Chapter XXI

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

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading The gun-room was not meant for ordinary visitors; Angelot himself, as a rule, was the only person admitted there.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading For the amount of arms and ammunition kept there, some of it in cupboards cleverly hidden in the panelling, some in a dry cellar entered by a trap-door in the floor, was very different, both in kind and quality, from anything the most energetic sportsman could require.

a quantity of money

From this reading For the amount of arms and ammunition kept there, some of it in cupboards cleverly hidden in the panelling, some in a dry cellar entered by a trap-door in the floor, was very different, both in kind and quality, from anything the most energetic sportsman could require.

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

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

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From this reading The gun-room was not meant for ordinary visitors; Angelot himself, as a rule, was the only person admitted there.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

any thing at all

From this reading For the amount of arms and ammunition kept there, some of it in cupboards cleverly hidden in the panelling, some in a dry cellar entered by a trap-door in the floor, was very different, both in kind and quality, from anything the most energetic sportsman could require.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading For the amount of arms and ammunition kept there, some of it in cupboards cleverly hidden in the panelling, some in a dry cellar entered by a trap-door in the floor, was very different, both in kind and quality, from anything the most energetic sportsman could require.

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

From this reading The gun-room was not meant for ordinary visitors; Angelot himself, as a rule, was the only person admitted there.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW MONSIEUR JOSEPH FOUND HIMSELF MASTER OF THE SITUATION In the old labyrinth of rooms at Les Chouettes, Monsieur Joseph's gun-room was the best hidden from the outside.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Both doors were generally locked, and the keys safely stowed away.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading HOW MONSIEUR JOSEPH FOUND HIMSELF MASTER OF THE SITUATION In the old labyrinth of rooms at Les Chouettes, Monsieur Joseph's gun-room was the best hidden from the outside.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both doors were generally locked, and the keys safely stowed away.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For the amount of arms and ammunition kept there, some of it in cupboards cleverly hidden in the panelling, some in a dry cellar entered by a trap-door in the floor, was very different, both in kind and quality, from anything the most energetic sportsman could require.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading For the amount of arms and ammunition kept there, some of it in cupboards cleverly hidden in the panelling, some in a dry cellar entered by a trap-door in the floor, was very different, both in kind and quality, from anything the most energetic sportsman could require.

plural of “chink” — (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

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From this reading HOW MONSIEUR JOSEPH FOUND HIMSELF MASTER OF THE SITUATION In the old labyrinth of rooms at Les Chouettes, Monsieur Joseph's gun-room was the best hidden from the outside.

in a clever manner

From this reading For the amount of arms and ammunition kept there, some of it in cupboards cleverly hidden in the panelling, some in a dry cellar entered by a trap-door in the floor, was very different, both in kind and quality, from anything the most energetic sportsman could require.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

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

From this reading For the amount of arms and ammunition kept there, some of it in cupboards cleverly hidden in the panelling, some in a dry cellar entered by a trap-door in the floor, was very different, both in kind and quality, from anything the most energetic sportsman could require.

plural of “cupboard” — a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading For the amount of arms and ammunition kept there, some of it in cupboards cleverly hidden in the panelling, some in a dry cellar entered by a trap-door in the floor, was very different, both in kind and quality, from anything the most energetic sportsman could require.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading For the amount of arms and ammunition kept there, some of it in cupboards cleverly hidden in the panelling, some in a dry cellar entered by a trap-door in the floor, was very different, both in kind and quality, from anything the most energetic sportsman could require.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading For the amount of arms and ammunition kept there, some of it in cupboards cleverly hidden in the panelling, some in a dry cellar entered by a trap-door in the floor, was very different, both in kind and quality, from anything the most energetic sportsman could require.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading For the amount of arms and ammunition kept there, some of it in cupboards cleverly hidden in the panelling, some in a dry cellar entered by a trap-door in the floor, was very different, both in kind and quality, from anything the most energetic sportsman could require.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading For the amount of arms and ammunition kept there, some of it in cupboards cleverly hidden in the panelling, some in a dry cellar entered by a trap-door in the floor, was very different, both in kind and quality, from anything the most energetic sportsman could require.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading For the amount of arms and ammunition kept there, some of it in cupboards cleverly hidden in the panelling, some in a dry cellar entered by a trap-door in the floor, was very different, both in kind and quality, from anything the most energetic sportsman could require.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The gun-room was not meant for ordinary visitors; Angelot himself, as a rule, was the only person admitted there.

