used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their quest, however, proved unsuccessful, the only sign of life they saw being the cat, which, from a considerable distance, eyed them with evident suspicion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Well, if he isn't here he must be somewhere else," remarked Don, philosophically; "and that somewhere else could very well be the Château de Morancourt--so, suppose we pay the old place another visit."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "It's too bad," grumbled Chase.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Well, if he isn't here he must be somewhere else," remarked Don, philosophically; "and that somewhere else could very well be the Château de Morancourt--so, suppose we pay the old place another visit."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Their quest, however, proved unsuccessful, the only sign of life they saw being the cat, which, from a considerable distance, eyed them with evident suspicion.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Their quest, however, proved unsuccessful, the only sign of life they saw being the cat, which, from a considerable distance, eyed them with evident suspicion.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "I certainly would have given a lot to see him."
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
Cheval
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From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
ChâteaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading "Well, if he isn't here he must be somewhere else," remarked Don, philosophically; "and that somewhere else could very well be the Château de Morancourt--so, suppose we pay the old place another visit."
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Their quest, however, proved unsuccessful, the only sign of life they saw being the cat, which, from a considerable distance, eyed them with evident suspicion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Well, if he isn't here he must be somewhere else," remarked Don, philosophically; "and that somewhere else could very well be the Château de Morancourt--so, suppose we pay the old place another visit."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "Well, if he isn't here he must be somewhere else," remarked Don, philosophically; "and that somewhere else could very well be the Château de Morancourt--so, suppose we pay the old place another visit."
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Their quest, however, proved unsuccessful, the only sign of life they saw being the cat, which, from a considerable distance, eyed them with evident suspicion.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
Dunstan
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From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
else
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From this reading "Well, if he isn't here he must be somewhere else," remarked Don, philosophically; "and that somewhere else could very well be the Château de Morancourt--so, suppose we pay the old place another visit."
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Their quest, however, proved unsuccessful, the only sign of life they saw being the cat, which, from a considerable distance, eyed them with evident suspicion.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Their quest, however, proved unsuccessful, the only sign of life they saw being the cat, which, from a considerable distance, eyed them with evident suspicion.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Their quest, however, proved unsuccessful, the only sign of life they saw being the cat, which, from a considerable distance, eyed them with evident suspicion.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "I certainly would have given a lot to see him."
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading "It's too bad," grumbled Chase.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I certainly would have given a lot to see him."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, if he isn't here he must be somewhere else," remarked Don, philosophically; "and that somewhere else could very well be the Château de Morancourt--so, suppose we pay the old place another visit."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Well, if he isn't here he must be somewhere else," remarked Don, philosophically; "and that somewhere else could very well be the Château de Morancourt--so, suppose we pay the old place another visit."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Their quest, however, proved unsuccessful, the only sign of life they saw being the cat, which, from a considerable distance, eyed them with evident suspicion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I certainly would have given a lot to see him."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Well, if he isn't here he must be somewhere else," remarked Don, philosophically; "and that somewhere else could very well be the Château de Morancourt--so, suppose we pay the old place another visit."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
isn't
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From this reading "Well, if he isn't here he must be somewhere else," remarked Don, philosophically; "and that somewhere else could very well be the Château de Morancourt--so, suppose we pay the old place another visit."
It's
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From this reading "It's too bad," grumbled Chase.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
and nothing more
From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Their quest, however, proved unsuccessful, the only sign of life they saw being the cat, which, from a considerable distance, eyed them with evident suspicion.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "I certainly would have given a lot to see him."
