Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading The letter, written that morning by old Richard, in a disguised hand, ran as follows:

the state of being absent

From this reading "Monsieur Louis: "I take advantage of your absence to make a confession which I have postponed for two whole months, because I feared to cause you grief.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading "Monsieur Louis: "I take advantage of your absence to make a confession which I have postponed for two whole months, because I feared to cause you grief.

anew

From this reading We must renounce our projects of marriage and never see each other again.

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

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

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

From this reading We must renounce our projects of marriage and never see each other again.

extreme mental distress

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

make certain of

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

for the reason that

From this reading "Monsieur Louis: "I take advantage of your absence to make a confession which I have postponed for two whole months, because I feared to cause you grief.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The letter, written that morning by old Richard, in a disguised hand, ran as follows:

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading "Monsieur Louis: "I take advantage of your absence to make a confession which I have postponed for two whole months, because I feared to cause you grief.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading "Monsieur Louis: "I take advantage of your absence to make a confession which I have postponed for two whole months, because I feared to cause you grief.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading The letter, written that morning by old Richard, in a disguised hand, ran as follows:

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading We must renounce our projects of marriage and never see each other again.

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

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

communicated in words

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "Monsieur Louis: "I take advantage of your absence to make a confession which I have postponed for two whole months, because I feared to cause you grief.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The letter, written that morning by old Richard, in a disguised hand, ran as follows:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading "Monsieur Louis: "I take advantage of your absence to make a confession which I have postponed for two whole months, because I feared to cause you grief.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Monsieur Louis: "I take advantage of your absence to make a confession which I have postponed for two whole months, because I feared to cause you grief.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

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

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

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

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

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

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

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

From this reading "Monsieur Louis: "I take advantage of your absence to make a confession which I have postponed for two whole months, because I feared to cause you grief.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

an erroneous mental representation

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

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

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

engage in

From this reading "Monsieur Louis: "I take advantage of your absence to make a confession which I have postponed for two whole months, because I feared to cause you grief.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading We must renounce our projects of marriage and never see each other again.

in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

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

From this reading "Monsieur Louis: "I take advantage of your absence to make a confession which I have postponed for two whole months, because I feared to cause you grief.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading "Monsieur Louis: "I take advantage of your absence to make a confession which I have postponed for two whole months, because I feared to cause you grief.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The letter, written that morning by old Richard, in a disguised hand, ran as follows:

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading We must renounce our projects of marriage and never see each other again.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading We must renounce our projects of marriage and never see each other again.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

on one occasion

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading We must renounce our projects of marriage and never see each other again.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We must renounce our projects of marriage and never see each other again.

above and across; more than

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time

From this reading "Monsieur Louis: "I take advantage of your absence to make a confession which I have postponed for two whole months, because I feared to cause you grief.

plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading We must renounce our projects of marriage and never see each other again.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The letter, written that morning by old Richard, in a disguised hand, ran as follows:

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations

From this reading We must renounce our projects of marriage and never see each other again.

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

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

cut with a saw

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading We must renounce our projects of marriage and never see each other again.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

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

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

not in physical motion

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

carry out

From this reading "Monsieur Louis: "I take advantage of your absence to make a confession which I have postponed for two whole months, because I feared to cause you grief.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The letter, written that morning by old Richard, in a disguised hand, ran as follows:

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

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

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

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

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

From this reading "Monsieur Louis: "I take advantage of your absence to make a confession which I have postponed for two whole months, because I feared to cause you grief.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

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

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We must renounce our projects of marriage and never see each other again.

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

From this reading "Monsieur Louis: "I take advantage of your absence to make a confession which I have postponed for two whole months, because I feared to cause you grief.

during the time that

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

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

From this reading "Monsieur Louis: "I take advantage of your absence to make a confession which I have postponed for two whole months, because I feared to cause you grief.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Suddenly he saw him turn ghastly pale, brush his hand over his brow, as if to assure himself he was not the victim of an illusion, then read the letter once more, with ever-growing anguish expressed on his features.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Having contemplated the letter in silence for some time, without recognizing the writing, Louis mechanically tore it open, while old Richard still continued his tireless pacing, closely observing his every movement.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The letter, written that morning by old Richard, in a disguised hand, ran as follows:

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Monsieur Louis: "I take advantage of your absence to make a confession which I have postponed for two whole months, because I feared to cause you grief.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Monsieur Louis: "I take advantage of your absence to make a confession which I have postponed for two whole months, because I feared to cause you grief.