used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CORSICA AND A NEW LIFE Four days later the travelling carriage arrived that was to take them to Marseilles.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading After the first night Jeanne had become accustomed to Julien's kisses and caresses, although her repugnance to a closer intimacy had not diminished.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the first night Jeanne had become accustomed to Julien's kisses and caresses, although her repugnance to a closer intimacy had not diminished.
anew
From this reading She again felt happy and cheerful.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading After the first night Jeanne had become accustomed to Julien's kisses and caresses, although her repugnance to a closer intimacy had not diminished.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CORSICA AND A NEW LIFE Four days later the travelling carriage arrived that was to take them to Marseilles.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading CORSICA AND A NEW LIFE Four days later the travelling carriage arrived that was to take them to Marseilles.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading After the first night Jeanne had become accustomed to Julien's kisses and caresses, although her repugnance to a closer intimacy had not diminished.
caressesnounUS /kərˈesɪz/
plural of “caress” — a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading After the first night Jeanne had become accustomed to Julien's kisses and caresses, although her repugnance to a closer intimacy had not diminished.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading CORSICA AND A NEW LIFE Four days later the travelling carriage arrived that was to take them to Marseilles.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading She again felt happy and cheerful.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading After the first night Jeanne had become accustomed to Julien's kisses and caresses, although her repugnance to a closer intimacy had not diminished.
CORSICAnounUS /ˈkɔːrsɪkə/
an island in the Mediterranean; with adjacent islets it constitutes a region of France
From this reading CORSICA AND A NEW LIFE Four days later the travelling carriage arrived that was to take them to Marseilles.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading CORSICA AND A NEW LIFE Four days later the travelling carriage arrived that was to take them to Marseilles.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading After the first night Jeanne had become accustomed to Julien's kisses and caresses, although her repugnance to a closer intimacy had not diminished.
farewellsnounUS /ˌferˈwelz/
plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading The farewells were short and without sadness.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She again felt happy and cheerful.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After the first night Jeanne had become accustomed to Julien's kisses and caresses, although her repugnance to a closer intimacy had not diminished.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading CORSICA AND A NEW LIFE Four days later the travelling carriage arrived that was to take them to Marseilles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the first night Jeanne had become accustomed to Julien's kisses and caresses, although her repugnance to a closer intimacy had not diminished.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading She thought him handsome, she loved him.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She again felt happy and cheerful.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After the first night Jeanne had become accustomed to Julien's kisses and caresses, although her repugnance to a closer intimacy had not diminished.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She thought him handsome, she loved him.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading After the first night Jeanne had become accustomed to Julien's kisses and caresses, although her repugnance to a closer intimacy had not diminished.
Jeanne
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From this reading After the first night Jeanne had become accustomed to Julien's kisses and caresses, although her repugnance to a closer intimacy had not diminished.
Julien's
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From this reading After the first night Jeanne had become accustomed to Julien's kisses and caresses, although her repugnance to a closer intimacy had not diminished.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading After the first night Jeanne had become accustomed to Julien's kisses and caresses, although her repugnance to a closer intimacy had not diminished.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading CORSICA AND A NEW LIFE Four days later the travelling carriage arrived that was to take them to Marseilles.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading CORSICA AND A NEW LIFE Four days later the travelling carriage arrived that was to take them to Marseilles.
held dear
From this reading She thought him handsome, she loved him.
MarseillesnounUS /mɑːrˈsaɪləs/
a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean
From this reading CORSICA AND A NEW LIFE Four days later the travelling carriage arrived that was to take them to Marseilles.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading CORSICA AND A NEW LIFE Four days later the travelling carriage arrived that was to take them to Marseilles.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading After the first night Jeanne had become accustomed to Julien's kisses and caresses, although her repugnance to a closer intimacy had not diminished.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After the first night Jeanne had become accustomed to Julien's kisses and caresses, although her repugnance to a closer intimacy had not diminished.
repugnancenoun
intense aversion
From this reading After the first night Jeanne had become accustomed to Julien's kisses and caresses, although her repugnance to a closer intimacy had not diminished.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading The farewells were short and without sadness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She thought him handsome, she loved him.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The farewells were short and without sadness.
carry out
From this reading CORSICA AND A NEW LIFE Four days later the travelling carriage arrived that was to take them to Marseilles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CORSICA AND A NEW LIFE Four days later the travelling carriage arrived that was to take them to Marseilles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CORSICA AND A NEW LIFE Four days later the travelling carriage arrived that was to take them to Marseilles.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading CORSICA AND A NEW LIFE Four days later the travelling carriage arrived that was to take them to Marseilles.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She thought him handsome, she loved him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CORSICA AND A NEW LIFE Four days later the travelling carriage arrived that was to take them to Marseilles.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading CORSICA AND A NEW LIFE Four days later the travelling carriage arrived that was to take them to Marseilles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CORSICA AND A NEW LIFE Four days later the travelling carriage arrived that was to take them to Marseilles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The farewells were short and without sadness.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The farewells were short and without sadness.
