Chapter X

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

From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

the state of being absent

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The first thought that came to his mind was that of the dishonorable act he had committed the night before.

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

From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading But he sought some distraction from the anxiety which beset him.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The first thought that came to his mind was that of the dishonorable act he had committed the night before.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading But he sought some distraction from the anxiety which beset him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The first thought that came to his mind was that of the dishonorable act he had committed the night before.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading The first thought that came to his mind was that of the dishonorable act he had committed the night before.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading Edouard left his room, and went out into the street with no definite object.

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

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

From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor

From this reading The first thought that came to his mind was that of the dishonorable act he had committed the night before.

mental turmoil

From this reading But he sought some distraction from the anxiety which beset him.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

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From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

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From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

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

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

being one more than seven

From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

beyond normal limits

From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first thought that came to his mind was that of the dishonorable act he had committed the night before.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But he sought some distraction from the anxiety which beset him.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

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

From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

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

From this reading The first thought that came to his mind was that of the dishonorable act he had committed the night before.

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

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

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

From this reading The first thought that came to his mind was that of the dishonorable act he had committed the night before.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

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

From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Edouard left his room, and went out into the street with no definite object.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

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

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

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 Edouard left his room, and went out into the street with no definite object.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

plural of “liqueur” — strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal

From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The first thought that came to his mind was that of the dishonorable act he had committed the night before.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

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

From this reading The first thought that came to his mind was that of the dishonorable act he had committed the night before.

not any; not one

From this reading Edouard left his room, and went out into the street with no definite object.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

a brief written record

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

according to the clock

From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Edouard left his room, and went out into the street with no definite object.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The first thought that came to his mind was that of the dishonorable act he had committed the night before.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

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

From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Edouard left his room, and went out into the street with no definite object.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

to go back over again

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

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

From this reading Edouard left his room, and went out into the street with no definite object.

past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

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

From this reading But he sought some distraction from the anxiety which beset him.

that is looked for

From this reading But he sought some distraction from the anxiety which beset him.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Edouard left his room, and went out into the street with no definite object.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The first thought that came to his mind was that of the dishonorable act he had committed the night before.

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

From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

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

From this reading The first thought that came to his mind was that of the dishonorable act he had committed the night before.

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

From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

up to a particular time

From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

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

From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Edouard left his room, and went out into the street with no definite object.

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

From this reading But he sought some distraction from the anxiety which beset him.

which person or people

From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Edouard, who had drunk more, and who was less able to stand excessive indulgence in wine and liqueurs than the others, did not wake until eight o’clock in the morning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He shuddered, for he realized the full extent of his crime; he looked for Dufresne, to urge him to destroy the false note; but Dufresne was not there, he had gone away early with Lampin, anticipating remorse on Edouard’s part, and by his own absence making it impossible for him to retrace his steps.