Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading The hour was late, the night a July night in the year 1794--year two of the Republic.

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

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading When this happened, the light falling strongly on his face, and bringing into relief its harsh lines and rugged features, showed him to be a man past middle life, grey-haired, severe, almost forbidding of aspect.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The house already slumbered round him; the sounds of Paris rose to his ears softened by night and distance.

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

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

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

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading When this happened, the light falling strongly on his face, and bringing into relief its harsh lines and rugged features, showed him to be a man past middle life, grey-haired, severe, almost forbidding of aspect.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Intent on his work, he looked up from time to time to make a note; or, drawing the lamp a little nearer he trimmed its wick and set it back.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading When this happened, the light falling strongly on his face, and bringing into relief its harsh lines and rugged features, showed him to be a man past middle life, grey-haired, severe, almost forbidding of aspect.

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

From this reading When this happened, the light falling strongly on his face, and bringing into relief its harsh lines and rugged features, showed him to be a man past middle life, grey-haired, severe, almost forbidding of aspect.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

a female human offspring

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The house already slumbered round him; the sounds of Paris rose to his ears softened by night and distance.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Intent on his work, he looked up from time to time to make a note; or, drawing the lamp a little nearer he trimmed its wick and set it back.

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

From this reading The house already slumbered round him; the sounds of Paris rose to his ears softened by night and distance.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading When this happened, the light falling strongly on his face, and bringing into relief its harsh lines and rugged features, showed him to be a man past middle life, grey-haired, severe, almost forbidding of aspect.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading When this happened, the light falling strongly on his face, and bringing into relief its harsh lines and rugged features, showed him to be a man past middle life, grey-haired, severe, almost forbidding of aspect.

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From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading When this happened, the light falling strongly on his face, and bringing into relief its harsh lines and rugged features, showed him to be a man past middle life, grey-haired, severe, almost forbidding of aspect.

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

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

From this reading When this happened, the light falling strongly on his face, and bringing into relief its harsh lines and rugged features, showed him to be a man past middle life, grey-haired, severe, almost forbidding of aspect.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Intent on his work, he looked up from time to time to make a note; or, drawing the lamp a little nearer he trimmed its wick and set it back.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

the French moderate political party that was in power (1791-1793) during the French Revolution

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

From this reading When this happened, the light falling strongly on his face, and bringing into relief its harsh lines and rugged features, showed him to be a man past middle life, grey-haired, severe, almost forbidding of aspect.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading When this happened, the light falling strongly on his face, and bringing into relief its harsh lines and rugged features, showed him to be a man past middle life, grey-haired, severe, almost forbidding of aspect.

unpleasantly stern

From this reading When this happened, the light falling strongly on his face, and bringing into relief its harsh lines and rugged features, showed him to be a man past middle life, grey-haired, severe, almost forbidding of aspect.

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

From this reading Intent on his work, he looked up from time to time to make a note; or, drawing the lamp a little nearer he trimmed its wick and set it back.

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

From this reading The house already slumbered round him; the sounds of Paris rose to his ears softened by night and distance.

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

From this reading The house already slumbered round him; the sounds of Paris rose to his ears softened by night and distance.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The hour was late, the night a July night in the year 1794--year two of the Republic.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

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

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Intent on his work, he looked up from time to time to make a note; or, drawing the lamp a little nearer he trimmed its wick and set it back.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When this happened, the light falling strongly on his face, and bringing into relief its harsh lines and rugged features, showed him to be a man past middle life, grey-haired, severe, almost forbidding of aspect.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Intent on his work, he looked up from time to time to make a note; or, drawing the lamp a little nearer he trimmed its wick and set it back.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Intent on his work, he looked up from time to time to make a note; or, drawing the lamp a little nearer he trimmed its wick and set it back.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading The hour was late, the night a July night in the year 1794--year two of the Republic.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

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

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The hour was late, the night a July night in the year 1794--year two of the Republic.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading When this happened, the light falling strongly on his face, and bringing into relief its harsh lines and rugged features, showed him to be a man past middle life, grey-haired, severe, almost forbidding of aspect.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading When this happened, the light falling strongly on his face, and bringing into relief its harsh lines and rugged features, showed him to be a man past middle life, grey-haired, severe, almost forbidding of aspect.