set up or found

From this reading HOW MONSIEUR JOSEPH FOUND HIMSELF MASTER OF THE SITUATION In the old labyrinth of rooms at Les Chouettes, Monsieur Joseph's gun-room was the best hidden from the outside.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HOW MONSIEUR JOSEPH FOUND HIMSELF MASTER OF THE SITUATION In the old labyrinth of rooms at Les Chouettes, Monsieur Joseph's gun-room was the best hidden from the outside.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Both doors were generally locked, and the keys safely stowed away.

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

From this reading HOW MONSIEUR JOSEPH FOUND HIMSELF MASTER OF THE SITUATION In the old labyrinth of rooms at Les Chouettes, Monsieur Joseph's gun-room was the best hidden from the outside.

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

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

not accessible to view

From this reading HOW MONSIEUR JOSEPH FOUND HIMSELF MASTER OF THE SITUATION In the old labyrinth of rooms at Les Chouettes, Monsieur Joseph's gun-room was the best hidden from the outside.

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

From this reading HOW MONSIEUR JOSEPH FOUND HIMSELF MASTER OF THE SITUATION In the old labyrinth of rooms at Les Chouettes, Monsieur Joseph's gun-room was the best hidden from the outside.

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

From this reading HOW MONSIEUR JOSEPH FOUND HIMSELF MASTER OF THE SITUATION In the old labyrinth of rooms at Les Chouettes, Monsieur Joseph's gun-room was the best hidden from the outside.

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

From this reading HOW MONSIEUR JOSEPH FOUND HIMSELF MASTER OF THE SITUATION In the old labyrinth of rooms at Les Chouettes, Monsieur Joseph's gun-room was the best hidden from the outside.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading HOW MONSIEUR JOSEPH FOUND HIMSELF MASTER OF THE SITUATION In the old labyrinth of rooms at Les Chouettes, Monsieur Joseph's gun-room was the best hidden from the outside.

possessive form of “joseph” — leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading HOW MONSIEUR JOSEPH FOUND HIMSELF MASTER OF THE SITUATION In the old labyrinth of rooms at Les Chouettes, Monsieur Joseph's gun-room was the best hidden from the outside.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading Both doors were generally locked, and the keys safely stowed away.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading For the amount of arms and ammunition kept there, some of it in cupboards cleverly hidden in the panelling, some in a dry cellar entered by a trap-door in the floor, was very different, both in kind and quality, from anything the most energetic sportsman could require.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading HOW MONSIEUR JOSEPH FOUND HIMSELF MASTER OF THE SITUATION In the old labyrinth of rooms at Les Chouettes, Monsieur Joseph's gun-room was the best hidden from the outside.

plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading HOW MONSIEUR JOSEPH FOUND HIMSELF MASTER OF THE SITUATION In the old labyrinth of rooms at Les Chouettes, Monsieur Joseph's gun-room was the best hidden from the outside.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading Both doors were generally locked, and the keys safely stowed away.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading HOW MONSIEUR JOSEPH FOUND HIMSELF MASTER OF THE SITUATION In the old labyrinth of rooms at Les Chouettes, Monsieur Joseph's gun-room was the best hidden from the outside.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The gun-room was not meant for ordinary visitors; Angelot himself, as a rule, was the only person admitted there.

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

From this reading HOW MONSIEUR JOSEPH FOUND HIMSELF MASTER OF THE SITUATION In the old labyrinth of rooms at Les Chouettes, Monsieur Joseph's gun-room was the best hidden from the outside.

used to form the superlative

From this reading For the amount of arms and ammunition kept there, some of it in cupboards cleverly hidden in the panelling, some in a dry cellar entered by a trap-door in the floor, was very different, both in kind and quality, from anything the most energetic sportsman could require.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The gun-room was not meant for ordinary visitors; Angelot himself, as a rule, was the only person admitted there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW MONSIEUR JOSEPH FOUND HIMSELF MASTER OF THE SITUATION In the old labyrinth of rooms at Les Chouettes, Monsieur Joseph's gun-room was the best hidden from the outside.

