Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading A MEMORY AND A "MANOIR."

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

in addition

From this reading It was some comfort also, as Mademoiselle Vire pointed out, that the man would be safely out of the way of doing further harm for the present.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

a quantity of money

From this reading No amount of wishing on Barbara's part could do away with the necessity for her appearing in court, and the ordeal had to be gone through.

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

From this reading A MEMORY AND A "MANOIR."

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

From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

From this reading No amount of wishing on Barbara's part could do away with the necessity for her appearing in court, and the ordeal had to be gone through.

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

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

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

From this reading No amount of wishing on Barbara's part could do away with the necessity for her appearing in court, and the ordeal had to be gone through.

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From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

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From this reading No amount of wishing on Barbara's part could do away with the necessity for her appearing in court, and the ordeal had to be gone through.

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

From this reading No amount of wishing on Barbara's part could do away with the necessity for her appearing in court, and the ordeal had to be gone through.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

a youthful male person

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

a person who is in charge

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading It was some comfort also, as Mademoiselle Vire pointed out, that the man would be safely out of the way of doing further harm for the present.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

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

From this reading No amount of wishing on Barbara's part could do away with the necessity for her appearing in court, and the ordeal had to be gone through.

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

From this reading No amount of wishing on Barbara's part could do away with the necessity for her appearing in court, and the ordeal had to be gone through.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading No amount of wishing on Barbara's part could do away with the necessity for her appearing in court, and the ordeal had to be gone through.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading It was some comfort also, as Mademoiselle Vire pointed out, that the man would be safely out of the way of doing further harm for the present.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading No amount of wishing on Barbara's part could do away with the necessity for her appearing in court, and the ordeal had to be gone through.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading It was some comfort also, as Mademoiselle Vire pointed out, that the man would be safely out of the way of doing further harm for the present.

the act of departing

From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

destroyed or killed

From this reading No amount of wishing on Barbara's part could do away with the necessity for her appearing in court, and the ordeal had to be gone through.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

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

From this reading No amount of wishing on Barbara's part could do away with the necessity for her appearing in court, and the ordeal had to be gone through.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading It was some comfort also, as Mademoiselle Vire pointed out, that the man would be safely out of the way of doing further harm for the present.

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

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

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

From this reading No amount of wishing on Barbara's part could do away with the necessity for her appearing in court, and the ordeal had to be gone through.

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

From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

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

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

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

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

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

From this reading No amount of wishing on Barbara's part could do away with the necessity for her appearing in court, and the ordeal had to be gone through.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

and nothing more

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

engage in

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

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

From this reading It was some comfort also, as Mademoiselle Vire pointed out, that the man would be safely out of the way of doing further harm for the present.

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From this reading A MEMORY AND A "MANOIR."

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading A MEMORY AND A "MANOIR."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading No amount of wishing on Barbara's part could do away with the necessity for her appearing in court, and the ordeal had to be gone through.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

not any; not one

From this reading No amount of wishing on Barbara's part could do away with the necessity for her appearing in court, and the ordeal had to be gone through.

one who writes novels

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

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

From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading No amount of wishing on Barbara's part could do away with the necessity for her appearing in court, and the ordeal had to be gone through.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading No amount of wishing on Barbara's part could do away with the necessity for her appearing in court, and the ordeal had to be gone through.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

a severe or trying experience

From this reading No amount of wishing on Barbara's part could do away with the necessity for her appearing in court, and the ordeal had to be gone through.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was some comfort also, as Mademoiselle Vire pointed out, that the man would be safely out of the way of doing further harm for the present.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading No amount of wishing on Barbara's part could do away with the necessity for her appearing in court, and the ordeal had to be gone through.

a human being

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

having a point

From this reading It was some comfort also, as Mademoiselle Vire pointed out, that the man would be safely out of the way of doing further harm for the present.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was some comfort also, as Mademoiselle Vire pointed out, that the man would be safely out of the way of doing further harm for the present.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

in a rueful manner

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading It was some comfort also, as Mademoiselle Vire pointed out, that the man would be safely out of the way of doing further harm for the present.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

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

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

in the near future

From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

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

From this reading No amount of wishing on Barbara's part could do away with the necessity for her appearing in court, and the ordeal had to be gone through.

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

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading No amount of wishing on Barbara's part could do away with the necessity for her appearing in court, and the ordeal had to be gone through.

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

From this reading No amount of wishing on Barbara's part could do away with the necessity for her appearing in court, and the ordeal had to be gone through.

not meant or adapted for a particular purpose

From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

the act of using

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

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

From this reading It was some comfort also, as Mademoiselle Vire pointed out, that the man would be safely out of the way of doing further harm for the present.

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

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was some comfort also, as Mademoiselle Vire pointed out, that the man would be safely out of the way of doing further harm for the present.

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

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."

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

From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading No amount of wishing on Barbara's part could do away with the necessity for her appearing in court, and the ordeal had to be gone through.

in the company of; together with

From this reading No amount of wishing on Barbara's part could do away with the necessity for her appearing in court, and the ordeal had to be gone through.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading He was going to be a farmer, he said, and Barbara wondered why, of all occupations, he had fixed upon one that appeared to be so unsuitable; but, as a proof of his good intentions, poor boy, he had sent her ten shillings of the money she had lent him, and promised to forward the rest as soon as he could.

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

From this reading It was some comfort also, as Mademoiselle Vire pointed out, that the man would be safely out of the way of doing further harm for the present.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading "If I were a novelist, now," she said ruefully to Mademoiselle Therese, "I might be able to make some use of it, but as I am just a plain, ordinary person----" Her chief consolation was that the boy had written saying he had joined his sister and that he "had never been so happy in his life."