Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading All the purchasers of Blanchet's land were summoned to pay up, and as not one was able to do it.

in an admirable manner

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

later than; following

From this reading After a week's time, Sévère made herself heard.

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From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading Madeleine was much alarmed when she heard the news, for she had received no hint from François of what was coming.

(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 All the purchasers of Blanchet's land were summoned to pay up, and as not one was able to do it.

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

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

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

From this reading All the purchasers of Blanchet's land were summoned to pay up, and as not one was able to do it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

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From this reading All the purchasers of Blanchet's land were summoned to pay up, and as not one was able to do it.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Madeleine was much alarmed when she heard the news, for she had received no hint from François of what was coming.

a very small quantity of something

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading All the purchasers of Blanchet's land were summoned to pay up, and as not one was able to do it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Madeleine was much alarmed when she heard the news, for she had received no hint from François of what was coming.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

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From this reading Madeleine was much alarmed when she heard the news, for she had received no hint from François of what was coming.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

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

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

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

From this reading Madeleine was much alarmed when she heard the news, for she had received no hint from François of what was coming.

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

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading After a week's time, Sévère made herself heard.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading After a week's time, Sévère made herself heard.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading Madeleine was much alarmed when she heard the news, for she had received no hint from François of what was coming.

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

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

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

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Sévère threatened to make Madeleine pay instead.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading All the purchasers of Blanchet's land were summoned to pay up, and as not one was able to do it.

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

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

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From this reading Sévère threatened to make Madeleine pay instead.

engage in

From this reading Sévère threatened to make Madeleine pay instead.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Madeleine was much alarmed when she heard the news, for she had received no hint from François of what was coming.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Madeleine was much alarmed when she heard the news, for she had received no hint from François of what was coming.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

not any; not one

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All the purchasers of Blanchet's land were summoned to pay up, and as not one was able to do it.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading All the purchasers of Blanchet's land were summoned to pay up, and as not one was able to do it.

above and across; more than

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading All the purchasers of Blanchet's land were summoned to pay up, and as not one was able to do it.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

plural of “purchaser” — a person who buys

From this reading All the purchasers of Blanchet's land were summoned to pay up, and as not one was able to do it.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Madeleine was much alarmed when she heard the news, for she had received no hint from François of what was coming.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

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

From this reading Madeleine was much alarmed when she heard the news, for she had received no hint from François of what was coming.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading All the purchasers of Blanchet's land were summoned to pay up, and as not one was able to do it.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

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From this reading After a week's time, Sévère made herself heard.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

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

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading Sévère threatened to make Madeleine pay instead.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading After a week's time, Sévère made herself heard.

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

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading All the purchasers of Blanchet's land were summoned to pay up, and as not one was able to do it.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

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

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading After a week's time, Sévère made herself heard.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

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

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Madeleine was much alarmed when she heard the news, for she had received no hint from François of what was coming.

at the time that

From this reading Madeleine was much alarmed when she heard the news, for she had received no hint from François of what was coming.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.

but in spite of that

From this reading HIS plan succeeded admirably, and he was so sure of it that he went over to Aigurande next day, took his money from the priest, and returned at night, carrying the four little notes of thin paper, which were of such great value, and yet made no more noise in his pocket than a crumb of bread in a cap.