Chapter X

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

From this reading Outwardly, he was a person of no importance--a stranger, travelling incognito and enjoying for the time being the hospitality of Monseigneur the governor.

later than; following

From this reading The tables had been lavishly and sumptuously laden with good things: a perpetual stream of butlers, pages and varlets had walked in and out of the hall, bringing in dish after dish and placing them upon the boards.

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

From this reading Outwardly, he was a person of no importance--a stranger, travelling incognito and enjoying for the time being the hospitality of Monseigneur the governor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The tables had been lavishly and sumptuously laden with good things: a perpetual stream of butlers, pages and varlets had walked in and out of the hall, bringing in dish after dish and placing them upon the boards.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Maître Jehan, watchful and silent, stood behind his master's chair.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Outwardly, he was a person of no importance--a stranger, travelling incognito and enjoying for the time being the hospitality of Monseigneur the governor.

next to; at the side of

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading The tables had been lavishly and sumptuously laden with good things: a perpetual stream of butlers, pages and varlets had walked in and out of the hall, bringing in dish after dish and placing them upon the boards.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading The tables had been lavishly and sumptuously laden with good things: a perpetual stream of butlers, pages and varlets had walked in and out of the hall, bringing in dish after dish and placing them upon the boards.

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From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

plural of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading The tables had been lavishly and sumptuously laden with good things: a perpetual stream of butlers, pages and varlets had walked in and out of the hall, bringing in dish after dish and placing them upon the boards.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Maître Jehan, watchful and silent, stood behind his master's chair.

French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism; he also established sociology as a systematic field of study

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

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

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

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

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading The tables had been lavishly and sumptuously laden with good things: a perpetual stream of butlers, pages and varlets had walked in and out of the hall, bringing in dish after dish and placing them upon the boards.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Gilles sat some little way down one of the side tables.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Outwardly, he was a person of no importance--a stranger, travelling incognito and enjoying for the time being the hospitality of Monseigneur the governor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Outwardly, he was a person of no importance--a stranger, travelling incognito and enjoying for the time being the hospitality of Monseigneur the governor.

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

From this reading Gilles sat some little way down one of the side tables.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The tables had been lavishly and sumptuously laden with good things: a perpetual stream of butlers, pages and varlets had walked in and out of the hall, bringing in dish after dish and placing them upon the boards.

the head of a state government

From this reading Outwardly, he was a person of no importance--a stranger, travelling incognito and enjoying for the time being the hospitality of Monseigneur the governor.

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

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The tables had been lavishly and sumptuously laden with good things: a perpetual stream of butlers, pages and varlets had walked in and out of the hall, bringing in dish after dish and placing them upon the boards.

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

From this reading Outwardly, he was a person of no importance--a stranger, travelling incognito and enjoying for the time being the hospitality of Monseigneur the governor.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

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

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

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

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

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

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading Outwardly, he was a person of no importance--a stranger, travelling incognito and enjoying for the time being the hospitality of Monseigneur the governor.

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

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

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

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Outwardly, he was a person of no importance--a stranger, travelling incognito and enjoying for the time being the hospitality of Monseigneur the governor.

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

From this reading The tables had been lavishly and sumptuously laden with good things: a perpetual stream of butlers, pages and varlets had walked in and out of the hall, bringing in dish after dish and placing them upon the boards.

with your identity concealed

From this reading Outwardly, he was a person of no importance--a stranger, travelling incognito and enjoying for the time being the hospitality of Monseigneur the governor.

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

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

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From this reading Maître Jehan, watchful and silent, stood behind his master's chair.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading The tables had been lavishly and sumptuously laden with good things: a perpetual stream of butlers, pages and varlets had walked in and out of the hall, bringing in dish after dish and placing them upon the boards.

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

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

in a wasteful manner

From this reading The tables had been lavishly and sumptuously laden with good things: a perpetual stream of butlers, pages and varlets had walked in and out of the hall, bringing in dish after dish and placing them upon the boards.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

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

From this reading Gilles sat some little way down one of the side tables.

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

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Maître Jehan, watchful and silent, stood behind his master's chair.

