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1."The air was invigorating and steadied somewhat her faculties."
2.to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize.
3.[in-vig-uh-reyt]
4.verb (used with object), -at·ed, -at·ing. |
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1."He never assumed this seriocomic tone when alone with Mrs. Pontellier."
2.partly serious and partly comic: a seriocomic play.
3. [seer-ee-oh-kom-ik]
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1. "At that early period it served but to bewilder her."
2.to confuse or puzzle completely; perplex: These shifting attitudes bewilder me.
3.[bih-wil-der]
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1."The women were both of goodly height, Madame Ratignolle possessing
the more feminine and matronly figure."
2.of, pertaining to, or having the characteristics of a matron; maturely dignified; stately.
3.[mey-truhn-lee]
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1."Madame Ratignolle looked more beautiful than ever there at home, in a
neglige which left her arms almost wholly bare and exposed the rich,
melting curves of her white throat."
2.a dressing gown or robe, usually of sheer fabric and having soft, flowing lines, worn by women.
3.[neg-li-zhey, neg-li-zhey]
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