Chapter IX

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Well, I mean that I shall send no communication to the press about this particular matter nor do anything that might expose you to ridicule, Monsieur le Juge d'Instruction.

a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

From this reading The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.

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

From this reading The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading LUPIN'S GREAT SCHEME Contrary to his expectations, Lupin had no sort of annoyance to undergo in consequence of his assault on M. Formerie.

any thing at all

From this reading "Well, I mean that I shall send no communication to the press about this particular matter nor do anything that might expose you to ridicule, Monsieur le Juge d'Instruction.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading LUPIN'S GREAT SCHEME Contrary to his expectations, Lupin had no sort of annoyance to undergo in consequence of his assault on M. Formerie.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading "Well, I mean that I shall send no communication to the press about this particular matter nor do anything that might expose you to ridicule, Monsieur le Juge d'Instruction.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading LUPIN'S GREAT SCHEME Contrary to his expectations, Lupin had no sort of annoyance to undergo in consequence of his assault on M. Formerie.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading LUPIN'S GREAT SCHEME Contrary to his expectations, Lupin had no sort of annoyance to undergo in consequence of his assault on M. Formerie.

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From this reading "Well, I mean that I shall send no communication to the press about this particular matter nor do anything that might expose you to ridicule, Monsieur le Juge d'Instruction.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.

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

From this reading The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "What do you mean?"

one or the other of two

From this reading "Nor I, either," retorted Lupin.

the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.

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From this reading The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading LUPIN'S GREAT SCHEME Contrary to his expectations, Lupin had no sort of annoyance to undergo in consequence of his assault on M. Formerie.

expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading "Well, I mean that I shall send no communication to the press about this particular matter nor do anything that might expose you to ridicule, Monsieur le Juge d'Instruction.

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From this reading LUPIN'S GREAT SCHEME Contrary to his expectations, Lupin had no sort of annoyance to undergo in consequence of his assault on M. Formerie.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.

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

From this reading LUPIN'S GREAT SCHEME Contrary to his expectations, Lupin had no sort of annoyance to undergo in consequence of his assault on M. Formerie.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading LUPIN'S GREAT SCHEME Contrary to his expectations, Lupin had no sort of annoyance to undergo in consequence of his assault on M. Formerie.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.

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

From this reading LUPIN'S GREAT SCHEME Contrary to his expectations, Lupin had no sort of annoyance to undergo in consequence of his assault on M. Formerie.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Nor I, either," retorted Lupin.

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

From this reading LUPIN'S GREAT SCHEME Contrary to his expectations, Lupin had no sort of annoyance to undergo in consequence of his assault on M. Formerie.

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.

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From this reading "Well, I mean that I shall send no communication to the press about this particular matter nor do anything that might expose you to ridicule, Monsieur le Juge d'Instruction.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading "Well, I mean that I shall send no communication to the press about this particular matter nor do anything that might expose you to ridicule, Monsieur le Juge d'Instruction.

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

From this reading LUPIN'S GREAT SCHEME Contrary to his expectations, Lupin had no sort of annoyance to undergo in consequence of his assault on M. Formerie.

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From this reading LUPIN'S GREAT SCHEME Contrary to his expectations, Lupin had no sort of annoyance to undergo in consequence of his assault on M. Formerie.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading LUPIN'S GREAT SCHEME Contrary to his expectations, Lupin had no sort of annoyance to undergo in consequence of his assault on M. Formerie.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "What do you mean?"

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "Well, I mean that I shall send no communication to the press about this particular matter nor do anything that might expose you to ridicule, Monsieur le Juge d'Instruction.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading "Well, I mean that I shall send no communication to the press about this particular matter nor do anything that might expose you to ridicule, Monsieur le Juge d'Instruction.

not any; not one

From this reading LUPIN'S GREAT SCHEME Contrary to his expectations, Lupin had no sort of annoyance to undergo in consequence of his assault on M. Formerie.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading "Nor I, either," retorted Lupin.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LUPIN'S GREAT SCHEME Contrary to his expectations, Lupin had no sort of annoyance to undergo in consequence of his assault on M. Formerie.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LUPIN'S GREAT SCHEME Contrary to his expectations, Lupin had no sort of annoyance to undergo in consequence of his assault on M. Formerie.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading "Well, I mean that I shall send no communication to the press about this particular matter nor do anything that might expose you to ridicule, Monsieur le Juge d'Instruction.

a human being

From this reading The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading "Well, I mean that I shall send no communication to the press about this particular matter nor do anything that might expose you to ridicule, Monsieur le Juge d'Instruction.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.

past form of “retort” — answer back

From this reading "Nor I, either," retorted Lupin.

language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

From this reading "Well, I mean that I shall send no communication to the press about this particular matter nor do anything that might expose you to ridicule, Monsieur le Juge d'Instruction.

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

From this reading The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading LUPIN'S GREAT SCHEME Contrary to his expectations, Lupin had no sort of annoyance to undergo in consequence of his assault on M. Formerie.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading "Well, I mean that I shall send no communication to the press about this particular matter nor do anything that might expose you to ridicule, Monsieur le Juge d'Instruction.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "Well, I mean that I shall send no communication to the press about this particular matter nor do anything that might expose you to ridicule, Monsieur le Juge d'Instruction.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading LUPIN'S GREAT SCHEME Contrary to his expectations, Lupin had no sort of annoyance to undergo in consequence of his assault on M. Formerie.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.

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

From this reading The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.

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

From this reading "Well, I mean that I shall send no communication to the press about this particular matter nor do anything that might expose you to ridicule, Monsieur le Juge d'Instruction.

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

From this reading LUPIN'S GREAT SCHEME Contrary to his expectations, Lupin had no sort of annoyance to undergo in consequence of his assault on M. Formerie.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.

pass through

From this reading LUPIN'S GREAT SCHEME Contrary to his expectations, Lupin had no sort of annoyance to undergo in consequence of his assault on M. Formerie.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, I mean that I shall send no communication to the press about this particular matter nor do anything that might expose you to ridicule, Monsieur le Juge d'Instruction.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What do you mean?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What do you mean?"