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

From this reading Maître Jehan, watchful and silent, stood behind his master's chair.

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

From this reading Outwardly, he was a person of no importance--a stranger, travelling incognito and enjoying for the time being the hospitality of Monseigneur the governor.

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

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

not any; not one

From this reading Outwardly, he was a person of no importance--a stranger, travelling incognito and enjoying for the time being the hospitality of Monseigneur the governor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Gilles sat some little way down one of the side tables.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The tables had been lavishly and sumptuously laden with good things: a perpetual stream of butlers, pages and varlets had walked in and out of the hall, bringing in dish after dish and placing them upon the boards.

with respect to the outside

From this reading Outwardly, he was a person of no importance--a stranger, travelling incognito and enjoying for the time being the hospitality of Monseigneur the governor.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading The tables had been lavishly and sumptuously laden with good things: a perpetual stream of butlers, pages and varlets had walked in and out of the hall, bringing in dish after dish and placing them upon the boards.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading The tables had been lavishly and sumptuously laden with good things: a perpetual stream of butlers, pages and varlets had walked in and out of the hall, bringing in dish after dish and placing them upon the boards.

a human being

From this reading Outwardly, he was a person of no importance--a stranger, travelling incognito and enjoying for the time being the hospitality of Monseigneur the governor.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The tables had been lavishly and sumptuously laden with good things: a perpetual stream of butlers, pages and varlets had walked in and out of the hall, bringing in dish after dish and placing them upon the boards.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

an angry dispute

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Gilles sat some little way down one of the side tables.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Maître Jehan, watchful and silent, stood behind his master's chair.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Gilles sat some little way down one of the side tables.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Maître Jehan, watchful and silent, stood behind his master's chair.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Outwardly, he was a person of no importance--a stranger, travelling incognito and enjoying for the time being the hospitality of Monseigneur the governor.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The tables had been lavishly and sumptuously laden with good things: a perpetual stream of butlers, pages and varlets had walked in and out of the hall, bringing in dish after dish and placing them upon the boards.

in a sumptuous and opulent manner

From this reading The tables had been lavishly and sumptuously laden with good things: a perpetual stream of butlers, pages and varlets had walked in and out of the hall, bringing in dish after dish and placing them upon the boards.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Gilles sat some little way down one of the side tables.

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

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The tables had been lavishly and sumptuously laden with good things: a perpetual stream of butlers, pages and varlets had walked in and out of the hall, bringing in dish after dish and placing them upon the boards.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The tables had been lavishly and sumptuously laden with good things: a perpetual stream of butlers, pages and varlets had walked in and out of the hall, bringing in dish after dish and placing them upon the boards.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Outwardly, he was a person of no importance--a stranger, travelling incognito and enjoying for the time being the hospitality of Monseigneur the governor.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Outwardly, he was a person of no importance--a stranger, travelling incognito and enjoying for the time being the hospitality of Monseigneur the governor.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The tables had been lavishly and sumptuously laden with good things: a perpetual stream of butlers, pages and varlets had walked in and out of the hall, bringing in dish after dish and placing them upon the boards.

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

From this reading The tables had been lavishly and sumptuously laden with good things: a perpetual stream of butlers, pages and varlets had walked in and out of the hall, bringing in dish after dish and placing them upon the boards.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The tables had been lavishly and sumptuously laden with good things: a perpetual stream of butlers, pages and varlets had walked in and out of the hall, bringing in dish after dish and placing them upon the boards.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

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

From this reading Outwardly, he was a person of no importance--a stranger, travelling incognito and enjoying for the time being the hospitality of Monseigneur the governor.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading Maître Jehan, watchful and silent, stood behind his master's chair.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Gilles sat some little way down one of the side tables.

which person or people

From this reading HOW THE QUARREL BEGAN I Monsieur le Baron D'Inchy took his seat at the head of the principal table; beside him sat his ward, Madame Jacqueline de Broyart, who had M. le Comte de Lalain on her left.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The tables had been lavishly and sumptuously laden with good things: a perpetual stream of butlers, pages and varlets had walked in and out of the hall, bringing in dish after dish and placing them upon the boards.