Chapter VII

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

From this reading That such a man should be found established at Malincourt, posing as the true friend of an innocent girl, and regarded by her as an honourable and confidential adviser, was in itself enough to rouse suspicion.

an expert who gives advice

From this reading That such a man should be found established at Malincourt, posing as the true friend of an innocent girl, and regarded by her as an honourable and confidential adviser, was in itself enough to rouse suspicion.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

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

From this reading That such a man should be found established at Malincourt, posing as the true friend of an innocent girl, and regarded by her as an honourable and confidential adviser, was in itself enough to rouse suspicion.

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

From this reading That such a man should be found established at Malincourt, posing as the true friend of an innocent girl, and regarded by her as an honourable and confidential adviser, was in itself enough to rouse suspicion.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “Why did you not come straight to Malincourt, Gerard, or at any rate let me know of your presence in Morvaix, that I might have word with you?”

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

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Why did you not come straight to Malincourt, Gerard, or at any rate let me know of your presence in Morvaix, that I might have word with you?”

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading He was convinced that, as Pascal had said, if there was evil work on foot, de Proballe would be concerned in it.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading That such a man should be found established at Malincourt, posing as the true friend of an innocent girl, and regarded by her as an honourable and confidential adviser, was in itself enough to rouse suspicion.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading He was convinced that, as Pascal had said, if there was evil work on foot, de Proballe would be concerned in it.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading He was convinced that, as Pascal had said, if there was evil work on foot, de Proballe would be concerned in it.

be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

recognizable; marked

From this reading He decided at once, therefore, to fall in with de Proballe’s mood, whatever it might be, and to lead him to talk as freely as he would.

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

From this reading “Why did you not come straight to Malincourt, Gerard, or at any rate let me know of your presence in Morvaix, that I might have word with you?”

facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading That such a man should be found established at Malincourt, posing as the true friend of an innocent girl, and regarded by her as an honourable and confidential adviser, was in itself enough to rouse suspicion.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading That such a man should be found established at Malincourt, posing as the true friend of an innocent girl, and regarded by her as an honourable and confidential adviser, was in itself enough to rouse suspicion.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading He was convinced that, as Pascal had said, if there was evil work on foot, de Proballe would be concerned in it.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading He decided at once, therefore, to fall in with de Proballe’s mood, whatever it might be, and to lead him to talk as freely as he would.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He was convinced that, as Pascal had said, if there was evil work on foot, de Proballe would be concerned in it.

set up or found

From this reading That such a man should be found established at Malincourt, posing as the true friend of an innocent girl, and regarded by her as an honourable and confidential adviser, was in itself enough to rouse suspicion.

in a free manner

From this reading He decided at once, therefore, to fall in with de Proballe’s mood, whatever it might be, and to lead him to talk as freely as he would.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading That such a man should be found established at Malincourt, posing as the true friend of an innocent girl, and regarded by her as an honourable and confidential adviser, was in itself enough to rouse suspicion.

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

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

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

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

a young female

From this reading That such a man should be found established at Malincourt, posing as the true friend of an innocent girl, and regarded by her as an honourable and confidential adviser, was in itself enough to rouse suspicion.

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

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Why did you not come straight to Malincourt, Gerard, or at any rate let me know of your presence in Morvaix, that I might have word with you?”

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

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

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

From this reading He decided at once, therefore, to fall in with de Proballe’s mood, whatever it might be, and to lead him to talk as freely as he would.

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

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading That such a man should be found established at Malincourt, posing as the true friend of an innocent girl, and regarded by her as an honourable and confidential adviser, was in itself enough to rouse suspicion.

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

From this reading “Why did you not come straight to Malincourt, Gerard, or at any rate let me know of your presence in Morvaix, that I might have word with you?”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He was convinced that, as Pascal had said, if there was evil work on foot, de Proballe would be concerned in it.

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

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading That such a man should be found established at Malincourt, posing as the true friend of an innocent girl, and regarded by her as an honourable and confidential adviser, was in itself enough to rouse suspicion.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was convinced that, as Pascal had said, if there was evil work on foot, de Proballe would be concerned in it.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading That such a man should be found established at Malincourt, posing as the true friend of an innocent girl, and regarded by her as an honourable and confidential adviser, was in itself enough to rouse suspicion.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Why did you not come straight to Malincourt, Gerard, or at any rate let me know of your presence in Morvaix, that I might have word with you?”

take somebody somewhere

From this reading He decided at once, therefore, to fall in with de Proballe’s mood, whatever it might be, and to lead him to talk as freely as he would.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “Why did you not come straight to Malincourt, Gerard, or at any rate let me know of your presence in Morvaix, that I might have word with you?”

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

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading That such a man should be found established at Malincourt, posing as the true friend of an innocent girl, and regarded by her as an honourable and confidential adviser, was in itself enough to rouse suspicion.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Why did you not come straight to Malincourt, Gerard, or at any rate let me know of your presence in Morvaix, that I might have word with you?”

