Chapter IX

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

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

anew

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

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

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

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

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

with attention; in an attentive manner

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

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

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading THE CONSERVE CLOSET Eight o’clock sounding from the Théatins near by brought me out of my revery.

-ing form of “buckle” — fasten with a buckle or buckles

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

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

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE CONSERVE CLOSET Eight o’clock sounding from the Théatins near by brought me out of my revery.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

an occurrence of something

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The weather had continued warm and a full moon silvered the city with a magic touch.

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading THE CONSERVE CLOSET Eight o’clock sounding from the Théatins near by brought me out of my revery.

keep constant through physical or chemical reactions or evolutionary change

From this reading THE CONSERVE CLOSET Eight o’clock sounding from the Théatins near by brought me out of my revery.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The weather had continued warm and a full moon silvered the city with a magic touch.

inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

being one more than seven

From this reading THE CONSERVE CLOSET Eight o’clock sounding from the Théatins near by brought me out of my revery.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

every person

From this reading It seemed to me that everybody was in the streets.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE CONSERVE CLOSET Eight o’clock sounding from the Théatins near by brought me out of my revery.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The weather had continued warm and a full moon silvered the city with a magic touch.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

the act of departing

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

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

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

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

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

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

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

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

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

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

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

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

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

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

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

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

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

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 I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading The weather had continued warm and a full moon silvered the city with a magic touch.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

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

From this reading THE CONSERVE CLOSET Eight o’clock sounding from the Théatins near by brought me out of my revery.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The weather had continued warm and a full moon silvered the city with a magic touch.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE CONSERVE CLOSET Eight o’clock sounding from the Théatins near by brought me out of my revery.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading THE CONSERVE CLOSET Eight o’clock sounding from the Théatins near by brought me out of my revery.

according to the clock

From this reading THE CONSERVE CLOSET Eight o’clock sounding from the Théatins near by brought me out of my revery.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CONSERVE CLOSET Eight o’clock sounding from the Théatins near by brought me out of my revery.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE CONSERVE CLOSET Eight o’clock sounding from the Théatins near by brought me out of my revery.

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

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

not used up

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

an abstracted state of absorption

From this reading THE CONSERVE CLOSET Eight o’clock sounding from the Théatins near by brought me out of my revery.

French prelate and statesman; principal minister to Louis XIII (1585-1642)

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

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

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

Identical; not different.

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed to me that everybody was in the streets.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

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

From this reading The weather had continued warm and a full moon silvered the city with a magic touch.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

From this reading THE CONSERVE CLOSET Eight o’clock sounding from the Théatins near by brought me out of my revery.

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

From this reading It seemed to me that everybody was in the streets.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

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

From this reading THE CONSERVE CLOSET Eight o’clock sounding from the Théatins near by brought me out of my revery.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

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

From this reading THE CONSERVE CLOSET Eight o’clock sounding from the Théatins near by brought me out of my revery.

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

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading The weather had continued warm and a full moon silvered the city with a magic touch.

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

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The weather had continued warm and a full moon silvered the city with a magic touch.

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

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The weather had continued warm and a full moon silvered the city with a magic touch.

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

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

in or at the place that

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

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

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The weather had continued warm and a full moon silvered the city with a magic touch.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading I therefore donned again the gray suit I had worn two evenings before, and buckling a sword to my belt, called Jacques, told him where I was going in case Richelieu should return and ask for me, and left the house.

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

From this reading I reflected that it would be well to employ the two hours remaining in examining the gardens of the Palais Royal and the building itself, in so far as possible, on the same principle which makes the general attentively study the field upon which he is placing his forces.