Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

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From this reading THE IDEAL BEES "Afin de réduire le Ternaire, par le moyen du Quaternaire, à la simplicité de l'unité."

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Thus, collectors are to be envied, those who gather and classify old copper buttons, or old secret locks, or all that has been written against women, or the figurines of Sèvres porcelain, or the articles of M. Lemaître, or the slippers of historic balls.

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

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

(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 It is all the same to me: a madness caused by a fixed idea must greatly assist in supporting life.

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

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

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

From this reading Thus, collectors are to be envied, those who gather and classify old copper buttons, or old secret locks, or all that has been written against women, or the figurines of Sèvres porcelain, or the articles of M. Lemaître, or the slippers of historic balls.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

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

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading It is all the same to me: a madness caused by a fixed idea must greatly assist in supporting life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Thus, collectors are to be envied, those who gather and classify old copper buttons, or old secret locks, or all that has been written against women, or the figurines of Sèvres porcelain, or the articles of M. Lemaître, or the slippers of historic balls.

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

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the past participle of “be”

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plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading THE IDEAL BEES "Afin de réduire le Ternaire, par le moyen du Quaternaire, à la simplicité de l'unité."

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

the feeling of being bored by something tedious

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading Thus, collectors are to be envied, those who gather and classify old copper buttons, or old secret locks, or all that has been written against women, or the figurines of Sèvres porcelain, or the articles of M. Lemaître, or the slippers of historic balls.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is all the same to me: a madness caused by a fixed idea must greatly assist in supporting life.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading This penetrating dialectician clearly proves to me that my personality is a fragile chord which a single false note in the keyboard can destroy.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading It is all the same to me: a madness caused by a fixed idea must greatly assist in supporting life.

a straight line connecting two points on a curve

From this reading This penetrating dialectician clearly proves to me that my personality is a fragile chord which a single false note in the keyboard can destroy.

arrange or order by classes or categories

From this reading Thus, collectors are to be envied, those who gather and classify old copper buttons, or old secret locks, or all that has been written against women, or the figurines of Sèvres porcelain, or the articles of M. Lemaître, or the slippers of historic balls.

without doubt or question

From this reading This penetrating dialectician clearly proves to me that my personality is a fragile chord which a single false note in the keyboard can destroy.

plural of “collector” — a person who collects things

From this reading Thus, collectors are to be envied, those who gather and classify old copper buttons, or old secret locks, or all that has been written against women, or the figurines of Sèvres porcelain, or the articles of M. Lemaître, or the slippers of historic balls.

a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor

From this reading Thus, collectors are to be envied, those who gather and classify old copper buttons, or old secret locks, or all that has been written against women, or the figurines of Sèvres porcelain, or the articles of M. Lemaître, or the slippers of historic balls.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

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

From this reading THE IDEAL BEES "Afin de réduire le Ternaire, par le moyen du Quaternaire, à la simplicité de l'unité."

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading This penetrating dialectician clearly proves to me that my personality is a fragile chord which a single false note in the keyboard can destroy.

a logician skilled in dialectic

From this reading This penetrating dialectician clearly proves to me that my personality is a fragile chord which a single false note in the keyboard can destroy.

freeing from illusion or false belief

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

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From this reading THE IDEAL BEES "Afin de réduire le Ternaire, par le moyen du Quaternaire, à la simplicité de l'unité."

inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously

From this reading Thus, collectors are to be envied, those who gather and classify old copper buttons, or old secret locks, or all that has been written against women, or the figurines of Sèvres porcelain, or the articles of M. Lemaître, or the slippers of historic balls.

liveliness of mind or spirit

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading This penetrating dialectician clearly proves to me that my personality is a fragile chord which a single false note in the keyboard can destroy.

plural of “figurine” — a small carved or molded figure

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(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading It is all the same to me: a madness caused by a fixed idea must greatly assist in supporting life.

easily broken or damaged or destroyed

From this reading This penetrating dialectician clearly proves to me that my personality is a fragile chord which a single false note in the keyboard can destroy.

assemble or get together

From this reading Thus, collectors are to be envied, those who gather and classify old copper buttons, or old secret locks, or all that has been written against women, or the figurines of Sèvres porcelain, or the articles of M. Lemaître, or the slippers of historic balls.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading It is all the same to me: a madness caused by a fixed idea must greatly assist in supporting life.

