Chapter VIII

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

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading All this was said, printed, repeated and discussed _ad nauseam_.

a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading The great adventurer was caught.

plural of “adversary” — someone who offers opposition

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

(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 All this was said, printed, repeated and discussed _ad nauseam_.

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

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

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From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The great adventurer was caught.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

properly deserved

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

third-person singular of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading All this was said, printed, repeated and discussed _ad nauseam_.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The great adventurer was caught.

a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

expected hopefully

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

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

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

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

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

the sound of laughing

From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

any plant of the genus Lupinus; bearing erect spikes of usually purplish-blue flowers

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

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From this reading All this was said, printed, repeated and discussed _ad nauseam_.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

above and across; more than

From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading All this was said, printed, repeated and discussed _ad nauseam_.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

recurring again and again

From this reading All this was said, printed, repeated and discussed _ad nauseam_.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading All this was said, printed, repeated and discussed _ad nauseam_.

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

From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

third-person singular of “shatter” — break into many pieces

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

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

From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

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

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

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

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

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

From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.

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

From this reading True, the capture of Arsène Lupin made a big sensation; and the public did not grudge the police the praise which they deserved for this revenge so long hoped-for and now so fully obtained.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading That extraordinary, genial, invisible hero was shivering, like any ordinary criminal, between the four walls of a prison cell, crushed in his turn by that formidable power which is called the law and which, sooner or later, by inevitable necessity shatters the obstacles opposed to it and destroys the work of its adversaries.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "SANTÉ PALACE" There was one wild burst of laughter over the whole face of the world.