Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

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

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading The guests came, in fear, into this house of mourning; each week they were trembling with anxiety, lest they should be definitely dismissed.

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

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading These evenings were in great peril at the time of the death of Camille.

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

From this reading The guests came, in fear, into this house of mourning; each week they were trembling with anxiety, lest they should be definitely dismissed.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

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From this reading The idea that the door of the shop would no doubt at last be closed to them, terrified Michaud and Grivet, who clung to their habits with the instinct and obstinacy of brutes.

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

From this reading The guests came, in fear, into this house of mourning; each week they were trembling with anxiety, lest they should be definitely dismissed.

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From this reading These evenings were in great peril at the time of the death of Camille.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading The idea that the door of the shop would no doubt at last be closed to them, terrified Michaud and Grivet, who clung to their habits with the instinct and obstinacy of brutes.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading The idea that the door of the shop would no doubt at last be closed to them, terrified Michaud and Grivet, who clung to their habits with the instinct and obstinacy of brutes.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading They said to themselves that the old woman and young widow would one day go and weep over the defunct at Vernon or elsewhere, and then, on Thursday nights, they would not know what to do.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading These evenings were in great peril at the time of the death of Camille.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading The guests came, in fear, into this house of mourning; each week they were trembling with anxiety, lest they should be definitely dismissed.

no longer in force or use; inactive

From this reading They said to themselves that the old woman and young widow would one day go and weep over the defunct at Vernon or elsewhere, and then, on Thursday nights, they would not know what to do.

having lost your job

From this reading The guests came, in fear, into this house of mourning; each week they were trembling with anxiety, lest they should be definitely dismissed.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading They said to themselves that the old woman and young widow would one day go and weep over the defunct at Vernon or elsewhere, and then, on Thursday nights, they would not know what to do.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The idea that the door of the shop would no doubt at last be closed to them, terrified Michaud and Grivet, who clung to their habits with the instinct and obstinacy of brutes.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The idea that the door of the shop would no doubt at last be closed to them, terrified Michaud and Grivet, who clung to their habits with the instinct and obstinacy of brutes.

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

From this reading The guests came, in fear, into this house of mourning; each week they were trembling with anxiety, lest they should be definitely dismissed.

in or to another place

From this reading They said to themselves that the old woman and young widow would one day go and weep over the defunct at Vernon or elsewhere, and then, on Thursday nights, they would not know what to do.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

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

From this reading The guests came, in fear, into this house of mourning; each week they were trembling with anxiety, lest they should be definitely dismissed.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

a gay feeling

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They said to themselves that the old woman and young widow would one day go and weep over the defunct at Vernon or elsewhere, and then, on Thursday nights, they would not know what to do.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading These evenings were in great peril at the time of the death of Camille.

white and olive green East African monkey with long white tufts of hair beside the face

From this reading The idea that the door of the shop would no doubt at last be closed to them, terrified Michaud and Grivet, who clung to their habits with the instinct and obstinacy of brutes.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The guests came, in fear, into this house of mourning; each week they were trembling with anxiety, lest they should be definitely dismissed.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading The idea that the door of the shop would no doubt at last be closed to them, terrified Michaud and Grivet, who clung to their habits with the instinct and obstinacy of brutes.

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

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

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

From this reading The guests came, in fear, into this house of mourning; each week they were trembling with anxiety, lest they should be definitely dismissed.

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

From this reading The idea that the door of the shop would no doubt at last be closed to them, terrified Michaud and Grivet, who clung to their habits with the instinct and obstinacy of brutes.

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

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading The idea that the door of the shop would no doubt at last be closed to them, terrified Michaud and Grivet, who clung to their habits with the instinct and obstinacy of brutes.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The guests came, in fear, into this house of mourning; each week they were trembling with anxiety, lest they should be definitely dismissed.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading They said to themselves that the old woman and young widow would one day go and weep over the defunct at Vernon or elsewhere, and then, on Thursday nights, they would not know what to do.

immediately past

From this reading The idea that the door of the shop would no doubt at last be closed to them, terrified Michaud and Grivet, who clung to their habits with the instinct and obstinacy of brutes.