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

From this reading Thus, collectors are to be envied, those who gather and classify old copper buttons, or old secret locks, or all that has been written against women, or the figurines of Sèvres porcelain, or the articles of M. Lemaître, or the slippers of historic balls.

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

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past

From this reading Thus, collectors are to be envied, those who gather and classify old copper buttons, or old secret locks, or all that has been written against women, or the figurines of Sèvres porcelain, or the articles of M. Lemaître, or the slippers of historic balls.

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From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

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

From this reading It is all the same to me: a madness caused by a fixed idea must greatly assist in supporting life.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading THE IDEAL BEES "Afin de réduire le Ternaire, par le moyen du Quaternaire, à la simplicité de l'unité."

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From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

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

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

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

From this reading This penetrating dialectician clearly proves to me that my personality is a fragile chord which a single false note in the keyboard can destroy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is all the same to me: a madness caused by a fixed idea must greatly assist in supporting life.

device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like

From this reading This penetrating dialectician clearly proves to me that my personality is a fragile chord which a single false note in the keyboard can destroy.

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From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

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

From this reading THE IDEAL BEES "Afin de réduire le Ternaire, par le moyen du Quaternaire, à la simplicité de l'unité."

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

From this reading THE IDEAL BEES "Afin de réduire le Ternaire, par le moyen du Quaternaire, à la simplicité de l'unité."

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading THE IDEAL BEES "Afin de réduire le Ternaire, par le moyen du Quaternaire, à la simplicité de l'unité."

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From this reading Thus, collectors are to be envied, those who gather and classify old copper buttons, or old secret locks, or all that has been written against women, or the figurines of Sèvres porcelain, or the articles of M. Lemaître, or the slippers of historic balls.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It is all the same to me: a madness caused by a fixed idea must greatly assist in supporting life.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading Thus, collectors are to be envied, those who gather and classify old copper buttons, or old secret locks, or all that has been written against women, or the figurines of Sèvres porcelain, or the articles of M. Lemaître, or the slippers of historic balls.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Thus, collectors are to be envied, those who gather and classify old copper buttons, or old secret locks, or all that has been written against women, or the figurines of Sèvres porcelain, or the articles of M. Lemaître, or the slippers of historic balls.

obsolete terms for legal insanity

From this reading It is all the same to me: a madness caused by a fixed idea must greatly assist in supporting life.

engage in

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This penetrating dialectician clearly proves to me that my personality is a fragile chord which a single false note in the keyboard can destroy.

a particular point in time

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

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From this reading THE IDEAL BEES "Afin de réduire le Ternaire, par le moyen du Quaternaire, à la simplicité de l'unité."

past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It is all the same to me: a madness caused by a fixed idea must greatly assist in supporting life.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading This penetrating dialectician clearly proves to me that my personality is a fragile chord which a single false note in the keyboard can destroy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

a brief written record

From this reading This penetrating dialectician clearly proves to me that my personality is a fragile chord which a single false note in the keyboard can destroy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

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

From this reading Thus, collectors are to be envied, those who gather and classify old copper buttons, or old secret locks, or all that has been written against women, or the figurines of Sèvres porcelain, or the articles of M. Lemaître, or the slippers of historic balls.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Thus, collectors are to be envied, those who gather and classify old copper buttons, or old secret locks, or all that has been written against women, or the figurines of Sèvres porcelain, or the articles of M. Lemaître, or the slippers of historic balls.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course

From this reading THE IDEAL BEES "Afin de réduire le Ternaire, par le moyen du Quaternaire, à la simplicité de l'unité."

