Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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From this reading Very likely he would have fled with the 40,000 francs, had he been able to realise them; but the old mercer, on the advice of Michaud, had shown the prudence to protect the interests of her niece in the marriage contract.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading He would have abandoned his wife, and fled from the spectre of Camille, three days after the wedding, had not his interest detained him at the shop in the arcade.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He accepted his nights of terror, he remained in the anguish that was choking him, so as not to be deprived of the benefit of his crime.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading At the expiration of four months, Laurent thought of taking advantage of the profit he had calculated on deriving from his marriage.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading Very likely he would have fled with the 40,000 francs, had he been able to realise them; but the old mercer, on the advice of Michaud, had shown the prudence to protect the interests of her niece in the marriage contract.

later than; following

From this reading He would have abandoned his wife, and fled from the spectre of Camille, three days after the wedding, had not his interest detained him at the shop in the arcade.

anew

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

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

From this reading He would have abandoned his wife, and fled from the spectre of Camille, three days after the wedding, had not his interest detained him at the shop in the arcade.

extreme mental distress

From this reading He accepted his nights of terror, he remained in the anguish that was choking him, so as not to be deprived of the benefit of his crime.

a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side

From this reading He would have abandoned his wife, and fled from the spectre of Camille, three days after the wedding, had not his interest detained him at the shop in the arcade.

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

From this reading He accepted his nights of terror, he remained in the anguish that was choking him, so as not to be deprived of the benefit of his crime.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the expiration of four months, Laurent thought of taking advantage of the profit he had calculated on deriving from his marriage.

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

From this reading He accepted his nights of terror, he remained in the anguish that was choking him, so as not to be deprived of the benefit of his crime.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Very likely he would have fled with the 40,000 francs, had he been able to realise them; but the old mercer, on the advice of Michaud, had shown the prudence to protect the interests of her niece in the marriage contract.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading He accepted his nights of terror, he remained in the anguish that was choking him, so as not to be deprived of the benefit of his crime.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Very likely he would have fled with the 40,000 francs, had he been able to realise them; but the old mercer, on the advice of Michaud, had shown the prudence to protect the interests of her niece in the marriage contract.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading At the expiration of four months, Laurent thought of taking advantage of the profit he had calculated on deriving from his marriage.

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From this reading He would have abandoned his wife, and fled from the spectre of Camille, three days after the wedding, had not his interest detained him at the shop in the arcade.

Causing difficulty in breathing.

From this reading He accepted his nights of terror, he remained in the anguish that was choking him, so as not to be deprived of the benefit of his crime.

enter into a contractual arrangement

From this reading Very likely he would have fled with the 40,000 francs, had he been able to realise them; but the old mercer, on the advice of Michaud, had shown the prudence to protect the interests of her niece in the marriage contract.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading He accepted his nights of terror, he remained in the anguish that was choking him, so as not to be deprived of the benefit of his crime.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He would have abandoned his wife, and fled from the spectre of Camille, three days after the wedding, had not his interest detained him at the shop in the arcade.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading He accepted his nights of terror, he remained in the anguish that was choking him, so as not to be deprived of the benefit of his crime.

(historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase

From this reading At the expiration of four months, Laurent thought of taking advantage of the profit he had calculated on deriving from his marriage.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading He would have abandoned his wife, and fled from the spectre of Camille, three days after the wedding, had not his interest detained him at the shop in the arcade.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading At the expiration of four months, Laurent thought of taking advantage of the profit he had calculated on deriving from his marriage.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading He would have abandoned his wife, and fled from the spectre of Camille, three days after the wedding, had not his interest detained him at the shop in the arcade.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading At the expiration of four months, Laurent thought of taking advantage of the profit he had calculated on deriving from his marriage.

plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes

From this reading Very likely he would have fled with the 40,000 francs, had he been able to realise them; but the old mercer, on the advice of Michaud, had shown the prudence to protect the interests of her niece in the marriage contract.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At the expiration of four months, Laurent thought of taking advantage of the profit he had calculated on deriving from his marriage.

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

From this reading At the expiration of four months, Laurent thought of taking advantage of the profit he had calculated on deriving from his marriage.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He would have abandoned his wife, and fled from the spectre of Camille, three days after the wedding, had not his interest detained him at the shop in the arcade.

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

From this reading At the expiration of four months, Laurent thought of taking advantage of the profit he had calculated on deriving from his marriage.

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

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He would have abandoned his wife, and fled from the spectre of Camille, three days after the wedding, had not his interest detained him at the shop in the arcade.

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

From this reading At the expiration of four months, Laurent thought of taking advantage of the profit he had calculated on deriving from his marriage.

having no employment

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

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

From this reading He would have abandoned his wife, and fled from the spectre of Camille, three days after the wedding, had not his interest detained him at the shop in the arcade.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He would have abandoned his wife, and fled from the spectre of Camille, three days after the wedding, had not his interest detained him at the shop in the arcade.

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

From this reading Very likely he would have fled with the 40,000 francs, had he been able to realise them; but the old mercer, on the advice of Michaud, had shown the prudence to protect the interests of her niece in the marriage contract.

