All 5 Uses
structure
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The Count of Monte Cristo
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- Edmond, at the approach of his patron, respectfully placed the arm of his affianced bride within that of M. Morrel, who, forthwith conducting her up the flight of wooden steps leading to the chamber in which the feast was prepared, was gayly followed by the guests, beneath whose heavy tread the slight structure creaked and groaned for the space of several minutes.†
Chpt 5-6
- made but a faint attempt to parry this unexpected blow; the monarchy he had scarcely reconstructed tottered on its precarious foundation, and at a sign from the emperor the incongruous structure of ancient prejudices and new ideas fell to the ground.†
Chpt 13-14
- The wall was built of rough stones, among which, to give strength to the structure, blocks of hewn stone were at intervals imbedded.†
Chpt 15-16 *
- Behind him, blacker than the sea, blacker than the sky, rose phantom-like the vast stone structure, whose projecting crags seemed like arms extended to seize their prey, and on the highest rock was a torch lighting two figures.†
Chpt 22-23
- Clear sky, swift-flitting boats, and brilliant sunshine disappeared; the heavens were hung with black, and the gigantic structure of the Chateau d'If seemed like the phantom of a mortal enemy.†
Chpt 113-114
Definitions:
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(1)
(structure as in: sentence structure or structure it) an organized form or system; or the act of giving something that form
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(2)
(structure as in: a massive structure) something made of parts -- often a building
- (3) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)