Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading OUR CITY OF REFUGE At last the rumbling of wheels was heard and a large traveling chaise appeared.

moving forward

From this reading Then he dismounted, and advancing, bent and whispered in Mademoiselle Capello's ear, as she followed Madame Riano, who stalked ahead.

at or in the front

From this reading Then he dismounted, and advancing, bent and whispered in Mademoiselle Capello's ear, as she followed Madame Riano, who stalked ahead.

to come to rest, settle

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

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

From this reading OUR CITY OF REFUGE At last the rumbling of wheels was heard and a large traveling chaise appeared.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading OUR CITY OF REFUGE At last the rumbling of wheels was heard and a large traveling chaise appeared.

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

From this reading Then he dismounted, and advancing, bent and whispered in Mademoiselle Capello's ear, as she followed Madame Riano, who stalked ahead.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading OUR CITY OF REFUGE At last the rumbling of wheels was heard and a large traveling chaise appeared.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Then he dismounted, and advancing, bent and whispered in Mademoiselle Capello's ear, as she followed Madame Riano, who stalked ahead.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There was a parley between Madame Riano and the officer, but he escorted her and Mademoiselle Capello to the drawbridge, Gaston Cheverny standing his ground until the ladies were well in the courtyard.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading The Russian officer remained on the farther edge of the bridge.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

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

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

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

From this reading Then he dismounted, and advancing, bent and whispered in Mademoiselle Capello's ear, as she followed Madame Riano, who stalked ahead.

a long chair; for reclining

From this reading OUR CITY OF REFUGE At last the rumbling of wheels was heard and a large traveling chaise appeared.

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

From this reading There was a parley between Madame Riano and the officer, but he escorted her and Mademoiselle Capello to the drawbridge, Gaston Cheverny standing his ground until the ladies were well in the courtyard.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading OUR CITY OF REFUGE At last the rumbling of wheels was heard and a large traveling chaise appeared.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading There was a parley between Madame Riano and the officer, but he escorted her and Mademoiselle Capello to the drawbridge, Gaston Cheverny standing his ground until the ladies were well in the courtyard.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

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

From this reading Then he dismounted, and advancing, bent and whispered in Mademoiselle Capello's ear, as she followed Madame Riano, who stalked ahead.

a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it

From this reading There was a parley between Madame Riano and the officer, but he escorted her and Mademoiselle Capello to the drawbridge, Gaston Cheverny standing his ground until the ladies were well in the courtyard.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Then he dismounted, and advancing, bent and whispered in Mademoiselle Capello's ear, as she followed Madame Riano, who stalked ahead.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading The Russian officer remained on the farther edge of the bridge.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading There was a parley between Madame Riano and the officer, but he escorted her and Mademoiselle Capello to the drawbridge, Gaston Cheverny standing his ground until the ladies were well in the courtyard.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading The Russian officer remained on the farther edge of the bridge.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

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

From this reading Then he dismounted, and advancing, bent and whispered in Mademoiselle Capello's ear, as she followed Madame Riano, who stalked ahead.

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

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

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

From this reading There was a parley between Madame Riano and the officer, but he escorted her and Mademoiselle Capello to the drawbridge, Gaston Cheverny standing his ground until the ladies were well in the courtyard.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading There was a parley between Madame Riano and the officer, but he escorted her and Mademoiselle Capello to the drawbridge, Gaston Cheverny standing his ground until the ladies were well in the courtyard.

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

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading OUR CITY OF REFUGE At last the rumbling of wheels was heard and a large traveling chaise appeared.

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

From this reading There was a parley between Madame Riano and the officer, but he escorted her and Mademoiselle Capello to the drawbridge, Gaston Cheverny standing his ground until the ladies were well in the courtyard.

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

From this reading There was a parley between Madame Riano and the officer, but he escorted her and Mademoiselle Capello to the drawbridge, Gaston Cheverny standing his ground until the ladies were well in the courtyard.

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

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

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

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

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 It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading There was a parley between Madame Riano and the officer, but he escorted her and Mademoiselle Capello to the drawbridge, Gaston Cheverny standing his ground until the ladies were well in the courtyard.

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

From this reading OUR CITY OF REFUGE At last the rumbling of wheels was heard and a large traveling chaise appeared.

immediately past

From this reading OUR CITY OF REFUGE At last the rumbling of wheels was heard and a large traveling chaise appeared.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading There was a parley between Madame Riano and the officer, but he escorted her and Mademoiselle Capello to the drawbridge, Gaston Cheverny standing his ground until the ladies were well in the courtyard.

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OUR CITY OF REFUGE At last the rumbling of wheels was heard and a large traveling chaise appeared.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Russian officer remained on the farther edge of the bridge.

on one occasion

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading OUR CITY OF REFUGE At last the rumbling of wheels was heard and a large traveling chaise appeared.

a negotiation between enemies

From this reading There was a parley between Madame Riano and the officer, but he escorted her and Mademoiselle Capello to the drawbridge, Gaston Cheverny standing his ground until the ladies were well in the courtyard.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

a human being

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

a safe place

From this reading OUR CITY OF REFUGE At last the rumbling of wheels was heard and a large traveling chaise appeared.

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

From this reading The Russian officer remained on the farther edge of the bridge.

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

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading OUR CITY OF REFUGE At last the rumbling of wheels was heard and a large traveling chaise appeared.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

cut with a saw

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then he dismounted, and advancing, bent and whispered in Mademoiselle Capello's ear, as she followed Madame Riano, who stalked ahead.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk

From this reading Then he dismounted, and advancing, bent and whispered in Mademoiselle Capello's ear, as she followed Madame Riano, who stalked ahead.

having a supporting base

From this reading There was a parley between Madame Riano and the officer, but he escorted her and Mademoiselle Capello to the drawbridge, Gaston Cheverny standing his ground until the ladies were well in the courtyard.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

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

From this reading OUR CITY OF REFUGE At last the rumbling of wheels was heard and a large traveling chaise appeared.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he dismounted, and advancing, bent and whispered in Mademoiselle Capello's ear, as she followed Madame Riano, who stalked ahead.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a parley between Madame Riano and the officer, but he escorted her and Mademoiselle Capello to the drawbridge, Gaston Cheverny standing his ground until the ladies were well in the courtyard.

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

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading OUR CITY OF REFUGE At last the rumbling of wheels was heard and a large traveling chaise appeared.

up to a particular time

From this reading There was a parley between Madame Riano and the officer, but he escorted her and Mademoiselle Capello to the drawbridge, Gaston Cheverny standing his ground until the ladies were well in the courtyard.

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

From this reading OUR CITY OF REFUGE At last the rumbling of wheels was heard and a large traveling chaise appeared.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.

(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 There was a parley between Madame Riano and the officer, but he escorted her and Mademoiselle Capello to the drawbridge, Gaston Cheverny standing his ground until the ladies were well in the courtyard.

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

From this reading There was a parley between Madame Riano and the officer, but he escorted her and Mademoiselle Capello to the drawbridge, Gaston Cheverny standing his ground until the ladies were well in the courtyard.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading OUR CITY OF REFUGE At last the rumbling of wheels was heard and a large traveling chaise appeared.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading Then he dismounted, and advancing, bent and whispered in Mademoiselle Capello's ear, as she followed Madame Riano, who stalked ahead.

which person or people

From this reading Then he dismounted, and advancing, bent and whispered in Mademoiselle Capello's ear, as she followed Madame Riano, who stalked ahead.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was at once stopped by a Russian officer, but we saw that he permitted Madame Riano to alight, and another person--a slim young figure in a crimson mantle--and that, I knew, was Francezka Capello.