Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading That he might be going to certain death if he failed, or if he had been betrayed, did not weigh with him for a moment.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading No signal had fallen upon Gaston's listening ears; no note of warning had rung through the still night air.

in addition

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

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

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

subject to appointment

From this reading The appointed hour had arrived.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The appointed hour had arrived.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

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

From this reading That he might be going to certain death if he failed, or if he had been betrayed, did not weigh with him for a moment.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading That he might be going to certain death if he failed, or if he had been betrayed, did not weigh with him for a moment.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Now the appointed hour had come and gone, and Gaston commenced his preparations for the rescue of his brother.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading That he might be going to certain death if he failed, or if he had been betrayed, did not weigh with him for a moment.

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

From this reading Now the appointed hour had come and gone, and Gaston commenced his preparations for the rescue of his brother.

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

From this reading Now the appointed hour had come and gone, and Gaston commenced his preparations for the rescue of his brother.

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

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading That he might be going to certain death if he failed, or if he had been betrayed, did not weigh with him for a moment.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading That he might be going to certain death if he failed, or if he had been betrayed, did not weigh with him for a moment.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

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

From this reading No signal had fallen upon Gaston's listening ears; no note of warning had rung through the still night air.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading That he might be going to certain death if he failed, or if he had been betrayed, did not weigh with him for a moment.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading No signal had fallen upon Gaston's listening ears; no note of warning had rung through the still night air.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now the appointed hour had come and gone, and Gaston commenced his preparations for the rescue of his brother.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

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

From this reading Now the appointed hour had come and gone, and Gaston commenced his preparations for the rescue of his brother.

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

From this reading No signal had fallen upon Gaston's listening ears; no note of warning had rung through the still night air.

the act of departing

From this reading That he might be going to certain death if he failed, or if he had been betrayed, did not weigh with him for a moment.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Now the appointed hour had come and gone, and Gaston commenced his preparations for the rescue of his brother.

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

From this reading The appointed hour had arrived.

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

From this reading That he might be going to certain death if he failed, or if he had been betrayed, did not weigh with him for a moment.

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

From this reading That he might be going to certain death if he failed, or if he had been betrayed, did not weigh with him for a moment.

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

From this reading Now the appointed hour had come and gone, and Gaston commenced his preparations for the rescue of his brother.

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

From this reading The appointed hour had arrived.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading That he might be going to certain death if he failed, or if he had been betrayed, did not weigh with him for a moment.

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

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading No signal had fallen upon Gaston's listening ears; no note of warning had rung through the still night air.

the force of workers available

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading That he might be going to certain death if he failed, or if he had been betrayed, did not weigh with him for a moment.

a particular point in time

From this reading That he might be going to certain death if he failed, or if he had been betrayed, did not weigh with him for a moment.

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

From this reading No signal had fallen upon Gaston's listening ears; no note of warning had rung through the still night air.

not any; not one

From this reading No signal had fallen upon Gaston's listening ears; no note of warning had rung through the still night air.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That he might be going to certain death if he failed, or if he had been betrayed, did not weigh with him for a moment.

a brief written record

From this reading No signal had fallen upon Gaston's listening ears; no note of warning had rung through the still night air.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

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

From this reading Now the appointed hour had come and gone, and Gaston commenced his preparations for the rescue of his brother.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading No signal had fallen upon Gaston's listening ears; no note of warning had rung through the still night air.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

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

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Now the appointed hour had come and gone, and Gaston commenced his preparations for the rescue of his brother.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

free from harm or evil

From this reading Now the appointed hour had come and gone, and Gaston commenced his preparations for the rescue of his brother.

unrestrained merrymaking

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

From this reading No signal had fallen upon Gaston's listening ears; no note of warning had rung through the still night air.

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

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading No signal had fallen upon Gaston's listening ears; no note of warning had rung through the still night air.

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

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

not in physical motion

From this reading No signal had fallen upon Gaston's listening ears; no note of warning had rung through the still night air.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

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

From this reading The appointed hour had arrived.

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

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading No signal had fallen upon Gaston's listening ears; no note of warning had rung through the still night air.

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

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

unaccustomed or unusual

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading No signal had fallen upon Gaston's listening ears; no note of warning had rung through the still night air.

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

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

a message informing of danger

From this reading No signal had fallen upon Gaston's listening ears; no note of warning had rung through the still night air.

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

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

look attentively

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

have a certain weight

From this reading That he might be going to certain death if he failed, or if he had been betrayed, did not weigh with him for a moment.

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

From this reading From the direction of the Castle sounds of distant revelry arose at intervals -- sounds which seemed to show that nothing in the shape of watch or ward was being thought of by its inmates; and also that Constanza's promise had been kept, and potations of unwonted strength had been served out to the men.

in the company of; together with

From this reading That he might be going to certain death if he failed, or if he had been betrayed, did not weigh with him for a moment.