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From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading The guests came, in fear, into this house of mourning; each week they were trembling with anxiety, lest they should be definitely dismissed.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

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

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading The guests came, in fear, into this house of mourning; each week they were trembling with anxiety, lest they should be definitely dismissed.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading They said to themselves that the old woman and young widow would one day go and weep over the defunct at Vernon or elsewhere, and then, on Thursday nights, they would not know what to do.

not any; not one

From this reading The idea that the door of the shop would no doubt at last be closed to them, terrified Michaud and Grivet, who clung to their habits with the instinct and obstinacy of brutes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They said to themselves that the old woman and young widow would one day go and weep over the defunct at Vernon or elsewhere, and then, on Thursday nights, they would not know what to do.

the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

From this reading The idea that the door of the shop would no doubt at last be closed to them, terrified Michaud and Grivet, who clung to their habits with the instinct and obstinacy of brutes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

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

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They said to themselves that the old woman and young widow would one day go and weep over the defunct at Vernon or elsewhere, and then, on Thursday nights, they would not know what to do.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They said to themselves that the old woman and young widow would one day go and weep over the defunct at Vernon or elsewhere, and then, on Thursday nights, they would not know what to do.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They said to themselves that the old woman and young widow would one day go and weep over the defunct at Vernon or elsewhere, and then, on Thursday nights, they would not know what to do.

above and across; more than

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading These evenings were in great peril at the time of the death of Camille.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading They said to themselves that the old woman and young widow would one day go and weep over the defunct at Vernon or elsewhere, and then, on Thursday nights, they would not know what to do.

do one's shopping

From this reading The idea that the door of the shop would no doubt at last be closed to them, terrified Michaud and Grivet, who clung to their habits with the instinct and obstinacy of brutes.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The guests came, in fear, into this house of mourning; each week they were trembling with anxiety, lest they should be definitely dismissed.

in the near future

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading The idea that the door of the shop would no doubt at last be closed to them, terrified Michaud and Grivet, who clung to their habits with the instinct and obstinacy of brutes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The idea that the door of the shop would no doubt at last be closed to them, terrified Michaud and Grivet, who clung to their habits with the instinct and obstinacy of brutes.

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

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The idea that the door of the shop would no doubt at last be closed to them, terrified Michaud and Grivet, who clung to their habits with the instinct and obstinacy of brutes.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They said to themselves that the old woman and young widow would one day go and weep over the defunct at Vernon or elsewhere, and then, on Thursday nights, they would not know what to do.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading They said to themselves that the old woman and young widow would one day go and weep over the defunct at Vernon or elsewhere, and then, on Thursday nights, they would not know what to do.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These evenings were in great peril at the time of the death of Camille.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The guests came, in fear, into this house of mourning; each week they were trembling with anxiety, lest they should be definitely dismissed.

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

From this reading The guests came, in fear, into this house of mourning; each week they were trembling with anxiety, lest they should be definitely dismissed.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

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

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading These evenings were in great peril at the time of the death of Camille.

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

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

a shaky motion

From this reading The guests came, in fear, into this house of mourning; each week they were trembling with anxiety, lest they should be definitely dismissed.

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

From this reading They said to themselves that the old woman and young widow would one day go and weep over the defunct at Vernon or elsewhere, and then, on Thursday nights, they would not know what to do.

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

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The guests came, in fear, into this house of mourning; each week they were trembling with anxiety, lest they should be definitely dismissed.

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading They said to themselves that the old woman and young widow would one day go and weep over the defunct at Vernon or elsewhere, and then, on Thursday nights, they would not know what to do.

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

From this reading These evenings were in great peril at the time of the death of Camille.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They said to themselves that the old woman and young widow would one day go and weep over the defunct at Vernon or elsewhere, and then, on Thursday nights, they would not know what to do.

at the time that

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

which person or people

From this reading The idea that the door of the shop would no doubt at last be closed to them, terrified Michaud and Grivet, who clung to their habits with the instinct and obstinacy of brutes.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading They said to themselves that the old woman and young widow would one day go and weep over the defunct at Vernon or elsewhere, and then, on Thursday nights, they would not know what to do.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In accordance with the hopes of old Michaud, when doing his best to bring about the marriage of Thérèse and Laurent, the Thursday evenings resumed their former gaiety, as soon as the wedding was over.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading They said to themselves that the old woman and young widow would one day go and weep over the defunct at Vernon or elsewhere, and then, on Thursday nights, they would not know what to do.

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

From this reading The idea that the door of the shop would no doubt at last be closed to them, terrified Michaud and Grivet, who clung to their habits with the instinct and obstinacy of brutes.

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

From this reading They said to themselves that the old woman and young widow would one day go and weep over the defunct at Vernon or elsewhere, and then, on Thursday nights, they would not know what to do.