Chapter X

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

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

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From this reading “Ah, M. le Duc,” said the regent, still smiling, “you remained among the preserves longer than I believed you would.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading “Ah, M. le Duc,” said the regent, still smiling, “you remained among the preserves longer than I believed you would.

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

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

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

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading “Ah, M. le Duc,” said the regent, still smiling, “you remained among the preserves longer than I believed you would.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Indeed, his face did not change a muscle, and he turned towards us the smile he had employed with his daughter.

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

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

not accessible to view

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

a female human offspring

From this reading Indeed, his face did not change a muscle, and he turned towards us the smile he had employed with his daughter.

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

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

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

From this reading “Ah, M. le Duc,” said the regent, still smiling, “you remained among the preserves longer than I believed you would.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Indeed, his face did not change a muscle, and he turned towards us the smile he had employed with his daughter.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Indeed, his face did not change a muscle, and he turned towards us the smile he had employed with his daughter.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading But the latter, recognizing her lover, sank into a chair, her face drawn and gray with fear.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading But the latter, recognizing her lover, sank into a chair, her face drawn and gray with fear.

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

From this reading You have great patience.”

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

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

a very small distance or space

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading You have great patience.”

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

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

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

From this reading But the latter, recognizing her lover, sank into a chair, her face drawn and gray with fear.

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

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

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

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

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

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

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

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, his face did not change a muscle, and he turned towards us the smile he had employed with his daughter.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

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

From this reading But the latter, recognizing her lover, sank into a chair, her face drawn and gray with fear.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading “Ah, M. le Duc,” said the regent, still smiling, “you remained among the preserves longer than I believed you would.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

for more time

From this reading “Ah, M. le Duc,” said the regent, still smiling, “you remained among the preserves longer than I believed you would.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading But the latter, recognizing her lover, sank into a chair, her face drawn and gray with fear.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading “Ah, M. le Duc,” said the regent, still smiling, “you remained among the preserves longer than I believed you would.

one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading Indeed, his face did not change a muscle, and he turned towards us the smile he had employed with his daughter.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

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

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading You have great patience.”

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

fruit preserved by cooking with sugar

From this reading “Ah, M. le Duc,” said the regent, still smiling, “you remained among the preserves longer than I believed you would.

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

From this reading But the latter, recognizing her lover, sank into a chair, her face drawn and gray with fear.

members of a governing board

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading “Ah, M. le Duc,” said the regent, still smiling, “you remained among the preserves longer than I believed you would.

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

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Ah, M. le Duc,” said the regent, still smiling, “you remained among the preserves longer than I believed you would.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading But the latter, recognizing her lover, sank into a chair, her face drawn and gray with fear.

a large number or amount

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Indeed, his face did not change a muscle, and he turned towards us the smile he had employed with his daughter.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading “Ah, M. le Duc,” said the regent, still smiling, “you remained among the preserves longer than I believed you would.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

not in physical motion

From this reading “Ah, M. le Duc,” said the regent, still smiling, “you remained among the preserves longer than I believed you would.

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

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “Ah, M. le Duc,” said the regent, still smiling, “you remained among the preserves longer than I believed you would.

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

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

in the direction of

From this reading Indeed, his face did not change a muscle, and he turned towards us the smile he had employed with his daughter.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Indeed, his face did not change a muscle, and he turned towards us the smile he had employed with his daughter.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Indeed, his face did not change a muscle, and he turned towards us the smile he had employed with his daughter.

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

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

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

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE REGENT SCORES A POINT Philip of Orleans was leaning back in a large chair facing the closet in which we had been concealed, and he did not alter his position a hair’s-breadth as Richelieu sprang into the room with drawn sword, I but a pace behind him.

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

From this reading “Ah, M. le Duc,” said the regent, still smiling, “you remained among the preserves longer than I believed you would.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Ah, M. le Duc,” said the regent, still smiling, “you remained among the preserves longer than I believed you would.