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From this reading At the expiration of four months, Laurent thought of taking advantage of the profit he had calculated on deriving from his marriage.

freely in a nonliteral manner

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Very likely he would have fled with the 40,000 francs, had he been able to realise them; but the old mercer, on the advice of Michaud, had shown the prudence to protect the interests of her niece in the marriage contract.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

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

From this reading At the expiration of four months, Laurent thought of taking advantage of the profit he had calculated on deriving from his marriage.

a dealer in textiles (especially silks)

From this reading Very likely he would have fled with the 40,000 francs, had he been able to realise them; but the old mercer, on the advice of Michaud, had shown the prudence to protect the interests of her niece in the marriage contract.

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From this reading Very likely he would have fled with the 40,000 francs, had he been able to realise them; but the old mercer, on the advice of Michaud, had shown the prudence to protect the interests of her niece in the marriage contract.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading At the expiration of four months, Laurent thought of taking advantage of the profit he had calculated on deriving from his marriage.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading Very likely he would have fled with the 40,000 francs, had he been able to realise them; but the old mercer, on the advice of Michaud, had shown the prudence to protect the interests of her niece in the marriage contract.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading He accepted his nights of terror, he remained in the anguish that was choking him, so as not to be deprived of the benefit of his crime.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He would have abandoned his wife, and fled from the spectre of Camille, three days after the wedding, had not his interest detained him at the shop in the arcade.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the expiration of four months, Laurent thought of taking advantage of the profit he had calculated on deriving from his marriage.

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

From this reading Very likely he would have fled with the 40,000 francs, had he been able to realise them; but the old mercer, on the advice of Michaud, had shown the prudence to protect the interests of her niece in the marriage contract.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At the expiration of four months, Laurent thought of taking advantage of the profit he had calculated on deriving from his marriage.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

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

From this reading At the expiration of four months, Laurent thought of taking advantage of the profit he had calculated on deriving from his marriage.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading Very likely he would have fled with the 40,000 francs, had he been able to realise them; but the old mercer, on the advice of Michaud, had shown the prudence to protect the interests of her niece in the marriage contract.

discretion in practical affairs

From this reading Very likely he would have fled with the 40,000 francs, had he been able to realise them; but the old mercer, on the advice of Michaud, had shown the prudence to protect the interests of her niece in the marriage contract.

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From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading Very likely he would have fled with the 40,000 francs, had he been able to realise them; but the old mercer, on the advice of Michaud, had shown the prudence to protect the interests of her niece in the marriage contract.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He accepted his nights of terror, he remained in the anguish that was choking him, so as not to be deprived of the benefit of his crime.

not used up

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

hold back within

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

the entire amount of income before any deductions are made

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

do one's shopping

From this reading He would have abandoned his wife, and fled from the spectre of Camille, three days after the wedding, had not his interest detained him at the shop in the arcade.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Very likely he would have fled with the 40,000 francs, had he been able to realise them; but the old mercer, on the advice of Michaud, had shown the prudence to protect the interests of her niece in the marriage contract.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He accepted his nights of terror, he remained in the anguish that was choking him, so as not to be deprived of the benefit of his crime.

a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading He would have abandoned his wife, and fled from the spectre of Camille, three days after the wedding, had not his interest detained him at the shop in the arcade.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading At the expiration of four months, Laurent thought of taking advantage of the profit he had calculated on deriving from his marriage.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading He accepted his nights of terror, he remained in the anguish that was choking him, so as not to be deprived of the benefit of his crime.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He accepted his nights of terror, he remained in the anguish that was choking him, so as not to be deprived of the benefit of his crime.

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

From this reading At the expiration of four months, Laurent thought of taking advantage of the profit he had calculated on deriving from his marriage.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Very likely he would have fled with the 40,000 francs, had he been able to realise them; but the old mercer, on the advice of Michaud, had shown the prudence to protect the interests of her niece in the marriage contract.

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

From this reading At the expiration of four months, Laurent thought of taking advantage of the profit he had calculated on deriving from his marriage.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He would have abandoned his wife, and fled from the spectre of Camille, three days after the wedding, had not his interest detained him at the shop in the arcade.

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From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

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

From this reading He accepted his nights of terror, he remained in the anguish that was choking him, so as not to be deprived of the benefit of his crime.

precisely as stated

From this reading Very likely he would have fled with the 40,000 francs, had he been able to realise them; but the old mercer, on the advice of Michaud, had shown the prudence to protect the interests of her niece in the marriage contract.

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

From this reading He accepted his nights of terror, he remained in the anguish that was choking him, so as not to be deprived of the benefit of his crime.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading He would have abandoned his wife, and fled from the spectre of Camille, three days after the wedding, had not his interest detained him at the shop in the arcade.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He would have abandoned his wife, and fled from the spectre of Camille, three days after the wedding, had not his interest detained him at the shop in the arcade.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If he parted from Thérèse, he would again be plunged in poverty, and be forced to retain his post; by remaining with her, he would, on the contrary, be able to satisfy his inclination for idleness, and to live liberally, doing nothing, on the revenue Madame Raquin had placed in the name of his wife.

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

From this reading He would have abandoned his wife, and fled from the spectre of Camille, three days after the wedding, had not his interest detained him at the shop in the arcade.