used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suddenly a man appeared, like a statue of stone which had detached itself from the wall.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He held in his hand a large bunch of keys, which, in passing, he had rattled against the bars which barricaded the window of the queen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was followed by two dogs, and was humming the "Ça ira," a song much in vogue at this period.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Suddenly a man appeared, like a statue of stone which had detached itself from the wall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
barricadedadjectiveUS /ˈbærəkeɪdɪd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading He held in his hand a large bunch of keys, which, in passing, he had rattled against the bars which barricaded the window of the queen.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading He held in his hand a large bunch of keys, which, in passing, he had rattled against the bars which barricaded the window of the queen.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading He held in his hand a large bunch of keys, which, in passing, he had rattled against the bars which barricaded the window of the queen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
CHEVALIERnounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading THE PREPARATIONS OF THE CHEVALIER.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
detachedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃt/
showing lack of emotional involvement
From this reading Suddenly a man appeared, like a statue of stone which had detached itself from the wall.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading He was followed by two dogs, and was humming the "Ça ira," a song much in vogue at this period.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He was followed by two dogs, and was humming the "Ça ira," a song much in vogue at this period.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Suddenly a man appeared, like a statue of stone which had detached itself from the wall.
gendarmes
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From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Suddenly a man appeared, like a statue of stone which had detached itself from the wall.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He held in his hand a large bunch of keys, which, in passing, he had rattled against the bars which barricaded the window of the queen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was followed by two dogs, and was humming the "Ça ira," a song much in vogue at this period.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He held in his hand a large bunch of keys, which, in passing, he had rattled against the bars which barricaded the window of the queen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He held in his hand a large bunch of keys, which, in passing, he had rattled against the bars which barricaded the window of the queen.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading He was followed by two dogs, and was humming the "Ça ira," a song much in vogue at this period.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
iranounUS /ˈaɪrə/
a militant organization of Irish nationalists who used terrorism and guerilla warfare in an effort to drive British forces from Northern Ireland and achieve a united independent Ireland
From this reading He was followed by two dogs, and was humming the "Ça ira," a song much in vogue at this period.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Suddenly a man appeared, like a statue of stone which had detached itself from the wall.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading He held in his hand a large bunch of keys, which, in passing, he had rattled against the bars which barricaded the window of the queen.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He held in his hand a large bunch of keys, which, in passing, he had rattled against the bars which barricaded the window of the queen.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Suddenly a man appeared, like a statue of stone which had detached itself from the wall.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Suddenly a man appeared, like a statue of stone which had detached itself from the wall.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was followed by two dogs, and was humming the "Ça ira," a song much in vogue at this period.
held or filled or in use
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PREPARATIONS OF THE CHEVALIER.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
an amount of time
From this reading He was followed by two dogs, and was humming the "Ça ira," a song much in vogue at this period.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
PREPARATIONSnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading THE PREPARATIONS OF THE CHEVALIER.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
on the contrary
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading He held in his hand a large bunch of keys, which, in passing, he had rattled against the bars which barricaded the window of the queen.
register-office
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From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
express in words
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading He was followed by two dogs, and was humming the "Ça ira," a song much in vogue at this period.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading Suddenly a man appeared, like a statue of stone which had detached itself from the wall.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Suddenly a man appeared, like a statue of stone which had detached itself from the wall.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly a man appeared, like a statue of stone which had detached itself from the wall.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PREPARATIONS OF THE CHEVALIER.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was followed by two dogs, and was humming the "Ça ira," a song much in vogue at this period.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
voguenounUS /voʊɡ/
the popular taste at a given time
From this reading He was followed by two dogs, and was humming the "Ça ira," a song much in vogue at this period.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Suddenly a man appeared, like a statue of stone which had detached itself from the wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was followed by two dogs, and was humming the "Ça ira," a song much in vogue at this period.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Suddenly a man appeared, like a statue of stone which had detached itself from the wall.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He held in his hand a large bunch of keys, which, in passing, he had rattled against the bars which barricaded the window of the queen.
women's
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From this reading During the scene described in the preceding chapter as passing at the door of the register-office leading into the prison of the queen, or rather into the first compartment occupied by the two gendarmes, other preparations were taking place on the opposite side,--that is to say, in the women's court.
Ça
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From this reading He was followed by two dogs, and was humming the "Ça ira," a song much in vogue at this period.
