Chapter VI

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

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

later than; following

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

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

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

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

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

eagerly desirous

From this reading No one was heard passing toward the apartments of the duke, and the young man was somewhat anxious in regard to the prince's long delay.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading No one was heard passing toward the apartments of the duke, and the young man was somewhat anxious in regard to the prince's long delay.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Great silence pervaded the palace of the Duke of Orleans, or, at least, that part of it in which Jean Charost's rooms were situated, during the rest of the day.

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

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

make a strident sound

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Every thing was still, however, in the corridor hard by.

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From this reading Great silence pervaded the palace of the Duke of Orleans, or, at least, that part of it in which Jean Charost's rooms were situated, during the rest of the day.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading Every thing was still, however, in the corridor hard by.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

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

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Great silence pervaded the palace of the Duke of Orleans, or, at least, that part of it in which Jean Charost's rooms were situated, during the rest of the day.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading No one was heard passing toward the apartments of the duke, and the young man was somewhat anxious in regard to the prince's long delay.

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

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

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Great silence pervaded the palace of the Duke of Orleans, or, at least, that part of it in which Jean Charost's rooms were situated, during the rest of the day.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Great silence pervaded the palace of the Duke of Orleans, or, at least, that part of it in which Jean Charost's rooms were situated, during the rest of the day.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every thing was still, however, in the corridor hard by.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

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

From this reading Great silence pervaded the palace of the Duke of Orleans, or, at least, that part of it in which Jean Charost's rooms were situated, during the rest of the day.

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

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Every thing was still, however, in the corridor hard by.

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

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

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

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

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

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Every thing was still, however, in the corridor hard by.

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

From this reading Great silence pervaded the palace of the Duke of Orleans, or, at least, that part of it in which Jean Charost's rooms were situated, during the rest of the day.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Great silence pervaded the palace of the Duke of Orleans, or, at least, that part of it in which Jean Charost's rooms were situated, during the rest of the day.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Great silence pervaded the palace of the Duke of Orleans, or, at least, that part of it in which Jean Charost's rooms were situated, during the rest of the day.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Great silence pervaded the palace of the Duke of Orleans, or, at least, that part of it in which Jean Charost's rooms were situated, during the rest of the day.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

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

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

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 No one was heard passing toward the apartments of the duke, and the young man was somewhat anxious in regard to the prince's long delay.

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

From this reading No one was heard passing toward the apartments of the duke, and the young man was somewhat anxious in regard to the prince's long delay.

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

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

not any; not one

From this reading No one was heard passing toward the apartments of the duke, and the young man was somewhat anxious in regard to the prince's long delay.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Great silence pervaded the palace of the Duke of Orleans, or, at least, that part of it in which Jean Charost's rooms were situated, during the rest of the day.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one was heard passing toward the apartments of the duke, and the young man was somewhat anxious in regard to the prince's long delay.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Great silence pervaded the palace of the Duke of Orleans, or, at least, that part of it in which Jean Charost's rooms were situated, during the rest of the day.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading Great silence pervaded the palace of the Duke of Orleans, or, at least, that part of it in which Jean Charost's rooms were situated, during the rest of the day.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Great silence pervaded the palace of the Duke of Orleans, or, at least, that part of it in which Jean Charost's rooms were situated, during the rest of the day.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Great silence pervaded the palace of the Duke of Orleans, or, at least, that part of it in which Jean Charost's rooms were situated, during the rest of the day.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading No one was heard passing toward the apartments of the duke, and the young man was somewhat anxious in regard to the prince's long delay.

past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading Great silence pervaded the palace of the Duke of Orleans, or, at least, that part of it in which Jean Charost's rooms were situated, during the rest of the day.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading No one was heard passing toward the apartments of the duke, and the young man was somewhat anxious in regard to the prince's long delay.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

the act of buying

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

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

From this reading No one was heard passing toward the apartments of the duke, and the young man was somewhat anxious in regard to the prince's long delay.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Great silence pervaded the palace of the Duke of Orleans, or, at least, that part of it in which Jean Charost's rooms were situated, during the rest of the day.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Great silence pervaded the palace of the Duke of Orleans, or, at least, that part of it in which Jean Charost's rooms were situated, during the rest of the day.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

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

From this reading Great silence pervaded the palace of the Duke of Orleans, or, at least, that part of it in which Jean Charost's rooms were situated, during the rest of the day.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Great silence pervaded the palace of the Duke of Orleans, or, at least, that part of it in which Jean Charost's rooms were situated, during the rest of the day.

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

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading No one was heard passing toward the apartments of the duke, and the young man was somewhat anxious in regard to the prince's long delay.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

not in physical motion

From this reading Every thing was still, however, in the corridor hard by.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

express in words

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Great silence pervaded the palace of the Duke of Orleans, or, at least, that part of it in which Jean Charost's rooms were situated, during the rest of the day.

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

From this reading Great silence pervaded the palace of the Duke of Orleans, or, at least, that part of it in which Jean Charost's rooms were situated, during the rest of the day.

a special situation

From this reading Every thing was still, however, in the corridor hard by.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

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

From this reading No one was heard passing toward the apartments of the duke, and the young man was somewhat anxious in regard to the prince's long delay.

in the direction of

From this reading No one was heard passing toward the apartments of the duke, and the young man was somewhat anxious in regard to the prince's long delay.

proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

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

From this reading Every thing was still, however, in the corridor hard by.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Great silence pervaded the palace of the Duke of Orleans, or, at least, that part of it in which Jean Charost's rooms were situated, during the rest of the day.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He thought he heard, indeed, about half an hour after he had left the maître d'hôtel, some distant sounds in the same building, and the blast of a trumpet; but whether the latter noise proceeded from the streets or from the outer court, he could not tell.

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

From this reading Great silence pervaded the palace of the Duke of Orleans, or, at least, that part of it in which Jean Charost's rooms were situated, during the rest of the day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading What were to be his occupations, what was expected of him, he knew not; and although he was desirous of purchasing another horse, in accordance with the hint given him by Signor Lomelini, the maître d'hôtel, he did not like to venture out, lest his royal employer should arrive, and require his presence.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading No one was heard passing toward the apartments of the duke, and the young man was somewhat anxious in regard to the prince's long delay.