Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

later than; following

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

anew

From this reading “I must get to work again,” muttered he, as he left M. de Breulh’s hospitable house.

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

From this reading FATHER AND SON.

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From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

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From this reading His heart, too, was much rejoiced at the friendship of M. de Breulh and the promise of assistance from the Viscountess de Bois Arden; and with the assistance of these two, he felt that he could end his difficulties.

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

From this reading “I must get to work again,” muttered he, as he left M. de Breulh’s hospitable house.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading His heart, too, was much rejoiced at the friendship of M. de Breulh and the promise of assistance from the Viscountess de Bois Arden; and with the assistance of these two, he felt that he could end his difficulties.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

a line of approach

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Andre, however, now that he had heard of Sabine’s convalescence, had entirely recovered the elasticity of his spirits, and would never have noticed that he was being followed.

a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

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From this reading His heart, too, was much rejoiced at the friendship of M. de Breulh and the promise of assistance from the Viscountess de Bois Arden; and with the assistance of these two, he felt that he could end his difficulties.

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From this reading His heart, too, was much rejoiced at the friendship of M. de Breulh and the promise of assistance from the Viscountess de Bois Arden; and with the assistance of these two, he felt that he could end his difficulties.

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From this reading “I must get to work again,” muttered he, as he left M. de Breulh’s hospitable house.

gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

From this reading Andre, however, now that he had heard of Sabine’s convalescence, had entirely recovered the elasticity of his spirits, and would never have noticed that he was being followed.

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

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

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

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading His heart, too, was much rejoiced at the friendship of M. de Breulh and the promise of assistance from the Viscountess de Bois Arden; and with the assistance of these two, he felt that he could end his difficulties.

the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed

From this reading Andre, however, now that he had heard of Sabine’s convalescence, had entirely recovered the elasticity of his spirits, and would never have noticed that he was being followed.

plural of “emissary” — someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading His heart, too, was much rejoiced at the friendship of M. de Breulh and the promise of assistance from the Viscountess de Bois Arden; and with the assistance of these two, he felt that he could end his difficulties.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Andre, however, now that he had heard of Sabine’s convalescence, had entirely recovered the elasticity of his spirits, and would never have noticed that he was being followed.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading FATHER AND SON.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading His heart, too, was much rejoiced at the friendship of M. de Breulh and the promise of assistance from the Viscountess de Bois Arden; and with the assistance of these two, he felt that he could end his difficulties.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Andre, however, now that he had heard of Sabine’s convalescence, had entirely recovered the elasticity of his spirits, and would never have noticed that he was being followed.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading His heart, too, was much rejoiced at the friendship of M. de Breulh and the promise of assistance from the Viscountess de Bois Arden; and with the assistance of these two, he felt that he could end his difficulties.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His heart, too, was much rejoiced at the friendship of M. de Breulh and the promise of assistance from the Viscountess de Bois Arden; and with the assistance of these two, he felt that he could end his difficulties.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “I must get to work again,” muttered he, as he left M. de Breulh’s hospitable house.

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

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Andre, however, now that he had heard of Sabine’s convalescence, had entirely recovered the elasticity of his spirits, and would never have noticed that he was being followed.

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

From this reading Andre, however, now that he had heard of Sabine’s convalescence, had entirely recovered the elasticity of his spirits, and would never have noticed that he was being followed.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Andre, however, now that he had heard of Sabine’s convalescence, had entirely recovered the elasticity of his spirits, and would never have noticed that he was being followed.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading His heart, too, was much rejoiced at the friendship of M. de Breulh and the promise of assistance from the Viscountess de Bois Arden; and with the assistance of these two, he felt that he could end his difficulties.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

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

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

favorable to life and growth

From this reading “I must get to work again,” muttered he, as he left M. de Breulh’s hospitable house.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

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

From this reading “I must get to work again,” muttered he, as he left M. de Breulh’s hospitable house.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Andre, however, now that he had heard of Sabine’s convalescence, had entirely recovered the elasticity of his spirits, and would never have noticed that he was being followed.

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

From this reading “I must get to work again,” muttered he, as he left M. de Breulh’s hospitable house.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

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

From this reading His heart, too, was much rejoiced at the friendship of M. de Breulh and the promise of assistance from the Viscountess de Bois Arden; and with the assistance of these two, he felt that he could end his difficulties.

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

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

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

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading His heart, too, was much rejoiced at the friendship of M. de Breulh and the promise of assistance from the Viscountess de Bois Arden; and with the assistance of these two, he felt that he could end his difficulties.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “I must get to work again,” muttered he, as he left M. de Breulh’s hospitable house.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading “I must get to work again,” muttered he, as he left M. de Breulh’s hospitable house.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Andre, however, now that he had heard of Sabine’s convalescence, had entirely recovered the elasticity of his spirits, and would never have noticed that he was being followed.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Andre, however, now that he had heard of Sabine’s convalescence, had entirely recovered the elasticity of his spirits, and would never have noticed that he was being followed.

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

From this reading Andre, however, now that he had heard of Sabine’s convalescence, had entirely recovered the elasticity of his spirits, and would never have noticed that he was being followed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading His heart, too, was much rejoiced at the friendship of M. de Breulh and the promise of assistance from the Viscountess de Bois Arden; and with the assistance of these two, he felt that he could end his difficulties.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Andre, however, now that he had heard of Sabine’s convalescence, had entirely recovered the elasticity of his spirits, and would never have noticed that he was being followed.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading His heart, too, was much rejoiced at the friendship of M. de Breulh and the promise of assistance from the Viscountess de Bois Arden; and with the assistance of these two, he felt that he could end his difficulties.

possessive form of “sabine” — a river in eastern Texas that flows south into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading Andre, however, now that he had heard of Sabine’s convalescence, had entirely recovered the elasticity of his spirits, and would never have noticed that he was being followed.

a male human offspring

From this reading FATHER AND SON.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Andre, however, now that he had heard of Sabine’s convalescence, had entirely recovered the elasticity of his spirits, and would never have noticed that he was being followed.

persistent determination

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Andre, however, now that he had heard of Sabine’s convalescence, had entirely recovered the elasticity of his spirits, and would never have noticed that he was being followed.

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

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading His heart, too, was much rejoiced at the friendship of M. de Breulh and the promise of assistance from the Viscountess de Bois Arden; and with the assistance of these two, he felt that he could end his difficulties.

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

From this reading “I must get to work again,” muttered he, as he left M. de Breulh’s hospitable house.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading His heart, too, was much rejoiced at the friendship of M. de Breulh and the promise of assistance from the Viscountess de Bois Arden; and with the assistance of these two, he felt that he could end his difficulties.

a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

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

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

a wife or widow of a viscount

From this reading His heart, too, was much rejoiced at the friendship of M. de Breulh and the promise of assistance from the Viscountess de Bois Arden; and with the assistance of these two, he felt that he could end his difficulties.

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

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

look attentively

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

which person or people

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Two hours after Andre had left the Avenue de Matignon, one of Mascarin’s most trusty emissaries was at his heels, who could watch his actions with the tenacity of a bloodhound.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading “I must get to work again,” muttered he, as he left M. de Breulh’s hospitable house.

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

From this reading Andre, however, now that he had heard of Sabine’s convalescence, had entirely recovered the elasticity of his spirits, and would never have noticed that he was being followed.