used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
quickly and without warning
From this reading The moment he was gone, however, the brigand said abruptly, "I came hither before, to lead you to the scene whither it seems you had gone without me.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
anew
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bernard de Rohan waited for nearly an hour before the person whom he wished to see made his appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Bernard de Rohan waited for nearly an hour before the person whom he wished to see made his appearance.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
aubergiste
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From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Bernard de Rohan waited for nearly an hour before the person whom he wished to see made his appearance.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading Bernard de Rohan waited for nearly an hour before the person whom he wished to see made his appearance.
fearless and daring
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
brigandnoun
an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The moment he was gone, however, the brigand said abruptly, "I came hither before, to lead you to the scene whither it seems you had gone without me.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
ChevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
conformedverbUS /kənˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “conform” — be similar, be in line with
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
CorsenounUS /kɔːrs/
an island in the Mediterranean; with adjacent islets it constitutes a region of France
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Bernard de Rohan waited for nearly an hour before the person whom he wished to see made his appearance.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
remove the dust from
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bernard de Rohan waited for nearly an hour before the person whom he wished to see made his appearance.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
a man of refinement
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The moment he was gone, however, the brigand said abruptly, "I came hither before, to lead you to the scene whither it seems you had gone without me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bernard de Rohan waited for nearly an hour before the person whom he wished to see made his appearance.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bernard de Rohan waited for nearly an hour before the person whom he wished to see made his appearance.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading The moment he was gone, however, the brigand said abruptly, "I came hither before, to lead you to the scene whither it seems you had gone without me.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Bernard de Rohan waited for nearly an hour before the person whom he wished to see made his appearance.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The moment he was gone, however, the brigand said abruptly, "I came hither before, to lead you to the scene whither it seems you had gone without me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The moment he was gone, however, the brigand said abruptly, "I came hither before, to lead you to the scene whither it seems you had gone without me.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The moment he was gone, however, the brigand said abruptly, "I came hither before, to lead you to the scene whither it seems you had gone without me.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
Lenoir
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From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Bernard de Rohan waited for nearly an hour before the person whom he wished to see made his appearance.
engage in
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The moment he was gone, however, the brigand said abruptly, "I came hither before, to lead you to the scene whither it seems you had gone without me.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
a particular point in time
From this reading The moment he was gone, however, the brigand said abruptly, "I came hither before, to lead you to the scene whither it seems you had gone without me.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Bernard de Rohan waited for nearly an hour before the person whom he wished to see made his appearance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
nothingsnounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋz/
inconsequential conversation
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
oakenadjective
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
a human being
From this reading Bernard de Rohan waited for nearly an hour before the person whom he wished to see made his appearance.
plumeverbUS /pluːm/
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
Rohan
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From this reading Bernard de Rohan waited for nearly an hour before the person whom he wished to see made his appearance.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
rovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The moment he was gone, however, the brigand said abruptly, "I came hither before, to lead you to the scene whither it seems you had gone without me.
express in words
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The moment he was gone, however, the brigand said abruptly, "I came hither before, to lead you to the scene whither it seems you had gone without me.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Bernard de Rohan waited for nearly an hour before the person whom he wished to see made his appearance.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The moment he was gone, however, the brigand said abruptly, "I came hither before, to lead you to the scene whither it seems you had gone without me.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
soiledadjectiveUS /sɔɪld/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bernard de Rohan waited for nearly an hour before the person whom he wished to see made his appearance.
up to a particular time
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bernard de Rohan waited for nearly an hour before the person whom he wished to see made his appearance.
trammels
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From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He shook hands with Bernard de Rohan as an old friend, put down his hat upon the table by his side, remarked that the dust had soiled his plume, spoke of the heat of the past day, and with such empty nothings carried on the interview till the aubergiste had retired and closed the large oaken door behind him.
usagesnounUS /ˈjuːsədʒəz/
plural of “usage” — the act of using
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
vehementadjectiveUS /ˈviːəmənt/
marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Bernard de Rohan waited for nearly an hour before the person whom he wished to see made his appearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading The moment he was gone, however, the brigand said abruptly, "I came hither before, to lead you to the scene whither it seems you had gone without me.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bernard de Rohan waited for nearly an hour before the person whom he wished to see made his appearance.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading In a minute or two after, Corse de Leon himself entered the room; and Bernard could not but feel some surprise at the manner in which the wild, bold, vehement rover of the mountain side conformed to the usages of society, and bent down his energies, if we may so say, to the customary trammels of an artificial mode of life.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Bernard de Rohan waited for nearly an hour before the person whom he wished to see made his appearance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The moment he was gone, however, the brigand said abruptly, "I came hither before, to lead you to the scene whither it seems you had gone without me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The moment he was gone, however, the brigand said abruptly, "I came hither before, to lead you to the scene whither it seems you had gone without me.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At length, however, the aubergiste entered; and--with a face of so much mystery and importance as almost to make the young gentleman believe that he was acquainted with the character and pursuits of the brigand--he announced that the Chevalier Lenoir had called again to know if the Baron de Rohan had returned.
