Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading On the floor in the centre of the apartment Haydee lay in a swoon, and bending over her mother was Zuleika, screaming and wringing her little hands.

United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

small bushy deciduous tree native to Asia and North Africa having pretty pink blossoms and highly prized edible nuts enclosed in a hard green hull; cultivated in southern Australia and California

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

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

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading On the floor in the centre of the apartment Haydee lay in a swoon, and bending over her mother was Zuleika, screaming and wringing her little hands.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

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

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading The Count raised his wife and placed her upon a divan, while Esperance brought a water-jar and bathed her temples with its cool, refreshing contents, Zuleika meanwhile holding her mother's hands and sobbing violently.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading On the floor in the centre of the apartment Haydee lay in a swoon, and bending over her mother was Zuleika, screaming and wringing her little hands.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The Count raised his wife and placed her upon a divan, while Esperance brought a water-jar and bathed her temples with its cool, refreshing contents, Zuleika meanwhile holding her mother's hands and sobbing violently.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They came from the library and thither Monte-Cristo hurried, followed by his son.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading On the floor in the centre of the apartment Haydee lay in a swoon, and bending over her mother was Zuleika, screaming and wringing her little hands.

a very intense and uncontrolled fire

From this reading THE CONFLAGRATION.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading The Count raised his wife and placed her upon a divan, while Esperance brought a water-jar and bathed her temples with its cool, refreshing contents, Zuleika meanwhile holding her mother's hands and sobbing violently.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading The Count raised his wife and placed her upon a divan, while Esperance brought a water-jar and bathed her temples with its cool, refreshing contents, Zuleika meanwhile holding her mother's hands and sobbing violently.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)

From this reading The Count raised his wife and placed her upon a divan, while Esperance brought a water-jar and bathed her temples with its cool, refreshing contents, Zuleika meanwhile holding her mother's hands and sobbing violently.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

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

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading On the floor in the centre of the apartment Haydee lay in a swoon, and bending over her mother was Zuleika, screaming and wringing her little hands.

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

From this reading They came from the library and thither Monte-Cristo hurried, followed by his son.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading On the floor in the centre of the apartment Haydee lay in a swoon, and bending over her mother was Zuleika, screaming and wringing her little hands.

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

From this reading On the floor in the centre of the apartment Haydee lay in a swoon, and bending over her mother was Zuleika, screaming and wringing her little hands.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading On the floor in the centre of the apartment Haydee lay in a swoon, and bending over her mother was Zuleika, screaming and wringing her little hands.

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

From this reading They came from the library and thither Monte-Cristo hurried, followed by his son.

the act of retaining something

From this reading The Count raised his wife and placed her upon a divan, while Esperance brought a water-jar and bathed her temples with its cool, refreshing contents, Zuleika meanwhile holding her mother's hands and sobbing violently.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading They came from the library and thither Monte-Cristo hurried, followed by his son.

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

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Count raised his wife and placed her upon a divan, while Esperance brought a water-jar and bathed her temples with its cool, refreshing contents, Zuleika meanwhile holding her mother's hands and sobbing violently.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On the floor in the centre of the apartment Haydee lay in a swoon, and bending over her mother was Zuleika, screaming and wringing her little hands.

a room where books are kept

From this reading They came from the library and thither Monte-Cristo hurried, followed by his son.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On the floor in the centre of the apartment Haydee lay in a swoon, and bending over her mother was Zuleika, screaming and wringing her little hands.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading The Count raised his wife and placed her upon a divan, while Esperance brought a water-jar and bathed her temples with its cool, refreshing contents, Zuleika meanwhile holding her mother's hands and sobbing violently.

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

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading On the floor in the centre of the apartment Haydee lay in a swoon, and bending over her mother was Zuleika, screaming and wringing her little hands.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The Count raised his wife and placed her upon a divan, while Esperance brought a water-jar and bathed her temples with its cool, refreshing contents, Zuleika meanwhile holding her mother's hands and sobbing violently.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

above and across; more than

From this reading On the floor in the centre of the apartment Haydee lay in a swoon, and bending over her mother was Zuleika, screaming and wringing her little hands.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The Count raised his wife and placed her upon a divan, while Esperance brought a water-jar and bathed her temples with its cool, refreshing contents, Zuleika meanwhile holding her mother's hands and sobbing violently.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The Count raised his wife and placed her upon a divan, while Esperance brought a water-jar and bathed her temples with its cool, refreshing contents, Zuleika meanwhile holding her mother's hands and sobbing violently.

imparting vitality and energy

From this reading The Count raised his wife and placed her upon a divan, while Esperance brought a water-jar and bathed her temples with its cool, refreshing contents, Zuleika meanwhile holding her mother's hands and sobbing violently.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

past form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

so extremely intense as to evoke screams

From this reading On the floor in the centre of the apartment Haydee lay in a swoon, and bending over her mother was Zuleika, screaming and wringing her little hands.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

convulsive gasp made while weeping

From this reading The Count raised his wife and placed her upon a divan, while Esperance brought a water-jar and bathed her temples with its cool, refreshing contents, Zuleika meanwhile holding her mother's hands and sobbing violently.

a male human offspring

From this reading They came from the library and thither Monte-Cristo hurried, followed by his son.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading On the floor in the centre of the apartment Haydee lay in a swoon, and bending over her mother was Zuleika, screaming and wringing her little hands.

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading The Count raised his wife and placed her upon a divan, while Esperance brought a water-jar and bathed her temples with its cool, refreshing contents, Zuleika meanwhile holding her mother's hands and sobbing violently.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

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

From this reading THE CONFLAGRATION.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

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

From this reading They came from the library and thither Monte-Cristo hurried, followed by his son.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading They came from the library and thither Monte-Cristo hurried, followed by his son.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The Count raised his wife and placed her upon a divan, while Esperance brought a water-jar and bathed her temples with its cool, refreshing contents, Zuleika meanwhile holding her mother's hands and sobbing violently.

in a violent manner

From this reading The Count raised his wife and placed her upon a divan, while Esperance brought a water-jar and bathed her temples with its cool, refreshing contents, Zuleika meanwhile holding her mother's hands and sobbing violently.

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

From this reading On the floor in the centre of the apartment Haydee lay in a swoon, and bending over her mother was Zuleika, screaming and wringing her little hands.

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

From this reading The Count raised his wife and placed her upon a divan, while Esperance brought a water-jar and bathed her temples with its cool, refreshing contents, Zuleika meanwhile holding her mother's hands and sobbing violently.

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

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

during the time that

From this reading The Count raised his wife and placed her upon a divan, while Esperance brought a water-jar and bathed her temples with its cool, refreshing contents, Zuleika meanwhile holding her mother's hands and sobbing violently.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The Count raised his wife and placed her upon a divan, while Esperance brought a water-jar and bathed her temples with its cool, refreshing contents, Zuleika meanwhile holding her mother's hands and sobbing violently.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As the Count of Monte-Cristo, Esperance, Ali and the servants approached the palace on their return from the struggle with the bandits in the almond grove, their ears were suddenly saluted by loud cries of terror.

-ing form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading On the floor in the centre of the apartment Haydee lay in a swoon, and bending over her mother was Zuleika, screaming and wringing her little hands.

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

From this reading On the floor in the centre of the apartment Haydee lay in a swoon, and bending over her mother was Zuleika, screaming and wringing her little hands.