Morancourt
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From this reading "Well, if he isn't here he must be somewhere else," remarked Don, philosophically; "and that somewhere else could very well be the Château de Morancourt--so, suppose we pay the old place another visit."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Well, if he isn't here he must be somewhere else," remarked Don, philosophically; "and that somewhere else could very well be the Château de Morancourt--so, suppose we pay the old place another visit."
of an obscure nature
From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
Noir
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From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Well, if he isn't here he must be somewhere else," remarked Don, philosophically; "and that somewhere else could very well be the Château de Morancourt--so, suppose we pay the old place another visit."
and nothing more
From this reading Their quest, however, proved unsuccessful, the only sign of life they saw being the cat, which, from a considerable distance, eyed them with evident suspicion.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "Well, if he isn't here he must be somewhere else," remarked Don, philosophically; "and that somewhere else could very well be the Château de Morancourt--so, suppose we pay the old place another visit."
philosophicallyadverbUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəli/
in a philosophic manner
From this reading "Well, if he isn't here he must be somewhere else," remarked Don, philosophically; "and that somewhere else could very well be the Château de Morancourt--so, suppose we pay the old place another visit."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Well, if he isn't here he must be somewhere else," remarked Don, philosophically; "and that somewhere else could very well be the Château de Morancourt--so, suppose we pay the old place another visit."
poilunoun
a French soldier (especially in World War I)
From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Their quest, however, proved unsuccessful, the only sign of life they saw being the cat, which, from a considerable distance, eyed them with evident suspicion.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading Their quest, however, proved unsuccessful, the only sign of life they saw being the cat, which, from a considerable distance, eyed them with evident suspicion.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Well, if he isn't here he must be somewhere else," remarked Don, philosophically; "and that somewhere else could very well be the Château de Morancourt--so, suppose we pay the old place another visit."
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
cut with a saw
From this reading Their quest, however, proved unsuccessful, the only sign of life they saw being the cat, which, from a considerable distance, eyed them with evident suspicion.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I certainly would have given a lot to see him."
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Their quest, however, proved unsuccessful, the only sign of life they saw being the cat, which, from a considerable distance, eyed them with evident suspicion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Well, if he isn't here he must be somewhere else," remarked Don, philosophically; "and that somewhere else could very well be the Château de Morancourt--so, suppose we pay the old place another visit."
in or at or to some place
From this reading "Well, if he isn't here he must be somewhere else," remarked Don, philosophically; "and that somewhere else could very well be the Château de Morancourt--so, suppose we pay the old place another visit."
express a supposition
From this reading "Well, if he isn't here he must be somewhere else," remarked Don, philosophically; "and that somewhere else could very well be the Château de Morancourt--so, suppose we pay the old place another visit."
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Their quest, however, proved unsuccessful, the only sign of life they saw being the cat, which, from a considerable distance, eyed them with evident suspicion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, if he isn't here he must be somewhere else," remarked Don, philosophically; "and that somewhere else could very well be the Château de Morancourt--so, suppose we pay the old place another visit."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their quest, however, proved unsuccessful, the only sign of life they saw being the cat, which, from a considerable distance, eyed them with evident suspicion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Their quest, however, proved unsuccessful, the only sign of life they saw being the cat, which, from a considerable distance, eyed them with evident suspicion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "It's too bad," grumbled Chase.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading Their quest, however, proved unsuccessful, the only sign of life they saw being the cat, which, from a considerable distance, eyed them with evident suspicion.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Well, if he isn't here he must be somewhere else," remarked Don, philosophically; "and that somewhere else could very well be the Château de Morancourt--so, suppose we pay the old place another visit."
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading IN THE TOWER Just two days later Don, Dunstan and Chase journeyed to the ruined and deserted village, in the hope of finding the "mysterious poilu," as they called him, at the Cheval Noir.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "Well, if he isn't here he must be somewhere else," remarked Don, philosophically; "and that somewhere else could very well be the Château de Morancourt--so, suppose we pay the old place another visit."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well, if he isn't here he must be somewhere else," remarked Don, philosophically; "and that somewhere else could very well be the Château de Morancourt--so, suppose we pay the old place another visit."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, if he isn't here he must be somewhere else," remarked Don, philosophically; "and that somewhere else could very well be the Château de Morancourt--so, suppose we pay the old place another visit."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Their quest, however, proved unsuccessful, the only sign of life they saw being the cat, which, from a considerable distance, eyed them with evident suspicion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their quest, however, proved unsuccessful, the only sign of life they saw being the cat, which, from a considerable distance, eyed them with evident suspicion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I certainly would have given a lot to see him."
