Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading Even to the Communists, with whom he had come into such close contact, M. Dantes, the Deputy from Marseilles, remained as much of a mystery as ever.

-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

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

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

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

From this reading Even to the Communists, with whom he had come into such close contact, M. Dantes, the Deputy from Marseilles, remained as much of a mystery as ever.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

being joined in close association

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

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From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

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From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Even to the Communists, with whom he had come into such close contact, M. Dantes, the Deputy from Marseilles, remained as much of a mystery as ever.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Even to the Communists, with whom he had come into such close contact, M. Dantes, the Deputy from Marseilles, remained as much of a mystery as ever.

plural of “communist” — a member of the communist party

From this reading Even to the Communists, with whom he had come into such close contact, M. Dantes, the Deputy from Marseilles, remained as much of a mystery as ever.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

close interaction

From this reading Even to the Communists, with whom he had come into such close contact, M. Dantes, the Deputy from Marseilles, remained as much of a mystery as ever.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

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From this reading Even to the Communists, with whom he had come into such close contact, M. Dantes, the Deputy from Marseilles, remained as much of a mystery as ever.

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

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading Even to the Communists, with whom he had come into such close contact, M. Dantes, the Deputy from Marseilles, remained as much of a mystery as ever.

past form of “deride” — treat or speak of with contempt

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading That M. Dantes had great wealth was, however, generally admitted, though whence it was derived or in what manner it was invested no one could tell.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

with devotion

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

one or the other of two

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

divisible by two

From this reading Even to the Communists, with whom he had come into such close contact, M. Dantes, the Deputy from Marseilles, remained as much of a mystery as ever.

at any time

From this reading Even to the Communists, with whom he had come into such close contact, M. Dantes, the Deputy from Marseilles, remained as much of a mystery as ever.

come to understand

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Even to the Communists, with whom he had come into such close contact, M. Dantes, the Deputy from Marseilles, remained as much of a mystery as ever.

usually; as a rule

From this reading That M. Dantes had great wealth was, however, generally admitted, though whence it was derived or in what manner it was invested no one could tell.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading That M. Dantes had great wealth was, however, generally admitted, though whence it was derived or in what manner it was invested no one could tell.

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

From this reading Even to the Communists, with whom he had come into such close contact, M. Dantes, the Deputy from Marseilles, remained as much of a mystery as ever.

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

From this reading Even to the Communists, with whom he had come into such close contact, M. Dantes, the Deputy from Marseilles, remained as much of a mystery as ever.

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

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

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

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading That M. Dantes had great wealth was, however, generally admitted, though whence it was derived or in what manner it was invested no one could tell.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

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

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

doubt about the truth of something

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Even to the Communists, with whom he had come into such close contact, M. Dantes, the Deputy from Marseilles, remained as much of a mystery as ever.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading That M. Dantes had great wealth was, however, generally admitted, though whence it was derived or in what manner it was invested no one could tell.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

plural of “journalist” — a writer for newspapers and magazines

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

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From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Even to the Communists, with whom he had come into such close contact, M. Dantes, the Deputy from Marseilles, remained as much of a mystery as ever.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading That M. Dantes had great wealth was, however, generally admitted, though whence it was derived or in what manner it was invested no one could tell.

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From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean

From this reading Even to the Communists, with whom he had come into such close contact, M. Dantes, the Deputy from Marseilles, remained as much of a mystery as ever.

the common people generally

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading THE MINUTE VIALS.

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From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Even to the Communists, with whom he had come into such close contact, M. Dantes, the Deputy from Marseilles, remained as much of a mystery as ever.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Even to the Communists, with whom he had come into such close contact, M. Dantes, the Deputy from Marseilles, remained as much of a mystery as ever.

not any; not one

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Even to the Communists, with whom he had come into such close contact, M. Dantes, the Deputy from Marseilles, remained as much of a mystery as ever.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Even to the Communists, with whom he had come into such close contact, M. Dantes, the Deputy from Marseilles, remained as much of a mystery as ever.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

relieve from

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

past form of “scoff” — laugh at with contempt and derision

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Even to the Communists, with whom he had come into such close contact, M. Dantes, the Deputy from Marseilles, remained as much of a mystery as ever.

perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

express in words

From this reading That M. Dantes had great wealth was, however, generally admitted, though whence it was derived or in what manner it was invested no one could tell.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

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

From this reading THE MINUTE VIALS.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

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

From this reading Even to the Communists, with whom he had come into such close contact, M. Dantes, the Deputy from Marseilles, remained as much of a mystery as ever.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

plural of “vial” — a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)

From this reading THE MINUTE VIALS.

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

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading That M. Dantes had great wealth was, however, generally admitted, though whence it was derived or in what manner it was invested no one could tell.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

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

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading That M. Dantes had great wealth was, however, generally admitted, though whence it was derived or in what manner it was invested no one could tell.

at the time that

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading That M. Dantes had great wealth was, however, generally admitted, though whence it was derived or in what manner it was invested no one could tell.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Debray, though he had no tangible foundation for it, could not get rid of the idea that the dangerous Deputy and the Count of Monte-Cristo were one and the same individual, but Beauchamp, with the usual incredulity of journalists, scoffed at the notion, and Chateau-Renaud derided it whenever it was mentioned in his presence.

during the time that

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

which person or people

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Even to the Communists, with whom he had come into such close contact, M. Dantes, the Deputy from Marseilles, remained as much of a mystery as ever.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Even to the Communists, with whom he had come into such close contact, M. Dantes, the Deputy from Marseilles, remained as much of a mystery as ever.

a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading Marrast, though now devotedly attached to him, admitted that he was totally unable to fathom either his designs, or his methods of accomplishing them, while Lamartine, who was in his company a large portion of the time, when questioned concerning him, replied that all he knew of M. Dantes was that he was a firm friend of the cause and an untiring worker in the interest of the weary and oppressed masses.