Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading Matters now took a different aspect.

quickly and without warning

From this reading She abruptly became depressed, her overstrained nerves relaxed, her unfeeling and violent nature softened.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading She had already felt compassionate in the early days of her second marriage, and this feeling now returned, as a necessary and fatal reaction.

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

From this reading She abruptly became depressed, her overstrained nerves relaxed, her unfeeling and violent nature softened.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

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

From this reading She had already felt compassionate in the early days of her second marriage, and this feeling now returned, as a necessary and fatal reaction.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Matters now took a different aspect.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading She abruptly became depressed, her overstrained nerves relaxed, her unfeeling and violent nature softened.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

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

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

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

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

share the suffering of

From this reading She had already felt compassionate in the early days of her second marriage, and this feeling now returned, as a necessary and fatal reaction.

affording comfort or solace

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading She had already felt compassionate in the early days of her second marriage, and this feeling now returned, as a necessary and fatal reaction.

lower than previously

From this reading She abruptly became depressed, her overstrained nerves relaxed, her unfeeling and violent nature softened.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Matters now took a different aspect.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading She had already felt compassionate in the early days of her second marriage, and this feeling now returned, as a necessary and fatal reaction.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

bringing death

From this reading She had already felt compassionate in the early days of her second marriage, and this feeling now returned, as a necessary and fatal reaction.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading She had already felt compassionate in the early days of her second marriage, and this feeling now returned, as a necessary and fatal reaction.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She had already felt compassionate in the early days of her second marriage, and this feeling now returned, as a necessary and fatal reaction.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

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

From this reading She had already felt compassionate in the early days of her second marriage, and this feeling now returned, as a necessary and fatal reaction.

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

From this reading She abruptly became depressed, her overstrained nerves relaxed, her unfeeling and violent nature softened.

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

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

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

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

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

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

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

From this reading She had already felt compassionate in the early days of her second marriage, and this feeling now returned, as a necessary and fatal reaction.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Matters now took a different aspect.

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

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading She abruptly became depressed, her overstrained nerves relaxed, her unfeeling and violent nature softened.

absolutely essential

From this reading She had already felt compassionate in the early days of her second marriage, and this feeling now returned, as a necessary and fatal reaction.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading She abruptly became depressed, her overstrained nerves relaxed, her unfeeling and violent nature softened.

easily agitated

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

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

From this reading Matters now took a different aspect.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

on one occasion

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

above and across; more than

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

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

From this reading She abruptly became depressed, her overstrained nerves relaxed, her unfeeling and violent nature softened.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading She had already felt compassionate in the early days of her second marriage, and this feeling now returned, as a necessary and fatal reaction.

without strain or anxiety

From this reading She abruptly became depressed, her overstrained nerves relaxed, her unfeeling and violent nature softened.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading She had already felt compassionate in the early days of her second marriage, and this feeling now returned, as a necessary and fatal reaction.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading She had already felt compassionate in the early days of her second marriage, and this feeling now returned, as a necessary and fatal reaction.

the act of searching for something

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She abruptly became depressed, her overstrained nerves relaxed, her unfeeling and violent nature softened.

toned down

From this reading She abruptly became depressed, her overstrained nerves relaxed, her unfeeling and violent nature softened.

a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

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

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

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

From this reading She had already felt compassionate in the early days of her second marriage, and this feeling now returned, as a necessary and fatal reaction.

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

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

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

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

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

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Matters now took a different aspect.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

devoid of feeling for others

From this reading She abruptly became depressed, her overstrained nerves relaxed, her unfeeling and violent nature softened.

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

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

past form of “vanquish” — come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading She abruptly became depressed, her overstrained nerves relaxed, her unfeeling and violent nature softened.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

at the time that

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

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

From this reading Thérèse, driven into a corner by fright, not knowing which way to turn for a consoling thought, began to weep aloud over the drowned man, in the presence of Laurent.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.

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

From this reading When the young woman had struggled with all her nervous energy against the spectre of Camille, when she had lived in sullen irritation for several months up in arms against her sufferings, seeking to get the better of them by efforts of will, she all at once experienced such extraordinary lassitude that she yielded vanquished.