyal, one grace more shall brim His cup with perfection; a lady's true lover, He holds--save his God and his King--none above her."

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He had always a hope that he might run up against the Vicomte de la Rocheterie some day.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

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

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

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

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading "Both faithful and loyal, one grace more shall brim His cup with perfection; a lady's true lover, He holds--save his God and his King--none above her."

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading He had always a hope that he might run up against the Vicomte de la Rocheterie some day.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading "Both faithful and loyal, one grace more shall brim His cup with perfection; a lady's true lover, He holds--save his God and his King--none above her."

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From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

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

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

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

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading "Both faithful and loyal, one grace more shall brim His cup with perfection; a lady's true lover, He holds--save his God and his King--none above her."

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading "Both faithful and loyal, one grace more shall brim His cup with perfection; a lady's true lover, He holds--save his God and his King--none above her."

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

From this reading Yet Laurent never quite forgot the young man he had met in the river.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Yet Laurent never quite forgot the young man he had met in the river.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He had always a hope that he might run up against the Vicomte de la Rocheterie some day.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

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

From this reading "Both faithful and loyal, one grace more shall brim His cup with perfection; a lady's true lover, He holds--save his God and his King--none above her."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

possessive form of “napoleon” — French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

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

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

-ing form of “negotiate” — discuss the terms of an arrangement

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

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

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

not one, and not any

From this reading "Both faithful and loyal, one grace more shall brim His cup with perfection; a lady's true lover, He holds--save his God and his King--none above her."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Both faithful and loyal, one grace more shall brim His cup with perfection; a lady's true lover, He holds--save his God and his King--none above her."

and nothing more

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading "Both faithful and loyal, one grace more shall brim His cup with perfection; a lady's true lover, He holds--save his God and his King--none above her."

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

the act of purchasing back something previously sold

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Yet Laurent never quite forgot the young man he had met in the river.

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From this reading He had always a hope that he might run up against the Vicomte de la Rocheterie some day.

an advocate of the principles of monarchy

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He had always a hope that he might run up against the Vicomte de la Rocheterie some day.

except for; apart from

From this reading "Both faithful and loyal, one grace more shall brim His cup with perfection; a lady's true lover, He holds--save his God and his King--none above her."

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "Both faithful and loyal, one grace more shall brim His cup with perfection; a lady's true lover, He holds--save his God and his King--none above her."

using or enjoying something jointly with others

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

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

From this reading He had always a hope that he might run up against the Vicomte de la Rocheterie some day.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

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

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

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

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "Both faithful and loyal, one grace more shall brim His cup with perfection; a lady's true lover, He holds--save his God and his King--none above her."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He had always a hope that he might run up against the Vicomte de la Rocheterie some day.

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From this reading He had always a hope that he might run up against the Vicomte de la Rocheterie some day.

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

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

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

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

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

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

a Caucasian

From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

which person or people

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Both faithful and loyal, one grace more shall brim His cup with perfection; a lady's true lover, He holds--save his God and his King--none above her."

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From this reading R. BROWNING, _Which?_ (1) It is quite possible that Laurent de Courtomer did not miss Devonshire nearly as much as he had anticipated--not, at least, during those first weeks of excitement and fervour which followed Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on that third of May, 1814, behind the eight white horses from Napoleon's stable.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet Laurent never quite forgot the young man he had met in the river.

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

From this reading There were more than enough of interests in his new life for a young Frenchman who had never been in France, let alone in Paris, and for a young Royalist who was not only sharing the triumph of his cause, but who was himself taking possession of his own deserted family mansion in the capital, and negotiating for the repurchase of his father's confiscated estates in the country.