Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Never very ready to adopt such a conclusion as this, Dieppe was none the less forced to it by the pressure of facts.

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading Never very ready to adopt such a conclusion as this, Dieppe was none the less forced to it by the pressure of facts.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

equally

From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

(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 THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

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

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Moreover he did not perceive any safe, far less any glorious, issue from the situation either for his companion or for himself.

from appearances alone

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

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

From this reading Never very ready to adopt such a conclusion as this, Dieppe was none the less forced to it by the pressure of facts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading They had joined hands, and now delivered a united attack against both of the Captain's treasured trusts.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

past form of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

the two together, not just one

From this reading They had joined hands, and now delivered a united attack against both of the Captain's treasured trusts.

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From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Never very ready to adopt such a conclusion as this, Dieppe was none the less forced to it by the pressure of facts.

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

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading They had joined hands, and now delivered a united attack against both of the Captain's treasured trusts.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Moreover he did not perceive any safe, far less any glorious, issue from the situation either for his companion or for himself.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Never very ready to adopt such a conclusion as this, Dieppe was none the less forced to it by the pressure of facts.

forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

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From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading They had joined hands, and now delivered a united attack against both of the Captain's treasured trusts.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

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

From this reading Moreover he did not perceive any safe, far less any glorious, issue from the situation either for his companion or for himself.

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From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

to double the degree

From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

past form of “dupe” — fool or hoax

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

one or the other of two

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Never very ready to adopt such a conclusion as this, Dieppe was none the less forced to it by the pressure of facts.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Moreover he did not perceive any safe, far less any glorious, issue from the situation either for his companion or for himself.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Moreover he did not perceive any safe, far less any glorious, issue from the situation either for his companion or for himself.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Never very ready to adopt such a conclusion as this, Dieppe was none the less forced to it by the pressure of facts.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Moreover he did not perceive any safe, far less any glorious, issue from the situation either for his companion or for himself.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading Moreover he did not perceive any safe, far less any glorious, issue from the situation either for his companion or for himself.

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From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

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

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading They had joined hands, and now delivered a united attack against both of the Captain's treasured trusts.

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

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

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

From this reading Moreover he did not perceive any safe, far less any glorious, issue from the situation either for his companion or for himself.

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

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

the state of being honored

From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

temporary military shelter

From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

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

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Moreover he did not perceive any safe, far less any glorious, issue from the situation either for his companion or for himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

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

From this reading They had joined hands, and now delivered a united attack against both of the Captain's treasured trusts.

and nothing more

From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Never very ready to adopt such a conclusion as this, Dieppe was none the less forced to it by the pressure of facts.

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

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

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

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

come together

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover he did not perceive any safe, far less any glorious, issue from the situation either for his companion or for himself.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

extremely wicked

From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never very ready to adopt such a conclusion as this, Dieppe was none the less forced to it by the pressure of facts.

not any; not one

From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

not one, and not any

From this reading Never very ready to adopt such a conclusion as this, Dieppe was none the less forced to it by the pressure of facts.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

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

From this reading They had joined hands, and now delivered a united attack against both of the Captain's treasured trusts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Moreover he did not perceive any safe, far less any glorious, issue from the situation either for his companion or for himself.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

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

From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading Moreover he did not perceive any safe, far less any glorious, issue from the situation either for his companion or for himself.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading Never very ready to adopt such a conclusion as this, Dieppe was none the less forced to it by the pressure of facts.

plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Never very ready to adopt such a conclusion as this, Dieppe was none the less forced to it by the pressure of facts.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

a meeting planned at a certain time and place

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

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From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Moreover he did not perceive any safe, far less any glorious, issue from the situation either for his companion or for himself.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

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

From this reading Moreover he did not perceive any safe, far less any glorious, issue from the situation either for his companion or for himself.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Never very ready to adopt such a conclusion as this, Dieppe was none the less forced to it by the pressure of facts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

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

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had joined hands, and now delivered a united attack against both of the Captain's treasured trusts.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Never very ready to adopt such a conclusion as this, Dieppe was none the less forced to it by the pressure of facts.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

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

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading They had joined hands, and now delivered a united attack against both of the Captain's treasured trusts.

plural of “trust” — something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading They had joined hands, and now delivered a united attack against both of the Captain's treasured trusts.

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

From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

freed of a mistaken or misguided notion

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading They had joined hands, and now delivered a united attack against both of the Captain's treasured trusts.

without scruples or principles

From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

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

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

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

From this reading His honour was doubly involved; the Countess's reputation and the contents of his breast-pocket alike were in his sole care; and just outside the hut were two rascals, plainly resolute, no less plainly unscrupulous, the one threatening the lady, the other with nefarious designs against the breast-pocket.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

which person or people

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE FLOOD ON THE RIVER That Paul de Roustache came to the rendezvous, where he had agreed to meet the Count, in the company and apparently in the service of M. Guillaume, who was not at all concerned with the Count but very much interested in the man who had borrowed his name, afforded tolerably conclusive evidence that Paul had been undeceived, and that if either party had been duped in regard to the meeting it was Captain Dieppe.