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading This penetrating dialectician clearly proves to me that my personality is a fragile chord which a single false note in the keyboard can destroy.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading This penetrating dialectician clearly proves to me that my personality is a fragile chord which a single false note in the keyboard can destroy.

plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic

From this reading Thus, collectors are to be envied, those who gather and classify old copper buttons, or old secret locks, or all that has been written against women, or the figurines of Sèvres porcelain, or the articles of M. Lemaître, or the slippers of historic balls.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading This penetrating dialectician clearly proves to me that my personality is a fragile chord which a single false note in the keyboard can destroy.

the science of mental life

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

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

From this reading THE IDEAL BEES "Afin de réduire le Ternaire, par le moyen du Quaternaire, à la simplicité de l'unité."

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 Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

subject to restriction or subjected to restriction

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

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From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

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

From this reading THE IDEAL BEES "Afin de réduire le Ternaire, par le moyen du Quaternaire, à la simplicité de l'unité."

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

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

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

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It is all the same to me: a madness caused by a fixed idea must greatly assist in supporting life.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Thus, collectors are to be envied, those who gather and classify old copper buttons, or old secret locks, or all that has been written against women, or the figurines of Sèvres porcelain, or the articles of M. Lemaître, or the slippers of historic balls.

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

From this reading THE IDEAL BEES "Afin de réduire le Ternaire, par le moyen du Quaternaire, à la simplicité de l'unité."

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading This penetrating dialectician clearly proves to me that my personality is a fragile chord which a single false note in the keyboard can destroy.

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading Thus, collectors are to be envied, those who gather and classify old copper buttons, or old secret locks, or all that has been written against women, or the figurines of Sèvres porcelain, or the articles of M. Lemaître, or the slippers of historic balls.

a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

furnishing support and encouragement

From this reading It is all the same to me: a madness caused by a fixed idea must greatly assist in supporting life.

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From this reading Thus, collectors are to be envied, those who gather and classify old copper buttons, or old secret locks, or all that has been written against women, or the figurines of Sèvres porcelain, or the articles of M. Lemaître, or the slippers of historic balls.

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

From this reading THE IDEAL BEES "Afin de réduire le Ternaire, par le moyen du Quaternaire, à la simplicité de l'unité."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This penetrating dialectician clearly proves to me that my personality is a fragile chord which a single false note in the keyboard can destroy.

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

From this reading THE IDEAL BEES "Afin de réduire le Ternaire, par le moyen du Quaternaire, à la simplicité de l'unité."

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

From this reading This penetrating dialectician clearly proves to me that my personality is a fragile chord which a single false note in the keyboard can destroy.

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

From this reading Thus, collectors are to be envied, those who gather and classify old copper buttons, or old secret locks, or all that has been written against women, or the figurines of Sèvres porcelain, or the articles of M. Lemaître, or the slippers of historic balls.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus, collectors are to be envied, those who gather and classify old copper buttons, or old secret locks, or all that has been written against women, or the figurines of Sèvres porcelain, or the articles of M. Lemaître, or the slippers of historic balls.

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

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

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From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

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

From this reading This penetrating dialectician clearly proves to me that my personality is a fragile chord which a single false note in the keyboard can destroy.

which person or people

From this reading Thus, collectors are to be envied, those who gather and classify old copper buttons, or old secret locks, or all that has been written against women, or the figurines of Sèvres porcelain, or the articles of M. Lemaître, or the slippers of historic balls.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Thus, collectors are to be envied, those who gather and classify old copper buttons, or old secret locks, or all that has been written against women, or the figurines of Sèvres porcelain, or the articles of M. Lemaître, or the slippers of historic balls.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Thus, collectors are to be envied, those who gather and classify old copper buttons, or old secret locks, or all that has been written against women, or the figurines of Sèvres porcelain, or the articles of M. Lemaître, or the slippers of historic balls.

an affirmative

From this reading Le R. P. Esprit Sabathier, _l'Ombre_ _idéale de la sagesse universelle._ "Ah! yes," mused Hubert, as he replaced the book in the corner restricted to philosophers, "the pages of Ribot's positive and disenchanting psychology make good reading at a moment, not of spleen, but of stark boredom.

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From this reading THE IDEAL BEES "Afin de réduire le Ternaire, par le moyen du Quaternaire, à la simplicité de l'unité."