Chapter XXI

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

From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

react verbally

From this reading "Monsieur," the man replied, "how can I answer you?

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.

a fortress built in Paris in the 14th century and used as a prison in the 17th and 18th centuries; it was destroyed July 14, 1789 at the start of the French Revolution

From this reading THE BASTILLE.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Monsieur," the man replied, "how can I answer you?

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

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From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.

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From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.

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From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

half the width of an em

From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.

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From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.

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From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

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

From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

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

From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

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

From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

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From this reading "Monsieur," the man replied, "how can I answer you?

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

From this reading "Monsieur," the man replied, "how can I answer you?

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

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

From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.

immediately past

From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

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

From this reading "Monsieur," the man replied, "how can I answer you?

a particular point in time

From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading "Monsieur," the man replied, "how can I answer you?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

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From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.

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From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.

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

From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.

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

From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.

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

From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.

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

From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Monsieur," the man replied, "how can I answer you?

a person who rests

From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.

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

From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.

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

From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.

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

From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.

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

From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.

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

From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

a male human offspring

From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.

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

From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.

a feeling of stupefied astonishment

From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

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

From this reading THE BASTILLE.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

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From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

at the time that

From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

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

From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

the words that are spoken

From this reading "On what charge is that letter issued?" asked Elphinston a moment later, when he had recovered somewhat from the stupefaction into which the exempt's last words had thrown him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Monsieur," the man replied, "how can I answer you?

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

From this reading "La Bastille! où toute personne, quels que soient son rang, son âge, son sexe, peut entrer sans savoir pourquoi, rester sans savoir combien, en attendant d'en sortir sans savoir comment."--Servan.