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

From this reading Intent on his work, he looked up from time to time to make a note; or, drawing the lamp a little nearer he trimmed its wick and set it back.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Intent on his work, he looked up from time to time to make a note; or, drawing the lamp a little nearer he trimmed its wick and set it back.

engage in

From this reading Intent on his work, he looked up from time to time to make a note; or, drawing the lamp a little nearer he trimmed its wick and set it back.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading When this happened, the light falling strongly on his face, and bringing into relief its harsh lines and rugged features, showed him to be a man past middle life, grey-haired, severe, almost forbidding of aspect.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Intent on his work, he looked up from time to time to make a note; or, drawing the lamp a little nearer he trimmed its wick and set it back.

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

From this reading The hour was late, the night a July night in the year 1794--year two of the Republic.

a brief written record

From this reading Intent on his work, he looked up from time to time to make a note; or, drawing the lamp a little nearer he trimmed its wick and set it back.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Intent on his work, he looked up from time to time to make a note; or, drawing the lamp a little nearer he trimmed its wick and set it back.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading When this happened, the light falling strongly on his face, and bringing into relief its harsh lines and rugged features, showed him to be a man past middle life, grey-haired, severe, almost forbidding of aspect.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading When this happened, the light falling strongly on his face, and bringing into relief its harsh lines and rugged features, showed him to be a man past middle life, grey-haired, severe, almost forbidding of aspect.

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading The hour was late, the night a July night in the year 1794--year two of the Republic.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The house already slumbered round him; the sounds of Paris rose to his ears softened by night and distance.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The house already slumbered round him; the sounds of Paris rose to his ears softened by night and distance.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading When this happened, the light falling strongly on his face, and bringing into relief its harsh lines and rugged features, showed him to be a man past middle life, grey-haired, severe, almost forbidding of aspect.

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

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

in a skimpy manner

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Intent on his work, he looked up from time to time to make a note; or, drawing the lamp a little nearer he trimmed its wick and set it back.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading When this happened, the light falling strongly on his face, and bringing into relief its harsh lines and rugged features, showed him to be a man past middle life, grey-haired, severe, almost forbidding of aspect.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading When this happened, the light falling strongly on his face, and bringing into relief its harsh lines and rugged features, showed him to be a man past middle life, grey-haired, severe, almost forbidding of aspect.

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From this reading The house already slumbered round him; the sounds of Paris rose to his ears softened by night and distance.

toned down

From this reading The house already slumbered round him; the sounds of Paris rose to his ears softened by night and distance.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The house already slumbered round him; the sounds of Paris rose to his ears softened by night and distance.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading When this happened, the light falling strongly on his face, and bringing into relief its harsh lines and rugged features, showed him to be a man past middle life, grey-haired, severe, almost forbidding of aspect.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

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

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading When this happened, the light falling strongly on his face, and bringing into relief its harsh lines and rugged features, showed him to be a man past middle life, grey-haired, severe, almost forbidding of aspect.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Intent on his work, he looked up from time to time to make a note; or, drawing the lamp a little nearer he trimmed its wick and set it back.

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

From this reading The house already slumbered round him; the sounds of Paris rose to his ears softened by night and distance.

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading Intent on his work, he looked up from time to time to make a note; or, drawing the lamp a little nearer he trimmed its wick and set it back.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The hour was late, the night a July night in the year 1794--year two of the Republic.

in a messy, untidy manner

From this reading KING TERROR A DAUGHTER OF THE GIRONDE In a room on the second floor of a house in the Rue Favart in Paris--a large room scantily and untidily furnished--a man sat reading by the light of an oil lamp.

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

From this reading Intent on his work, he looked up from time to time to make a note; or, drawing the lamp a little nearer he trimmed its wick and set it back.

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

From this reading The hour was late, the night a July night in the year 1794--year two of the Republic.

at the time that

From this reading When this happened, the light falling strongly on his face, and bringing into relief its harsh lines and rugged features, showed him to be a man past middle life, grey-haired, severe, almost forbidding of aspect.

any piece of cord that conveys liquid by capillary action

From this reading Intent on his work, he looked up from time to time to make a note; or, drawing the lamp a little nearer he trimmed its wick and set it back.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Intent on his work, he looked up from time to time to make a note; or, drawing the lamp a little nearer he trimmed its wick and set it back.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The hour was late, the night a July night in the year 1794--year two of the Republic.