The Angel in the House — Page 2

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MARY AND MILDRED 24

MARY ET MILDRED 24

Preludes:

Préludes :

1. The Paragon 24

1. Le Parangon 24

2. Love at Large 26

2. L'Amour en liberté 26

3. Love and Duty 27

3. L'Amour et le Devoir 27

4. A Distinction 28

4. Une Distinction 28

Mary and Mildred 28

Mary et Mildred 28

III. HONORIA 32

Preludes:

Préludes :

1. The Lover 32

1. L'Amoureux 32

2. Love a Virtue 34

2. L'Amour, une Vertu 34

3. The Attainment 34

3. L'Accomplissement 34

Honoria 35

IV. THE MORNING CALL 39

IV. LA VISITE DU MATIN 39

Preludes:

Préludes :

1. The Rose of the World 39

1. La Rose du Monde 39

2. The Tribute 41

2. L'Hommage 41

3. Compensation 42

3. La Compensation 42

The Morning Call 42

La Visite du Matin 42

V. THE VIOLETS 46

V. LES VIOLETTES 46

Preludes:

Préludes :

1. The Comparison 46

1. La Comparaison 46

2. Love in Tears 48

2. L'Amour en Larmes 48

3. Prospective Faith 48

3. La Foi Prospective 48

4. Venus Victrix 49

4. Vénus Victrix 49

The Violets 49

Les Violettes 49

VI. THE DEAN 53

VI. LE DOYEN 53

Preludes:

Préludes :

1. Perfect Love rare 53

1. L'Amour Parfait est rare 53

2. Love Justified 54

2. L'Amour Justifié 54

3. Love Serviceable 55

3. L'Amour Serviable 55

4. A Riddle Solved 56

4. Une Énigme Résolue 56

The Dean 56

Le Doyen 56

VII. ÆTNA AND THE MOON 60

VII. L'ETNA ET LA LUNE 60

Preludes:

Préludes :

1. Love's Immortality 60

1. L'Immortalité de l'Amour 60

2. Heaven and Earth 61

2. Le Ciel et la Terre 61

Ætna and the Moon 62

L'Etna et la Lune 62

VIII. SARUM PLAIN 66

VIII. LA PLAINE DE SARUM 66

Preludes:

Préludes :

1. Life of Life 66

1. La Vie de la Vie 66

2. The Revelation 67

2. La Révélation 67

3. The Spirit's Epochs 67

3. Les Époques de l'Esprit 67

4. The Prototype 68

4. Le Prototype 68

5. The Praise of Love 68

5. L'Éloge de l'Amour 68

Sarum Plain 69

La Plaine de Sarum 69

IX. SAHARA 74

Preludes:

Préludes :

1. The Wife's Tragedy 74

1. La Tragédie de l'Épouse 74

2. Common Graces 75

2. Les Grâces Ordinaires 75

3. The Zest of Life 76

3. L'Enthousiasme de la Vie 76

4. Fool and Wise 76

4. Le Fou et le Sage 76

Sahara 77

X. CHURCH TO CHURCH 81

X. D'ÉGLISE EN ÉGLISE 81

Preludes:

Préludes :

1. The Joyful Wisdom 81

1. La Joyeuse Sagesse 81

2. The Devices 84

2. Les Stratagèmes 84

Going to Church 84

Aller à l'Église 84

XI. THE DANCE 89

XI. LA DANSE 89

Preludes:

Préludes :

1. The Daughter of Eve 89

1. La Fille d'Ève 89

2. Aurea Dicta 91

The Dance 93

La Danse 93

XII. THE ABDICATION 97

XII. L'ABDICATION 97

Preludes:

Préludes :