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He decided at once, therefore, to fall in with de Proballe’s mood, whatever it might be, and to lead him to talk as freely as he would.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading He decided at once, therefore, to fall in with de Proballe’s mood, whatever it might be, and to lead him to talk as freely as he would.

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

From this reading “Why did you not come straight to Malincourt, Gerard, or at any rate let me know of your presence in Morvaix, that I might have word with you?”

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

not any; not one

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Why did you not come straight to Malincourt, Gerard, or at any rate let me know of your presence in Morvaix, that I might have word with you?”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That such a man should be found established at Malincourt, posing as the true friend of an innocent girl, and regarded by her as an honourable and confidential adviser, was in itself enough to rouse suspicion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was convinced that, as Pascal had said, if there was evil work on foot, de Proballe would be concerned in it.

on one occasion

From this reading He decided at once, therefore, to fall in with de Proballe’s mood, whatever it might be, and to lead him to talk as freely as he would.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Why did you not come straight to Malincourt, Gerard, or at any rate let me know of your presence in Morvaix, that I might have word with you?”

a unit of pressure equal to one newton per square meter

From this reading He was convinced that, as Pascal had said, if there was evil work on foot, de Proballe would be concerned in it.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading That such a man should be found established at Malincourt, posing as the true friend of an innocent girl, and regarded by her as an honourable and confidential adviser, was in itself enough to rouse suspicion.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading “Why did you not come straight to Malincourt, Gerard, or at any rate let me know of your presence in Morvaix, that I might have word with you?”

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

From this reading He was convinced that, as Pascal had said, if there was evil work on foot, de Proballe would be concerned in it.

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

From this reading He decided at once, therefore, to fall in with de Proballe’s mood, whatever it might be, and to lead him to talk as freely as he would.

plural of “qualm” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading “Why did you not come straight to Malincourt, Gerard, or at any rate let me know of your presence in Morvaix, that I might have word with you?”

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading That such a man should be found established at Malincourt, posing as the true friend of an innocent girl, and regarded by her as an honourable and confidential adviser, was in itself enough to rouse suspicion.

become active

From this reading That such a man should be found established at Malincourt, posing as the true friend of an innocent girl, and regarded by her as an honourable and confidential adviser, was in itself enough to rouse suspicion.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He was convinced that, as Pascal had said, if there was evil work on foot, de Proballe would be concerned in it.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading That such a man should be found established at Malincourt, posing as the true friend of an innocent girl, and regarded by her as an honourable and confidential adviser, was in itself enough to rouse suspicion.

successive (without a break)

From this reading “Why did you not come straight to Malincourt, Gerard, or at any rate let me know of your presence in Morvaix, that I might have word with you?”

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading That such a man should be found established at Malincourt, posing as the true friend of an innocent girl, and regarded by her as an honourable and confidential adviser, was in itself enough to rouse suspicion.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He decided at once, therefore, to fall in with de Proballe’s mood, whatever it might be, and to lead him to talk as freely as he would.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was convinced that, as Pascal had said, if there was evil work on foot, de Proballe would be concerned in it.

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

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was convinced that, as Pascal had said, if there was evil work on foot, de Proballe would be concerned in it.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He decided at once, therefore, to fall in with de Proballe’s mood, whatever it might be, and to lead him to talk as freely as he would.

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

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading That such a man should be found established at Malincourt, posing as the true friend of an innocent girl, and regarded by her as an honourable and confidential adviser, was in itself enough to rouse suspicion.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

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

From this reading He was convinced that, as Pascal had said, if there was evil work on foot, de Proballe would be concerned in it.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading He decided at once, therefore, to fall in with de Proballe’s mood, whatever it might be, and to lead him to talk as freely as he would.

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

From this reading AT MALINCOURT Distressed as Gerard had been by the necessity to deceive Gabrielle, into which he had allowed himself to be drawn, he had no such qualms in regard to her uncle.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Why did you not come straight to Malincourt, Gerard, or at any rate let me know of your presence in Morvaix, that I might have word with you?”

in the company of; together with

From this reading He decided at once, therefore, to fall in with de Proballe’s mood, whatever it might be, and to lead him to talk as freely as he would.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading “Why did you not come straight to Malincourt, Gerard, or at any rate let me know of your presence in Morvaix, that I might have word with you?”

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

From this reading He was convinced that, as Pascal had said, if there was evil work on foot, de Proballe would be concerned in it.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He was convinced that, as Pascal had said, if there was evil work on foot, de Proballe would be concerned in it.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Why did you not come straight to Malincourt, Gerard, or at any rate let me know of your presence in Morvaix, that I might have word with you?”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Why did you not come straight to Malincourt, Gerard, or at any rate let me know of your presence in Morvaix, that I might have word with you?”