Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading This is simply a theory, as yet unverified by any evidence.

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning, Danègre went to the tobacco-shop on the Boulevard de Courcelles; the concierge and the shop-keeper both affirm this fact.

later than; following

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

in addition

From this reading There is, also, another obscure point.

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

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading There is, also, another obscure point.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading On the other hand, the countess’ companion and cook, who sleep at the end of the hall, both declare that, when they arose at eight o’clock, the door of the antechamber and the door of the kitchen were locked.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This is simply a theory, as yet unverified by any evidence.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading On the other hand, the countess’ companion and cook, who sleep at the end of the hall, both declare that, when they arose at eight o’clock, the door of the antechamber and the door of the kitchen were locked.

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

From this reading This is simply a theory, as yet unverified by any evidence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning, Danègre went to the tobacco-shop on the Boulevard de Courcelles; the concierge and the shop-keeper both affirm this fact.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

the two together, not just one

From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning, Danègre went to the tobacco-shop on the Boulevard de Courcelles; the concierge and the shop-keeper both affirm this fact.

a wide street or thoroughfare

From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning, Danègre went to the tobacco-shop on the Boulevard de Courcelles; the concierge and the shop-keeper both affirm this fact.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This is simply a theory, as yet unverified by any evidence.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading On the other hand, the countess’ companion and cook, who sleep at the end of the hall, both declare that, when they arose at eight o’clock, the door of the antechamber and the door of the kitchen were locked.

a French caretaker of apartments or a hotel; lives on the premises and oversees people entering and leaving and handles mail and acts as janitor or porter

From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning, Danègre went to the tobacco-shop on the Boulevard de Courcelles; the concierge and the shop-keeper both affirm this fact.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading On the other hand, the countess’ companion and cook, who sleep at the end of the hall, both declare that, when they arose at eight o’clock, the door of the antechamber and the door of the kitchen were locked.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

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

From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning, Danègre went to the tobacco-shop on the Boulevard de Courcelles; the concierge and the shop-keeper both affirm this fact.

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

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

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

From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning, Danègre went to the tobacco-shop on the Boulevard de Courcelles; the concierge and the shop-keeper both affirm this fact.

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading On the other hand, the countess’ companion and cook, who sleep at the end of the hall, both declare that, when they arose at eight o’clock, the door of the antechamber and the door of the kitchen were locked.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

being one more than seven

From this reading On the other hand, the countess’ companion and cook, who sleep at the end of the hall, both declare that, when they arose at eight o’clock, the door of the antechamber and the door of the kitchen were locked.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading On the other hand, the countess’ companion and cook, who sleep at the end of the hall, both declare that, when they arose at eight o’clock, the door of the antechamber and the door of the kitchen were locked.

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

From this reading This is simply a theory, as yet unverified by any evidence.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning, Danègre went to the tobacco-shop on the Boulevard de Courcelles; the concierge and the shop-keeper both affirm this fact.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

the act of departing

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

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

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading On the other hand, the countess’ companion and cook, who sleep at the end of the hall, both declare that, when they arose at eight o’clock, the door of the antechamber and the door of the kitchen were locked.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On the other hand, the countess’ companion and cook, who sleep at the end of the hall, both declare that, when they arose at eight o’clock, the door of the antechamber and the door of the kitchen were locked.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

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

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

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

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

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

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading On the other hand, the countess’ companion and cook, who sleep at the end of the hall, both declare that, when they arose at eight o’clock, the door of the antechamber and the door of the kitchen were locked.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading On the other hand, the countess’ companion and cook, who sleep at the end of the hall, both declare that, when they arose at eight o’clock, the door of the antechamber and the door of the kitchen were locked.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning, Danègre went to the tobacco-shop on the Boulevard de Courcelles; the concierge and the shop-keeper both affirm this fact.

according to the clock

From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning, Danègre went to the tobacco-shop on the Boulevard de Courcelles; the concierge and the shop-keeper both affirm this fact.

make less visible or unclear

From this reading There is, also, another obscure point.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning, Danègre went to the tobacco-shop on the Boulevard de Courcelles; the concierge and the shop-keeper both affirm this fact.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the other hand, the countess’ companion and cook, who sleep at the end of the hall, both declare that, when they arose at eight o’clock, the door of the antechamber and the door of the kitchen were locked.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading There is, also, another obscure point.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

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

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning, Danègre went to the tobacco-shop on the Boulevard de Courcelles; the concierge and the shop-keeper both affirm this fact.

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

From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning, Danègre went to the tobacco-shop on the Boulevard de Courcelles; the concierge and the shop-keeper both affirm this fact.

and nothing more

From this reading This is simply a theory, as yet unverified by any evidence.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading On the other hand, the countess’ companion and cook, who sleep at the end of the hall, both declare that, when they arose at eight o’clock, the door of the antechamber and the door of the kitchen were locked.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

required or under orders

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

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

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading This is simply a theory, as yet unverified by any evidence.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is, also, another obscure point.

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

From this reading On the other hand, the countess’ companion and cook, who sleep at the end of the hall, both declare that, when they arose at eight o’clock, the door of the antechamber and the door of the kitchen were locked.

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

From this reading This is simply a theory, as yet unverified by any evidence.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

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

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

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

From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning, Danègre went to the tobacco-shop on the Boulevard de Courcelles; the concierge and the shop-keeper both affirm this fact.

lacking proof or substantiation

From this reading This is simply a theory, as yet unverified by any evidence.

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

From this reading “It is supposed that, after dinner, in place of going to his own room, Danègre slipped into the wardrobe-closet, and, through the glass door, had seen the countess hide the precious black pearl.

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

From this reading At seven o’clock in the morning, Danègre went to the tobacco-shop on the Boulevard de Courcelles; the concierge and the shop-keeper both affirm this fact.

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

From this reading On the other hand, the countess’ companion and cook, who sleep at the end of the hall, both declare that, when they arose at eight o’clock, the door of the antechamber and the door of the kitchen were locked.

at the time that

From this reading On the other hand, the countess’ companion and cook, who sleep at the end of the hall, both declare that, when they arose at eight o’clock, the door of the antechamber and the door of the kitchen were locked.

which person or people

From this reading On the other hand, the countess’ companion and cook, who sleep at the end of the hall, both declare that, when they arose at eight o’clock, the door of the antechamber and the door of the kitchen were locked.

but in spite of that

From this reading This is simply a theory, as yet unverified by any evidence.