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

From this reading HOW MONSIEUR JOSEPH FOUND HIMSELF MASTER OF THE SITUATION In the old labyrinth of rooms at Les Chouettes, Monsieur Joseph's gun-room was the best hidden from the outside.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

and nothing more

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading The gun-room was not meant for ordinary visitors; Angelot himself, as a rule, was the only person admitted there.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading HOW MONSIEUR JOSEPH FOUND HIMSELF MASTER OF THE SITUATION In the old labyrinth of rooms at Les Chouettes, Monsieur Joseph's gun-room was the best hidden from the outside.

a panel or section of panels in a wall or door

From this reading For the amount of arms and ammunition kept there, some of it in cupboards cleverly hidden in the panelling, some in a dry cellar entered by a trap-door in the floor, was very different, both in kind and quality, from anything the most energetic sportsman could require.

a human being

From this reading The gun-room was not meant for ordinary visitors; Angelot himself, as a rule, was the only person admitted there.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading For the amount of arms and ammunition kept there, some of it in cupboards cleverly hidden in the panelling, some in a dry cellar entered by a trap-door in the floor, was very different, both in kind and quality, from anything the most energetic sportsman could require.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading For the amount of arms and ammunition kept there, some of it in cupboards cleverly hidden in the panelling, some in a dry cellar entered by a trap-door in the floor, was very different, both in kind and quality, from anything the most energetic sportsman could require.

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

From this reading HOW MONSIEUR JOSEPH FOUND HIMSELF MASTER OF THE SITUATION In the old labyrinth of rooms at Les Chouettes, Monsieur Joseph's gun-room was the best hidden from the outside.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading The gun-room was not meant for ordinary visitors; Angelot himself, as a rule, was the only person admitted there.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading Both doors were generally locked, and the keys safely stowed away.

plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading HOW MONSIEUR JOSEPH FOUND HIMSELF MASTER OF THE SITUATION In the old labyrinth of rooms at Les Chouettes, Monsieur Joseph's gun-room was the best hidden from the outside.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

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

From this reading For the amount of arms and ammunition kept there, some of it in cupboards cleverly hidden in the panelling, some in a dry cellar entered by a trap-door in the floor, was very different, both in kind and quality, from anything the most energetic sportsman could require.

someone who engages in sports

From this reading For the amount of arms and ammunition kept there, some of it in cupboards cleverly hidden in the panelling, some in a dry cellar entered by a trap-door in the floor, was very different, both in kind and quality, from anything the most energetic sportsman could require.

past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly

From this reading Both doors were generally locked, and the keys safely stowed away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

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

From this reading HOW MONSIEUR JOSEPH FOUND HIMSELF MASTER OF THE SITUATION In the old labyrinth of rooms at Les Chouettes, Monsieur Joseph's gun-room was the best hidden from the outside.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The gun-room was not meant for ordinary visitors; Angelot himself, as a rule, was the only person admitted there.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

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

From this reading For the amount of arms and ammunition kept there, some of it in cupboards cleverly hidden in the panelling, some in a dry cellar entered by a trap-door in the floor, was very different, both in kind and quality, from anything the most energetic sportsman could require.

precisely as stated

From this reading For the amount of arms and ammunition kept there, some of it in cupboards cleverly hidden in the panelling, some in a dry cellar entered by a trap-door in the floor, was very different, both in kind and quality, from anything the most energetic sportsman could require.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading The gun-room was not meant for ordinary visitors; Angelot himself, as a rule, was the only person admitted there.

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

From this reading HOW MONSIEUR JOSEPH FOUND HIMSELF MASTER OF THE SITUATION In the old labyrinth of rooms at Les Chouettes, Monsieur Joseph's gun-room was the best hidden from the outside.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.

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

From this reading Both doors were generally locked, and the keys safely stowed away.

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

From this reading It had solid shutters, always kept closed and barred; the daylight only made its way in through their chinks, or through the doors, one of which opened into Monsieur Joseph's bedroom, the other into a little anteroom between that and the hall.