1. The Chace 97

1. La Chasse 97

2. Denied 100

2. Refusé 100

Vocabulary

ET: Conjunction meaning 'and,' linking words or clauses.
Préludes: Introductory pieces or sections preceding the main work.
Le: Masculine singular definite article meaning 'the.'
Parangon: A perfect model or paragon of excellence.
L': Contracted definite article used before a vowel sound.
Amour: Love, a deep feeling of affection or romance.
en: Preposition meaning 'in' or 'in a state of.'
liberté: Freedom or liberty, the state of being free.
et: Conjunction meaning 'and,' linking words or clauses.
le: Masculine singular definite article meaning 'the.'
Devoir: Duty or obligation; also the verb 'to have to.'
Une: Feminine indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'an.'
Distinction: A difference or mark of excellence setting something apart.
Amoureux: In love; a person who is romantically devoted to another.
une: Feminine indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'an.'
Vertu: Virtue, a moral quality or excellence of character.
Accomplissement: Accomplishment or fulfillment of a task or achievement.
LA: Feminine singular definite article meaning 'the.'
VISITE: A visit, the act of going to see someone.
DU: Contracted article meaning 'of the' (masculine singular).
MATIN: Morning, the early part of the day.
La: Feminine singular definite article meaning 'the.'
Rose: A rose, a fragrant flower often symbolizing love.
du: Contracted article meaning 'of the' (masculine singular).
Monde: The world or society; people in general.
Hommage: Homage, a tribute of respect paid to someone.
Compensation: Compensation, something given to make up for loss.
Visite: A visit, the act of going to see someone.
Matin: Morning, the early part of the day.
LES: Plural definite article meaning 'the' for all genders.
VIOLETTES: Violets, small purple flowers often symbolizing modesty.
Comparaison: Comparison, the act of evaluating similarities and differences.
Larmes: Tears, drops of water shed from crying.
Foi: Faith, a strong belief or trust in something.
Prospective: Prospective, relating to or effective in the future.
Les: Plural definite article meaning 'the' for all genders.
Violettes: Violets, small purple flowers symbolizing modesty and love.
LE: Masculine singular definite article meaning 'the.'
DOYEN: Dean or most senior member of a group or institution.
Parfait: Perfect, flawless, or a cold dessert made with cream.
est: Third-person singular of 'être,' meaning 'is.'
rare: Rare, uncommon or seldom found or occurring.
Justifié: Justified, proven right or warranted by evidence.
Serviable: Helpful or obliging, willing to assist others readily.
Énigme: An enigma or riddle, something mysterious and hard to understand.
Résolue: Resolved or solved; also determined and firm in purpose.
Doyen: Dean or most senior member of a group or institution.
LUNE: The moon, Earth's natural satellite visible at night.
Immortalité: Immortality, the state of living or lasting forever.
de: Preposition meaning 'of' or 'from,' indicating possession or origin.
l': Contracted definite article used before a vowel sound.
Ciel: Sky or heaven, the expanse above the earth.
la: Feminine singular definite article meaning 'the.'
Terre: Earth or land, the ground or the planet we inhabit.
Lune: The moon, Earth's natural satellite visible at night.
PLAINE: A plain, a large flat area of land.
DE: Preposition meaning 'of' or 'from,' indicating possession or origin.
Vie: Life, the existence of a living being.
Révélation: Revelation, a surprising or divine disclosure of information.
Époques: Epochs or eras, distinct periods of historical time.
Esprit: Spirit, mind, or wit; intellectual liveliness or essence.
Prototype: A prototype, the original model on which something is based.
Éloge: Praise or eulogy, a speech commending someone's qualities.
Plaine: A plain, a large flat expanse of land.
Tragédie: Tragedy, a serious drama or event ending in disaster.
Épouse: Spouse or wife; to marry or wed someone.
Grâces: Graces, elegance or divine favor bestowed upon someone.
Ordinaires: Ordinary or common, not special or exceptional in nature.
Enthousiasme: Enthusiasm, intense eagerness or excitement about something.
Fou: Mad, crazy, or foolish; a fool or madman.
Sage: Wise or sensible; a wise person or sage.
D': Contracted preposition 'de' used before a vowel sound.
ÉGLISE: A church, a Christian place of worship and community.
EN: Preposition meaning 'in,' 'to,' or 'by,' indicating state or means.
Joyeuse: Joyful or merry, full of happiness and delight.
Sagesse: Wisdom, the quality of having sound knowledge and judgment.
Stratagèmes: Stratagems or schemes, clever plans used to outwit others.
Aller: To go, a common verb indicating movement toward a place.
à: Preposition meaning 'to,' 'at,' or 'in,' indicating direction or location.
Église: A church, a Christian place of worship and community.
DANSE: Dance, the art of moving rhythmically to music.
Fille: Girl or daughter, a young female person.
d': Contracted preposition 'de' used before a vowel sound.
Danse: Dance, the art of moving rhythmically to music.
ABDICATION: Abdication, the act of formally renouncing power or responsibility.
Chasse: Hunt or chase, the activity of pursuing game or prey.
Refusé: Refused or rejected, denied acceptance or permission.

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