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Chapter XIX
"Take that as your wages for your article against d'Arthez. If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood." Lucien staggered back and caught hold of Rastignac. "Gentlemen," he said, addressing Rastignac and de Marsay, "you will not refuse to act as my seconds. But first, I wish to make matters even and apology impossible."
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “"Take that as your wages for your article against d'Arthez.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But first, I wish to make matters even and apology impossible."”
every person
From this reading “If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But first, I wish to make matters even and apology impossible."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Gentlemen," he said, addressing Rastignac and de Marsay, "you will not refuse to act as my seconds.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But first, I wish to make matters even and apology impossible."”
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Take that as your wages for your article against d'Arthez.”
money or a reward earned for work
From this reading “"Take that as your wages for your article against d'Arthez.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood."”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood."
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From this reading "Gentlemen," he said, addressing Rastignac and de Marsay, "you will not refuse to act as my seconds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gentlemen," he said, addressing Rastignac and de Marsay, "you will not refuse to act as my seconds.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Take that as your wages for your article against d'Arthez.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood."
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From this reading But first, I wish to make matters even and apology impossible."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take that as your wages for your article against d'Arthez.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Take that as your wages for your article against d'Arthez.
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From this reading Lucien staggered back and caught hold of Rastignac.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood."
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From this reading If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But first, I wish to make matters even and apology impossible."
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From this reading Lucien staggered back and caught hold of Rastignac.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take that as your wages for your article against d'Arthez.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gentlemen," he said, addressing Rastignac and de Marsay, "you will not refuse to act as my seconds.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But first, I wish to make matters even and apology impossible."
every person
From this reading If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But first, I wish to make matters even and apology impossible."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Take that as your wages for your article against d'Arthez.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Gentlemen," he said, addressing Rastignac and de Marsay, "you will not refuse to act as my seconds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Gentlemen," he said, addressing Rastignac and de Marsay, "you will not refuse to act as my seconds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood."
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From this reading Lucien staggered back and caught hold of Rastignac.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood."
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From this reading But first, I wish to make matters even and apology impossible."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucien staggered back and caught hold of Rastignac.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But first, I wish to make matters even and apology impossible."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gentlemen," he said, addressing Rastignac and de Marsay, "you will not refuse to act as my seconds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But first, I wish to make matters even and apology impossible."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Gentlemen," he said, addressing Rastignac and de Marsay, "you will not refuse to act as my seconds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Gentlemen," he said, addressing Rastignac and de Marsay, "you will not refuse to act as my seconds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lucien staggered back and caught hold of Rastignac.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood."
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucien staggered back and caught hold of Rastignac.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gentlemen," he said, addressing Rastignac and de Marsay, "you will not refuse to act as my seconds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gentlemen," he said, addressing Rastignac and de Marsay, "you will not refuse to act as my seconds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gentlemen," he said, addressing Rastignac and de Marsay, "you will not refuse to act as my seconds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucien staggered back and caught hold of Rastignac.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Take that as your wages for your article against d'Arthez.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Take that as your wages for your article against d'Arthez.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood."
money or a reward earned for work
From this reading "Take that as your wages for your article against d'Arthez.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Gentlemen," he said, addressing Rastignac and de Marsay, "you will not refuse to act as my seconds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But first, I wish to make matters even and apology impossible."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If everybody would do as I do on his own or his friend's behalf, the press would be as it ought to be--a self-respecting and respected priesthood."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Gentlemen," he said, addressing Rastignac and de Marsay, "you will not refuse to act as my seconds.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Take that as your wages for your article against d'Arthez.
